richard branson is sending people into space for a fraction of the cost.linda: mom's not liking the idea of you going into space. ruslan: mom despises the idea. she keeps telling me, as long as i'm alive, you are not going. she really does not like the idea. i might have to do what i did with skydiving with her. i said, i'm going to new zealand for some business meetings. she saw the video on youtube, and facebook, and almost killed me. i will tell her, i'm going camping, in the mojave desert, and we will see what happens. haslinda: you are a lot of things for a lot of people. how would you like to be remembered? ruslan: it is a good question. probably buy the things that are most important in life. i want to be remembered as a son and brother. for me, the most important things at the moment. haslinda: thank you very much. ♪ hey how's it going, hotcakes? hotcakes. this place has hotcakes. so why aren't they selling like hotcakes? with comcast business internet and wifi pro, they could be. just add a customized message to your wifi pro splash page and you'l

one tie keen, sir richard branson, his virgin atlanta spaceship 2 be crashed in the momojave desert,ne day into suborbital space, he recently revealed the newest new hampshire carnation of spaceship 2. i was right there to see it. >> welcome spaceship unity. >> it was a giddy celebratory day. his one-year-old gran granddauge virginia day christened spaceship 2 with her bottle. the richard branson we saw here today is far different from 2014, where virgin atlantic spaceship 2 crashed in the mow jahi. mow m mojave. >> once we found the basic design was sound and we wanted to make sure the co-pilot couldn't do that kind of an action again, we were committed to building this spaceship here and the team has been working their tails off to get to this point. we're not done we have a long way to go but this is an important milestone for team. >> many who attended then virgin galactic spaceship 2 unveiling are new astronauts. not everyone with a ticket is super-rich. >> i'm a scientist, actually i mortgaged my house to pay or the my flight. >> wow. >> i'm not rich and famous, just a chemist.

bill gates, elon musk, richard branson.they deliver presentations that are meant for the masses, meant to reach the widest number of people, they bring down their language. one syllable words, simple words that actually are in a textbook tool, shown to be appropriate for the sixth grade. >> by the way, i wouldn't think of this as talking down to people, because when you say sixth grade, it's just explaining simply what you do. i can't tell you how many pitches i've heard and they leave and i don't understand what you do. just explain it to me in simple language. don't fancy is up. explain what you do. >> simple, steve jobs said, simple is harder than complex. >> it is. okay. next one. idea on the back of a napkin. >> i actually learned that from richard branson who said, carmine, i hear hundreds of pitches every year. if your pitch, your idea, cannot fit on the back of a napkin it's rubbish. specifically, an airline cocktail napkin, not just any napkin. >> can you write tiny with a really thin pen? >> simpler is harder than

from sir richard branson 35,000 feet. don't want to get you in trouble with the flight attendants. sir richard: how is the kite surfing going? opportunitiessome this summer i plan to take advantage of. going: i can't believe in to be able to skype from 35,000 feet and watch netflix. cory: they encourage people to use this service for live streaming. like i said, i was half hoping that would fail. vonnie: coming up, five states go to the polls in riemer east today. we will be asking some tough questions. ♪ mark: live from london and new york, i'm mark barton. vonnie: i'm vonnie quinn. courtney donohoe has the news from our news desk. courtney: the syrian opposition says the russian withdrawal will help the peace talks in geneva. in a surprise move by vladimir putin, russian forces began pulling out of syria today. warplanes will stay to continue attacks on opposition targets. in greece, scores of refugees have returned to their waterlogged tent city after trying to cross the border into macedonia. about a thousand were able

emily: sir richard branson speaking to our own cory johnson from 35,000 feet.ore "bloomberg west" next. emily: google acts appearing before congress asking them to stand before driverless cars. witnesses told congress the economist cars will depend on how fast lawmakers put rules in face. tim higgins was at hearing and joins us. what are the big issues here? congress calling for in the department of transportation to get more involved. tim: it is really remarkable. google is asking congress to expand the dot's authority cars.te economist you don't often see congress to get more involved in their industry. what is the mood of senators? are the enthusiastic or skeptical? tim: part of this is an escalation by google to counter what is going on in california where state regulators are trying to implement restrictions. they took it to congress. they appear to be getting a nice reception today, generally pretty shery are members of the senate saying it is probably time for the government to get involved. if they do not want road bumps or hurdles in the future. emily:

here is richard branson.rd virgin america, the last : nine years we have been voted best airline in the states. the team has done a great job. therefore, we attract tech people who want to be flown in a slightly more hip airline. cory: that focus on positioning itself as a tech company and investing money like a tech company to grow their business makes this interesting to look at through our "bloomberg west" filter. emily: what is the likelihood it -- that this heat -- this deal will happen? cory: branson does not have a history of selling his businesses. with oil prices where they are, it has been a profitable time to be in the airline industry, which is a nightmare for investors traditionally. i've spent a quarter of my life on their planes, i hope they don't screw this up. conde nast is ranked everyone's favorite airline. i'm completely biased here. emily: i was not going to say it. you are virgin america's most frequent flyer. thank you. coming up, it is no secret the real estate market is white hot. wha

. >> it has to do with richard branson.ne backed by him is reaching out to potential buyers all of sale, a part or the company according to people with knowledge of the matter. the company is working with a financial advisor after receiving takeover interest. the company mailed milley choose not to pursue a sale. the company sold stock in a 350 $300 million initial public offering less than 18 months ago. priced at $23 apiece. it is valued at $1.4 billion. if you take a look at how the shells -- the shares are trading, we have seen them spike on the headlines. i should also mention the shares are halted because of volatility. the price you see is the latest. it is not actively a traded price at the moment. you tend to see the big spikes. get the volatility curves triggered. we saw 11% spike in shares following this pair we will let you know when the shares back up. we will let you know about any further developments. we are about an hour and three quarters away from the close. the stoxx 600 was up. got oil companies hit by

virgin america has said -- richard branson put it up for sale according to people familiar with the matterdiscussions between virgin america and the two bidders are ongoing. it could be announced as early -- a deal could be announced as early as next week. the owner of the sheridan, westin and w hotel brands says it has received a $14 billion offer for china's insurance. valued at $13 billion. that is your bloomberg's business flash. guy. guy: commodities including oil and copper at the risk of -- recent advances in improved on the metals. that is from barclays. investors rush for the exit. is going to be interesting to keep this one around. you are right and you got your timing right, you have made a ton of money. you look at some of the ,aluation stories on oil stocks i think they are more stretched than they have ever been. simon: in the oil space, the problem is the american shale guys come in [indiscernible] it is not too far off the new marginal low production rates. is they aremic backed by debt. you have to keep paying your bonds -- you have to keep in your bonds. that has a differ

richard branson said the damage would be enormous. >> it would be worst for the british public.o theage we will do country, to people who live in the country, will be enormous. i do believe that sense will prevail in the end. all of this extra bureaucracy will go into it. we've got a great market. let's make the best of it. >> let's get a check on the markets now. it is a mixed picture in europe. next, it was once the fifth most visited country in the world, but an uptick in violence has risked damaging turkey's tourism market. recent terror attacks risk putting the globe -- growth on hold. turkey has been hit right where it hurts. it's vibrant tourism industry. tourism plunged 8% after terror attacks. in january, those numbers plummeted again. by 19%. it comes after a string about -- of terror attacks. a diplomatic spat between turkey and russia has also hurt tourism , with russians being told to stay away. the turkish prime minister moved to reassure global travelers. >> turkey is your home. you can come to this beautiful and safe country with your mind at ease. >> he also tal

