Squawk Pod
1,258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★ - 431 ratingsSquawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box”, anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer.
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Moderating Reddit: the IPO, the Community, & a History of Bad Blood 03/22/24
March 22, 2024 16:50 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBReddit, after 19 years, is a public company. After listing on the NYSE, shares of the social media platform popped, pushing the market cap to $9.5B. The company offered some of its users and moderators an opportunity to buy into the IPO, but CNBC.com reporter Jonathan Vanian explains that many chose not to do so. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Vanian recounts the long, complicated road to a Reddit debut, and he looks ahead to the risks that remain in the tenuous dynamic between R...
A Dovish Fed & Speaker Johnson on the Shutdown Deadline 03/21/24
March 21, 2024 16:09 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, signaling a plan to cut rates multiple times this year. Economist and Allianz and Gramercy advisor Mohamed El-Erian explains the Fed’s dovish stance and its implications for the markets. As the government shutdown deadline looms, lawmakers have released a $1.2T spending bill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the bill, funding for Israel, the US deficit, and the difficulties of a divided Congress. The Department of Justice ...
Beware Election Deepfakes, Intel’s New Cash & International Day of Happiness 03/20/24
March 20, 2024 16:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBElection season brings concerns of disinformation, interference, and deep fakes. Former Chief Security Officer of Facebook and current SentinelOne Chief Trust Officer Alex Stamos shares his biggest concerns for voters and democracy this year. A government shutdown looms once again, over lawmakers; CNBC’s Emily Wilkins discusses the spending bills that Congress still needs to pass before the deadline. Also in DC, the Biden administration will give Intel up to $8.5B in direct funding for compu...
Nvidia’s New Chip & Real Estate Changes with Ryan Serhant 03/19/24
March 19, 2024 16:22 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBNvidia has unveiled its newest generation AI chip: the Blackwell GB200. At the company’s developers conference in San Jose, CEO Jensen Huang explains Nvidia’s newest (and biggest) GPUs, as well as its latest software product. Harvest Portfolio Management’s Paul Meeks discusses the new chip and Nvidia’s forward-looking strategy. The real estate industry is undergoing its biggest change in decades: the National Association of Realtors’ $418m settlement has changed the standard structure for co...
AI Tech Talks & A Steel Deal 03/18/24
March 18, 2024 16:04 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBApple is reportedly in talks with Google to license AI model suite Gemini for iPhones. CNBC’s Steve Kovach discusses the report and the impact it could have on regulatory concerns for big tech. Palantir co-founder and tech investor/entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale shares his perspective on Reddit’s imminent IPO and on AI’s trajectory, both for economic efficiency and for sentience. Japan’s Nippon Steel plans to buy U.S. Steel for over $14B, but President Biden has spoken out against the deal. Presi...
Saudi’s Next Sports Push & TikTok Dad-ager D’Amelio 03/15/24
March 15, 2024 16:42 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSaudi Arabia is reportedly making a $1B pitch to the women’s and men’s professional tennis tours, in the Kingdom’s latest push into global sports. Coach to Coco Gauff and former tennis pro Brad Gilbert joins from the Indian Wells tournament to discuss the changes afoot for tennis. TikTok dad-ager and D’Amelio Brands co-founder Marc D’Amelio is managing risk to Dixie and Charli D’Amelio’s TikTok revenue streams as the TikTok divest-or-ban bill progresses in Congress. Plus, United Airlines is ...
Bids to Buy TikTok & Disney’s Proxy Battle 03/14/24
March 14, 2024 16:51 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFormer Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking at buying TikTok, after the House passed a bill pushing for Bytedance’s divestiture of the platform. Mnuchin weighs in on the social media business, the U.S. deficit, and former President Donald Trump’s vision for another 4 years in the White House. Disney is in the midst of a proxy fight with billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz. 13D Monitor founder Kenneth Squire explains the various characters and their roles in the drama, includin...
Sen. Ted Cruz on the TikTok Bill & Tracking Cars, Tracking Us 03/13/24
March 13, 2024 16:34 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe House has passed a bill calling for Chinese giant Bytedance to divest TiKTok US or face a stateside ban. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) explains how he’ll consider the legislation once it gets to the Senate, as well as his concerns about CCP involvement in tech used in the United States. Alaska Airlines has confirmed that the plane whose door plug blew out mid-flight was scheduled for maintenance later that day. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau discusses Boeing’s 737 Max crisis and the subsequent lawsuit, ...
