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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.

Nearly a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden is in Kyiv and Poland. Yale School of Management’s Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the business retreat from Russia, highlighting companies that have exited the country. Sonnenfeld suggests that the war and the resulting corporate protest has exposed Russia’s economic irrelevance. Manhattan workers are spending $12B less per year, due to remote work. Partnership for New York City President & CEO Kathryn Wylde discusses the demands of a new generation of workers and the many employers betting on a future of hybrid work. Plus, Meta is rolling out Meta Verified, a new paid verification subscription service, lumber prices hit Home Depot’s bottom line, and some airlines are planning to accommodate families–for free! In this episode:Joe 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 weeks after a train derailment in Ohio resulted in a hazardous chemical spill, the responsible railway Norfolk Southern, the EPA, and the Biden administration are working to help the affected community. Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines CEO and former CEO of CSX rail shares lessons from his career, and offers some advice to the leaders involved. In the wake of wins for betting giants like DraftKings and Fanduel, Activate CEO Michael Wolf discusses the trends for legal and illegal sports betting. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried is in trouble again, and prominent Chinese investment banker Bao Fan is missing according to his company China Renaissance Holdings. The Beijing-based fund and investment bank said it “has been unable to contact Mr. Bao Fan,” but is operating normally, according to a filing. In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie Munger, a shareholder and board member for The Daily Journal, spoke at the newspaper’s virtual annual meeting on Wednesday. The meeting featured a Q&A moderated by Becky Quick that featured a wide range of topics, from market volatility, his favorite stocks of all time, the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, to cryptocurrencies and investing in China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, a shareholder and board member of the Daily Journal Corporation, spoke at this year’s virtual Daily Journal Annual Meeting. Becky Quick delivers the highlights from that meeting, where Munger addressed A.I., his favorite stocks of all time, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, and what he calls “crypto crap-o.” The Labor Department reported a producer price index hotter than economists expected, raising questions about the longevity of inflation in the U.S. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman discuss what the most recent inflation data means for the Fed’s fight against inflation. The Congressional Budget Office has warned that the U.S. the Treasury Department can only sustain its extraordinary measures to prevent a debt default for five to eight more months. The CBO also raised its projection of national debt over the next decade. Phillip Swagel, the director of The Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, discusses the deficit and default warnings, the contentious Congressional debt ceiling fight, and rising interest payments challenging the U.S. budget window. Plus, more leadership changes are coming for the Federal Reserve, Wall Street Bets founder is suing Reddit, and a growing population of wealthy Chinese are relocating out of China, as economic concerns rise in the mainland.In this episode:Rick Santelli, @RickSantelliSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanRobert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron 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 his dramatic takeover, Elon Musk aims to name a successor at Twitter before the end of 2023. Musk has also announced that thousands of Tesla’s chargers will soon open all other EVs. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard is leaving her post to become President Biden’s top economic advisor. She’s replacing White House powerhouse Brian Deese, who speaks with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin for an exit interview. Deese discusses his legacy at the National Economic Council, President Biden’s push against corporate buybacks, and the administration's remaining agenda. Louis Vuitton has hired designer and musician Pharrell Williams, and CNBC’s Robert Frank reports that it’s LVMH’s biggest bet yet on mixing pop culture and luxury for the world’s largest fashion brand. Plus, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has declined a Congressional invitation, and travel costs are up–alongside profits. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on air travel traffic and the FAA’s testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee today. In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankKayla Tausche, @kaylatauschePhil 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.

The New York Times columnist Jim Stewart is out with a new book chronicling the manipulations and secret machinations of Sumner Redstone’s final years and the battle for his media empire. “Unscripted,” co-authored by Rachel Abrams, follows the drama that built the Paramount-CBS-Viacom business–and it’s a real life “Succession” story. Coca Cola reported a beat on earnings this quarter, and CEO James Quincey discusses his company’s strategy for marketing, inflation, and premixed cocktails. CPI data reveals inflation for January rose 6.4% from a year ago, signaling a continuing–albeit slow–moderation in inflation’s climb. Plus, the White House is shuffling its economic team, Tesla workers are launching a unionization plan in New York, and NBC is reportedly hoping to win back the NBA. Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode:James Stewart, @JamesStewartNYTBecky 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.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII! Not everyone was watching for the big game, though. Most of this year’s advertisements sold for between $6 million and $7 million for a 30-second spot. Fox said it raked in a record amount of Super Bowl ad revenue this year. Kevin Krim, president and CEO of EDO, discussed this year’s Super Bowl ads. Concerns are mounting in Washington after the U.S. shot down a fourth unidentified object on Sunday. Jack Jacobs, retired U.S. army colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient, discusses the latest mystery object and whether citizens should be worried about an escalation. CNBC’s Eamon Javers also reports on the latest unknown flying object and what it could possibly be.In this episode:Kevin Krim, @kevinkrimEamon 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.

