The Iran Nuclear Deal. Next months senate vote has been described as the most consequential Foreign Policy vote since the 2002 decision to invade iraq. Well speak to former National Security council staffer gary sick on what he calls the danger of a failed iran deal. Then leading islamic scholars release a broad declaration on Climate Change. Hashe prophet said, allah made the earth green and beautiful and he has appointed you as his stewards. Join with him around the world as we call on World Leaders to do more and to make firm commitments. Amy we will speak to bangladeshi scientist saleemul huq who helped draft the islamic declaration on Global Climate change. And then to the beat up squad. A group of Prison Guards in new york are accused of brutally killing an inmate and then trying to cover up his death. We will speak with reporter Michael Schwirtz about the attack at fishkill as well as what happened after judah prisoners escaped from another new york jail, the Clinton Correctiona
These public investments are not enough. Particularly when it comes to equity investment. Thats what were going to talk about today. In particular, want to bring to light a set of investments from treasury through states, the state Small Business Credit Initiative. This is a unique opportunity with public funds to connect communities of color and other underserved communities with the highgrowth Equity Capital. How do we do it . We know that the pipelines are not there. We do that this market is not serving communities of color very well. You all know the statistics im sure the folks watching online show the statistics that black founders are getting 1. 2 of venture funding that latinx companies are getting 2. 1 and women founders 2 . Of that 2 , only 1. 8 of that went to women of color. Keep in mind, Venture Capital is just a small slice of the Equity Capital that is available yet we know that these early infusions particularly from low wealth communities that are already starting fro
These public investments are not enough. Particularly when it comes to equity investment. Thats what were going to talk about today. In particular, want to bring to light a set of investments from treasury through states, the state Small Business Credit Initiative. This is a unique opportunity with public funds to connect communities of color and other underserved communities with the highgrowth Equity Capital. How do we do it . We know that the pipelines are not there. We do that this market is not serving communities of color very well. You all know the statistics im sure the folks watching online show the statistics that black founders are getting 1. 2 of venture funding that latinx companies are getting 2. 1 and women founders 2 . Of that 2 , only 1. 8 of that went to women of color. Keep in mind, Venture Capital is just a small slice of the Equity Capital that is available yet we know that these early infusions particularly from low wealth communities that are already starting fro
Its start with you, emily, because you will imitate you will interview jack ma later this morning . I cant wait. Do when he do we know any more about him . He certainly showed his personality. He has a lot of charisma and is a funny guy. We saw that come out of the roadshow. He reiterated customers first and employees second and investors third which has investors saying why should i give you my money. His answer to that is what that when alibaba went through hard times and this is their second time going public but it did not work out, this is their second chance. Time and left at that customers stuck around and thats what customers come first to him. I want to know what happens next. He stepped down as ceo a few years ago and has other interests like a private equity brand withtqai chi jet li. I am curious as to know how involved he will be. Like it underscores a little bit of this gathering comfort among u. S. Global investors. And a big Chinese Company certainly, there have been ma
Remarkable interview with the nations top Infectious Disease doctor, dr. Anthony fauci who expressed frustration it seemed with the president s grasp of facts. Told Science Magazine i cant jump in front of the microphone and push him down. Also overnight the u. S. Senate failing to reach an agreement on an historic 1. 8 trillion stimulus bill. Democrats arguing the republican measure puts corporate interests above the needs of the American Workers. A vote is now expected around 1 00 after democrats blocked Senate Majority leader mcconnells effort to force a vote this morning, which mcconnell wanted to hold just minutes after the opening bell on wall street. That republican effort is hampered by the absence of five gop senators who are quarantined, including senator rand paul, who has tested positive for coronavirus. The senate dysfunction comes at a time when millions are waiting anxiously for help. They have rents, they have mortgages, they have bills to pay, they may have already los