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ExxonMobil reported record profits for its latest quarter. CEO Darren Woods discusses oil prices and how his company’s profits complicate its relationship with the White House. After a busy week of tech earnings, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider the results for tech players including Amazon, Snap, Pinterest, and Intel. Coinbase is firing back at the SEC’s Wells notice, flagging the company’s potential violations of securities law. Plus, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard plan to appeal the UK CMA’s decision to block their merger. Former Facebook General Counsel Chris Kelly explains what this means for the FTC, what the appeals process might look like, and how regulator crackdown on companies could affect the dealmaking ecosystem. In this episode:Darren Woods, @exxonmobilJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The day after Britain’s regulator, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is on the record about his planned appeal. Britain’s decision could affect the FTC’s decision in the U.S., but Kotick says of the UK CMA, “they don’t really understand our business.” The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, but it’s widely considered to be “dead on arrival” to the Senate. Plus, Meta reported a strong quarter despite a loss in its metaverse unit, and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison–but not yet. In this episode:Bobby Kotick, @ATVI_ABJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Microsoft and Alphabet have reported strong financial results, but as CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports, investors were only listening for big tech’s big plans for AI. RSE Ventures co-founder and “Burn the Boats” author Matt Higgins discusses the AI strategy for all the tech giants and what’s at stake for companies that slow their innovation. Elsewhere in the AI arms race, Apple is planning an AI-powered health coach. Biotech company Illumina is fighting to keep Grail, a product that tests for cancer with only a single drop of blood. CEO Francis Desouza discusses his proxy fight with activist investor Carl Icahn and the push to divest Grail from the rest of the biotech business. Plus, Wall Street is sizing up the balance sheets of regional banks including PacWest and First Republic. In this episode:Matt Higgins, @mhigginsSteve Kovach, @stevekovachJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Famed investor Peter Lynch shares his tips for a successful portfolio. After turning Fidelity’s Magellan Fund into one of the most successful mutual funds of all time, Lynch retired in his 40s, but still invests personally, decades later. He shares his “buy what you know” philosophy, and urges investors to do their homework on the companies they’re betting on. In a whirlwind of news announcements, CNN’s Don Lemon and Fox’s Tucker Carlson are out of their respective networks. Semafor co-founder and editor in chief Ben Smith discusses what’s next for all parties, and the impact both departures might have on ratings. Troubled regional bank First Republic has reported much larger deposit outflows than Wall Street expected; Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch discusses the report and the financial drama still to come. Plus, President Biden is running for another term. In this episode:Ben Smith, @semaforbenJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A colossal week for corporate earnings awaits: a third of the S&P 500 and nearly half of the Dow report quarterly results over the next 5 days. JPMorgan Asset Management global market strategist Gabriela Santos explains what we may learn about the U.S. economy through the performance of equities and considers whether a slowdown is coming. Jeff Shell, CEO of CNBC parent NBCUniversal, left his role after admitting to having an inappropriate relationship with a company employee. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin and LightShed’s Rich Greenfield discuss what’s next for NBC’s leadership, business, and content. Plus, CNBC.com political finance reporter Brian Schwartz reports, some state financial officers who have criticized ESG have been simultaneously personally invested in the fossil fuel industry. In this episode:Rich Greenfield, @RichLightShedJulia Boorstin, @JBoorstinBrian Schwartz, @schwartzbCNBCJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called for a “constructive” and “healthy” relationship between the United States and China, in spite of conflicting national security interests. Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns and West Exec Advisors co-founder Michele Flournoy discuss the fine line that corporate leaders must walk to do business globally. Twitter has finally implemented a previously announced removal of blue check marks. The change means that only paying Twitter Blue subscribers will retain a blue check mark next to their name. Disney is telling its lobbyists to step up its fight against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his GOP allies by targeting land use related bills that could hurt the company. Plus, Buzzfeed is laying off 15% of its staff and police in Canada are investigating a gold heist valued at around $15 million from Toronto’s Pearson airport. In this episode (no blue check marks here!):Michèle Flournoy, @micheleflournoyJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor, comic, investor, and entrepreneur Kevin Hart discusses his new tequila brand, Gran Coramino, with partner and CEO of Global Brand Equities, James Morrissey. Hart discusses his many ventures, including VC, vegan fast food, and entertainment. As debt ceiling negotiations heat up in Washington, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) emphasize the importance of finding common ground between parties and moving forward. Plus, Tesla has a margin problem, Florida Governor DeSantis’s fight with Disney is escalating, and news for Swifties of all ages: Taylor Swift dodged the FTX disaster by doing her due diligence. In this episode:Kevin Hart, @KevinHart4realJosh Gottheimer, @RepJoshGPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox Corp. has agreed to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle a defamation lawsuit over false claims that Dominion’s machines swayed the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Tom Rogers, Gamesquare executive chairman, and Barton Crockett, Rosenblatt Securities senior analyst, discuss the fallout from Fox Corp’s defamation lawsuit settlement and the future of Fox. CNBC’s Eamon Javers also discussed the settlement with Hootan Yaghoobzadeh, co-founder of Staple Street Capital, the private equity firm that owns Dominion Voting Systems. Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discusses A.I.’s role in the markets and how the exchange is implementing the technology for safety and efficiency. Plus, Google is launching its first foldable smartphone, and Netflix delays its password-sharing crackdown.In this episode:Adena Friedman, @adenatfriedmanEamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off his own trip to Taiwan and China, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman discusses the complicated cultural and financial relationship between the U.S. and China. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) discusses the tense debt ceiling negotiations across the aisle and a timeline for a resolution. CNBC’s Steve Kovack reports on Apple, which has opened its first store in India in a shift away from China. Plus, McKinsey is paying new hires to delay their starts, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking on Disney (again). In this episode: Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffriesThomas L. Friedman, @tomfriedmanSteve Kovach, @stevekovachJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his latest business venture, actor, producer, and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds has invested in fintech company Nuvei. Reynolds and his new partner Nuvei CEO Philip Fayer share how they’ll work together, and why they’re betting on fintech and on innovation in Canada. Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College, discusses his next concern for the markets, as the “higher for longer” interest rate policy continues. Plus, it’s game time for the banking industry; big banks have begun to roll out results, and mid-size banks are unveiling financials this week. A month after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the subsequent regional banking crisis, investors will read quarterly financials as indicators of banking instability and the long term impact of SVB’s failure. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has big expectations for AI, and Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News will head to trial Tuesday, after a delay. In this episode:Ryan Reynolds, @VancityReynoldsMohamed El-Erian, @elerianmJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President of the Chicago Federal Reserve Austan Goolsbee considers which economic data reveals the most about the American economy. Goolsbee discusses the Fed’s battle against inflation and the indicators of recession that he’s watching closely. Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali, who explains the long road to building an American fanbase, starting with the Netflix show “Drive to Survive.” CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on Boeing’s warning about 737 Max deliveries and the many issues the company has faced in recent years. Plus, French protesters stormed the LVMH headquarters this week, home to offices of CEO–and the world’s richest man–Bernard Arnault. In this episode:Stefano Domenicali, @F1Austan Goolsbee, @Austan_GoolsbeeJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech entrepreneur Alex Karp discusses how AI like ChatGPT fits into Palantir’s data analytics and machine learning. At the Leadership Summit in Kiawah, the Palantir CEO weighs in on large language models, or LLMs, America’s edge in tech innovation, the Russian war in Ukraine, and threats from China–including TikTok. In Seattle, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy discusses his own generative AI and LLM project: Bedrock. In a wide-ranging interview, Jassy discusses Amazon’s growth in grocery and health care, Prime Video live sports, and ML-enabled advertising. Plus, he has unveiled Amazon’s latest shareholder letter. In this episode:Andy Jassy, @ajassyAlex Karp, @PalantirTechAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is in Tokyo for the first time in 11 years. This special three-part series delivers Becky Quick’s full interview with the Oracle of Omaha in Japan. In the third and final part of their conversation, Buffett weighs in on artificial intelligence, his evolving views on bitcoin, and how he stays sharp at 92. (Spoiler: He’s sweet on sweets.) Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin are stateside with plenty of questions, but not as much sugar. In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is in Tokyo for the first time in 11 years. This special three-part series delivers Becky Quick’s full interview with the Oracle of Omaha in Japan. In Part 2, Buffett comments for the first time on the regional banking crisis, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the regulatory response. The 92-year-old reflects on Jerome Powell’s leadership at the Federal Reserve and his biggest worries, while Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin join stateside. In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is in Tokyo for the first time in 11 years. This special three-part series delivers Becky Quick’s full interview with the 92-year-old Oracle of Omaha and his successor Greg Abel in Japan. In Part 1, the Berkshire leaders explain their bullish case on Japan’s five largest trading houses, plus the similarities–and differences–in their leadership styles. Buffett and Abel discuss everything from basketball to the Berkshire-owned railroad, BNSF, while Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin join stateside. In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Schmidt, Google’s former CEO and chairman, discusses the AI arms race in China and in the U.S., as well as the Future of Life Institute’s viral letter on AI, which calls for a pause on development. With an infusion of $80 billion, the IRS has big plans for taxpayers. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on which taxpayers are likely to face a crackdown. Plus, Becky Quick is in Tokyo! Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stakes in Japan’s five largest trading houses, and Buffett himself is in Japan, getting ready for a 3-hour interview on Squawk Box to discuss the move. In this episode: Robert Frank, @robtfrankJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein considers how the banking crisis of today compares to that of 2008. In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the latest jobs report, the tight labor market, and the Federal Reserve’s path forward. Rubenstein shares details from his upcoming new docuseries on PBS, “Iconic America.” A federal judge in Texas suspended the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on the pharmaceutical response to the decision. Plus, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ had a big weekend at the box office, China completed military exercises near Taiwan, and Jon Rahm mastered the Masters. In this episode:Meg Tirrell, @megtirrellEamon Javers, @EamonJaversAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. economy added 236,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5%. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin break down the Labor Department’s latest data and what it means for investors and for the Federal Reserve’s rate hiking journey. CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli join SMBC Nikko Securities America Chief Economist Joe Lavorgna and former Labor Department Chief Economist Betsey Stevenson to digest the report. In this episode:Steve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Macron is meeting President Xi, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is meeting President Tsai, and CNBC’s Eunice Yoon has the pulse of Beijing through it all, on the ground in China. Stateside, high tax states like New York and California are seeing an exodus of residents due to the burden. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the money-fueled movers, and former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) debates sitting Senator Michael Gianaris (D-NY) about the tax policies and wealth disparities shifting in America. LightShed’s Rich Greenfield offers a sneak peek at the movie and streaming world: a weekend watch list for moviegoers and a “for sale” sign, for moviemakers. Plus, Costco reported lackluster sales, and Tesla has released its “Master Plan 3.” In this episode:Rich Greenfield, @RichLightShedEunice Yoon @onlyyoontvRobert Frank, @robtfrankAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For better or worse, the age of AI has arrived! LinkedIn co-founder, ‘Masters of Scale’ podcaster, and OpenAI investor Reid Hoffman co-founded AI company Inflection and co-wrote a book with GPT-4; he considers public fears of the technology, calls to pause its development, and the rift between Elon Musk and OpenAI founder Sam Altman. ExxonMobil is growing its green energy business. Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, shares how clean energy fits in with the company’s larger business goals. The Justice Department has criminally charged Charlie Javice, founder of college financial planning platform Frank, with defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on news from former President Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan.In this episode:Reid Hoffman, @reidhoffmanDan Ammann, @exxonmobilEamon Javers, @EamonJaversAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivers a direct warning in his annual letter: “The current crisis is not yet over.” Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin digest Dimon’s commentary on the banking crisis, inflation, and energy with real estate mogul and Starwood Capital Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht. In a direct conversation spanning inflation, the Fed, and corporate real estate, Sternlicht warns, a recession is coming. At Disney, CEO Bob Iger has fired back at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and he has spoken directly to shareholders. BofA Securities analyst Jessica Reif Erlich unpacks all the storylines in the House of Mouse. Plus, Google is cutting costs–and paper–where it can. In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UFC parent Endeavor is taking a majority stake in World Wrestling Entertainment, spinning off UFC and WWE into a new company. CNBC’s Alex Sherman, who broke the story over the weekend, discusses the many colorful characters in the new boardroom, and what’s next in streaming and scripted entertainment. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. deficit, and pushing for a “reasonable, responsible” middleground. Plus, OPEC is cutting oil output, in a surprise announcement, McDonald’s is preparing to lay off corporate workers, and Starbucks is at odds with the labor unions–again. In this episode:Senator Joe Manchin, @Sen_JoeManchinAlex Sherman, @sherman4949Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election. It marks the first time a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on Trump’s indictment and what it means for the future of the Republican party. The Fed’s key inflation gauge rose slightly less than anticipated in February, providing some hope that interest rate hikes are helping ease price increases. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers and Harvard economics professor, discusses his current thoughts on the Federal Reserve. Plus, Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe discusses the United States’ relationship with China and what it means for big tech companies like TikTok, Apple and Tesla.In this episode:Jason Furman, @jasonfurmanFred Kempe, @FredKempeEamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

House lawmakers tore into top U.S. bank regulators at congressional hearings this week about how Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed practically overnight. Daniel Tarullo, former Fed governor and Harvard Law School professor, discusses what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank, if de-regulation had any impact on the collapse, and who is at fault. Elon Musk and dozens of other technology leaders have called on AI labs to pause the development of systems that can compete with human-level intelligence. Michael Wolf, Activate co-founder and CEO, discusses his concerns with artificial intelligence but says you can’t stop the forward march of technology. Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports some wealthy residents in Los Angeles are racing to unload their high priced homes before a new mansion tax goes into effect.In this episode:Michael Wolf, @mjwRobert Frank, @robtfrankJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Antibiotics and generics are in short supply, and it’s affecting every demographic in the U.S. CNBC’s Senior Science & Health reporter Meg Tirrell does a deep dive into America’s prescription drug shortage. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Tirrell explores the supply chain disruptions and market failures that are to blame for the shortage. Plus, Joe Kernen and Becky Quick digest Wall Street’s headlines: Jamie Dimon’s upcoming deposition, the Silicon Valley Bank hearings on Capitol Hill, rising costs of elite education, and an Ice Age-era snack. In this episode:Meg Tirrell, @megtirrellJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFTC has filed a complaint against Binance, alleging that the crypto exchange violated federal law. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has sent President Biden a letter pushing for a path forward on the debt limit. In an extended interview, Speaker McCarthy discusses U.S. economic stability, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the one thing all American lawmakers seem to agree on: cracking down on TikTok. Oscar Health co-founder and CEO Mario Schlosser is handing over leadership to former Aetna and Bridgewater CEO Mark Bertolini. The outgoing and incoming Oscar Health CEOs discuss their mission to shake up the health care system, starting with the company’s profitability. Plus, Disney’s reinstated CEO Bob Iger is cutting costs, starting with layoffs and the Magic Kingdom’s metaverse. In this episode:Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyMario Schlosser, @mariotsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits and loans, prompting a stock rally in regional banks. Lawmakers are gearing up to question Federal Reserve officials about the banking crisis on Capitol Hill. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports the many questions Congress will ask during the two-day hearings. Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief Economist Ian Shepherdson warns that the global banking contagion could exacerbate a recession, should we fall into one. In a conversation about the global credit crunch and the markets’ digestion of the Fed’s latest rate hike, Shepherdson discusses monetary policy and global market jitters. The Saudi National Bank lost over $1B on its Credit Suisse investment, now that UBS has rescued the embattled bank; a week after the loss, the Saudi National Bank’s chairman has stepped down. Plus, in China, Jack Ma has returned to the mainland, and corporate executives convened in Beijing over the weekend for the China Development Forum. Among them: Apple’s Tim Cook. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports, despite President Xi’s reassurances that China wants an “open China,” attendees of the forum were not as optimistic about US-China relations. In this episode:Eunice Yoon @onlyyoontvSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on data, the platform’s relationship with Chinese owner Bytedance, and content moderation. Stanford University Geopolitics and Technology Adviser Jacob Helberg recaps the vitriol in DC and suggests that TikTok served merely as a placeholder for all Chinese companies operating in the U.S. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the stakes for Apple CEO Tim Cook’s trip to China this weekend, in light of the pressure on TikTok on Capitol Hill this week. European banks are fighting contagion; former Federal Reserve official Dino Kos discusses the global rate hikes righting inflation and the pressure on Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Societe Generale, UBS, and others. Squawk makes sense of AT1s, credit default swaps, CDs, and more. Plus, some streaming recommendations for your weekend! In this episode:Steve Kovach, @stevekovachJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of 25 basis points, its ninth consecutive hike in the last year. Chair Jerome Powell softened his tone on the central bank’s aggressive hiking policy, and the markets interpreted his comments as a hint that the end of the hikes may be approaching. Though temporarily sated by Powell’s comments, markets bristled at those of Treasury Secretary Yellen to a Senate subcommittee. Real estate mogul, investor, and Starwood Capital CEO Barry Sternlicht digests the Fed’s policy and its impact on the American economy. CNBC’s Jon Fortt maps out the AI landscape and its potential winners, including big players like Microsoft, and smaller contenders like Duolingo. Plus, the SEC is cracking down on crypto by going after celebrities. In this episode:Jon Fortt, @jonforttJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an extended interview, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses the fine line for Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell, who prepares to speak to markets and investors today. Blankfein discusses the Fed’s inflation fight vs. market stability balancing act, and he shares the lessons on regulation and transparency that he learned from his own experience with a banking crisis in 2008. Plus, a break from the banks: Petco’s business is booming, CEO Ron Coughlin says, thanks to the work-from-home surge; the Mets are going members-only (for $25,000), and Nike’s pace is lagging–for income, at least. In this episode:Lloyd Blankfein, @lloydblankfeinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JPMorgan is advising First Republic on strategic alternatives, after JPM and 10 other banks announced a $30B deposit into the embattled bank. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lauded the move, but told lawmakers that the government would not refund all uninsured deposits for every bank that fails. The Federal Reserve begins a critical two-day policy meeting; former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh discusses the central bank’s options to hike, pause, or pivot, and he argues that a time-out is in order. High profile tweeters like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman are also weighing in. Plus, sports merchandising, betting, and collectibles company Fanatics has scored a new deal with the National Hockey League. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin to discuss the outfitting deal and the future of live sports. Spoiler: sports streaming isn’t off the table for Fanatics–at least in the long term. In this episode:Michael Rubin, @michaelrubinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Swiss government has helped broker a deal for UBS to acquire its embattled rival Credit Suisse in an “emergency rescue” to curb global contagion in the financial sector. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin unpack the details of the deal and whether it will work in stabilizing banks and investors. Steve Liesman explains, the Federal Reserve is coordinating with other central banks to improve global liquidity with enhanced swap lines. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, considers the banking regulations that could mitigate poor management in finance. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President and CEO of the Partnership for New York Kathryn Wylde discuss the city’s road back from Covid-19, including their launch of a new “We Love NYC” campaign. In this episode:Sen. Bill Cassidy, @SenBillCassidyJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin digest the chaotic week that was: banks in crisis, markets in tumult, and the Fed under pressure. Lazard’s Peter Orszag unpacks the instability in our financial ecosystem and the action it may prompt from the Federal Reserve in next week’s FOMC meeting. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi discusses his latest investigation revealing never-before-seen IRS records that show CEOs are sometimes making multimillion-dollar stock bets—and doing so with some very lucky timing. Plus, Emmanuel Macron is making a big decision on retirement in France, much to the distress of his populace. In this episode:Peter Orszag, @porszagRobert Faturechi, @RobertFaturechiJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Credit Suisse gets a lifeline! CNBC’s Geoff Cutmore reports on the Swiss Central Bank’s backstop for banking contagion, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman explores how this week of financial instability affects the chances of another immediate rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Today’s podcast further investigates the shockwaves from the Silicon Valley and Signature bank collapses, first with the congressman who represents Silicon Valley itself: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Rep. Khanna argues for more banking regulation and considers the culture that could have pushed these banks to the brink. Former 4 star General Stanley McChrystal also unpacks the fallout; in his current role as a CEO consultant, Gen. McChrystal says, the best crisis response is drafted before a crisis even hits. Plus, the US government is threatening action against TikTok, and Virgin Orbit is coming back to earth, and its staff–and stock–are taking a hit. In this episode:Ro Khanna, @RepRoKhannaAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanGeoff Cutmore, @GeoffCutmoreKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks and the subsequent regional bank crisis in the US, European banks are now rattling the global markets. Credit Suisse stock has hit an all time low, and global investors fear that banking contagion is spreading. Stateside, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports, the Department of Justice and the SEC are investigating the SVB failure. Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College Mohamed El-Erian unpacks the Fed’s long term policies that have led us here, the real picture of financial stability, and the rocky road ahead. Also digesting the banking contagion: the CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink is warning investors that more bank seizures could be coming and that inflation’s going to stay high. Plus, ChatGPT has reported its latest model has exhibited ‘human level’ performance on standardized testing like the bar exam and the SAT. In this episode:Eamon Javers, @EamonJaversMohamed El-Erian, @elerianmAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve’s next rate hike is around the corner–or is it? The latest inflation report, last month’s Consumer Price Index, came in hot but not worse than expected. CNBC’s Steve Liesman considers whether it’s a stable enough report to merit a pause on the Fed’s rate hiking spree. Another concern for the Fed: instability in the financial system. Markets and regulators are digesting the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history, and former CEO of Bridgewater Dave McCormick is asking whether the government’s Silicon Valley Bank depositor rescue set the correct economic precedent. In a wide-ranging interview, McCormick compares 2023’s bank backstops to the 2008 financial crisis and discusses the rest of the challenges facing the American economy. Plus, Delta CEO Ed Bastian says, air travel demand is strong, despite safety concerns and sky high ticket prices. In this episode:Ed Bastian, @DeltaDave McCormick, @DaveMcCormickPAPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did we dodge the bullet? Federal agencies on Sunday approved plans to safeguard depositors affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, and the Federal Reserve is creating a Bank Term Funding Program to secure financial institutions from instability amid the SVB failure. Squawk Box’s Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Steve Liesman discuss the near-miss, how government action prevented a broader financial crisis, and the moral hazard of the federal action. Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist and Reddit co-founder, describes the 72 hours of chaos experienced by young, start-up companies following the shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank. The veteran entrepreneur who also funds early-stage companies said venture capitalists raised the alarm but should say “thank you” for the government backstop. And, Camp cp-founder Ben Kaufman runs his business from the funds in his Silicon Valley Bank account; he shares the anxiety he felt over the weekend, looking for a cash infusion. In this episode:Alexis Ohanian,@alexisohanianBen Kaufman, @benkaufmanSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Job creation decelerated in February but was still stronger than expected despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation. Jason Furman, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former CEA chair, discussed the latest job report and what we should expect from the Fed regarding rake hikes, and more. SVB Financial, parent of Silicon Valley Bank, was unable to find a buyer before a bank run caused regulators to shut it down. SVB was trying to find a buyer and hired advisors to do so after attempts by the bank to raise capital failed. Priscilla Sims Brown, Amalgamated Bank CEO, discussed the company’s effort spearheading a merchant category code for gun stores, afer major credit card companies paused the effort.In this episode:Priscilla Sims Brown, @AmalgamatedBankRick Santelli, @SantelliRantsJason Furman, @jasonfurmanHugh Son, @Hugh_SonAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Salesforce is the latest tech powerhouse to join the ChatGPT mania, now offering Einstein GPT. The offering draws on OpenAI’s technology that’s taken the tech industry by storm. Salesforce Service Cloud CEO Clara Shih discusses the future of generative A.I., details behind the company’s contract with ChatGPT, and how much data goes back to ChatGPT. Credit and debit spending per household decelerated in February to 2.7% year-over-year according to Bank of America’s consumer spending data. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, discusses the state of the consumer, when more normal spending patterns will return, and more. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports JPMorgan Chase is suing its former investment banking chief Jes Staley over his ties to disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging Staley is to blame for any legal fallout from a pair of lawsuits against the bank.In this episode:Clara Shih, @clarashihEamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and warned that interest rates may rise higher than expected as inflation continues to show signs of increasing. The remarks led to a drop in stocks and an increase in Treasury yields. President Biden is set to propose a tax increase on those earning more than $400,000 to extend Medicare's solvency by 25 years. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss how the tax increase will help the country’s healthcare system and how will affect taxpayers. Plus, the Democratic Minority Leader touches on the Fed’s fight against inflation and working with Republicans on bipartisan legislation. And, more on Warren Buffett’s addition of $350 million to Berkshire Hathaway’s already large investment in Occidental Petroleum. In this episode:Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffriesJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The move to ban foreign technology – including TikTok – gains traction in Congress. Sen. Mark Warner (D) Virginia describes his new bill, to take a more holistic approach at technology developed in China. Three years this month since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman shares her inside account of how the CEOs of the world’s biggest companies responded to crisis and changed how they operate - forever. Hoffman’s book “Crash Landing” is out today. The Department of Justice is prepared to block the proposed merger of Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines, details of Presdient Biden’s budget proposal are starting to emerge and the company formerly known as Weight Watchers is taking a look at the Ozepmic craze. In this episode: Sen. Mark Warner, @MarkWarnerLiz Hoffman, @lizrhoffmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal will be released later this week, intensifying the debt limit fight between the President and Capitol Hill. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses America’s debt crisis, his focus on bipartisanship, the legislative work the House has done, and more. Plus a glimpse into the 2024 race for the White House and potential nominees. And the FAA is holding an emergency safety meeting to address a number of recent near-crashes. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on safety concerns in the country’s air travel system.In this episode:Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Senate voted to overturn a Labor Department rule that permits fiduciary retirement fund managers to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions. The House version of the bill passed with the support of every Republican and one Democrat. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) discusses the critiques around the bill and how it would play out in real-time. Apple quietly included a new feature on your iPhone called Clean Energy Charging and turned it on by default. Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal senior personal technology columnist, discusses Apple’s new ‘green charing’ setting, how far away consumers are from full AI-written emails and more. Plus, Congressional Republicans aren’t happy with an SEC effort to rein in crypto platforms and USAA tells employees their remote jobs…are no longer remote.In this episode:Sen. Mike Braun, @SenatorBraunJoanna Stern, @JoannaSternJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla investors were unimpressed by the company’s presentation at this week’s investor day. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau recaps the stock reaction and investor disappointment, while former Ford CEO Mark Fields offers a big picture perspective on electric vehicles and the competition between software companies making cars and automakers making software. Biometric security company CLEAR is ramping up its presence in US airports and stadiums; CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker discusses traveler traffic and trends, including her bullish outlook on the industry, despite rising airfares. Plus, investors concerned about the Fed’s interest rate hikes are pushing bond yields higher, and the U.S. Senate voted to overturn a rule allowing retirement fund managers to consider ESG (environment, social, and governance) when making investments on behalf of pension plan participants. In this episode:Caryn Seidman-Becker, @CLEARCarynPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first meeting of a new House committee on U.S. competition with China, lawmakers displayed a rare show of bipartisanship. CNBC’s Eamon Javers shares the agenda of the group, from Washington, DC. In New York, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses threats from China, including TikTok and foreign buyers of American farmland. Plus, as a Republican leader in a purple state, Youngkin weighs in on the 2024 election. Eli Lilly is cutting the out-of-pocket cost of insulin by 70%. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on the price cap for the drugmaker’s life saving medication. Rivian’s stock is under pressure after a mixed Q4 report, Tesla and Goldman Sachs are delivering new messaging to shareholders on their respective investor days. In this episode:Meg Tirrell, @megtirrellGlenn Youngkin, @GovernorVAEamon Javers, @EamonJaversBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two important interviews: First, Target CEO Brian Cornell discusses his company’s fourth quarter results and what they indicate about consumers, the global supply chain, and the American economy. Then, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon speaks candidly ahead of his bank’s Investor Day, acknowledging business “stumbles” and weighing in on inflation, capital for fossil fuels and for the energy transition, and global CEO sentiment. Plus, Zoom shares are zooming after reporting strong fourth quarter results, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new internal unit focused on generative AI, and Marlboro maker Altria is making a new e-cigarette bet. In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After digesting a hotter-than-expected personal consumption expenditures price index, the markets closed out their worst week so far in 2023. The PCE price index is the Fed’s preferred inflation metric; Aperture CEO Peter Kraus discusses the likelihood of a Fed’s soft landing in winding down interest rates and battling inflation. Warren Buffett published his annual letter to shareholders over the weekend, weighing in on buybacks, fiscal debt, and his own annual returns. The U.S. government has frozen over $1B in assets from Russian oligarchs, but holding those assets is proving to be an expensive–and legally tricky–endeavor. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the Russian villas, jets, and yachts in limbo. Plus, box office booms (and bombs) aren’t what they used to be, and newspapers are severing ties with ‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams. In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special Squawk Pod “Reporter’s Notebook,” CNBC’s Frank Holland discusses the AltFinance Fellowship, a talent acquisition program that bridges HBCU students and finance’s biggest players–and hirers. Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson has been arrested, in the latest chapter of the media company’s implosion. Ben Smith, the journalist who broke the first story exposing the company, explains how Watson duped investors and partners. Plus, we’re one year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and regulators are heightening scrutiny on antitrust practices in big tech. In this episode:Ben Smith, @semaforbenFrank Holland, @FrankCNBCJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In two big tech cases this week, the Supreme Court considers reinterpretations of Section 230, the heart of a “free” internet. Tech investor and Plexo Capital founding managing partner Lo Toney discusses the implications of Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, as well as the next big tech revolution: AI. After over two years of pandemic-related shipping disruptions, the supply chain is still under pressure. Executive director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka paints the current picture of port traffic and cargo holdups. Plus, Elon Musk and California Governor Gavin Newsom have toured a new Tesla HQ, a proxy battle’s brewing at Bath & Body Works, Baidu’s taking on ChatGPT, and investors are worried about the Fed–still. In this episode:Lo Toney, @lo_toneyGene Seroka, @PortofLAJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an extended interview, former United States Vice President Mike Pence discusses the 2024 Presidential race, U.S. competition with China, and the current debt ceiling negotiations in Congress. He considers the best ways to avert a national debt crisis, including implementing changes to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security. Plus, Amazon’s return to office mandate is prompting backlash among employees, Starbucks is adding olive oil to its Italian coffee, and Twitter is changing its authentication process. In this episode:Mike Pence, @Mike_PenceJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.