Squawk Pod
1,282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 450 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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Special Episode: Life in China During an Outbreak
March 13, 2020 17:22 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBCNBC Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon shares details of living and reporting during a pandemic in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. Cleveland Clinic is developing a test for COVID-19 that delivers results in eight hours, instead of multiple days. CEO of Cleveland Clinic Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic explains testing capabilities at this stage in the pandemic and urges patients who feel ill to call healthcare facilities ahead of their visits. Plus, a bear market has begun.
A Pandemic, A Passenger, & A Market Plunge
March 12, 2020 16:51 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe WHO has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Tom Friedman says the U.S. needs a “World War II-level response.” Former FDA Chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns that the United States has been too slow to roll out broad virus testing. A passenger on a JetBlue flight tested positive for coronavirus; another passenger on that plane explains the airline’s response and his efforts to keep his family safe. The global pandemic continues to rock the economy...
Coronavirus Cancel Culture; Fact, Fiction, & Financial Fallout
March 11, 2020 16:18 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBChina’s businesses are starting to reopen, but Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer says China’s economy could be worse off than the government is letting on. Richard Attias is the events coordinator behind the Davos World Economic Forum; as the coronavirus outbreak prompts event cancellations around the globe, Attias explains how digital meetings aren’t the ideal solution. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is looking for a new gigafactory, and it could be coming to a city near you.
March Market Madness; Ariel Investments; Saudi Oil Output
March 10, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBCoronavirus fears have shaken the global markets; the New York Stock Exchange even tripped a “circuit breaker” designed to halt trading and give investors a few minutes of perspective. Virtus Investment Partners’ Joe Terranova weighs in on market volatility and President Trump’s planned stimulus package. Volatility has also shaken Robinhood, the millennial-favored trading platform. Ariel Investments Chairman John Rogers has 37 years of experience investing through crises, and he’s thinking l...
Crude (Oil) Realities; Italian Lockdown; Hedge Fund Manager Kyle Bass
March 09, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA split between Russia and Saudi Arabia has triggered oil’s biggest price plunge since the Gulf War, sparking fears of an all-out price war. ProShares Advisors’ Simeon Hyman and Strategas’ Jason Trennert discuss the oil production battle and the broader market sell-off. Dr. Luciano Borio, former Director of Medical and Biodefense Preparedness as the White House National Security Council joins former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb to discuss coronavirus testing and the outbreak’s global ...
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Jamie Dimon’s Recovery
March 06, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe markets see-sawed this week, but the Labor Department’s February jobs number is out and better than expected. The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo describes working with China during the coronavirus outbreak and keeping himself healthy during his travels. Exxon Mobil CEO and Chairman Darren Woods discusses sustainability and market volatility with Becky Quick. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is recovering from successful emergency heart surgery; Yale’s Jeff Sonnenfeld discusses the bank’s le...
Real Estate Moguls Sam Zell & Howard Lorber; Bloomberg Bets on Biden
March 05, 2020 17:15 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBMayor Bloomberg’s campaign for President might be over, but he’ll still spend millions until Election Day. Former director of USAID Jeremy Konyndyk weighs his experience with the Ebola outbreak as he considers the global coronavirus risks to come. Real estate titan and billionaire, Equity Group Investments Chairman Sam Zell, talks energy bets, market volatility, motorcycle rides with the Squawk team and Douglas Elliman Chairman Howard Lorber.
Market Roller Coaster; Robinhood’s Outage; Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
March 04, 2020 16:50 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBSuper Tuesday has revealed a two-person race among the Democratic presidential candidates, says political pollster and strategist Frank Luntz. The markets’ roller coaster ride continues with the yield on the 10 year treasury bond dropping below 1%. Douglas C. Lane’s Sarat Sethi weighs in on the Federal Reserve’s emergency rate cut and the response from global investors. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on airlines. Plus Axios Business Editor Dan Prima...
Making the Cut; Home, the Healthiest Office
March 03, 2020 17:32 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Federal Reserve announced a surprise cut to its key interest rate as coronavirus concerns pressure the global economy. Jim Cramer and Steve Liesman discuss the Fed, the coronavirus, and handshakes with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Mike Santoli. Squawk Alley host Jon Fortt shares CNBC’s data on how tech executives are keeping their businesses running—and their employees safe—during the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, Robinhood investors missed out on the biggest point gains for the Dow, the S...
