Capitol Gains
A CNBC program on Washington politics and the economy.
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Capitol Gains was a weekday program on CNBC that aired from 8 to 8:30 AM ET. Anchored by Peter Barnes in 1996, the show focused on political issues in Washington as they impact the economy, the business community and financial markets.
Background
In 1996, Peter Barnes anchored Capitol Gains, a program focusing on political issues in Washington as they impact the economy, the business community and financial markets. The show aired weekdays from 8 to 8:30 AM ET on CNBC. Barnes served as an anchor and Washington correspondent for CNBC from 1993 to 1998, and Capitol Gains was part of his work there. The program was a daily half-hour that zeroed in on how Washington politics directly affected business and markets.
Did You Know?
- While at CNBC, Barnes received a CableACE Award for a special series on retirement.
- Before CNBC, Barnes was a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal and The Charlotte Observer.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Peter Barnes (journalist) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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