Terms of Online: Tackling Trolls with Reddit Ex-CEO & Building Kid Confidence with Legends 3/12/24
March 12, 2024 17:08 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAhead of the Reddit IPO, former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao discusses the platform’s reliance on Reddit users and its data-selling strategy for profitability as a public company. Plus, she weighs in on the dangers of unchecked online forums, suggesting that TikTok may be one of multiple national security risks. Also online, entrepreneur Sonny Caberwal is attempting to use social media AI algorithms for good; his app Legends builds confidence in young internet users before they develop mental health...
Extended Interview with Donald Trump on TikTok, China, & “An Enemy of the People”
March 11, 2024 16:27 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn an extended interview, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shares his vision for TikTok, China, electric vehicles, and tariffs, should he win the 2024 election. Trump discusses his March meeting with Elon Musk, as well as his recent shift in position on banning TikTok. He points to curbing the growth of Facebook, which he considers “an enemy of the people,” as one reason not to ban TikTok. Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, a one-time member of the Trump administration,...
The TikTok Bill, SOTU, & the Fed’s Next Move 03/08/24
March 08, 2024 17:27 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBPresident Biden delivered his State of the Union, addressing the tax code, inflationary pressures, and American unions 8 months before the 2024 election. Axios National Political Correspondent Alex Thompson discusses the speech, the reception on the hill, and the impact it may have on voters. TikTokkers inundated their government representatives with calls this week, as lawmakers voted on legislation targeting the platform’s parent company ByteDance. A House committee unanimously approved a ...
Squawk Pod Reports from the Business Roundtable: RTX CEO Greg Hayes 03/07/24
March 07, 2024 18:38 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBBecky Quick sits down with RTX Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes in Washington, DC, where he’s meeting with fellow Business Roundtable members. Hayes discusses military support and funding for Ukraine, AI technologies on the battlefield, and bolstering jobs at home in the U.S. In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
Squawk Pod Reports from the Business Roundtable: ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance 03/07/24
March 07, 2024 18:36 - 12 minutes - 11 MBBecky Quick sits down with ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance in Washington, DC, where he’s meeting with fellow Business Roundtable members. Lance discusses the economic optimism displayed in the latest BRT CEO Survey, as well as his concerns about regulation in his industry and beyond. Energy giants are hoping to consolidate, and Lance reacts to the government’s scrutiny on those deals. In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
Navigating the “Dark Triad” of US Politics with Arthur Brooks 03/06/24
March 06, 2024 17:22 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBNikki Haley has ended her bid for the White House as the country digests Super Tuesday’s results. Harvard Professor and host of “How to Build a Happy Life” Arthur Brooks discusses the “dark triad” of American politics, and he offers a guide to navigate the 8 polarizing months until election day. Dartmouth’s Men’s Basketball has voted to unionize; Sports Business Journal reporter Ben Portnoy explains the gravity of this moment for college athletics. Plus, OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s l...
Target CEO on Inflation & Secretary Pete on U.S. Industry 03/05/24
March 05, 2024 17:18 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIt’s Super Tuesday! Republicans in 15 states are voting for their preferred Presidential candidate while Democrats hold their own primaries and caucuses across multiple states. Target reported better-than-expected results in the holiday quarter. CEO Brian Cornell discusses the retailer’s plans to open new stores and navigate food and beverage inflation. Even Cookie Monster has an opinion: “Me hate shrinkflation!” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses airline safety and manufactur...
Apple’s Antitrust Fine, Dune 2 Scores, & Nikki Haley Notches a Win 03/04/24
March 04, 2024 17:03 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBCongress has released details of six budget bills to avert a government shutdown this weekend. Also in DC, Nikki Haley has notched her first win of the 2024 election cycle, just in time for Super Tuesday. Dune 2 raked in $81 million in its box office debut, a big win for Warner Bros. Discovery. Lightshed’s Rich Greenfield discusses the movie-goer landscape and the best releases on streaming and in theaters. The EU has hit Apple with a $1.95B antitrust fine. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains what’...