virgin's founder richard branson and denver's mayor are expected to be on the flight. they'll fly three daily round trip flights between san francisco and denver. denver, which is trying to position itself as silicon mountain was most requested new destination by the corporate travelers. >>> the shed aquarium in chicago names your help to name a sea otter pup rescued from monterey. she is only known as pup 719. she was moved to chicago she's been at the aquarium a couple months now. she is scheduled to make her public appearance on friday. before that she needs a name. that's why the aquarium is asking for your help. or your help. you can vote on the aquarium's facebook page. facebook page. >>> we are now hearing from the man who jumped into action to save three young children's lives. >> i told my wife to stop the car. i jumped out. >> up next, actions his family took following a traffic crash on highway 4. >>> investigators say the track was just inspected last week. authorities are checking to see if a car crash could have damaged the rails before the accident. nati

. >>> and why virgin founder sir richard branson says he can't wait to board his new flight from sanfrancisco to colorado. ,,,,,,,,,,,, to drive >>> new at 5:00, many automakers believe in the very near future cars will be able to drive themselves. >> as kpix 5 reporter tells us, there are still some hurdles to clear before the cars are ready for the road. >> reporter: cameras and radar allow the vehicles to steer, brake and accelerate on their own. >> it's really remarkable how far they've already come with this. >> reporter: but senator john thune knows that the future is cars that can completely drive on their own. his committee held a hearing looking at what roadblocks need to be cleared. almost every automaker is working with google which spend years testing the cars >> this is mates that 38,000 people were killed on america's road last year and 94% of accidents involve human errors. self-driving cars can help us change that >> reporter: many states have yet to allow self-driving cars on the road and the technology has not been perfected. a google lexus suv outfitted for self-dr

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. >>> billionaire entrepreneur richard branson is set to order jets from supersonic jet company boom.travel over 1,400 miles an hour and can take from you new york to paris in 3.5 hours. the supersonic aircraft will cost about $5,000 per ticket. steep. >>> and curses be he that moves my bones. somebody was cursed. archeologists radar scanned the grave say his skull appears to be missing. the results of the ground penetrating radar says thieves may have stolenies skull back in the 18th century. ooh. >>> and garry shandling died thursday of an apparent heart attack. only 66 years old. remembered by fans and celebrities far and wide as a comic genius. here's nbc's harry smith. >> welcome garry shandling. >> reporter: garry shandling first came to our attention doing a stand-up routine on "the tonight show." >> i went to the bank earlier today. a free pen yet? these are free. you yank these things and they pop right now. >> reporter: such a big hit he was soon filling in for johnny carson. even talk shandling would eventually take over the show, but shandon ling found his way to showtime.

. >>> and richard branson is reportedly set to order ten jets known as miniconcord planes from boom. planes will travel at over 1400 miles per hour. and could go from new york to paris in about 3 1/2 hours. the 40-seat supersonic aircraft is not cheap though. >>> garry shandling died suddenly thursday of an apparent heart attack. he is being remembered far and wide as a comic genius. here is harry smith. >> would you welcome garry shandling. >> reporter: garry shandling first came to our attention doing a stand-up routine on "the tonight show." >> i went to the bank earlier today. did you get your free pen yet? these are free pen. you yank these things, they pop right out. >> reporter: he was soon filling in for johnny carson and there was talk that shandling would eventually take over the show, but he found his way to showtime. ♪ ♪ it's the garry show >> reporter: they did a sitcom about a stand-up comedian. it was funny and a cult hit. shandling's real claim to fame came on hbo. "the larry sanders show" mocked late night tv. ego, ambition and show business. >> some of us are talent

virgin americas backed by richard branson started working on a sale and stocks have jumped 10% for at value of $1.3 billion. they could decide to abandon knocks and stay independent. we will watch that step. >> big changes in store for facebook messenger, the two new possible features that could make it competition for apple and snapchat. >> the movie just came out and now there is a new push for fans with a deleteed scene that now is being released from the movie. >> topping america's money, a less expensive tesla is available later this week. >> it is a sedan that will cost around $35,000 half the cost of other teslas. the deposit is less, also, $ $1,000 compared to 5,000. >> campbell suit is changing the lining of their cans and will stop using a chemical in the cans that caused health problems and the switch has begun and it will be completed by the middle of next year. example is the largest soup maker. >> a new way for bosses to boost productivity and bottom line at the same time. allow employees to bring your dogs to work the people are less stressed and more trusting of each

. >> i learn thad from richard branson who said i hear hundreds of pitches every year.e said if your pitch, your idea, cannot fit on the back of a napkin, it's rubbish. specifically an airline cocktail napkin. simple is harder than complex. can i give you an example? one of the great business plans of all time. two men sitting in a bar, one drinking whisky, one smoking cigars. and they put it on a airplane napkin. they draw a triangle, dallas, houston, san antonio. >> and your business may be complicated, chances are it is, but the pitch has to be simple. the pitch is what has to pit on the napkin. the business itself, the intricacie intricacies, but the pitch has to be on a napkin. finally, show pictures, not words. >> pictures are more persuasive than text or words alone. when i liver information to you verbally, you will remember about 10% of this conversation tomorrow. if i were to show you pictures, it goes down to 60%. so why are sales people still giving power points like it is 20 years ago full of text and bullet points. sometimes if you watch the best ted talks

richard branson is reaching out to potential buyers., that is a bloomberg business flash. >> what did you miss? three charts that prove this. more than 25 years of trading and dan. longs added as s are covering. >> it is amazing how much i have been a proponent of this. more with the fundamental inputs at times and ity tend to go down and starts to go along with the they wereng up and covering it and it was time to get nothing but a straight rally since. >> the argument has been that the prices have to go lower. prices andwer oil the conversation has now turned. you see profits have actually the loss is and near five dollars a barrel. that havee the rates gone up and it has to do with a demand picture in europe and asia and a second thing happened that a curve of prices shifted and there is not as much going forward as it used to be. let's break that down. this. can see >> i know you love this stuff. we will try to make this simple. making a hugeare difference and it has been shrinking. >> you can pump oil. you can manage to put it away

they say the airline backed by billionaire richard branson is reaching out to potential buyers to buy or all of the company. shares are higher on the news. is takingmazon.com chief,against a one-time now working at target, saying he is in violation of a clause about working with a rival in less than 18 months. the man says that lawsuit is without merit. inx: purchases up to percent inruary at target, -- february for new home sales. this is the biggest move in more than five years. western sales have fallen in january. and that is your bloomberg business flash. let's go over to the bloomberg markets desk. julie hyman has the latest. commodities,ine in and deutsche bank says it does not see a commodity price rally , and this is according to analysts over at stockse, and a number of have been downgraded. two of them you see here. mining,ning, and hecla and we are seeing those stocks. , a frequent mover that we talk about, was down today. we saw one analyst drop coverage entirely, suspending coverage, i should say, the analyst they are range ofey review a operations for 2016 and beyond as

here is richard branson speaking to bloomberg last week from an airplane. chard: for the last nine years we have been voted best airline in the states. our team has done a great job and therefore, we attract ledger who wantd tech people to fly in a more hip airline than our competitors. ♪ betty: this is bloomberg markets. i'm betty liu. shares of virgin america are soaring today. sources tell bloomberg news the carrier has reached out to potential buyers after receiving takeover interest. virgin america would not comment on this, but let's turn to our senior airline analyst who joins us from princeton. ist is this about? what virgin america looking to do? george: we are not sure. we don't know for sure what this is about. what it appears to be is that times are about as good as they are going to get for u.s. airlines and are some big bone about ae who combined 50% of the company. this might be the beginning of an exit strategy for those investors. : anything significant about the timing? airlines have enjoyed some great profitability over the last year and s

