Senate Still in Session & Lidia Bastianich Still Cooking for America 12/15/23

The Senate will wait another week to go on holiday recess, after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delayed the break until lawmakers reach a deal on immigration and foreign aid. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Ok.) discusses the packages for Ukraine, Israel, and securing America’s own border. After a meeting in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Venezuela President Maduro and Guyana President Arfaan Ali have not reached a resolution to their territorial dispute. Former international correspondent for CNBC Michelle Caruso-Cabrera explains Maduro’s strategy, the geopolitics of the region, and the impact of their conflicting claims to an oil-rich area. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is celebrating 25 years since her cooking show launch, and she’s still cooking for America through her restaurants, cookbooks, and Eataly.She  joins the team for a look at consumer appetites this season, including their spending and eating habits. Plus, Citigroup is closing its municipal offering business. 

 

Sen. Markwayne Mullin - 15:28

Lidia Bastianich - 29:27

 

In this episode:

Markwayne Mullin, @SenMullin

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie