"There's a lot of talk about the kind of K-shaped economy...not everybody's doing great here."

Welcome David Gura:

We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning journalist. You’ve seen his work on NBC News, MSNBC and now tackles everything on what’s shaping the world’s economies as co-host of “The Big Take Daily” with Bloomberg. We welcome David Gura.

David, let’s go Beyond the Mic. "The Big Take Daily" has tackled everything from AI and the boom of Doodles to Biotech Power race and China. How does this podcast challenge you on a daily basis?

Which episode recently was one that you found specifically interesting?

David, was there one story that someone pitched that you weren’t sure of but the final result completely changed your mind?

How has your work on “The Big Take Daily” changed you as a journalist?

The Rockin' 8:

David Gura wants you to listen to “The Big Take Daily” podcast and he joins us Beyond the Mic. It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. Last baseball game you attended was where with which two teams playing?

2. Favorite performer at the Telluride Bluegrass festival?

3. Your first fiddle was what and do you still have it?

4. Favorite type of beer is a lager, ale, pilsner, porter or what?

5. Do you know where your Martha’s Vineyard 2nd prize ribbon for baking bread is right now?

6. Longest run you ever did was where and do you remember your time?

7. Do you remember your first article at The Cornell Daily Sun?  

8. Best memory as an intern for NPR’s “All Things Considered”?

Sneaking in A Couple More:

What’s the one thing young journalists need to do in your opinion?

Is there one story that people aren’t talking about that they really should?

What is the key moment coming up for the future of the world?

One Big Question:

Who is the one person not related to you who influenced you as a journalist and you hope you make proud every day?

The Wrap:

His dad gave him his first fiddle, love’s a delicious IPA and was almost a cartoonist. David Gura wants you to listen to “The Big Take Daily” podcast. David thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.