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the airline backed by richard branson.er is working with the financial advisor after receiving takeover interest. the airline bought five new airplanes last year, with a plan for another five this year, shares getting a bounce, 13% higher on wall street. hands down its budget this afternoon as it balances faltering growth with a promise to stay prudent. the new finance minister on the job six months expected to focus on helping companies navigate what has been a pretty difficult this is environment. our southeast asian correspondent has a preview from singapore. are there any goodies expected here? for an income tax cut, but i don't think that will happen. the senses that companies and workers will get a hand after 4-5 years of handouts and low income salaries and the elderly, the government will likely refocus in boosting the economy growth at the slowest pace in six years. exports loving the most in three years, consumer prices down for a 16 straight month, the longest streak of decline since the 1970's. so, yes, a chall

virgin america is back by billionaire richard branson has been working on a sale since last week andnd has jumped 10% with market valley of $1.3 billion. they could decide they will abandon the sale and stay independent. >> hockey's most coveted prize will turn to the player area after the sharks getting a play 506 spot last night. they missed the playoffs last year. this year is the 111th time in telephone years they of skating in the post-season. >> a pair of exotic iguan axes are adjusting to a new shown part of 60 illegally trafficked wild animals smuggled into the united states. it was intercepted in june. they were in dire condition. but the toll be on permanent display at the zoo's respect tire discovery room. >> glad they they are okay. welcome to the east bay. >> maybe they can predict earthquakes... >> you never know. we will talk about sunshine. >> nothing too terrible in the forecast. the winds of yesterday were interesting and so were the showers but both those are the winds are less than ten miles per hour and from the northwest at 5-15 miles per hour and our camera is

and alaska air according to people familiar with the matter coming after the carrier backed by richard bransonf up for sale. discussions between virgin america and the two bidders are ongoing and a deal could be announced as early as next week. the bidding war for starwood is far from over. the company has gotten a revised takeover offer from a consortium of about $14 billion. remember last week starwood accepted a revised 13.6 ilion dollar takeover bid from marriott. in new york the same plaza hotel will not be going on the auction block according to people familiar with the matter. it was canceled after the holders of the mortgage reached a deal to give the borrowers more time to sell the property to pay back the loan. david and simon reuben pull the mortgage and set a foreclosure option for next month. the owner, an indian company, defaulted on the loan. that is your business flash update. fallenund managers have in love with u.s. treasuries. according to a recent report a group seen as a proxy for hedge funds increased holdings to record 1.7 one trillion in the past year. upon traders are

and on board the flight will be virgin group founders sir richard branson himself and many other dignitariesite a show has been happening along the coast. a lingering swell from last weekends storm meant high surf throughout yesterday. and as soon as the wave started dying down they started hitting the waters in half-moon bay. >> a little bumpy a little fun and the north winds came out. we love the rain and weather. >> a high surf advisory starts late last night. >>> and southern california a wildlife scene unlike any other here. captain dave's dolphin whale safari caught a full stampede of dolphins. experts are not sure what provokes this behavior but all of that leaping lets dolphins travel almost 25 miles per hour. >> that is cool. let's check in with gianna. >>> that is their rush hour. [ laughter ] all right jumping over to freeways. not quite rush hour for us. it's a little early and a little sluggish especially through the altamont pass. altamont pass to 680 we are seeing extra volume there. as you work your way out of tracy. some slower speeds. 34 miles per hour in some spots. give y

they have richard branson's backing. virgin has optioned 10 of the planes. they go mach 2. it could be in the air by next year. >> fortune is out with the list of the world's 50 greatest leaders. there are plenty of names you'll recognize. the pope, paul ryan. no. 1? jeff bezos because of his unconventional leadership style, his obsession with customer experience. they say because he owns other things like a space company and the washington post. another big name on the list, miranda of hamilton. he came in at no. 18. they are calling it one of the pieces ever written. there are other people you've never heard of. there's some notables not on the list, like donald trump. fortune did not include any presidential candidates because they say the list is about staying power and a lot of them may be hot now but may flame out. you have to check out the list. there are amazing people. the woman who founded black lives matter, angela merkel. you hear their stories and what fortune thinks makes them a great leader. jennifer: it's quite different to go in there and look at their live