Musk Sues OpenAI, Vision Pro’s First Month, & NYC’s Mayor on Migrants, EVs, & Weed 03/01/24
March 01, 2024 17:22 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBElon Musk is suing OpenAI, the company he co-founded. His argument: Sam Altman and the OpenAI team have departed from the founding mission to innovate “for the benefit of humanity broadly.” Along with the rest of the country, New York City is navigating a migrant crisis. NYC Mayor Eric Adams discusses his plans for the city’s newest residents, the city’s uptick in illegal marijuana shops, regulating social media, and the rising presence of electric vehicles. Plus, a month after Apple launche...
Leap Day: China’s Auto Boom, Antisemitism’s Rise and No Shutdown (for now) 02/29/24
February 29, 2024 17:27 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBChina’s auto business is booming, with electric vehicles filling roads around the world. Phil Lebeau with a surprising report on global demand from South America. The Commerce Department will investigate national security risks from “connected autos” that have parts manufactured in China or other countries of concern. Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman describes the potential risks to Americans’ data. The Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt discusses new data t...
Health Care Consolidation, Starbucks Wages, & Apple’s Car, Parked 02/28/24
February 28, 2024 17:13 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBApple is winding down its electric car strategy after 10 years of quiet work. Apple is also reportedly making a last effort to avert an antitrust probe. UnitedHealth, owner of the largest insurer in the U.S., is facing an antitrust probe of its own. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb argues that consolidation in the industry is partly a consequence of hospitals and physicians losing money on Medicare. Starbucks and Workers United are making progress. Unionized Starbucks employees wil...
AI Oversight, Bitcoin’s Believer Binary, & The (Money) Talk 02/27/24
February 27, 2024 17:13 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBGoogle has taken its Gemini AI image generator offline after the tool’s historically inaccurate images prompted criticism across the internet. Heroic Ventures founder, futurist and podcaster Michael Fertik discusses various LLM controversies–some involving Elon Musk–and the solutions to bias in AI. Fertik underlines the importance of these “fixes” early in AI adoption, before AI-generated inaccuracies find their way into public knowledge. Anthony Scaramucci breaks down CNBC’s latest conversa...
Work-from-Home Eavesdropping, Retailer Trends, & Market Highs 02/26/24
February 26, 2024 17:09 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBNikki Haley lost to former President Donald Trump in the South Carolina Republican primary, but she’s committed to her campaign. Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman discusses the 2024 race and its impact on progress in Congress. Amid uncertainty, the market has hit 52-week highs; whatever happens, Professor Jeremy Siegel says he’s bullish on the markets. Plus, a BP executive’s husband pleaded guilty to work-from-home eavesdropping and insider trading, and retail analyst Dana Telsey explai...
Reddit’s Going Public & a Company Landed on the Moon 02/23/24
February 23, 2024 16:50 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBReddit has filed for an IPO! The social media company plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RDDT, but Wall Street is asking questions about its business model–and its plans for advertising. Big Technology founder Alex Kantrowitz parses the S-1 filing and the company’s growth trajectory. Spot bitcoin ETFs are available to the masses, thanks to last month’s regulatory approval, and Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein explains where he’s hoping to find his next set of retu...
Nvidia’s Blowout & a Circus Comeback 02/22/24
February 22, 2024 16:59 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBNvidia’s fourth quarter blew past expectations. The chip maker's revenue tripled from last year, hitting $22B in one quarter. Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao explains how Nvidia’s boom is impacting the private AI market. Another company did not fare as well in its fourth quarter: Rivian. The EV-maker is cutting 10% of its workforce. The Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is still fundraising; Puck founder Teddy Schleifer weighs in on the 2024 race, the slate of candidates, and the likeli...
Being a “Supercommunicator,” Nearing the Moon, & Joining the Dow 02/21/24
February 21, 2024 17:27 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWashington lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are raising concerns over Capital One’s planned acquisition of Discover. Antitrust laws and consumer protections are just part of the regulatory pushback on the deal. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg is out with a new book, “Supercommunicators.” He explains what differentiates a good communicator from a super one, including a polite, inquisitive attitude. Manhattan Institute’s Allison Schrager warns that 401ks might be ...
Cards & Chips: A Deal for Discover & $1.5B for Semiconductors 02/20/24
February 20, 2024 16:35 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIt’s big news for your wallet: Capital One is set to acquire Discover in a $35.3B all-stock deal, pending any regulatory hurdles. In the run-up to the 2024 election, Axios co-founder Mike Allen is watching two key issues: President Biden’s upcoming State of the Union, and former President Trump’s days in court. In DC, the Biden administration is awarding chipmaker GlobalFoundries $1.5B for semiconductor production; National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard discusses the White House’s ...
