Jonathan Gray, President and COO at the Blackstone Group, talks about whether or not there is a disconnect between business leaders and consumers, as well as investing in industries in the path of growth. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Leslie Patton discuss the Businessweek Magazine cover story on why the McDonald’s CEO wants Big Macs to keep up with Big Tech. Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt explains his private equity investment strategy and why he thinks instability leads to opportunity.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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