bezos saying it will be competitive with richard branson's virgin galactic. the race for space. and to actually bring people. how crazy. >> would you go? >> i don't know. i think it's scary. >> it is pretty scary. i think we'd have to do it. >> if jeff bezos says it's safe. >> we have to do it. >>> she's been a fashion model, teacher, pilot, flight attend t attendant, and an ambassador for world peace. today she's also a birthday girl. it's national barbie day. the mattel doll was first introduced on this day in 1959. her full name is barbara militant robert. she's had an on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend ken carson. when is ken's birthday? do we celebrate that as well? >> no idea. this is a 50-year relationship strong. >> it's estimated more than a barbie dolls have been sold worldwide. last month mattel sales rose 1%. in january, they announced barbie would be getting three new body sizes to address concerns her traditional slim and blond look is losing appeal with children. there we go. again, no celebration of ken's birthday and no new ken dolls. >> happy b

the airline is owned mostly by richard branson. >>> stock closed miss. -- closed mixed. the s&p 500 rose 1. >>> technology being called a game changer, the new oculus rift that's now being delivered and what virtual reality headsets promise to do. >>> bill martin's complete bay area forecast, he will show if there's any rain on the horizon. >>> it's being called a game changer in the technology world. >> oculus rift, a new headset was delivered to the doorsteps today of those who pre-ordered it. ktvu's ann rubin explains why this part has so many people excited. >> reporter: oculus rift, the device intended to bring virtual reality to the masses is now arriving on doorsteps around the world. in fact company founder palmer lucky hand delivered the first to alaska. >> you are the first person toward the rift. are brought in to give you personally. >> reporter: it has the internet all of us. and reviewers dishing out high praise. >> this is not a fad. i repeat, this is not a fad. >> reporter: at the silicon valley virtual reality organization, enthusiasts say this is the da

investors like the british based company run by richard branson.looking to get out of virgin, virgin turned the profit and if you're an investor, you're never going to get crazy rich on this stock price and nobody got crazy rich from airline dividends ever. the only way that anybody will make money if you're one of those big investors is to sell and it looks like they are at least looking into that. >> get crazy rich. >> investors calling the shots, no surprise. scott mcgrew, thank you very much. >>> you know they say you have to dance the tango in argentina. >> guess who was up for the challenge? our president. there he is. you'll see his moves momentarily. very elegant. this was during the official state dinner yesterday. >> he's pretty good. >> i don't see him stepping on anyone's feet there. the first lady also follow, following his historic trip to cuba. if you're wondering where is the firsty. there she is appearing on the other side your screen. threw down some other moves around the dance floor there. some right now speculating that the oba

investors like british-based companies run by richard branson, apparently looking to get out. virgin recently turned a profit. it's one of those companies that makes money, but if you're an investor, you're to the going to get rich on the stock price. nobody got rich on the dividends of airlines. the only way they're going to make any money is to simply sell their stock. >> sell their stock. but is it like having a legacy business or a marquise business where it's worth having the stock to say you have the stock. >> no, this is one where you invested, you want your money out, and you want it back. >> find something else to buy, then. >>> turning now to decision 2016. usually california does not have a big role during the presidential primaries, but things could be very different this year, as almost everything has been. a new poll shows who voters here want as president. on the gop side, donald trump is in the lead with 38% of voters picking him. ted cruz is not too far off, with 27%. john kasich is in third place with 14% of the vote. on the democratic side, it is hillary cli

