GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
Danny Meyer describes the impact of pandemic shutdowns on restaurants
Danny Meyer interview | Impact of pandemic shutdowns on restaurants | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
April 03, 2020
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer examines the state of the restaurant industry in an interview with famed restauranteur Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group & Founder of Shake Shack.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating economic impact globally, few industries have been as hard hit as restaurants and hospitality. In the U.S. alone, losses north of $225 billion are projected over the next three months.
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer examines this story and what it means for businesses and employees alike. In a candid and detailed conversation, Meyer discusses the toll coronavirus has taken on his own business, his decision to let go 80% of his workforce (2000 employees) and the dimming prospects of survival for many restaurants in America, including some of his own.
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In this 'ask ian,' Ian Bremmer takes a look at the issues that drove the "blue wave" in the 2026 US midterms and how Democrats winning control of the House and Senate represents a repudiation of President Donald Trump’s governing record.
Supporters react after media outlets projected Democratic US Senate candidate and Texas State Representative James Talarico's victory in the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.
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In the end, the long-predicted “blue wave” turned into a tsunami as the Democrats, harnessing widespread frustrations over high living costs, opposition to the war in Iran, and misgivings about Trump’s deportation policies, swept back to power on Capitol Hill.
Last night’s wins were not only pivotal, but also broke multiple glass ceilings in American politics.
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