Superbug in the U.S.; Market Morale; Remembering Jack Welch
March 02, 2020 16:43 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMarkets are attempting to come back from Wall Street’s worst week since the financial crisis amid mounting concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, Mike Santoli, and BNY Mellon’s Liz Young discuss economic risks and possible Fed intervention. Infectious disease physician and author of “Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic,” Dr. Matt McCarthy warns that the United States will see more coronavirus cases and related school closures. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott ...
Warren Buffett & Berkshire 2.0; Market Sell-Off
February 28, 2020 18:24 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBBerkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks to Becky Quick about the company’s plan for succession after his 50+ years at the helm. The Oracle of Omaha fields questions on baseball, Kraft Heinz, and Geico. Former Governor of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh penned an op ed in The Wall Street Journal urging the Fed to lead a global interest rate cut in light of this week’s market sell-off. He defends his argument and discusses the economy during an outbreak with Joe Kernen, Becky...
Warren Buffett on Banks, Boards, & Scandal; Coronavirus Fears Hit Wall Street
February 27, 2020 17:23 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett discusses corporate leadership and the Wells Fargo scandal with Becky Quick. The world’s most famous investor explains his choice to pass on investing in California’s utility, PG&E. Don’t miss Buffett’s thoughts on Boeing, banks, interest rates, and the markets’ Cinderella stories. Plus, COVID-19 has spread to at least 47 countries; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains what’s coming for the United States and what small changes we can make to ...
Warren Buffett & Bitcoin; Virgin Galactic Chairman; Disney’s New CEO
February 26, 2020 17:25 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBLegendary investor Warren Buffett says he does not own cryptocurrency, but the Twittersphere disagrees. Becky Quick sets the record straight in a conversation about the Oracle of Omaha’s history with Bitcoin, only on Squawk Pod. Disney CEO Bob Iger is handing over the keys to the Magic Kingdom in a surprise move that has Hollywood, Wall Street, and the Squawk anchors buzzing. Venture capitalist and Chairman of Virgin Galactic Chamath Palihapitiya shares his investing strategy during th...
Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger; Pain at the Ports; Resisting the Dip
February 25, 2020 17:07 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett explains his relationship with 96-year-old best friend and partner Charlie Munger. Becky Quick shares insights from her years of interviewing the legendary investors in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. The coronavirus outbreak is affecting shipping in South Carolina and in California. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka comments on a pandemic’s financial fallout. Wall Street saw its worst day in two years this week; Allianz Chie...
Ask Warren Buffett
February 24, 2020 18:58 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWarren Buffett—the world’s most high-profile investor—sits down with Becky Quick at the Berkshire Hathaway headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska days after writing his latest annual letter to shareholders. Buffett weighs in on Mike Bloomberg’s bid for the Presidency and Berkshire Hathaway’s 5.6% stake in Apple. (And, he just graduated from a flip phone!) The 89-year old investor also shares the best time to buy stocks—even during the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, in a conversation exclusive to Squaw...
Outer Space Investing; Markets During an Outbreak
February 21, 2020 17:49 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBVirgin Galactic’s stock has soared over the past three months; venture capitalist and SpaceX investor Lisa Rich explains why the run up in interstellar interest is just getting started. St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard addresses the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the global economy and on interest rates in the U.S. He and CNBC’s Steve Liesman discuss the Democratic debates and American income inequality with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Plus, this weeke...
Bloomberg’s First Debate; Trouble in Toyland; Morgan Stanley Goes Shopping
February 20, 2020 17:28 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMayor Mike Bloomberg made his Democratic debate debut, and his stagemates weren’t very welcoming. Political strategist and pollster Frank Luntz comments on the night’s liveliest moments. The coronavirus is hitting supply chains in tech and beyond; Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner and Entertainment One CEO Darren Throop reveal how the outbreak is affecting playtime. Morgan Stanley is set to become the largest wealth manager in the world, prompted by its $13B purchase of E*Trade; the WSJ reporter who ...