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s apparent openness to selling Hulu marks a stark reversal in strategy for the company. Iger said Thursday that “everything is on the table” with regard to Hulu’s future. Matt Belloni, Puck founding partner and author, discusses how Disney will treat Hulu, why another company wouldn’t partner with Hulu and more. SEC chair, Gary Gensler, discusses the recent crackdown from the SEC on Kraken, how the company’s operations differ from other yield-based products and potential climate and crypto regulation. Shares of Lyft are falling after the company reported guidance for its first quarter of 2023 that was short of analyst expectations. Plus, Adidas shares tank after company issues warning over unsold Yeezy stockIn this episode:Gary Gensler, @GaryGenslerMatt Belloni, @MattBelloniBecky 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.

Disney says it will slash 7,000 jobs from its workforce and plans to cut $5.5 billion in costs, including $3 billion in content savings. CEO Bob Iger says the restructuring is a “significant transformation” that will maximize the potential of their creative teams. Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, discusses the power of artificial intelligence, the metaverse, Tesla, and his long career at Apple. Plus, how the rich are saving billions in taxes. ProPublica Reporter, Paul Kiel, says some wealthy Americans are using a century-old law against "wash sales" - selling and buying shares in a company in a short period of time.In this episode:Steve Wozniak, @stevewozPaul Kiel, @paulkielBecky 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.

President Biden delivered his State of the Union address to a lively congressional audience. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin break down the fireworks and the content with former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney and former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp. After a big financial quarter, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shares his vision for the road ahead (hint: EVs!), consumer spend, and the inflation squeeze. Plus, Microsoft is rolling out a new and AI chatbot-enabled version of Bing, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman analyzes the investor reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s comments on American jobs and inflation this week. In this episode:Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhosHeidi Heitkamp, @HeidiHeitkampMick Mulvaney, @MickMulvaneySteve Liesman @SteveliesmanBecky 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.

In a this super-sized episode, Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sits with Joe Kernen at the Capitol for an extended interview ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address. Speaker McCarthy discusses his political agenda, bipartisan negotiations for the debt ceiling, and America’s geopolitical and economic paths forward. In his first interview in over a year, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick discusses his company’s quarterly performance, as well as the stalled deal for Microsoft to acquire the gaming giant. Kotick also addresses ATVI’s $35m settlement with the SEC over claims that the company violated federal whistleblower protections and failed to maintain adequate disclosure standards over workplace misconduct. Plus, AMC is now pricing up tickets for premium movie theater seats, and Google has released its answer to ChatGPT: Bard AI. In this episode:Rep. Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyBobby Kotick, @BobbyKotickBecky 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.

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the U.S. military over the weekend, as tension between both countries escalates. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and partner at The Rhodium Group Daniel Rosen discuss the geopolitics at play, the repercussions of the incident, and the role the American public played in Washington’s response to the surveillance balloon. As the economy digests January’s blowout January jobs report, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College Mohamed El-Erian discusses the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate hike and the rate hikes likely still to come. In a candid conversation, El-Erian offers his own preferred course of action for the central bank, and raises concerns about the long-term implications of the Fed’s suspected strategy. Plus, Elon Musk says Twitter is “trending” to breakeven. In this episode:Michelle Caruso-Cabrera @MCaruso_CabreraMohamed El-Erian @elerianmBecky 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 surprisingly strong report, the Labor Department revealed the U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January 2023, and an unemployment rate drop to 3.4%, the lowest level since 1969. CNBC’s Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman, and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider what the strong numbers mean for the Federal Reserve’s strategy to cool inflation. Among the employed, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports a rise in office attendance across U.S. cities. Plus, Chevron announced a $75 billion buyback program and a dividend boost in its quarterly report, and the oil giant’s giant profits are sparking renewed backlash from the White House. CEO Mike Wirth joins Joe Kernen and Becky Quick before tee-time at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am to discuss his company’s financial results and shareholder returns, and to address pressure on big oil from President Biden. After Starbucks reported a miss on earnings this quarter, CFO Rebecca Ruggeri shares her outlook for the company’s next quarter, despite weakness in international sales amid surging Covid cases in China. 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.