Russia’s Geopolitics, Roku’s Slide, & Caitlin Clark’s NCAA Record 02/16/24
February 16, 2024 17:01 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRussian media has announced the death of Alexei Navalny, the imprisoned opponent to Vladimir Putin. Convening with other global defense leaders at the Munich Security Conference, former CIA Director General David Petraeus discusses Navalny’s death and legacy, as well as news that the FBI disrupted a Russian cyber espionage operation. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox might face regulatory scrutiny for their attempt to launch a new sports streaming platform. Former FTC Commissioner Moze...
Labor Market Shifts: Flight Attendants & AI in Engineering 02/15/24
February 15, 2024 17:32 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThousands of flight attendants are picketing at dozens of airports around the country. President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson explains the wage increases her colleagues are requesting. Cisco and Morgan Stanley are the latest firms to announce layoffs, joining the ranks of UPS, Paramount Global, Amazon, Macy’s, Alphabet, Levi Strauss, and others. Recruiter.com chairman Evan Sohn discusses a workforce “reshuffling” across industries, including the impact of AI on hiring ...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler on AI & Crypto Risks 02/14/24
February 14, 2024 17:18 - 37 minutes - 34 MBA month after approving spot Bitcoin ETFs, SEC Chair Gary Gensler shares his perspective on cryptocurrency. In an extended conversation with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, he discusses market risks for investors, the responsibilities of investment advisors employing AI, and much more. Hot CPI data on Tuesday sparked a market sell-off and suggested that America’s inflation woes are far from over. Plus, an error in Lyft’s earnings report sent the stock into a Lyft-off, and th...
To the Top Office, & Beyond: Expedia CEO & “Life After Power” for U.S. Presidents 02/13/24
February 13, 2024 16:49 - 27 minutes - 25 MBExpedia’s CEO says travelers are in a new era after post-pandemic revenge travel has faded. Peter Kern explains travel demand and his four years turning the travel company technology first, as he prepares to leave the C-suite in May. Author Jared Cohen has penned a new book; in “Life After Power,” Cohen examines the chapters after leadership for seven U.S. Presidents who explored new roles and more purpose after leaving the White House. Uber, Lyft, and Doordash drivers plan on striking this ...
Super Bowl Ad Winners & Elon Musk’s Regulator Run-Ins 02/12/24
February 12, 2024 16:59 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBElon Musk is swapping Neuralink’s Delaware incorporation for one in Nevada, after a Delaware judge struck down his $55.8B Tesla pay package. Separately, the SEC has asked Musk to testify in a probe of his Twitter takeover. Elon Musk biographer and Perella Weinberg advisory partner Walter Isaacson shares takeaways from his time chronicling the billionaire, including Musk’s frustration with multiple regulatory threats. Plus, after the Kansas City victory, Kevin Krim, CEO of advertising trackin...
The S&P at 5,000, AI (& Super Bowl) Chips, & President Biden’s Rebuttal 02/09/24
February 09, 2024 17:16 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBPresident Biden spoke to reporters yesterday, rebutting claims made in Special Counsel Robert Hur’s recent report and defending his memory. Axios National Political Correspondent Alex Thompson discusses sentiment in DC and at the White House, as well as the paths forward for the Democratic Party as the country gears up for the 2024 election in just 9 months. The S&P 500 is flirting with a milestone: 5,000. Fairlead Strategies Founder Katie Stockton breaks down the market technicals and trend...
Bonus Episode: Google CEO Sundar Pichai 02/08/24
February 08, 2024 18:43 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this bonus episode of Squawk Pod, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses Google’s newest iteration of AI, now known as Gemini. He explains which aspects of Google’s AI excite him the most, including Gemini’s ability to interpret images and video. Plus, Pichai comments on AI’s innovation trajectory, combating deep fakes, and working with regulators to build a safe internet. Andrew Ross Sorkin digests the interview with Joe Kernen, and Becky Quick. In this episode: Sundar Pichai, @sundar...
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston: New Movies, New Investments, & A New Sports Strategy 02/08/24
February 08, 2024 17:26 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDisney’s first quarter earnings report beat estimates and revealed multiple new deals, releases and events in the year ahead. Disney’s new CFO Hugh Johnston discusses the media giant’s investment in Epic Games, its plan for an ESPN sports streaming service, and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, soon available on Disney+. Plus, NBC’s Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons is on the ground in Iraq, after a U.S. drone strike killed a commander in an Iran-backed militia. Keir Simmons - 02:1...