Department of Justice’s Antitrust Chief; Amazon Seller Supply Chains; Pardoning Day
February 19, 2020 17:20 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBPresident Trump has granted a series of pardons and commutations, including to financier Mike Milken and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich; Jim Stewart, CNBC contributor, NYT Columnist, and journalist who covered the insider trading scandals of the 1980s discusses what clemency means for white collar crime going forward. Small businesses who rely on Chinese factories are getting hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Plugable Technologies CEO Bernie Thompson is one Amazon seller expecting a...
Apple’s Warning; Coronavirus Currency; The Democrats’ New Debater
February 18, 2020 16:58 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBApple is warning that the coronavirus might impact its revenue, and other major American companies like Walmart may also see financial fallout. Moody’s retail analyst Charlie O’Shea examines Walmart’s disappointing quarterly report and what might be next for the retail giant. Mayor Mike Bloomberg made the cut for tomorrow’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas, and Andrew Ross Sorkin takes time off from his day off to share the details on Bloomberg’s plan to change how the financial industry is re...
Bill Murray Stories
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDo you know what a “Bill Murray Story” is? Becky Quick does, and she has plenty of them to share. In this bonus episode for your long weekend, Becky Quick and Katie Kramer reminisce on years of golf, interviews, and jokes with actor and comedian Bill Murray. Catch sound from those interviews, old and new, as well as highlights from the star-studded AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am annual golf tournament.
Delta Air Lines CEO; Biden’s Donors; Operation Hope CEO
February 14, 2020 17:41 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBThere’s no love lost between the two American Airlines passengers in the viral video of a reclined airplane seat, but at Delta, there’s plenty of love in the air. CEO Ed Bastian discusses the $1.6B he’s giving back to his employees this Valentine’s Day, and he announces that Delta is going carbon neutral in March. Businessman, philanthropist, and Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant discusses serving underbanked communities and the future of capitalism. Co-founder of venture capital firm Grey...
Massachusetts Suing Juul; Wall Street’s Voters; The Dow’s Next Milestone
February 13, 2020 17:11 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Dow is nearing 30,000, and Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says we can get there in a “snap.” Presidential hopeful Mayor Mike Bloomberg has been pouring $1 million dollars a day into Facebook campaign ads, but will it be enough to overcome his “stop and frisk” history? Bob Steel, former Deputy Mayor of Economic Development during Bloomberg’s administration, shares his thoughts on Bloomberg’s campaign strategy. Vanity Fair’s Bill Cohan and former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder discuss wh...
Quarantined on a Cruise Ship; New Hampshire Feels the “Bern”
February 12, 2020 16:45 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOver 3,500 passengers and crew are quarantined on a cruise ship off the coast of Japan due to a coronavirus outbreak on board; two of those passengers share details of the vacation they didn’t know they were taking. As the coronavirus concerns mount, the U.S. Senate is holding a roundtable to discuss global pandemics. Dr. Luciana Borio, former Director of Medical and Biodefense Preparedness at the National Security Council, shares her insights on the outbreak before speaking to that panel. N...
Telecom’s Mega-Merger; The Granite State Primary; JetBlue’s President
February 11, 2020 16:33 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBA federal judge has officially approved the long-awaited Sprint and T-Mobile merger, sending the stocks up and changing the U.S. telecom landscape. New Hampshire voters are kicking off the nation’s first primary; the state’s Governor Chris Sununu has some bold calls on which candidates will win voters over, and how. JetBlue’s President and COO Joanna Geraghty explains how she’s watching the coronavirus outbreak and the Boeing 737 Max’s return to service. Plus, SoftBank-backed Brandless is sh...
WeWork’s Executive Chairman Marcelo Claure; Parasite’s Big Night
February 10, 2020 17:41 - 39 minutes - 36 MBParasite had a big night at the Oscars, but Netflix didn’t. NYT’s Ed Lee and Variety’s Cynthia Littleton run through the big wins—and snubs. Andrew Ross Sorkin interviews WeWork Executive Chairman and SoftBank COO Marcelo Claure about trusting Adam Neumann and SoftBank’s CEO Masa Son. Plus, the team debriefs on everything from gas prices to Bath & Body Works.
WeWork’s Executive Chairman Marcelo Claure; Parasite’s Big Night
February 10, 2020 17:41 - 41 minutesParasite had a big night at the Oscars, but Netflix didn’t. NYT’s Ed Lee and Variety’s Cynthia Littleton run through the big wins—and snubs. Andrew Ross Sorkin interviews WeWork Executive Chairman and SoftBank COO Marcelo Claure about trusting Adam Neumann and SoftBank’s CEO Masa Son. Plus, the team debriefs on everything from gas prices to Bath & Body Works.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi & AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson
February 07, 2020 17:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAndrew Ross Sorkin is in New York talking profitability and plans for a “super app” with Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Becky Quick and Joe Kernen are in California at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson. They’re talking streaming, trade, and the global economy.
Twitter’s CFO; Mayor Buttigieg’s Tech Support; On the Ground in China
February 06, 2020 17:17 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBTwitter’s Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal explains the platform’s plans for the future, from online safety to opportunities in Africa. Mayor Pete Buttigieg seems to have eked out a narrow lead in the Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses, and CNBC’s Robert Frank explains where his money is coming from. (Spoiler: Silicon Valley, in part.) Former FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair makes the Republican case for supporting Senator Elizabeth Warren and weighs in on the rest of the Democratic candidates. Plus, ...
Disney’s Q1; Elon-gated Wealth; Memes from the SOTU
February 05, 2020 17:49 - 29 minutesPresident Trump delivered his third State of the Union address to a divided House Chamber. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Sullivan, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, and Eamon Javers discuss tension in the Capitol and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s meme-able moment. Disney’s first quarter results gave investors a glimpse of the financials for Disney+; leading media analyst Michael Nathanson and CNBC contributor and NYT columnist Jim Stewart digest comments from Bob Iger and the streaming strategies for legac...
Disney’s Q1; Elon-gated Wealth; Memes from the SOTU
February 05, 2020 17:49 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBPresident Trump delivered his third State of the Union address to a divided House Chamber. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Sullivan, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, and Eamon Javers discuss tension in the Capitol and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s meme-able moment. Disney’s first quarter results gave investors a glimpse of the financials for Disney+; leading media analyst Michael Nathanson and CNBC contributor and NYT columnist Jim Stewart digest comments from Bob Iger and the streaming strategies for lega...
Tesla’s Wild Ride with Investor Ron Baron
February 04, 2020 17:13 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe first voters of the 2020 election cycle gathered across Iowa on Monday evening, but the state Democratic Party is still scrambling for the caucus results. Political pollster Frank Luntz says voters should be outraged. Tesla has hit $900 a share, and long-time investor and bull Ron Baron believes there’s even more room to run for the company—and for Elon Musk. Baron Funds has $32.5B under management, and nearly 4% of the firm’s assets are in Tesla shares. Plus, some news you can use: Dr. ...
Iowa Votes; Misinformation Goes Viral; Bezos Takes a “DNA Test”
February 03, 2020 16:44 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBConcerns about the coronavirus outbreak are putting pressure on the global markets, but Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian is calling for some perspective, warning investors not to buy this dip. CNBC’s Ylan Mui shares which tech platforms are taking action to curb misinformation. The Iowa caucuses are finally here! Senator Bernie Sanders and Vice President Joe Biden have been swapping spots atop different polls, but are voters feeling the “Bern” for Mayor Bloomberg? GOP Strategi...
Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO; Amazon at $1 Trillion; IBM; Billion Dollar Brands
January 31, 2020 16:34 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIBM CEO Ginni Rometty is stepping down; Joe, Becky, and Andrew digest the news. Veteran business journalist and author of “Billion Dollar Brand Club” Larry Ingrassia explains how direct-to-consumer startups like Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club are disrupting the big players in household products. Ahead of the Super Bowl, listen to an interview with Carlos Brito, CEO of the world’s largest brewer, the owner of Budweiser and over 500 other brands: Anheuser-Busch InBev. Plus, some context—an...
Tesla’s Surge; Deals in 2020; Piloting the 737
January 30, 2020 16:47 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe world’s CEOs are responding to the coronavirus outbreak, from Starbucks to Dow, Inc. Richard Bernstein Advisors’ Dan Suzuki explains the pressure on the markets and how long it might last. Tesla’s stock is up 50% in the last month; Roth Capital’s Craig Irwin and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discuss the company’s fourth quarter and why investors can’t seem to get enough. Dennis Tajer, spokesman for the Allied Pilots Association and a 737 pilot for the last decade, responds to the Boeing CEO’s confi...
Boeing CEO; Apple’s Q4; Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX)
January 29, 2020 17:29 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt’s earnings season, which means some of the biggest names in business are reporting the financials of the previous quarter. Two of those: Apple and Boeing. Squawk Box’s Supervising Producer Rob Contino makes his Squawk Pod debut with some context about the network’s coverage of those two reports. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and Phil LeBeau ask Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun about the company’s fourth quarter and his timetable for the 737 Max’s return to the sky. Pl...
Fmr. FDA Commissioner; Casino Companies & the Coronavirus; Huawei
January 28, 2020 16:58 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe United Kingdom is allowing Huawei to build some of its 5G networks, and the United States is “disappointed.” Huawei USA Chief Security Officer Andy Purdy explains the relationship. Former FDA Commissioner and CNBC contributor Dr. Scott Gottlieb thinks we’ll see a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., but that we can prevent it from becoming an epidemic. Health concerns are also hitting the markets; SpringOwl Asset Management’s Jason Ader and CNBC’s Contessa Brewer discuss how the virus is af...
Coronavirus; Bloomberg’s Campaign Manager; Billionaire Robert Smith
January 27, 2020 17:55 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoe Kernen, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reflect on Kobe Bryant’s legacy as an athlete and businessman. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon is on the ground in China with updates on the coronavirus, and CNBC’s Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman is on set in New York with some lessons from history about the economic impact of a pandemic. Michael Bloomberg’s campaign manager Kevin Sheekey speaks to the campaign’s $217 billion in ad spending, and addresses whether Bl...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp & CNBC’s Davos Team
January 24, 2020 16:27 - 19 minutes - 18 MBAndrew Ross Sorkin reflects on his interview with Alex Karp, CEO and Co-founder of Palantir, the software and data services company with $1.5B in government contracts. The two cover Palantir’s relationship with ICE, Silicon Valley’s role in society, Apple’s encryption, and Jeff Bezos’ WhatsApp account. Plus, some behind the scenes and sounds from the team on the ground in Davos.
Davos Day 3: Jamie Dimon, J.P. Morgan Chase CEO & Chairman
January 23, 2020 18:02 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBJoe, Becky, and Andrew interview Jamie Dimon on politics, economics, and everything in between. A roundup of newsy comments from Chevron CEO Michael Wirth, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, and Goldman Sachs CEO (and DJ) David Solomon. Plus some special podcast content from the anchors and Katie Kramer, on site in Switzerland.
Davos Day 2: President Donald J. Trump
January 22, 2020 17:09 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBJoe Kernen sits down for a one-on-one interview with President Trump. Joe, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin break down that conversation with Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer. Plus, highlights of Squawk Box interviews with the CEOs of Uber, BP, Coca-Cola, and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Davos Day 1: Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein
January 21, 2020 18:50 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBA roundup of the best moments from this morning’s four-hour Squawk Box broadcast from Davos, Switzerland: Citi CEO Michael Corbat, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Blackstone Group CEO Steve Schwarzman, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg, and legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones join Joe, Becky, and Andrew on set in the Swiss Alps. Investor, philanthropist, and author David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, weighs in on economic inequality, American politic...
Jane Goodall: Conservationist, Scientist, Humanitarian
January 20, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA day before the annual World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, Switzerland, we bring you a timeless interview with Jane Goodall from Davos 2019. Katie Kramer and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on the themes of past years and how they felt sharing the Squawk set with conservationist and UN Messenger for Peace, Jane Goodall.
Twitter Co-Founder; NFL & Billionaires; Airbnb News
January 17, 2020 17:07 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBNBCUniversal has unveiled its Peacock streaming service to investors. Former NBC Cable President and CNBC contributor Tom Rogers reflects on the origins of CNBC and discusses what’s to come in streaming. Airbnb is planning on holding a “Stakeholder Day,” Andrew reports. CNBC’s sports business reporter Jabari Young discusses David Tepper’s big NFL move with Joe, Becky, and Andrew, which leads to the hedge fund billionaire David Tepper himself messaging Joe about the markets, which in turn lea...