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 25 basis points in its eighth hike since March 2022. Bridgewater founder and billionaire hedge funder Ray Dalio digests the Fed decision, the relative attractiveness of cash, bonds, and equities, and the value–real and perceived–of crypto. In an extended interview exclusive to CNBC, Dalio warns that we could be at the brink of an economic war with China. Plus, Julia Boorstin reports on Meta’s mega fourth quarter results, including what’s in store for the platform and U.S. scrutiny on TikTok. In this episode:Ray Dalio, @RayDalioJulia Boorstin, @JBoorstinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCMike Santoli @michaelsantoliAndrew 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.

Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood shares her big investing ideas for 2023 after her flagship fund reported its best month ever. Ark Innovation ETF notched a near-28% bump in January, but for the last two years, the fund is still down 72%. Wood discusses the wind-down of inflation and her bet that ChatGPT is just the beginning of a new AI era. Even Google is exploring ChatGPT-like technology, asking employees to test some of its competitors. Plus, Snap offered weak guidance for its next quarter, and its own slowdown in digital ad spend is a warning signal for other social media stocks. And, after ExxonMobil reported record breaking profits in 2022, the White House is challenging its dividends for shareholders. In this episode: Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCMike Santoli @michaelsantoliAndrew 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.

ExxonMobil reported a record breaking $55.7B profit for 2022. CEO Darren Woods discusses the results and global oil policy, and warns that gas prices will rise again, while demand and supply are light. Ford and Tesla have slashed prices to remain competitive in the burgeoning electric vehicle landscape; WSJ reporter Tim Higgins explains the EV price wars and the road ahead for each player. Plus, the Biden administration is cracking down on Medicare private plans, and a U.S. appeals court has thwarted Johnson & Johnson’s strategy for handling its talc lawsuits, a plan known as the ‘Texas two-step.’ In this episode:Darren Woods, @exxonmobilTim Higgins, @timkhigginsBecky 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.

Ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, jobs data, and tech earnings results, head of US Equity and Quantitative Strategy at BofA Securities Savita Subramanian zooms out of the market minutia to paint the big economic picture for short term and buy-and-hold investors alike. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has agreed to testify before U.S. Congress in March, as scrutiny on the China-based app heightens on Capitol Hill and on America’s university campuses. Plus, Renault and Nissan are rethinking their decades-old alliance, Chinese search engine Baidu is launching an AI bot similar to ChatGPT, and Samsung is reportedly considering cutting semiconductor production, as demand softens. In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheMike Santoli @michaelsantoliKatie 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.

Universities and the U.S. government have heightened scrutiny on TikTok, exploring bans of the China-based app. Foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times Tom Friedman discusses the risks of TikTok and other social media, and how the U.S. should handle its relationship with China. As layoffs across tech pile up, Jason Greer, Greer Consulting founder and president, and Jessica Kriegel, chief scientist of workplace culture at Culture Partners, discuss the executive strategy of job cuts, as well as the overall job market. Plus, Chipotle’s hiring, Intel reported a dismal quarter, and facial recognition software at Madison Square Garden has raised alarm bells for many. In this episode:Jason Greer, @LaborDiversityJessica Kriegel, @jessica_kriegelTom Friedman, @tomfriedmanJoe 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 an extended interview, Starwood Capital Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht offers his outlook on a recession timeline, the Fed’s rate raising playbook, and the U.S. labor market. A real estate and investing mogul, Sternlicht explains what the housing market reveals about America’s economic health. Tesla reported record revenue for the fourth quarter; CNBC’s Phil Lebeau reports the results and shares the highlights from Elon Musk’s comments on the earnings call. Plus, IBM is making job cuts, Chevron is making a big stock buyback, and Donald Trump is back on social media. In this episode Phil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky 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.

Tesla’s CEO is under oath this week, after shareholders sued him for his tweets in 2018. Axios business editor Dan Primack breaks down Elon Musk’s time in federal court, where he’s defending his infamous “funding secured” tweet. Primack considers Musk’s leadership and the faith his Tesla shareholders are willing to put in him. In a conversation about his new book, “Never Give an Inch,” former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses Russia’s war in Ukraine and the roles of other global powers in ending it. Pompeo reflects on the foreign policy that’s gotten the United States where it is today. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Microsoft’s weak guidance in its latest financial report, and Rupert Murdoch is calling off a big Fox family reunion. In this episode:Dan Primack, @danprimackSteve Kovach, @stevekovachBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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 months after the Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster debacle, the Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting a hearing on competitiveness in the ticketing industry. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) share their priorities during the hearing, including antitrust concerns and consumer protections. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on Amazon’s new prescription offering for Prime members: RxPass. Plus, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is defending Google’s massive layoffs while the Department of Justice zeroes in on the company’s dominance in ‘search.’ In this episode:Marsha Blackburn, @MarshaBlackburnRichard Blumenthal, @SenBlumenthalBertha Coombs @berthacoombsBecky 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.

