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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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: General Atlantic’s Bill Ford 01/19/23
January 19, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. With $72B under management, General Atlantic has deployed $55B into nearly 500 companies, including Uber, Airbnb, Etsy, Mobileye, Chime, and TikTok parent ByteDance. Ford discusses tech opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurship in China, India, and Southeast Asia, and the tech ...
Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Uber’s Dara Kosrowshahi 01/18/23
January 18, 2023 17:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about this year’s theme: Cooperation in a Fragmented World. Since Russia’s war in Ukraine broke out, Ukrainians have relied heavily on the global private sector, including Uber. In the 11 months of the war so far, Uber has expanded its service footprint throughout the country, provided free rides to a...
Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman 01/18/23
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman. A billionaire businessman, GOP donor, and China optimist, Schwarzman discusses what the end of China’s zero-covid policy means for its economic recovery and the global supply chain. Plus, after three years of lockdowns, Chinese leaders are convening with the rest of the world’s leaders at this y...
Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan 01/17/23
January 17, 2023 16:59 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. In their first winter WEF interview in three years, the anchors ask Moynihan about his economic recession forecast, his outlook on blockchain opportunities, and how the Federal Reserve should rebalance the U.S. economy. In this episode: Becky Quick @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk A...
Crypto’s Crunch, Tesla’s Pricetags, and Tim Cook’s Cut 01/13/23
January 13, 2023 17:26 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe SEC has charged crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini with allegedly selling unregistered securities. Former SEC enforcer Lisa Braganca discusses the $900m customer funds currently in the balance and what the regulators are hoping to achieve. Now that the House Republicans have a majority, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor discusses the GOP’s agenda, both in Congress and in the upcoming race for President. Plus, Tesla is cutting prices, and Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking ...
The Case for ChatGPT, Disney’s Latest Drama, & Inflation Data Digest 01/12/23
January 12, 2023 17:44 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBChatGPT is an AI tool that’s taken educators by storm, and some are calling for a ban. Yale lecturer and journalist Joanne Lipman argues to keep it in classrooms, and she considers the various historical innovations that once concerned academics–from calculators to Google. Activist investor Nelson Peltz is aiming for a seat on Disney’s board, but the company is opposed and gearing up for a proxy fight. Disney has also named a new chairman of the board, and amid all the drama, the company has...
Troubles on the Tarmac & Changes in the WWE Ring 01/11/23
January 11, 2023 17:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe FAA suffered a computer outage, grounding and delaying thousands of flights across the country. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the ripple effects of the outage and the ongoing modernization of the airline industry. As the dust settles on the GOP’s hold in Congress, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discusses what’s next for the Republican Party. He addresses revisions to the U.S. tax code, efforts to limit big government, and rumors that he is considering a run for President. Plus, FTX i...
The Just 100 with Paul Tudor Jones & T Mobile CEO Mike Sievert 01/10/23
January 10, 2023 17:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Just 100 2023 list is out! The list ranks America’s largest publicly traded companies based on corporate behaviors including worker wellness, governance, diversity, and environmental impact. T Mobile CEO Mike Sievert discusses his company’s #20 ranking, and explains how “just” practices are financial, rather than political. Just Capital cofounder and investor Paul Tudor Jones discusses the ranking methodology, and addresses “woke capitalism,” and corporate virtue signaling. Tudor Jones a...
Flo Rida & Celsius, McCarthy & the House, Wages & the Fed 01/09/23
January 09, 2023 17:53 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRapper Flo Rida is speaking out about his lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius. After a successful partnership, Flo alleges the company breached his endorsement contract. In an interview alongside his attorney John Uustal, Flo Rida explains the value his own brand lent to Celsius, and why, despite the lawsuit, he’s still drinking the product on stage. After a December jobs report buoyed the markets, investors wonder whether the Federal Reserve will slow rate hikes. White House econom...
Non Competes & A Stalemate for Speaker 1/6/23
January 06, 2023 18:13 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to eliminate employee non compete clauses in contracts, claiming the practice stifles innovation and entrepreneurship. In a rare interview, FTC Chair Lina Khan explains the proposal, the economics, and the workers that stand to benefit. As the Republican congressional stalemate continues, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stands resolute in his pitch for Speaker of the House. Plus, Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock may be beyond help, and it’s another Squawk...
Congressional Chaos & Holiday Debt 01/05/23
January 05, 2023 17:08 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe House of Representatives faces another day without a Speaker. Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) discuss the GOP’s messy stalemate and the bipartisan goals still ahead for Congress. This season’s gifts and travel expenses have upped consumer debt; CNBC’s senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson reports on the holiday’s hefty price tags for American consumers–as well as tips for paying them off. Plus, Amazon’s w...
The Art of Fraud: True Crime Director Joe Berlinger & Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton 01/04/23
January 04, 2023 18:04 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSam Bankman-Fried has pleaded ‘not guilty’ to multiple charges against him, including securities fraud and money laundering. Netflix’s new docuseries, “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street” starts streaming today, and director Joe Berlinger says he sees parallels between today’s fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and “sociopath” Bernie Madoff in the nineties. The true crime director discusses revealing never-before-seen footage of Madoff’s deposition in 2016, and considers history’s cycle of...
Tensions in the GOP, China’s Public Health, & Bill Ackman: Not-So-Sweet on Soda 01/03/23
January 03, 2023 17:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode: Becky Quick @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
David Zaslav: Media Mogul 12/30/22
December 30, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn a highlight of 2022, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav described his hopes for the future of the merged media company when he joined Joe Kernen and Becky for his first interview following the close of the $43 billion transaction. In May, Zaslav was optimistic about the outlook for a content company with offerings spanning home decor, food, classic movies, news and more. Plus, what really happened at the demise of CNN+. Happy New Year, Squawk Pod listeners! In this episode: ...
Cathie Wood: Doubling Down on Disruption 12/29/22
December 29, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is famous for her bold bets on disruptive technology stocks, like Tesla, Zoom, and Roku. But, like those tech stocks, her flagship fund’s performance is down over 60% year-to-date. Even still, she’s reeling in more money from her retail trader, Reddit-enthusiast clients. In an interview recorded in late June, Wood explains her tech-focused strategy in the face of the Fed’s inflation battle. In her view, the U.S. economy is in a recession. In this episode: Cat...
Alex Karp: “Software Plus Heroism Can Really Slay the Giant” 12/28/22
December 28, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a key story on the global stage in 2022. In a conversation recorded in September, Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick that modern warfare has been forever changed by this conflict. Palantir is a developer of data analysis software that went public via a direct listing in September 2020 after nearly two decades as a private company; Karp shares insight into how digital analytics has prevented a full-scale takeover of soverei...
How to Invest with David Rubenstein 12/27/22
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn a highlight of 2022, investor and private equity legend David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, shared what he learned from some of the world’s most successful investors. One hint – it’s not a 9 to 5 job. Rubenstein details the habits and strategies of managers like Ray Dalio, Ron Baron, Mary Erdoes, John Paulson and many more in book, “How to Invest: Masters on the Craft.” In this conversation from September 2022, Rubenstein tells Becky Quick and Melissa Lee his thoughts on th...
The Christmas Track: Justin Bieber & Santa’s Journey 12/23/22
December 23, 2022 16:51 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSevere winter weather is cause for canceling thousands of flights across the U.S. and delaying package delivery in the last days before Christmas. But, one flight is guaranteed to have no problem taking off – Rear Admiral Daniel Cheever of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reassures Joe Kernen and Becky Quick that Santa Claus will continue his flawless record of clean departures from the North Pole. Justin Bieber is close to securing a $200 million deal for his publishing...
David Tepper’s Market Take 12/22/22
December 22, 2022 17:46 - 44 minutes - 41 MBUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress in his first trip abroad since the start of Russia’s war in his country. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche recaps his U.S. visit and his speech to lawmakers, during which he appealed for more military support. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is officially back on American soil preparing for his time in court, and two of his former colleagues have already pleaded guilty to fraud. Appaloosa Management Founder and President David Te...
Weather Pains: Holiday Flights & Cold Season Supplies 12/21/22
December 21, 2022 17:05 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAs cold, Covid, and RSV season wears on, many pharmacy aisles have been picked clean by consumers. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the medicine shortage, suggesting it’s temporary. Also under the weather: airports! Airlines are bracing for mass cancellations and delays this holiday, but The Points Guy Brian Kelly has tips for holiday travelers taking on the country’s wild weather this week. Among the millions traveling this holiday week are Ukraine’s President Vladimir Ze...
The Japanese Bond Bombshell & SBF’s Bahamian Exit 12/20/22
December 20, 2022 17:18 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Bank of Japan shocked global economists with a tweak to its yield curve control policy, doubling the cap on 10-year treasury yields. Joe Kenen and Becky Quick discuss the implications for markets around the world. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to extradition, so he’s headed from Bahamian prison to American courts. Former SEC lawyer and currently a financial defense attorney for Dickinson Wright Jacob Frenkel discusses the next steps and legal options for the disgraced crypto k...
A Poll that Popped Tesla & Data that Pushes the Fed 12/19/22
December 19, 2022 17:11 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBChina has ended its zero-Covid policy, but the government’s data on virus spread there is widely regarded as unreliable. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses the geopolitical sea-change underway, as economists await an economic slowdown in China. Another pivotal shift in the works: the Federal Reserve’s commitment to raising interest rates. Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College, Cambridge, issues a warning to t...
Kevin O’Leary’s Defense: Clawbacks & VC Failures 12/16/22
December 16, 2022 18:15 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn the continuing FTX saga, the main characters in the soap opera are now at odds: FTX’s disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Changpeng Zhao of FTX rival Binance, and one of FTX’s investors/spokespeople: Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary. The venture capitalist discusses his testimony before the Senate and addresses CZ’s accusation that O’Leary lied to the public. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin question O’Leary and his investing judgment as pressure mounts from FTX users who...
Crypto Contagion with Binance CEO CZ 12/15/22
December 15, 2022 19:17 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn its latest effort to fight inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates half a point to the highest level in 15 years, but CNBC’s Steve Liesman explains why the markets have reacted poorly. As Wall Street and Washington digest the Capitol Hill hearings on the FTX collapse, the CEO of rival crypto exchange Binance assures investors, “We are financially strong.” Changpeng Zhao “CZ” addresses concerns that his platform is also at risk of liquidity issues, discussing crypto contag...
Twitter’s ‘Mistakes,’ Tesla’s Slide, & Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian 12/14/22
December 14, 2022 18:31 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSince Elon Musk took over Twitter, Tesla’s stock has suffered a slide. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is speaking out about his own experience leading the social media company; Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider the tricky cocktail of leadership, moderation, and innovation that Twitter demands from its executives, and whether the strain on Tesla is fleeting. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in custody in the Bahamas, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on what’s next for the...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s House of (Crypto) Cards 12/13/22
December 13, 2022 17:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested by Bahamian authorities Monday evening, setting the stage for extradition and U.S. trial for the one-time crypto billionaire at the heart of the crypto exchange’s collapse. Before his arrest was announced, Bankman-Fried had been expected to testify virtually before the House Financial Services Committee today, but his attorneys told CNBC that he will not appear. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin discuss the charges of wire fraud, secur...
The Tee-Up: FTX Hearings, A Fed Decision, & New Inflation Data 12/12/22
December 12, 2022 17:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt’s a big week for Wall Street! Investors await the Congressional hearings on FTX’s collapse, the Federal Reserve’s next decision on interest rates and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation data. Ahead of the consumer price index report, White House economist Heather Boushey discusses President Biden’s focus on clean energy, American manufacturing, and the U.S. labor market. As investors brace for testimony from disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, former SEC Chairman Ja...
Squawk Pod Reports: Raytheon’s Greg Hayes
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Hayes discusses Raytheon’s $1.2B Pentagon contract for missiles in Ukraine, as well as the other defense technology the U.S. provides in Ukraine and other warzones. As CEO of one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense contractors, Hayes considers ho...
Off-Label Ozempic, More ‘Twitter Files,’ & Amazon’s Foray into Social 12/09/22
December 09, 2022 17:41 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDiabetes drug Ozempic has appealed to celebrities and influencers seeking weight loss, and the pharmaceutical “diet” is riding a TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram wave. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says, while it may be effective for some, the risks and side effects could be more likely in patients taking it off-label. The ‘Twitter Files’ saga continues, as more internal documents from the social media platform emerge publicly. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) addresses the next st...
Squawk Pod Reports: United Airlines’ Scott Kirby
December 09, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Kirby breaks down his expectations for travel amid the possibility of an economic slowdown. Kirby also weighs in on contract negotiations with labor unions and more. In this episode: Scott Kirby, @united Becky Quick @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk An...
FTX Former Spokesman Kevin O’Leary on Losing His $15m Payout 12/08/22
December 08, 2022 18:39 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the wake of the FTX fiasco and all the crypto damage that accompanied it, Wall Street and Main Street are demanding answers from the man behind it all, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the investors that helped prop up his faulty business. Venture capitalist, Shark Tank investor, and co-host of Money Court Kevin O’Leary took an equity stake in the business and became a spokesperson for the now-bankrupt FTX, but today, he admits that he and his fellow investors made a mistake. Joe Kernen, Becky Quic...
Squawk Pod Reports: Walmart’s Doug McMillon
December 08, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, CEO of the nation’s largest retailer and largest employer (next to the federal government), discusses the pressures on American consu...
Sports Bets & Billionaires with Fanatics CEO; Blackrock in a Hard Place 12/07/22
December 07, 2022 17:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSports merchandising and betting giant Fanatics has closed yet another round of private financing, bumping the unicorn up to a $31 billion valuation. CEO Michael Rubin discusses his company’s long road to a public listing, the consumer’s appetite for holiday shopping, and his plans for his burgeoning betting business. Plus, the billionaire explains his decision to sell his stake in the 76ers. In other sports news, Aaron Judge is staying with the New York Yankees, for a cool $360 million. Plu...
Squawk Pod Reports: General Motors’ Mary Barra
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with General Motors CEO Mary Barra. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Mary Barra, head of one of America’s most iconic automakers, discusses the risks facing her business and the American economy, in...
Squawk Pod Reports: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon
December 06, 2022 19:17 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. This year, Jamie Dimon, CEO of the nation’s largest bank and head of over 250,000 employees, discusses the evolution of corporate responsibility, the risks of a glob...
Twitter Files, China’s Covid-Easing, & Holiday Season Soirees 12/05/22
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTwitter is welcoming back some of its advertisers in the wake of the ‘Twitter files.’ Reports detail Twitter’s decision to censor a New York Post article on Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 presidential elections, although CNBC has not seen or verified those reports. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the Twitter files, Elon Musk’s leadership at the platform, and how leaders can maintain a town square without discrimination. CNBC’s Brian Sul...
Energy Boost: Chevron CEO & U.S. Labor 12/02/22
December 02, 2022 17:49 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November, surpassing estimates despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to curb inflation. Average hourly earnings also rose month-over-month, which is good news for workers, but bad news for the Fed’s plan to slow interest rate hikes. Ahead of OPEC+ meeting this weekend and the EU’s looming ban on Russian oil imports, Chevron CEO Michael Wirth discusses the global energy landscape, Chevron’s new license to boost Venezuelan oil production, and w...
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried: “I’ve had a bad month” 12/01/22
December 01, 2022 17:55 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn his first public appearance since the collapse of the crypto exchange he founded, disgraced former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried spoke to Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Andrew recaps the highlights of his extended conversation with the former “crypto king” with Joe Kernen and Becky Quick, and considers whether his remorse for the damage he’s caused is genuine. In a remarkably candid conversation, Bankman-Fried admits to messing up, and attempts to clear the air on ...
CNBC Special: One-on-One with Sam Bankman-Fried 11/30/22
November 30, 2022 23:58 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBCNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin in a one-on-one conversation with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried at The New York Times DealBook Summit.
‘How to Build a Happy Life’? Avoid Twitter Turmoil 11/30/22
November 30, 2022 17:02 - 26 minutes - 24 MBElon Musk’s tweets at Tim Cook have renewed conversations about finding common ground in an increasingly polarized public discourse. Host of “How to Build a Happy Life” Arthur Brooks urges American business leaders to stay out of the country’s culture war, and he warns against going down Musk’s Twitter rabbithole. In Washington, President Biden and lawmakers are working to avoid a railroad union strike. Plus, China is still in the throes of unrest, and Andrew Ross Sorkin is gearing up for a ...
Porch Pirates & Glitter Bombs with YouTuber Mark Rober 11/29/22
November 29, 2022 18:08 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWith about 3 billion views on his channel, YouTuber Mark Rober is onto something with his science and engineering videos for kids. He explains the geek hidden in the goofy, and why subscribers–kids and adults–keep on clicking. Rober shares how he brings his NASA engineering background to kids' education, and one superfan hosts a Q&A with the STEM influencer in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. Becky’s son Kyle asks questions like only a dedicated fan can. Plus, after a week of unrest a...
Zero-Covid’s Tipping Point: Unrest Across China 11/28/22
November 28, 2022 17:02 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBProtesters across China are risking their own safety and freedom to push back against President Xi Jinping and his ‘zero-covid’ policy. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon reports from Beijing, one of the country’s many locations of unrest, on the activist risks, the student-strong upheaval, and how watching the World Cup pushed many Chinese citizens to speak out. Global event-driven investor Kyle Bass, CIO of Hayman Capital Management, discusses the unrest and its impact on companies ca...
The Retail Details: Supply, Demand, & Holiday Pressures 11/25/22
November 25, 2022 17:37 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIt’s Black Friday! Retailers are ready for a weekend of holiday shoppers–both in store and online. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on the brick-and-mortar shoppers, and former Macy’s President, CEO, and Chairman Terry Lundgren explains the consumer appetite for spending, even in such a pinched economic environment. Overseas, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon has the supply chain side of the retail story; she reports on Beijing’s “zero-Covid” policy and the protests that have broken out at Foxconn’s iPhone pla...
Thanks (and Inflation) on the Menu 11/24/22
November 24, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBThe tale of 2022 continues to focus on record-high inflation, impacting business and consumers. The cost of food at home and in restaurants has surged this year, rising between 9.5 and 10.5%. On this Thanksgiving, we are grateful for stories like entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell’s. The owner of restaurants in 14 states and Washington, D.C., Mitchell has been a regularguest on Squawk Box since the earliest days of the pandemic in 2020, when he had to furlough thousands of workers. Mitchell te...
Ready, Set, Baste! Turkey Day Talkers: Flights, Frauds, & Frying Tips 11/23/22
November 23, 2022 18:36 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn the conversational menu this Thanksgiving: debating the character (and intentions) of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Disney’s new Avatar movie, China’s cycle of lockdowns, managing the holiday rush of travelers, and cooking the turkey to perfection. Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz, a longtime crypto bull and billionaire with over $76 million in exposure to FTX, considers the winners coming out of the crypto exchange’s fiasco. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau has the traveler story from Chicag...
Oil’s Boomerang, Turkey Day Travelers and Icahn’s Stock Short 11/22/22
November 22, 2022 17:28 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOil prices boomerang, after closing below $80/barrel for the first time since September. White House Special Presidential Coordinator For International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein weighs in on the tapping of the strategic petroleum reserve, the rumors of OPEC+ changing output plans and global energy prices. Thanksgiving travelers should gear up for possible delays due to airline staffing, warns Dennis Tajer of the Allied Pilots Association, representing 15,000 pilots at American Airlines....
Disney’s Battle of the Bobs 11/21/22
November 21, 2022 17:18 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBBob Iger is back! Disney’s board has decided, shortly after renewing CEO Bob Chapek’s contract, that his predecessor Bob Iger is better suited to lead the company than his handpicked replacement. So Bob (the first) is back, and it’s awkward for everyone. New York Times columnist and “Disney War” author James Stewart teams up with leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, from Yale’s School of Management, to discuss the succession mess at the House of Mouse, and what investors have ahead of them....
Sneakerhead Wardrobes, Washington’s Shakeup, & Taming the Wild West 11/18/22
November 18, 2022 17:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn the wake of the midterms, a leadership shakeup in Washington: Nancy Pelosi will step aside from her leadership post, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is likely to take her place as Speaker of the House. FTX’s fiasco has triggered a crypto meltdown, and the mistakes of its leadership have renewed urgency for regulation in the space. Former SEC enforcer Lisa Braganca explains how regulators can protect crypto investors from future collapses like this one. Plus, in the reign of Elon Musk, Twit...
CZ and SBF: Spilling the Alphabet Soup of a Crypto Catastrophe 11/17/22
November 17, 2022 18:46 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBToday's Squawk Pod is brought to you by the letters CZ, SBF, FTX … and BUSD? AML? There is, seemingly, no end to the many, many abbreviations, initials and vernacular related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the aborted deal by the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, to buy it out before bankruptcy. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao “CZ” slams the behavior of his one-time friend and professional rival, FTX’s former leader Sam Bankman-Fried: “I’m just shocked.” CZ tells his behind-t...
Staying Home or Hitting the High Seas: Lowe’s & Royal Caribbean 11/16/22
November 16, 2022 17:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDespite a housing slump, Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison says that the home improvement business is going strong. In an interview after the company’s earnings beat, Ellison highlights the key demographic heating up its home-buying: millennials. For Royal Caribbean, demand is strong, too; CEO Jason Liberty recalls the rough seas during the height of the pandemic, but underlines the travel and cruise resurgence. Plus, former President Trump has officially announced his bid for the White House in 202...