“Netflix & Chilll’d”; Apple’s Encryption; Sustainability Investing
January 16, 2020 17:47 - 31 minutesWeWork’s Q4 leases plunged 93% in its fourth quarter. The anchors discuss that company’s future, some Gucci kicks, and they taste test a new Ben & Jerry’s flavor. Apple CEO Tim Cook refuses to build a “backdoor” to its iPhone encryption; CNBC Squawk Alley anchor Jon Fortt and CNBC.com tech editor Steve Kovach discuss President Trump’s request for Apple’s help. Plus, Point Bridge Capital CEO Hal Lambert and Amundi Pioneer Investments CIO Ken Taubes debate whether ESG investing is profitable, o...
“Netflix & Chilll’d”; Apple’s Encryption; Sustainability Investing
January 16, 2020 17:47 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWeWork’s Q4 leases plunged 93% in its fourth quarter. The anchors discuss that company’s future, some Gucci kicks, and they taste test a new Ben & Jerry’s flavor. Apple CEO Tim Cook refuses to build a “backdoor” to its iPhone encryption; CNBC Squawk Alley anchor Jon Fortt and CNBC.com tech editor Steve Kovach discuss President Trump’s request for Apple’s help. Plus, Point Bridge Capital CEO Hal Lambert and Amundi Pioneer Investments CIO Ken Taubes debate whether ESG investing is profitable, ...
China Hawks on Phase One; NYT’s Nick Kristof; Power of the Pea
January 15, 2020 16:52 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBHedge fund manager and Hayman Capital Management founder Kyle Bass joins former White House insider and fellow China hawk Steve Bannon to discuss today’s signing of “phase one” of the U.S.-China trade deal. Bass is calling for more humanitarian considerations in the relationship, and Bannon sees the deal as a huge win for President Trump. In his new book “Tightrope,” Pulitzer Prize-winning international journalist Nick Kristof is looking at his own hometown in Oregon as an example of the div...
World’s Largest Money Manager Changes Course
January 14, 2020 17:24 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBLarry Fink, founder and CEO of BlackRock, announced a sustainability-focused investment strategy in his annual letter today. He reflects on climate change and the future of our financial system in an extended interview with Andrew, exclusive to CNBC. Joe, Becky, and Andrew discuss the impact of Fink’s CEO letter, environmentally conscious investment philosophies, and corporate responsibility.
Bachelor in Space; Boeing’s New CEO
January 13, 2020 16:24 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA Japanese billionaire is taking applications for a life partner...to go to the moon. Fox is pushing to make the day after the Super Bowl a national holiday; Buzzfeed’s Alex Kantrowitz and The New Yorker’s Charles Duhigg discuss NFL streaming and big tech’s path in 2020. Former Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Jim DeMint (R-SC) debate the impact the 2018 tax cuts had on each state, and what it means for the 2020 election. It’s David Calhoun’s first day as CEO of Boeing, and Yale’s Jeffrey ...
Clowns, Monkeys, & Planes; Dissecting Donors; Jobs Friday
January 10, 2020 16:05 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBBoeing released hundreds of damaging internal messages between employees, right before a new CEO steps in on Monday. The U.S. Labor Department released the jobs and unemployment numbers for the last month of the decade; Strategas’ Jason Trennert, Blackrock’s Kate Moore, AEI’s Alex Brill, former CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman digest the metrics and what they mean heading into the 2020 election. Plus, CNBC’s Wealth Reporter Robert Frank and pollster Frank Luntz have the...
A Royal Exit; Elon Musk’s Possible Payday; Robocall Revenge
January 09, 2020 16:16 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTwitter is planning to test a new feature that allows users to filter out unwanted tweet replies, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping back from their roles in the Royal Family. Fmr. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz—a longtime Tesla bear—finally has an optimistic outlook for Elon Musk and the big payday he might have coming. He discusses Tesla’s stock and Musk’s wallet with WSJ Reporter Tim Higgins. It’s the revenge of the spammed: RoboKiller CEO Ethan Garr was fed up with robocalls, so ...