Warren Buffett’s New Job & A Nonalcoholic Cheers to 2026 1/2/26

After 2025 ended on a high note for the major averages, Mike Santoli flags the market indicators he’ll be watching in January 2026. The first day of the new year also brings a new mayor for New York City and a new boss for Berkshire Hathaway. After 60 years, Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO, handing the reins to successor Greg Abel. The national wealth tax debate is playing out in California, where billionaires are threatening to leave the state over proposed legislation. Former U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) discuss the suggested policy and its implications. Plus, healthy resolution-makers have more nonalcoholic drink choices than ever. CEO and co-founder of Athletic Brewing Bill Shufelt discusses his brand’s 12 styles of NA beers, mocktails, and increased market share. Heidi Heitkamp & Pat Toomey - 24:32 Bill Shufelt - 41:04 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Robert Frank, @robtfrank Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie