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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Wyndham’s $7.8B ‘Choice,’ Bitcoin’s Bounce, & Presidential Politics in Israel 10/17/23
October 17, 2023 15:27 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBPresident Biden is headed to the Middle East. Former Supreme Allied Commander of Nato Admiral James Stavridis discusses the explicit and implicit politics at play in the Presidential trip to Israel and Jordan. Guggenheim Partners Executive Chair Alan Schwartz discusses his outlook for recession and the greatest risks to the American economy. The last CEO of Bear Stearns also explains his concern for the federal budget. Plus, Choice Hotels has offered a nearly $8B deal to take over Wyndham Ho...
Is Silence Violence? Arthur Brooks & CEO Advocacy 10/16/23
October 16, 2023 15:56 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAs the Israel-Hamas War begins its second week, historian and economist Daniel Yergin considers the impact of a regional conflict on global energy markets. Harvard professor, author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks weighs the pressures on America’s corporate and educational leaders to speak out on current events like the war, in light of recent calls to action from Apollo CEO Marc Rowan and Anti Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Brooks argues for a more conservative approach to p...
The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal, Done, with ATVI CEO Bobby Kotick 10/13/23
October 13, 2023 16:38 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAfter 22 months, Microsoft has closed its $69.5B acquisition of Activision Blizzard. So what now? Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reflects on the long road to regulatory approval, and what’s next for gaming and for Activision-turned-Microsoft employees. After building Activision into the gaming giant it is today, Kotick considers his own next chapter and his legacy as CEO. And the White House is taking on junk fees. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra is co-leadin...
How Hamas Fundraised Crypto & Why Apollo CEO Calls UPenn ‘Morally Confused’ 10/12/23
October 12, 2023 16:42 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHow is Hamas funded? TRM Labs Head of Global Policy and former federal prosecutor Ari Redbord discusses how his company tracks Hamas fundraising on the blockchain, and how Israeli and US law enforcement are tracing terror financing on crypto networks. Plus, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, a University of Pennsylvania alumni and Chairman of its Wharton School board, is urging fellow alumni to halt donations to the university. Rowan calls the university’s response to the Israel-Hamas ...
Exxon Mobil’s $59.5B Deal & CEOs Speaking Up Against Antisemitism 10/11/23
October 11, 2023 16:50 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBExxon Mobil has struck a $59.5 billion deal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock merger. Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield and Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods discuss how the deal came about, potential regulatory hurdles, and what role fossil fuels will play in our future. Incidents of religious-based hate and discrimination are on the rise as the fifth day of fighting in the Israel-Hamas War is underway. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt explains why Fo...
Paul Tudor Jones, Geopolitics, & Israel’s Flow of Business 10/10/23
October 10, 2023 16:21 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBFounder of both the Tudor Investment and the Robin Hood Foundation Paul Tudor Jones shares his perspective on the economy and the markets, from interest rates and bond yields to equities prices and crypto. The billionaire hedge funder weighs in on America’s greatest geopolitical and economic challenges. Jones also explains Robin Hood’s work to support asylum seekers in NYC and highlights the nonprofit’s Investors Conference coming up on October 24-25th. Plus, we’re on the ground in Jerusalem...
Israel, at War with Hamas: Ripples in Geopolitics, Oil, & Business 10/9/23
October 09, 2023 17:06 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThousands have been killed and injured in the wake of Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel over the weekend. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman considers reports that Iran played a role in the assault and weighs concerns of an expanded conflict involving Lebanon and Hezbollah. Friedman highlights how this conflict could impact Russia’s strategic objectives and the pipeline of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Coauthor of “Startup Nation” and former political advisor Dan Senor offers the Wall ...
Michael Dell, Ron DeSantis, & A Hot Jobs Number 10/06/23
October 06, 2023 16:14 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDell Technologies has announced a boost to its buyback plan and to its profit-growth outlook, in a meeting this week with analysts. CEO and founder of the computing giant Michael Dell discusses how AI innovation is slowly building his business’s financial returns, and how he’s planning to diversify his supply chain away from China. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis explains his stance on aiding Ukraine and working with America’s giant corporations like Disney. The Presidential hopeful shares why...
Extremely Online Election, A Gavel Up for Grabs, & Money Laundering 10/5/23
October 05, 2023 16:05 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBX, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made cuts to its elections and disinformation team, eliminating almost all of the controls that were built after the 2016 election to prevent wide-scale manipulation. Former Facebook chief security officer, Alex Stamos describes the potential dangers ahead for the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Singaporean authorities have seized more than 150 properties, luxury cars and thousands of gold bars in a family office money laundering scandal that ...
Ousted: Who’s Up for Speaker & What’s In for Big Tech 10/04/23
October 04, 2023 15:31 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBFor the first time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has voted its Speaker Kevn McCarthy (R-CA) out of his leadership seat. 2024 Presidential hopeful Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, explains who might be up for the Speaker job and weighs in on the Republican party’s fate, as the Presidential election nears. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust case against Amazon, and the Department of Justice has Google parent Alphabet in its sights. Antitrust...
Kevin McCarthy’s Fate, SBF’s Jury, & AI in your Inbox 10/03/23
October 03, 2023 15:44 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDays after avoiding a government shutdown, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces potential ouster from leadership by his own party. He shares directly with Squawk Box listeners why he is optimistic he’ll prevail. Jury selection kicks off today in the criminal trial of one-time crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and Microsoft is launching an AI assistant that could transform your work calendar. Steve Kovach reports on the good (?) news that busy office workers can be in two meetings at once. Rep...
Bill Ackman Lights a SPARC & Sam Bankman-Fried Heads to Court 10/02/23
October 02, 2023 15:52 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCrisis averted! For 45 days? Congress narrowly avoids a government shutdown, coming up with a weekend deal to fund the government at its current level until November 17th. But the drama doesn’t end with the deal, as Republican members of the House want to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy over working with Democrats. Bill Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management founder and CEO, discusses his new SPARC, a unique kind of SPAC that allows investors to know which company the vehicle is acquiring be...
Barry Sternlicht Takes on the Economy, and Meme Stock Mania Returns 9/29/23
September 29, 2023 16:18 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBBarry Sternlicht, the hospitality and real estate investor, discusses the risks to the economy from union strikes and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Washington inches closer to a shutdown as House members have failed to come up with a consensus government funding deal – setting up a busy weekend in the Capitol. GameStop activist Ryan Cohen is becoming the retailer’s CEO, nearly three years after the “Meme Stock Mania” showcased individual investors betting on the mall retailer a...
A Deadline Looms for Kevin McCarthy and Coinbase Goes to Washington 9/28/23
September 28, 2023 16:30 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWith just days to go before a government funding deadline, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticizes a short-term Senate government funding bill — stoking more fears that a shutdown could take place — saying the measure would not bolster border security. Crypto trading platform Coinbase is leading a lobbying effort in Washington to find lawmakers supportive of developing new laws for the crypto industry. CEO Brian Armstrong discusses his goals for “Stand with Crypto Day.” Plus, the highligh...
Khan’s Case against Amazon & Union Politics 9/27/23
September 27, 2023 16:47 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBLina Khan, FTC Chair, is frequently seen as the face and the voice of the Biden administration’s antagonism against the “bigness” of big tech. The Federal Trade Commision and 17 states have filed a landmark lawsuit against Amazon for monopolistic practices; the chair of the commission defends the agency’s decision to pursue the company. President Biden became the first sitting President to walk a picket line, when he traveled to Michigan to throw his support behind striking autoworkers. D...
Barry Diller on Hollywood Hegemony, Strikes and Streaming 9/26/23
September 26, 2023 15:51 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB“AI, Schmay-aye” says Barry Diller, on the technology the markets and the content industry can’t stop talking about. The media mogul joins the Squawk Box gang for a deep dive into the causes – and the impact – of the historic twin strikes that have crippled Hollywood. The IAC Chairman and one-time studio head says a marked, existential shift is coming to film and TV, and not a moment too soon. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, in Indian, warns that interest rates could rise sharply fro...
Countdown to Shutdown, Austan Goolsbee on Inflation, and We’re Singing in the Rain 9/25/23
September 25, 2023 15:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe government funding deadline – midnight on October 1st – is looming and the likelihood of a federal shutdown is high. Pimco’s head of public policy, Libby Cantrill, describes the gamesmanship in Washington and weighs in on its potential impact to investors and consumers. Inflation persists in spite of the Federal Reserve’s rate hike strategy. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee defends the central bank’s goals, arguing that avoiding a recession is still possible – but inflation remai...
Antitrust Trial of (This) Century: DOJ vs. Google; China’s Moves around Taiwan 9/22/23
September 22, 2023 16:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOver the next few months, the DOJ and a collection of state attorneys general will make their case to a D.C. District Court judge for why Google has allegedly violated anti-monopoly law through exclusive agreements with mobile phone manufacturers and browser makers to make its search engine the default for consumers. Tim Wu, Columbia University Law School professor and former Biden administration antitrust advisor, discusses the ongoing Google antitrust trial and why he believes the trial wi...
Writers Strike Optimism & Bank Stocks “Univestable” 9/21/23
September 21, 2023 17:09 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Federal Reserve held rates steady but pointed to another hike this year. CNBC’s Steve Liesman discusses the Fed’s latest decision. Steve Eisman, the “Big Short” investor who called and profited from the subprime mortgage crisis, says he’s staying away from bank stocks. The Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager, also discussed the latest market trends, the Fed’s inflation fight, the state of the banking sector, and more. Plus, CNBC’s David Faber reports writers and producers are near ...
Disney Parks, Neuralink Brain Implants, & Four-Day Workweeks 9/20/23
September 20, 2023 16:04 - 29 minutes - 27 MBDisney CEO Bob Iger has announced plans to expand investment in parks and cruises; New York Times columnist and “Disney War” author James Stewart unpacks the House of Mouse’s new strategy, as well as Iger’s leadership. Yale lecturer and journalist Joanne Lipman examines the pros and cons of a four-day work week in light of employee unrest in the American workforce, from the UAW to SAG-AFTRA and beyond. Plus, Elon Musk’s Neuralink is looking for brain implant trial subjects, Microsoft is maki...
Instacart’s IPO, Cybercrimes at Clorox, & Musk’s ‘X’ on a Free Platform 9/19/23
September 19, 2023 16:18 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAfter nearly a decade, Instacart investors are finally getting their exit. Reddit co-founder and 776 founder Alexis Ohanian was one of Instacart’s early investors, and he explains the headwinds and tailwinds facing the business on the day of its long-awaited IPO. In the wake of cyber breaches at Clorox, MGM, and Caesars, cybersecurity CEO Kevin Mandia explains the network of cybercriminals targeting corporations and the cyber defense strategies that will thwart attackers. Mandia led FireEye ...
Tesla’s Stake in the Big 3 Strike & Fmr. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer 9/18/23
September 18, 2023 16:57 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, which makes cars under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands, has entered its fourth day. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the demands from both sides, and The Wall Street Joural’s Tim Higgins explains how Elon Musk’s Tesla is involved (by not being involved), as well as President Biden’s role. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, now founder of USAFacts, discusses DC’s recent tech and political summit on AI and inn...
The UAW Strike with GM CEO Mary Barra & the Secret to Happiness with Arthur Brooks 9/15/23
September 15, 2023 16:26 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThousands of United Auto Workers members are now on strike after the big three Detroit automakers GM, Ford, and Stellantis failed to reach deals with the union by their deadline. CEO of General Motors Mary Barra explains to CNBC’s Phil LeBeau why she’s frustrated with the negotiations. Plus, host of “How to Build a Happy Life,” Harvard professor, The Atlantic contributing writer, and now co-author of a new book with Oprah Winfrey, Arthur Brooks has dedicated his career to cracking the code o...
DC’s “Light Touch” on AI, Gen Z’s Good Vibes, and Autoworkers’ Bitter Battle of Words 9/14/23
September 14, 2023 16:21 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBTech CEOs traveled to Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind closed-door meeting with Senators on the rising regulatory implications of artificial intelligence. One of the lawmakers who organized the session, Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), argues that there is an “appropriate” role for government in determining the future of AI. The death of hope for Generation Z is greatly exaggerated, says NYU Stern School of Business Professor Suzy Welch, breaking out new data from Gallup. She asserts that the you...
Ron Baron: Mars, Musk, & Making Money 9/13/23
September 13, 2023 16:25 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBBillionaire buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron discusses his–and his clients’--many millions betting on Elon Musk. One of Tesla’s biggest bulls, Baron discusses his stakes in the EV company and in SpaceX, as well as his expectations for Mars exploration and for X’s evolution. Plus, OTC cold medicine doesn’t work, the United Auto Workers union is planning a strike in Detroit, and the consumer price index made its biggest monthly gain of the year, up 3.7% from last year. Ron Baron - 13:19 In t...
“Elon Musk” Biographer Walter Isaacson: Driven By Demons 9/12/23
September 12, 2023 16:03 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWalter Isaacson’s book “Elon Musk” hit shelves today, after two years of unrestricted access to the Tesla and X chief. The seasoned journalist and biographer discusses the good, bad and ugly behind Musk and the demons that drive him. Isaacson recounts a heated exchange between the Tesla CEO and Bill Gates, how Elon Musk thinks of his own power, and what’s behind Musk’s controversial midnight posts on X. Plus, eight more tech companies including Adobe, IBM, and Nvidia have signed up for Presi...
A Sweet Deal for Smucker, Biden’s Asia Trip, & A Lightning Bet on Bitcoin 9/11/23
September 11, 2023 16:13 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBU.S. President Joe Biden has called on G20 leaders to further support the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to increase their ability to support low and middle-income countries. Biden has previously said that developing countries need to reduce their dependence on China and help them recover from the effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discusses the President’s recent trip to Asia, as well as China’s economic weakness and Xi Jinping’s...
CNBC SPECIAL: GAME PLAN 9/11/23
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn a first-of-its-kind partnership, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s premier media brand covering the business of sports, music and entertainment, teamed up to produce Game Plan. From what drives the modern-day sports fan to emerging opportunities in teams and leagues, CNBC goes courtside with the most influential leaders from across the sports landscape including athletes, owners, investors and innovators to break down their game plan for the...
‘A Tech War’: China’s Bite Out of Apple; & The MTA’s Pricing Power 9/8/23
September 08, 2023 16:27 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBApple shares have been under pressure this week, as reports of China’s restriction of Apple products continue. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon discusses the report and the CCP’s approach to American big tech. Commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Jacob Helberg warns that this ‘tech war’ could give way to a military war between China and the US. As students get back to school and workers head back to the office, the MTA is prepared for an uptick in NYC ridership,...
‘Capitalists with Heart’: Leon Cooperman’s Vision for the Future 9/7/23
September 07, 2023 15:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBInvesting legend Leon Cooperman is out with a new book, “From the Bronx to Wall Street: My Fifty Years in Finance and Philanthropy.” The Omega Family Office CEO and Chairman discusses his current holdings, his outlook on inflation and recession, and why he’s a lifelong–and sentimental–capitalist. Apple shares were under some pressure after a report that China restricted iPhone use for government officials. Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav spoke on the streaming landscape and Hollyw...
Tom Brady's New Team & ADL CEO on X's Free Speech 9/6/23
September 06, 2023 16:42 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB: Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt is pushing back on Elon Musk, calling the billionaire’s insinuation to sue the nonprofit over defamation a “threat of a frivolous lawsuit.” Musk claimed on Monday that the ADL was responsible for putting “pressure on advertisers” that led to a 60% drop in X’s advertising revenue. NFL legend Tom Brady will become a “strategic adviser” to Delta Airlines in his latest post-NFL career move. Delta CEO, Ed Bastian, Tom Brady, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau ...
“The Coming Wave” of AI & Taylor Swift’s AMC Deal 9/5/23
September 05, 2023 16:39 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDeepMind co-founder and Inflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman discusses his new book, “The Coming Wave,” which maps out our human future with AI. As one of the technology’s earliest adopters and entrepreneurs, Suleyman discusses the likely shifts to come, and the speed of innovation. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to theaters! Matt Belloni, Puck founding partner, discusses the big concert-movie deal, particularly in light of a slow box office amid actor and writer strikes. Plus, Gold...
Where the Jobs Are 9/1/23
September 01, 2023 15:53 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Labor Department released its latest employment data, revealing 187,000 new jobs added to the U.S. economy in August. CNBC reporters Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman discuss whether the unemployment rate, which ticked up to 3.8%, will inform the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy moving forward. President Obama’s former chief economic advisor Betsey Stevenson, Nuveen’s CIO Saira Malik, and former deputy director of the National Economic Council Andrew Olmem discuss the data and the influen...
AI in Classrooms, Weed on Court 17, & $100 in Your Wine Glass 8/31/23
August 31, 2023 16:16 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSalesforce reported a surprise beat in its quarterly report, and investors seem pleased with Marc Benioff’s optimistic outlook. Elon Musk’s X Corp. is hoping to collect biometric data for the “everything app” of his dreams, and the Tesla chief’s glass house plans are raising eyebrows at the SEC and the DOJ. Cannabis is on track for a reclassification among regulators, but it’s still unwelcome at the US Open. As back-to-school season begins, Chris Caren, Turnitin CEO and president, explains h...
Grayscale CEO on Crypto’s Big Bitcoin Win, & Political Ads on ‘X’ 8/30/23
August 30, 2023 17:19 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe crypto community celebrated a win this week after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled that the SEC was wrong to deny crypto investment giant Grayscale permission to convert its popular bitcoin trust into an ETF. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein discusses the company’s win, and what it means for the broader crypto community. X has lifted Twitter’s 2019 ban on political ads, and Puck founding partner Teddy Schleifer discusses the social media platform’s influence on the 202...
Biden’s Drug Pricing Push, ChatGPT for Business, & Meta’s Disinformation Discovery 8/29/23
August 29, 2023 16:23 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Biden administration has unveiled the first 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, discuss the announcement, how the list of drugs were chosen, and more. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly ready to let go of remote employees who’d rather stay remote, and OpenAI is launching its chatbot business tier, called ChatGPT Ente...
Fed Tips from the Tetons, A U.S. Trade Trip to China, & Drug Pricing Power in DC 8/28/23
August 28, 2023 16:58 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting is over, but chair Jay Powell’s comments there are still echoing through the markets. Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El Erian digests Powell’s Wyoming speech, including his comments that inflation is still too high, and his choice to leave the door open for more rate hikes in the future. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China this week, meeting top officials in an effort to pursue a more stable relationship with the CCP. CNBC’s Be...
The Strike Strikes Movie Releases & LA’s Smash & Grab 8/25/23
August 25, 2023 17:08 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe SAG-AFTRA strike is resulting in movie release delays from big studios. Semafor’s Ben Smith discusses the delay of “Dune: Part Two” and the importance of promotion and marketing in the Hollywood machine. Remote workers could be losing touch with the larger mission of their company; HR expert and Medley Co-founder Edith Cooper discusses how intentional hybrid work can be impactful and productive, and probes the real needs of employers looking to get employees back to the office. Plus, a g...
Nvidia’s Chip Boom, GOP Fireworks, & The Escape of Carlos Ghosn, a Docu-Series 8/24/23
August 24, 2023 17:13 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBChipmaker Nvidia boasted a 171% uptick in data center revenue in the second quarter; CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains the earnings beat and the road ahead for chips. Venture capitalist and tech investor Bradley Tusk considers how demand for AI proves to be a tailwind for Nvidia and its competitors. Former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan captured global headlines in 2019, and now the story is ready to capture streaming eyeballs. Director of “Wanted: The Escape Of Carlo...
The First Republican Debate & Return-To-Office Backlash 8/23/23
August 23, 2023 15:52 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBEight presidential hopefuls have officially qualified for the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee. Frank Luntz, FIL Inc. pollster and political strategist, previews the debate, what to expect from the candidates, and the impact of Donald Trump’s absence. Jason Greer, Greer Consulting founder and president, discusses the return to office push by some companies and whether the hybrid work model is here to stay or nearing its end. Plus, Hollywood producers are taking their latest ...
Shoppers & Shrink, Big Tech’s Big Role in AI, & an Arm Up for IPOs 8/22/23
August 22, 2023 16:34 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBNvidia, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta aren't just investing in AI internally; CNBC’s Julia Boorstin reports, big tech is also playing a key role in the AI startup ecosystem. Aneesh Chopra, CareJourney president and former White House Chief Technology Officer, discusses whether big tech is playing too big a role in the AI stack, and whether regulators will soon crack down on the burgeoning sector. Retail visionary Mickey Drexler, former J.Crew Group chairman and CEO and current Alex Mill...
Pullbacks in Equities & in China, Hurricane Hilary, & A Windy City Tipping War 8/21/23
August 21, 2023 16:52 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe markets are mid-pullback, this August; Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel offers his perspective on bonds versus stocks, and which investments are the most promising for your portfolio. In Chicago, a tipping battle is underway. Scott Weiner, restaurateur and co-owner of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group in the windy city, discusses the gratuity quandary–and legal proposal–gripping consumers and the local dining industry. Plus, CNBC’s Jane Wells reports from Palm Springs, where Hurricane Hilary ...
AI Cracking Your Passwords & A Bloomin’ Investor 8/18/23
August 18, 2023 16:49 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBCan AI listen to your keyboard? Researchers at Durham University trained an A.I. model to crack passwords with 95% accuracy by listening to keystrokes. The study’s lead researcher, Joshua Harrison, discusses how it works. Rich Lesser, Boston Consulting Group global chair, discusses the mindset of corporate leaders, including CEO concerns about the economy, inflation, the labor market, and climate. Plus, shares of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands are on the rise after an activist inve...
D’Amelios TikTokking to the Bank & Insurers Teaming up with Mark Cuban 8/17/23
August 17, 2023 16:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDad-ager Marc D’Amelio discusses the 200 million+ TikTok followers that his two daughters Dixie and Charli D’Amelio have amassed in the past few years. In the content creating family’s latest IRL venture, D’Amelio Brands is getting into the food business. Insurer Blue Shield of California is teaming up with Amazon and Mark Cuban’s online pharmacy Cost Plus; CNBC’s Bertha Coombs discusses the move away from traditional drug store chains, the pressure it’s putting on CVS, and how much money ea...
Target Slashes Targets, TweetDeck is X’d, & Covid Has a New Strain 8/16/23
August 16, 2023 16:11 - 32 minutes - 30 MBTarget slashed its sales and profit expectations in its latest quarterly report. CNBC’s Courtney Reagan and Forrester Research’s Sucharita Kodali explain the retailer’s troubles, from inflation-conscious shoppers to Pride month backlash. A new strain of Covid-19 is hitting the American South and West; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the risks, the relevance of vaccinations and boosters for immunity, and this phase of endemic Covid. Plus, there are new court filings in the...
No Landing is Not Ok; Zombie Office Buildings and Climate Change on Trial on Montana 8/15/23
August 15, 2023 17:16 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhile the Fed hopes for a soft landing for the economy, “no landing” may not be acceptable and could require additional rate hikes. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on the latest economic data and what it signals for Federal Reserve policy. Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George weighs in on what the Fed is watching in the economy. Commercial real estate CEO Scott Rechler of RXR says that some office buildings have what it takes to lure remote workers in and some just won’t make the cu...
September Showdown, Avoiding a Recession and Longevity Investing 8/14/23
August 14, 2023 17:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLawmakers face a ticking clock when they return from recess after Labor Day. They have until September 30th to pass an appropriations bill to keep the government running and avoid a shutdown. President Biden is now seeking an additional $40 Billion for emergency spending including Ukraine aid, disaster relief and immigration efforts. Former U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) and former U.S. Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-Maryland) discuss Bidenomics and the odds of a government shutdown. Abby...
The ‘X’ Factor with Alexis Ohanian & Pop Ups, Popping Off 8/11/23
August 11, 2023 16:22 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAlexis Ohanian, 766 founder and internet venture capitalist, discusses the rebrand of X Corp. (formerly known as Twitter) as it makes a big push to win back advertisers. The Reddit cofounder examines the new social media landscape, the power of online communities, the impact of A.I., and more. And pop up shops are popping up everywhere. Susan Sandler, founder and president of PopUpSummer! discusses the business of short term immersive shopping, the economics behind it, and how brands like Ba...
Robux, CPI, & US Capital Flows to China 8/10/23
August 10, 2023 16:42 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation may have lost a bit of its hold on the U.S. economy. Bank of America’s Liz Everett Krisberg shares results of Bank of America Institute's August Consumer Checkpoint, which reveals a bounceback in consumer spending in July. Virtual game company Roblox reported quarterly results that disappointed investors, but CEO David Baszucki says, the future of communication, play, even advertising–is all in immersive 3D. The ‘Builderman’ himself explains wh...
X Marks the Spot for Advertisers, Taking Stock with a Bidenomics Alum, and Sorkin’s News You Can Use 8/09/23
August 09, 2023 16:35 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBPresident Joe Biden’s economic approval numbers have risen modestly in the wake of efforts by the White House to promote what it calls “Bidenomics.” Still, a substantial majority of respondents to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey still disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy. Brian Deese, MIT Innovation fellow and former National Economic Council Director under President Biden, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, the impact of Bidenomics, and why results haven’t been reflected...