richard branson and his company percent.ompany of the discussion between virgin america and the hittersre ongoing and a deal could be announced as early as next week. stakes have been raised again in a battle for starwood hotels, the owner of shared it, weston, and w brands says it has improved -- it has received an improved offer from china's on bank insurance. -- the deal is valued at $40 million. marriott has spent 14 months are suing's darwin. is amongidn't get in 250 business leaders backing the push for the u.k. to lead the european -- leave the european union. contrast with in the bank's current management which warned it will send 1000 cap to paris from london if voters decide to leave the eu in the june referenda. that is your bloomberg business flash. manus: commodities are in focus today including oil and copper and they are at risk of some steep decline. as recent advances are not grounded in improved fundamentals. that is if you are according to barclays which has warned that prices may tumble. the bank says copper may tumble to a $4000 market a metric ton while oil could f

to celebrate the airline's founder sir richard branson will join the mare of denver and. the vernalen, of course o, the first flight. onboard the plane they plan to hold a streamed interactive chat utilizing virgin america's wi-fi. >>> the housing market in california is still sky high. we actually have the numbers now to prove it. reports four of the most expensive housing markets in north america are in california. san francisco, san jose, los angeles and san diego top that list and look who actually the top three spots. san francisco $1.8 million. for the average home. beating out manhattan for first place. san jose was third with a median price tag of $700,000 for the average home. >> live like a king anywhere else or a pauper here in the bay area. thanks, high prices. >> you get paid in great weather. >>> the revolutionary idea that could change how we treat coronary heart disease. how this dissolvable heart stent works and when it could be used here in the united states. >>> happening now, cal's basketball team rocked by sexual harass claims. one of its coaches now

virgin points out that denver is a very heavy tech city and the head of virgin airlines richard bransonill fly on that first flight and a video teleconference. truthfully, branson has no official role in virgin america, but very good at marketing. guys, virgin america has also launched a new website it caused blaze a new trail to promote its fares to the mile high city. on the blaze site it encourages you to roll with them. what time does the afternoon flight leave? it leaves at 6:00. >> go the whole way, right? >> no kidding. >> thank you. >>> 6:47 right now. riley curry with her curly hair. >> know who you were talking about it it. >> melting hearts across the internet with a happy birthday for dear old dad. >> happy birthday dear daddy. happy birthday to you. >> thank you so much. yay. >> that is having your cake and eating it, too. that's little riley singing happy birthday to steph curry. the family posting this video on social media. curry turned yesterday and then last the icing on the cake. the game and another win home, mind you, as the ws beat the pelicans. the warriors are no

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a report last week that richard branson and some private equity colleagues may be looking to exit virginmerica and it is up at the open. you will see the rally we had coming out of last week. "journal" reporting that jetblue and alaska may be keen bidders, which is interesting that you would have consolidation at the cut price level of the industry. many people thought delta, already a branson partner across the atlantic with virgin atlantic, might be interested. it would appear because of the slot argument going on at dallas love field. we'll come back to that. the virgin america earning statement and on the conference kul th call they spent a lot of time on the southwest pressure in the dallas area. they opened up 18 of the 20 slots. delta did attempt to chalgts that in the squlooifrnlgtsdz sglooifrnlgtsdz 12k3w4r50i6r7b8g9sr that. >> also interesting there's some suggestion this could be the mark of the next wave of airline consolidation. we already went through the phase that brought us from eight big guys down to the four big guys. scooping them up into the larger ones or just combi

no word yet on what tickets will cost, but bezos saying it will be competitive with richard branson'shment candidates continuing to dominate the polls. larry lindsey joins us now, his new book called "conspiracies of the ruling class: how to break their grip forever." when did you start writing this book? >> i started researching it at the beginning of the last year. >> researching what? >> i started researching the book, trying to find out why people were as angry as they were. thank you very much for the -- >> researching the book, conspiracies of the ruling class. >> whatever you joke about sales, folks, just so you know what's going on. and what i found, i read a lot of what i used to think of as fringe literature, but a lot of it was spot-on. i think a lot of the criticisms of the accomplishment are correct and that's what i detailed in the book. i try to give an explanation for why people feel the way they are. i also suggest that, you know, maybe if people are angry, there are some constructive things you actually want the next president to do. and that's what they should focus