A Big Play for Sports & the Fed’s Wait-and-See Strategy 02/07/24
February 07, 2024 17:26 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDisney-owned ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox are launching a joint sports streaming platform this year, with each party owning a third of the newly formed company. Sports entrepreneur and Kevin Durant’s long-time agent Rich Kleiman says he likes the media move, for sports and for athletes, although many factors–like the cost for consumers and the name of the venture–are still unknown. Plus, in his latest essay, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari is reading the economy’s mixed sign...
‘Too Rich’ Stocks Are Going Down: Leon Cooperman’s 2024 Market Take 02/06/24
February 06, 2024 17:32 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBillionaire investor Leon Cooperman forecasts that stocks could see losses this year, while long-duration Treasury yields could test higher again. The Omega Family Office chairman and CEO also discusses the latest market trends, the Fed’s rate path decision, state of the economy, antisemitism on campus, the 2024 Presidential race, Elon Musk, and more. Shares of Palantir popped Tuesday, a day after the company released fourth-quarter earnings that detailed strong demand for its AI offerings. ...
CNBC SPECIAL: China's Corporate Spy War Part 3
February 06, 2024 11:10 - 21 minutes - 20 MBEpisode 3, Catching a Spy: CNBC’s Eamon Javers reveals the fate of Xu Yanjun, the spy from China that targeted GE and one of its engineers. He also talks to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray and China experts to find out what key U.S. industries are in the crosshairs of China’s plans for global economic domination and what risks this poses to U.S. businesses. He also explores the fallout to the Chinese American community from a Department of J...
CNBC SPECIAL: China's Corporate Spy War Part 2
February 06, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEpisode 2, Tricks of Tradecraft: CNBC’s Eamon Javers talks to a former chief of counterintelligence at the CIA, James Olson, whose expertise from his 31-year career makes him essential to understanding the case of a spy from China who targeted GE’s jet engine trade secrets. Javers also interviews aviation analysts to discuss the challenges China faces in building its own commercial passenger planes, why it would be after GE’s technology, and why the technology is so difficult to master or ...
CNBC SPECIAL: China’s Corporate Spy War Part 1
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 1, A Spy Finds His Target: CNBC Documentaries dives into the undercover world of economic espionage and details an illicit campaign by China’s government to steal high tech trade secrets from some of the biggest companies in the United States. Correspondent Eamon Javers follows the story of Xu Yanjun, a Chinese government spy who targeted GE and one of its engineers in an attempt to steal valuable proprietary information about its jet engine technology. Javers travels to Cincinnati...
A Bipartisan Border Bill, Strikes in the Middle East, & Paul Tudor Jones Congratulates the JUST 100 2/5/24
February 05, 2024 17:31 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBSenators have unveiled a $118B bipartisan deal for international aid and border security, but it might face resistance in the House. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) explains the package and his greatest security concerns after the U.S. and U.K. military strikes in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. Just Capital is out with the JUST 100, the annual ranking of U.S. companies on 20 core issues and 5 key stakeholders: workers, communities, shareholders & governance, customers, and the environment. CNBC’s ...
Is the Apple Vision Pro Worth $3,500? Plus, Tee Time with AT&T CEO John Stankey 02/02/24
February 02, 2024 17:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBBecky Quick and Joe Kernen are live at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. The two sit down with AT&T CEO John Stankey to discuss sponsoring the golf tournament, the company’s latest earnings report, future of communications, and more. Plus, back in New York, Andrew Ross Sorkin is trying on the Apple Vision Pro along with The Wall Street Journal’s Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern. She gives her take on the new Apple product, how it compares to other mixed reality headsets, and if it’s...
Facebook Whistleblower on Social Media Safety, Frank Luntz Polls Discontent Biden Voters 02/01/24
February 01, 2024 17:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBCEOs from the top social media companies testified yesterday on Capitol Hill about safeguarding children on their respective platforms. Arturo Béjar, former Facebook engineering director and former Instagram consultant, discussed key takeaways, what companies can do to safeguard their apps, and more. Frank Luntz, FIL Inc. pollster and political strategist, discusses the state of the 2024 race and why many Biden voters are looking for a change. Interest rate cut expectations were pushed out W...
Musk’s Pay Package Shock, AI Job Jitters, & Starbucks Cold Drinks, Heating Up 01/31/24
January 31, 2024 17:12 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBA Delaware judge has invalidated Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, citing the board's failure to prove its fairness and lack of evidence regarding negotiations. Thousands have been laid off across the tech industry, including at Microsoft, Alphabet, eBay, and PayPal. Alex Kantrowitz, founder of Big Technology, considers AI’s impact on the workforce. Starbucks lowered its same store sales forecasts and reported a growth in iced drinks, in its latest quarter. CFO Rachel Ruggeri ou...
Billionaire Donors to DC, Neuralink’s Human Implant, & Fed’s-pectations 01/30/24
January 30, 2024 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting today, deciding whether to cut interest rates, raise them, or hold them steady. Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discusses his expectations for this week’s meeting, as well as the bigger picture of the U.S. in context with the EU’s economy. Wall Street billionaires are fundraising for Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley today; Puck’s founding partner Teddy Schleifer shares his outlook on Haley’s trajectory and on the relevance of Wal...
The Race with Nikki Haley, & AI Deals with FTC Chair Lina Khan 01/29/24
January 29, 2024 16:40 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBPresidential hopeful Nikki Haley says she’ll stay in the race for the White House at least through Super Tuesday. After three U.S. troops were killed in a drone strike in Jordan, Haley shares how she’d manage tensions with Iran and conflict in the region, as well as her plan to secure America’s borders. The Federal Trade Commission is taking a close look at big tech’s deals for AI innovators; FTC Chair Lina Khan explains her rationale for scrutiny and her strategy for encouraging American co...
LNG Exports Paused, Maui Recovering, & Dwyane Wade Podcasting 01/26/24
January 26, 2024 16:48 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBNBA legend Dwyane Wade has launched a new podcast, “The Why with Dwyane Wade.” The businessman, author, philanthropist, and newly Oscar-nominated documentary producer discusses his attitude toward lifelong learning and his commitment to tell impactful stories on his platforms. President Biden has paused approvals for U.S. exports from new liquefied natural gas projects. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm explains the environmental reviews taking place during the pause, as well as the admi...
A Miss from Tesla, Hope from GDP, & Layoffs from Tech Firms 01/25/24
January 25, 2024 17:42 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBGDP in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased 3.3%, beating economist expectations. After Tesla reported a miss on revenue and profit in its fourth quarter, CNBC’s Phil Lebeau explains the results and the slowing growth for EV makers across the board. Plus, gearing up to the general election, Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) discusses the push to get deals done in Congress. IBM, eBay, TikTok, Amazon, Google and other tech players are laying off workers...
Boeing in DC, Haley Headed to Her Home State, & an Oura Ring Rival 01/24/24
January 24, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNikki Haley has lost to Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary, but she’s staying in the race. Pollster and strategist Frank Luntz discusses her chances of succeeding in the next primary, in her home state of South Carolina. After multiple manufacturing issues in the last few years, Boeing’s CEO Dave Calhoun is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. One leader he’s meeting: Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, who’s sharing his concerns for passenger...
Alibaba’s Boost, New Hampshire’s Governor & United’s CEO 01/23/24
January 23, 2024 17:04 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe New Hampshire primary is underway! New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discusses the current face-off between Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump, and explains the importance of momentum for Haley’s White House bid. United Airlines reported its fourth quarter results, but investors are zeroed in on the airline’s first quarter forecast. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and United CEO Scott Kirby discuss the pressure Boeing’s manufacturing issues have placed on United’s business, and the effec...
A Primary Dropout, An AI Future, & the NFL Money-’Lions’ 01/22/24
January 22, 2024 16:38 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBFlorida Governor Ron Desantis has pulled out of the Presidential race ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin digest his announcement and his new endorsement of former President Donald Trump. During last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, AI took center stage; Palantir co-founder and tech investor/entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale shares his projections for AI’s impact on industry and labor. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the regulatory and legal slog ahe...
Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Coca-Cola’s James Quincey 01/19/24
January 19, 2024 18:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are speaking with Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Quincey shares different AI innovations shaking up the world of Coke, including Marshmello (the DJ) flavors, and Times Square Coke Christmas cards. Looking ahead, he considers the marketing opportunities generative AI could power. Plus, selling beverages in nearly every country in the world, Coca-Cola had to pass ...