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Harry Smith Explores Marijuana In America: Colorado Pot Rush For CNBC

There’s a new meaning to the slogan, “Mile High City.”

In January 2014, Colorado made history to became the first US state to allow the legal sale of marijuana for recreational use—beginning what many believe will be the next great rush for Colorado’s economy.

CNBC is airing a special titled Marijuana In America: Colorado Pot Rush that will examine all sides of this groundbreaking new law.

Joining me to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the legalized marijuana roll out in Colorado is veteran journalist, Harry Smith.

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Julia Boorstin Explains Why Twitter’s IPO Is So Highly Anticipated By Wall Street Investors

Twitter is set to launch its Initial Public Offering later this week and it’s expected to raise $1 billion—depending on the IPO price. Twitter’s estimated market capitalization is between $17 billion and $20 billion.

Yet, like so many Internet companies before, Twitter makes no money. It generated a $69 million loss on revenue of $254 million for the first 6 months of 2013.

Why, then, is Twitter’s IPO so highly anticipated by Wall Street investors?

Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s crack journalist covering media and entertainment is with me to discuss this.

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Guests for September 23, 2012

Guests include Pepperdine University fellow Bruce Herschensohn; GOP Political trickster Roger Stone; Michael Douglas biographer Marc Eliot; CNBC reporter Robert Frank; Slate columnist Sasha Issenberg; and successful community banker Tony Nuzzo.

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Robert Frank Looks Back At The Occupy Wall Street Movement On The First Anniversary

Robert Frank is former Wall Street Journal correspondent who’s transitioned to television with CNBC. This week marked the 1st Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. We look back at the first year of the movement to determine its impact on US business and history.

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Bill Walsh Sings The Praises Of Municipal Bonds In An Uncertain Investing World

Bill Walsh puts a luster on the seemingly stodgy world of municipal bonds. With the economic uncertainty surrounding several California cities like Stockton, Mammoth Lakes and San Bernardino, we discuss why muni bonds may be the right investment for many people looking for safe returns on their investments.

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Maria Bartiromo Reviews Her CNBC Career And What She’s Learned About Business

Maria Bartiromo is the best-known female journalist in business news reporting. She has worked for CNBC for over 20 years. She shares what she’s learned during her time with the business news network.

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