Squawk Pod
1,282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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A Fed-Fueled Rally, FedEx, & the Fourteenth Amendment 12/20/23
December 20, 2023 18:37 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe market rally surges on, after the Federal Reserve announced its pivot. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh discusses the rally and the Fed’s next move. FedEx shares tumbled after disappointing Wall Street in its second quarter report and lowering its revenue guidance; Broughton Capital’s Donald Broughton explains why this company is often considered a bellwether for macroeconomic conditions. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reveals America’s public opinion on its billionaires, and coming out on top was ...
Shipping Risks in the Red Sea & Racing to Win AI 12/19/23
December 19, 2023 17:52 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group backed by Iran, have amped up attacks on ships traveling through the Suez Canal since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Director of Harvard’s Belfer Center Meghan O’Sullivan explains the disruptions to global shipping and the geopolitics at play in the Red Sea. The AI arms race is set to enter a new year, as 2023 winds down. CNBC’s Technology Correspondent Steve Kovach discusses Microsoft, Nvidia, and other winners so far, and Activate CEO Michael Wolf ...
Taking Off: Holiday Travel & Beauty Gifting 12/18/23
December 18, 2023 17:21 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBAs holiday travel ramps up, Southwest Airlines is landed with a $140 million fine for last holiday season’s travel meltdown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizes airline obligations to passengers, as well as the infrastructure needed to protect American consumers and travelers. Companies must now disclose cyberattacks in a timely manner, in compliance with new rules from the SEC. Former CEO of FireEye and current Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia explains the implications of this ...
Senate Still in Session & Lidia Bastianich Still Cooking for America 12/15/23
December 15, 2023 17:56 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe 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 ...
AI in the Newsroom & Jay Powell: “So Far, So Good” 12/14/23
December 14, 2023 17:27 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFederal Reserve Chair Jay Powell surprised Wall Street with his announcement of a more dovish approach to inflation, moving forward. Powell signaled a 2024 of rate cuts from the central bank. OpenAI scored a deal with Politico and Business Insider parent Axel Springer, the company’s second deal with a news organization. Tulane Professor and Perella Weinberg Advisory Partner Walter Isaacson discusses AI’s role in newsrooms and the deals’ impacts on journalism. The Project Liberty founder Fran...
Pharma Bets & College Controversies with Ken Langone 12/13/23
December 13, 2023 17:42 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBillionaire investor, Home Depot co-founder, and NYU Langone Health board chair Ken Langone discusses his latest market buys, his calls for pharma stocks, and his apprehension about investing in China. Former SEC Chair and University of Pennsylvania professor Jay Clayton joins Ken Langone in a discussion about leadership on American college campuses in the aftermath of controversial testimonies from university presidents on Capitol Hill. Plus, Netflix has released viewership numbers, Preside...
Boomer Buying Habits, Google’s Big Antitrust Loss, & Small Caps in 2024 12/12/23
December 12, 2023 17:17 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn a recent op-ed, Ariel Investments Co-CEOs Mellody Hobson and John Rogers predict investors’ best bets for 2024. Hobson and Rogers explain why, after a big year for tech’s ‘magnificent seven,’ it may be time to cash in on smaller stocks. Boomers are driving spending! Bank of America Institute has released new data on consumer spending in November; head of the Institute Liz Everett Krisberg discusses the highlights, including spending trends across Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and boomers. Pl...
Oxy’s Big Deal & Scott Gottlieb on Game-changing Gene Editing 12/11/23
December 11, 2023 17:04 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOccidental Petroleum will buy CrownRock for $12 billion, deepening its foothold in the Permian basin. Energy expert and author of “The New Map: Energy, Climate and the Clash of Nations” Daniel Yergin explains what the recent flurry of oil industry mergers means for geopolitics. The FDA has approved treatment for sickle cell disease, the first treatment to use the gene-editing tool CRISPR. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses a treatment’s journey from lab to patients, as well...
University Presidents Under Scrutiny & Climate Deals in Dubai 12/08/23
December 08, 2023 17:35 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania testified on Capitol Hill this week, UPenn President Elizabeth Magill’s comments sparked backlash among the public and one of her colleagues. Concerns that university presidents are equivocating on the issue of condemning antisemitism on their campuses has prompted a nationwide debate over the role of academia and the business of higher education. President of Brandeis University Ron Liebowitz says, there’s no gray area...
Elizabeth Warren, Banks, & Bitcoin 12/07/23
December 07, 2023 17:47 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSenator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) discusses her concerns about cryptocurrency, after big bank CEOs appeared before Congress this week. It turns out, Sen. Warren and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon agree on the dangers of bitcoin. JetBlue and Spirit await the fate of their proposed merger. Columbia Law School Professor and former advisor in the Biden administration Tim Wu explains his perspective on airline consolidation: it isn’t great for consumers. In an op-ed in The New York Times, Wu con...
Liz Cheney & the ‘Never Trump’ GOP, & Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev 12/06/23
December 06, 2023 17:06 - 36 minutes - 33 MBBitcoin is building on its upward momentum. Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the 75% increase in crypto trading volume from October to November, what’s behind the crypto rally, and how the Federal Reserve’s decisions play out for retail investors. Former Congresswoman and ‘Oath and Honor’ author Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) discusses the 2024 presidential election, her efforts to prevent a Donald Trump reelection, and the state of her own party, the GOP. Plus, former U.S. ambassador ...
Bitcoin’s Rally, China’s Credit, & Politics’ Toll on Public Happiness 12/05/23
December 05, 2023 17:26 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBBitcoin hit $42,000 for the first time in over 19 months; crypto investor and bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano discusses the asset’s rise, regulatory tailwinds for the U.S. crypto companies, and the crypto community’s worldview on central banks and stores of value. In a thoughtful discussion, author, Harvard professor, The Atlantic contributing writer and fellow podcaster Arthur Brooks considers the toll America’s polarizing political climate is taking on the average citizen’s happiness. As te...
Hoping for the End of Hikes & Pushing for Packages in Washington 12/04/23
December 04, 2023 17:43 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter Fed Chair Jay Powell’s comments on Friday, investors are hopeful that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates, and the interest rate environment has led to highs in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, gold prices, and bitcoin. Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell shares his consumer’s spending habits in the inflationary environment, including new trends in how Americans are dining out. Plus, Israeli forces announced an expansion of ground attacks against Hamas in Gaza, Yemen’s Iran-ba...
Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 1 12/02/23
December 02, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHe was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors. And he was one of a kind. Billionaire investor Charlie Munger - the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett - died at age 99, a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday.. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death. She traveled to his home in Los Angeles for a discussion on how to live a long life, pragmatic in...
Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 2 12/02/23
December 02, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB“I’m an accidental guru.” This is the second episode of a series remembering and celebrating billionaire investor Charlie Munger. At age 99, the right-hand man to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett sat down with Becky Quick in what became their last interview together - after years of Becky covering the company and facilitating shareholder questions at the raucous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings. Munger passed away two weeks after this interview was recorded, just a month shy of h...
Cyber Threats, Cybertrucks, & Winter Health 12/1/23
December 01, 2023 17:55 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBChris Krebs, cybersecurity expert and former CISA Director, explains the online threats from China, Russia, and others, as the 2024 election draws nearer. As respiratory illnesses surge in Ohio and in China, Dr. Kavita Patel, Stanford University Professor of Medicine and former White House official, discusses the global health surveillance system set in place since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, the temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War has ended. Other headlines today: Tesla’s Cybertruc...
Elon Musk’s X-pletive to Advertisers 11/30/23
November 30, 2023 17:41 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBElon Musk’s interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the NYT DealBook Summit has gone viral, in part thanks to Musk’s message to advertisers pulling their ad spend from his platform: “Go f— yourself.” In a wide-ranging interview, the X owner and Tesla CEO apologizes for the post on X, FKA Twitter, responding to an antisemitic post. He discusses his own mental health, his trip to Israel, his original vision for OpenAI when he co-founded and named it, and so much more. Andrew Ross Sorkin recaps th...
Curious Minds: Charlie Munger’s 99 Years & Brian Grazer’s Secrets to a Bigger Life 11/29/23
November 29, 2023 17:17 - 25 minutes - 23 MBAcademy Award-winning producer and bestselling author Brian Grazer is out with a new book, “A Curious Mind Expanded: The Secret to a Bigger Life.” The creative behind “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13, “Arrested Development,” and “The DaVinci Code,” among others, weighs in on Hollywood’s strikes, AI in art, and the ways he keeps his mind curious and growing. Two Federal Reserve governors are pointing to the end of rate hikes, Mark Cuban is selling his stake in the Dallas Mavericks, and Disney C...
Musk’s Trip to Israel & Gauging Public Chinese Opinion 11/28/23
November 28, 2023 17:12 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAmid a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, Elon Musk visited Israel for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The trip comes as advertisers raise concerns about posts from the X owner and Tesla chief on Musk’s own platform, formerly known as Twitter. His response to an antisemitic tweet on X alarmed many, and executive consultant Eric Dezenhall says Musk’s trip to Israel might quell some of the public concern about his views. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Y...
Cashing in on Sports Streamers & Zeroing in on AI Concerns 11/27/23
November 27, 2023 17:48 - 33 minutes - 31 MBBlack Friday’s first NFL game was a big score for advertisers, who bet on sports viewers going shopping on Amazon, either during or after the game. EDO Inc. President and CEO and former digital advertising executive Kevin Krim discusses Cyber Monday and Black Friday advertising, including the retail advertising wins on field and off. Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna (D-California) underscores his main concerns in the aftermath of OpenAI’s board-led implosion. Rep. Khanna is pushing for m...
Black Friday Habits and Gadgets, & Why Tiny Meat Gang is Big Business 11/24/23
November 24, 2023 17:05 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWall Street marks the day after Thanksgiving with a holiday-shortened session on Black Friday, but are the door-buster deals a thing of the past? Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin are joined by CNBC’s Steve Liesman on consumer holiday behavior and WSJ’s Joanna Stern offers her picks for personal technology gift ideas. Plus, the latest in the drama and the promise of artificial intelligence as told in the OpenAI and Sam Altman saga – and if tech’s top soap opera is at all interesting to the...
Extra: Are You Ready for Some Football 11/23/23
November 23, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this holiday pod extra, Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the outlook for advertisers from Amazon’s Black Friday football broadcast on Prime Video. And, yep - flying is miserable, but Vanderbilt Professor Ganesh Sitaraman has some ideas on how to fix it. He’s even written a book, “Why Flying Is Miserable,” and explains why public policy decisions are responsible for the industry’s problems and its solutions. Gary Vee - 2:21 Ganesh Sitaraman - 8:44 In this episode: Gary Vaynerchuk, @gar...
Binance CEO Out, OpenAI CEO Back In, & Turkey Tips & Holiday Sips on the Table 11/22/23
November 22, 2023 17:44 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAfter a whirlwind few days, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO. Plus, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering violations. CNBC’s Eamon Javers discusses crimes in the crypto world with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Joe Kernen, and Becky Quick, including the Department of Justice’s efforts to keep crypto in line with the law. And, ahead of Thanksgiving, the kitchen experts on the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are ready with the tips all holiday hosts need...
OpenAI’s Employee Revolt & Turkey Travel Tips 11/21/23
November 21, 2023 16:56 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBOpenAI’s implosion might not be so bad for Microsoft, whose stock closed at an all-time high amid the AI drama. Semafor’s tech editor Reed Albergotti explains the good news for Satya Nadella, the fate and governance structure of OpenAI, and the many big tech offers to OpenAI’s talent. In its third quarter, Lowe’s has said its DIY customers are slowing down their projects, and it’s taking a toll on the company’s sales forecast. Plus, as more than 55 million Americans gear up for a week of hol...
Hey ChatGPT, What’s Next for Your Parent Company? 11/20/23
November 20, 2023 18:38 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ousted from his role by his own board, and he was promptly hired by Microsoft in a tumultuous weekend for tech. Internally at OpenAI, employees have reportedly threatened to follow Altman, requesting resignations from the OpenAI board, and externally, investors and news outlets are following the drama at one of the highest profile companies pushing AI forward. Also in tech, Elon Musk is in hot water with his biggest advertisers, including Disney and Apple, over anti...
Ray Dalio on China, Charlie Munger on Warren Buffett’s Trades, TikTok on 9/11 11/17/23
November 17, 2023 17:05 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBRay Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says the U.S. and China have entered an environment of fierce competition. The billionaire investment mentor delves into U.S.-China relations, China's military agenda, social media influence, the economy, Treasury yields, A.I. impact, and more. Becky Quick sits down with Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger in response to a ProPublica report on Warren Buffett's stock trades. Plus, videos on TikTok regarding Osama Bin Laden's criticism of ...
Property Brothers in the House, Hakeem Jeffries Wants Unity in Congress 11/16/23
November 16, 2023 16:47 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHouse Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shares insights on the recently passed short-term funding bill, what's at stake in the next round of spending talks on Capitol Hill, and the potential for bipartisan collaboration in Congress. Plus, the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, delve into the challenge of rising housing costs, offer renovation tips, and explore strategies for creating a more sustainable and improved home. In other news, New York City takes legal action against Pep...
Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley: “Everywhere Donald Trump goes, chaos follows him” 11/15/23
November 15, 2023 17:29 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBNikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, former governor of South Carolina and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses the state of the 2024 presidential race, why she believes she can be a viable alternative to former president Donald Trump, whether she would accept a hypothetical offer to be his VP pick, and more. Wholesale prices in October posted their biggest decline in 3½ years, providing another indication that the worst of the inflation surge may have passed. Wall Street also ha...
Shutdown Insights from the Speaker of the House, Cathie Wood on Bitcoin ETFs 11/14/23
November 14, 2023 16:58 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBOn today’s super-sized episode, October's inflation remained unchanged, hinting at a possible easing of high prices in the U.S. economy. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson discusses Capitol Hill negotiations to avert a government shutdown and the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, covers ARK Invest's new ETFs, SEC approval of bitcoin ETFs, and broader topics like autonomous driving and Tesla. Plus, Starbucks unionized workers are planning a walkout on “red cup d...
Rates to Weights: Esther George and Obesity Doctor Angela Fitch 11/13/23
November 13, 2023 18:01 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAfter Moody’s revised its outlook for the United States government from stable to negative, investors are watching the Federal Reserve to see where it will take rates next. Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George share’s her thoughts on the Fed's decision to keep their options open on rate hikes and her observations on signs of economic cooling. Plus, Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy cut the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people with obesity and heart disease. D...
CNBC SPECIAL: Disney's Wildest Ride Part 2
November 13, 2023 11:05 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBCNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the inside story of a CEO succession plan gone awry at Disney — a cautionary tale of how good intentions clashed with ego and hubris at the highest levels of corporate America. Sherman spoke with more than two dozen people who worked closely with Disney’s last two CEOs, Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, between 2020 and 2022. His report features many never-before reported details about Chapek’s tenure, how and why he was fired, and Iger’s plan to revive Disney now that ...
CNBC SPECIAL: Disney's Wildest Ride Part 1
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBCNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the inside story of a CEO succession plan gone awry at Disney — a cautionary tale of how good intentions clashed with ego and hubris at the highest levels of corporate America. Sherman spoke with more than two dozen people who worked closely with Disney’s last two CEOs, Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, between 2020 and 2022. His report features many never-before reported details about Chapek’s tenure, how and why he was fired, and Iger’s plan to revive Disney now that ...
Tesla’s Biggest Bull: Billionaire Investor Ron Baron 11/10/23
November 10, 2023 17:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAt the 30th annual Baron Investment Conference, billionaire buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron explains why 10% of his portfolio is Tesla stock, and 4% is SpaceX. He’s Elon Musk’s biggest bull, and he shares his excitement about the “railroad to space” SpaceX is planning to build. A long-term investor and optimist, Baron explains why he has never owned a bond, and why he invests as much as he can, whenever he can. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is not seeking reelection, which has sparked spe...
A Deal for Actors, An FDA Approval for Eli Lilly, & a Fiscal Proposal for Washington 11/09/23
November 09, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBSenators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) have proposed their Fiscal Stability Act, as the deadline to avert a government shutdown approaches. The bipartisan colleagues discuss the government debt crisis, as well as leadership in both parties in the 2024 election cycle. CNBC Julia Boorstin interviewed Disney CEO Bob Iger after the entertainment giant reported its Q4 results. She shares highlights from the conversation and the significance of SAG-AFTRA’s tentative agreem...
Meta’s Whistleblower: We Can’t Trust Instagram with Our Teens 11/08/23
November 08, 2023 17:25 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAfter testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, former Facebook employee and former Instagram consultant Arturo Béjar joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his calls for teen safety tools on Meta’s platforms. Béjar shares data on the number of teens who’ve experienced unwanted sexual advances on Instagram, as well as Meta’s responses to his calls for action. Altimeter Capital founder and CEO Brad Gerstner is urging American policymakers to invest at home. T...
Voting on a Hike with Fed President Goolsbee & Admitting Defeat at WeWork 11/7/23
November 07, 2023 17:03 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBChicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says the U.S. central bank is making progress in its fight against inflation, but investors still don’t know whether the Federal Reserve has finished hiking rates. Pollster Frank Luntz considers the political state of play on today’s Election Day, a year out from the 2024 Presidential Election. He unpacks the top priorities and top candidates for young voters, as well as the impact the Israel-Hamas War will have on American politics. Plus, WeWork has fil...
Hate Speech at Harvard? Bill Ackman Takes on Anti-Semitism 11/06/23
November 06, 2023 17:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn three parts, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin unpack the intense conversations between college students, college administrators, donor alumni, and employers regarding the ‘right’ way to respond to the Israel-Hamas War and the uptick in anti-semitism and islamophobia that has appeared in its wake. Former SEC Chair and University of Pennsylvania Adjunct Professor of Law Jay Clayton offers his own perspective on the law firms that have addressed law school deans directly on th...
Guilty on All Counts: The Fall & Fraud of SBF 11/3/23
November 03, 2023 16:31 - 37 minutes - 34 MBSam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all 7 criminal charges he faced in the weeks-long trial that captivated Wall Street and Main Street. CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the prison-time the FTX founder is facing (a maximum of 115 years), and the evidence that got him there. The SEC’s former Internet Enforcement Chief John Stark explains what the verdict means for crypto regulation going forward. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the UAW’s deals with American automakers after n...
Steve Eisman, the Fed, & Marathon Sunday 11/02/23
November 02, 2023 16:27 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Federal Reserve has left interest rates as they are, in its latest decision. Neuberger Berman’s Steve Eisman, the portfolio manager profiled in “The Big Short,” breaks down Fed Chair Jay Powell’s latest remarks, the state of the economy, and the handling of the Israel-Hamas War on campus at his alma mater, University of Pennsylvania. Palantir has reported a strong quarter, and CNBC’s Frank Holland explains CEO Alex Karp’s commentary on American competitiveness, the Palantir software, and...
Spending with Stanley Druckenmiller: We’ve Got to Stop! We’re Drunk 11/01/23
November 01, 2023 16:55 - 42 minutes - 39 MBLegendary investor and hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller explains his concerns about the U.S. debt and government aid for Ukraine and Israel. Druckenmiller, billionaire philanthropist and CEO of Duquesne Capital Management, weighs in on Janet Yellen’s leadership of the Treasury, American exceptionalism, and “drunken sailor” spending. Plus, a U.S. jury ruled that the National Association of Realtors and other brokerages conspired to artificially inflate commissions for agent sales, and...
UAW Strikes Resolved & Presidential Nominees Nearly Set 10/31/23
October 31, 2023 15:44 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAfter more than six weeks, the United Auto Workers union strikes have finally come to an end, though the tentative agreements must still be ratified by union members. Abroad, the World Bank is warning that oil prices could soar if the Israel-Hamas War expands. Stateside, PIMCO’s Head of US Policy Libby Cantrill is telling her clients that the Presidential nominees are likely already set, and they’re familiar faces for American voters. Plus, an update on the two biggest courtroom dramas this ...
Two Courtroom Dramas: Google Search on Trial & Sam Bankman-Fried Makes His Case 10/30/23
October 30, 2023 15:37 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative deal with Stallantis. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports the details of the deal and the outlook for GM, which is still at the negotiating table. Two courtroom dramas are underway: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is testifying in the DoJ’s antitrust case against Google, and disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is testifying in his own fraud trial. In DC, former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra considers the price of Google search ...
Will.i.am & Inventor Dean Kamen on STEM, AI, & Bots 10/27/23
October 27, 2023 16:32 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBDisgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified in his own trial–without jurors. CNBC’s Kate Rooney was in the courtroom, and she shares details of what he said and how the judge responded. Former SEC Commissioner and attorney Jay Clayton joins to discuss the strategy of SBF’s defense team. Check out Andrew Ross Sorkin’s interview with Sam Bankman-Fried at the beginning of the saga–when he was still in the Bahamas! Plus, in a conversation you’ll only hear on this podcast, Andrew Ross Sorki...
The UAW Deal, A New Speaker, & Nikki Haley on Israel 10/26/23
October 26, 2023 16:53 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt’s a deal! The United Auto Workers union and Ford have reached a tentative deal to end a nearly six-week strike. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau explains the terms of the agreement, and what’s next for the remaining UAW strikes. After more than 3 weeks without a leader, the House Republicans have backed Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as their new Speaker. Plus, as the death toll in the Israel-Hamas War rises and anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab incidents rise, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Gree...
Unlocking Potential with Adam Grant & Building Community with Adam Neumann 10/25/23
October 25, 2023 16:54 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHouse Republicans have settled (for now) on another nominee for Speaker: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.). A bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general is suing Meta, alleging that its apps are addictive and aimed at their youngest users. Wharton Professor, author, organizational psychologist, and “Re: Thinking” podcaster Adam Grant discusses his new book, “Hidden Potential.” He shares his advice for unlocking talent in ourselves and others, and offers a different metric for measuring success. WeWork...
Grief, Loss, & Hope in Israel & Gaza 10/24/23
October 24, 2023 16:33 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBApple supplier Foxconn is reportedly facing a tax investigation in China. Apple’s other issue these days: Chinese e-commerce retailers are offering iPhone 15s at a steep discount, raising questions about demand for Apple products. Professor, former CEO, and biographer of both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk Walter Isaacson discusses the tricky terrain for a corporation like Apple, navigating Chinese and American geopolitics. Plus, a pivot to the Middle East. One of many, a tech entrepreneur lost hi...
A Mega-Merger in Oil, Chaos in Congress, & NBA’s Iggy Swaps Courts for C Suites 10/23/23
October 23, 2023 16:08 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt’s a merger Monday! Chevron is buying Hess for $53B in the second huge oil transaction in weeks. Becky Quick shares details on the deal from her conversation with Chevron CEO Michael Wirth, and Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider the implications of the deal for the American energy ecosystem. Nine new Republicans have joined the race for Speaker, but no clear resolution to the legislative chaos has emerged. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins explains the situation in DC, and former Republican Way...
Powell’s 2% Target and Sports Super Agent Rich Paul’s Lessons for Success 10/20/23
October 20, 2023 17:14 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Economic Club of New York, telling Wall Street and Main Street that inflation is too high, but interest rates are not. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic discusses the road ahead for the central bank’s resolute commitment to bringing inflation down to 2%, and suggests that more hikes could come in 2024. In DC, the House is set to vote again for Speaker, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers explains the many complications for the GOP. Fresh off his trip...
Congress Aims at Venture Capital: Curbing Chinese Competition 10/19/23
October 19, 2023 15:16 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBCo-founder of Silver Lake, co-chair of Brookings, and chairman of North Island Glenn Hutchins discusses the geopolitics at play in the Israel-Hamas War, including what’s at stake for global actors at the Saudi Arabia Investors Conference next week. He also shares his reasoning on why so far, the conflict has had little impact on the markets. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has sent letters to American venture capital firms including Sequoia, asking them to list inve...
Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Berman: Palestinians Are Not Hamas 10/18/23
October 18, 2023 16:06 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBCorporate and university leaders are wavering on public statements about the Israel-Hamas War. Yeshiva University President Rabbi Ari Berman has created a coalition and a statement of “truths” to help those leaders navigate and educate the campus movements making headlines. He underscores the importance of differentiating between Hamas and Palestinians. United Airlines reported better than expected third quarter results, but CEO Scott Kirby offered disappointing guidance for the fourth quart...