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DEL.ICIO.USBernie Marcus to guest host CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder turned philanthropist, is doing a one-day stint as a talk-show host on Tuesday morning’s “Squawk Box” on CNBC in New York City. From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Marcus will be a guest host on the popular business show doing his own interviews.
On the line-up: Ken Langone, another Home Depot co-founder who also served as a director of the New York Stock Exchange; and Frank Blake, Home Depot’s current CEO. This will be Blake’s first extended television interview since he became CEO in January, 2007.
The idea for Marcus to guest host “Squawk Box” came up in May when the show came to Atlanta to broadcast from the new World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. As the benefactor of the Georgia Aquarium, Marcus was interviewed on the show along with several other local executives.
The show’s producers asked Marcus if he would be willing to be a guest host in the near future. Marcus jumped at the chance, and even offered to invite a few of his colleagues.
Marcus spokeswoman Donna Fleishman said Langone will talk about why they could not repeat the Home Depot success story if they were starting out today. Blake will talk about the current and future issues facing Home Depot.
Also Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) will call in to talk about the Employee Free Choice Act. Marcus will then close out the program by talking about the Share Initiative with the Shepherd Center on their efforts to help the military wounded with brain or spinal injuries.
Comments
By JA613
July 21, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
Mr. Marcus
Atlanta needs you as our next MAYOR.
C’mon people, don’t you think this proven - and already legendary - business and community leader is just what Atlanta now needs?
Mr. Marcus, if you would do it, we can help.
By Al
July 22, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this
Mr. Marcus would get my vote!
By Valerie
July 22, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Yes, Mr. Marcus you would get my vote if I live in Atlanta!!!!!!
By Rahn Mayo
July 22, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Mr. Marcus was great on Squawk! He showed up ready for primtime. He is very wise and it was an honor to listen to he and Ken Langone talk business and reality. Such moments are rare and should be appreciated.
By James
July 26, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Bernie won’t ever get elected Mayor of Atlanta because he’s WHITE!