Congress is working to find a bipartisan path to averting a debt default; the U.S. has hit its borrowing cap of $31.4T, and it’s up to lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling or find another solution before the Treasury Department’s “extraordinary measures” run out in the summer, and the United States cannot pay its bills. PIMCO Head of Public Policy Libby Cantrill discusses the standoff in Congress and compares today’s debt ceiling drama with the standoffs in previous years. Tech companies have announced layoffs en masse, and Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management (formerly Loup) says the workforce cuts are still underway. Plus, activist investors are reportedly taking stakes in Salesforce, which could signal big changes ahead for the tech company. In this episode:Gene Munster: @munster_geneBecky 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 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 Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel. Three years after the first case of Covid-19 was detected in the United States, Bancel recalls the journey to vaccinating the global public, and Moderna’s newest vaccine trials for RSV.In this episode:Stephane Bancel, @moderna_txBecky 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 episode of Squawk Pod, Andrew Ross Sorkin is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he spoke with philanthropist and 7-time Grammy-winning entertainer will.i.am. As founder of the i.am.angel Foundation, will.i.am is advocating for more STEAM education in the form of extra-curricular activities, tutoring and dedicated preparatory schools for at-risk youth. A creative who believes in the power of AI, will.i.am discusses ChatGPT’s value for creators, the power of social media, and the importance of encouraging young students to pursue science, tech, engineering, and math. It’s his 8th trip to the World Economic Forum, and he says 2023’s convention has the most diversity and best vibe yet.In this episode:will.i.am, @iamwillAndrew 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 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 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon explains why he’s going back on his May 2022 warning of a “hurricane” heading for U.S. markets. In an extended interview in the Alps, Dimon discusses the Fed’s path forward, his own recessionary outlook, the “waste of time” that are bitcoin discussions, and the biggest risks to the global economy. 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.

In 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 chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian, José Andrés. As founder of World Central Kitchen, Andrés discusses on-the-ground food relief in areas hit by extreme weather and war, including his work with local chefs in Ukraine. The pandemic and the war have put pressure on an already strained global food system; for Andrés, helping Ukrainians means preparing them for success long after humanitarian aid ceases, and easing strain on the other countries that rely on its grain exports. In this episode:José Andrés, @chefjoseandresBecky 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 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 sector’s rough 2022. 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.

In 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 aid workers, doctors, and refugees, and transported supplies, food, and shelter in partnership with the United Nations. Khosrowshahi discusses the responsibility of tech companies during a crisis, as well as the impact of global economic and political pressures on his company’s bottom line. Plus, he shares tipping etiquette and his own track record behind the wheel in San Francisco. In this episode:Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhosBecky 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 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 year’s WEF; Schwarzman offers his perspective on how the Chinese view the U.S., and how domestic issues factor into each country’s respective geopolitics. 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.

In 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 @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.

The 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 a pay cut. In this episode:Lisa Braganca, @LisaBragancaEric Cantor, @EricCantorBecky 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.

ChatGPT 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 not yet explained its recent CEO swap from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek and back again. New York Times columnist and “Disney War” author James Stewart unpacks all the drama at the House of Mouse. In the Labor Department’s latest report, the consumer price index fell month over month for the first time since April of 2020. It’s a sign that inflation could be moderating, but the Federal Reserve doesn’t meet to discuss interest rate hike policy until February. Plus, Tesla’s plant in China is stalled, and Starbucks is calling corporate employees back to the office. In this episode:Joanne Lipman, @joannelipmanJames Stewart, @JamesStewartNYTBecky 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.

The 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 is headed back to bankruptcy court, and World Wrestling Entertainment is reinstating its former CEO, despite his retirement amid allegations of sexual assault. In this episode:Chris Sununu, @GovChrisSununuPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach 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 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 also discusses the Federal Reserve’s efforts to manage inflation. Just Capital’s founding CEO Martin Whittaker offers a podcast-exclusive explanation of the list and its philosophy. Plus, the GOP is centering Republican constituents as it settles into House leadership, and reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger warns employees not to settle into a work-from-home habit. In this episode:Paul Tudor Jones, @ptj_officialMike Sievert, @MikeSievertBecky 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.

Rapper 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 economist Heather Boushey explains the administration’s take on potential recession and President Biden’s plans to ease economic pains for Americans. Plus, the Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally locked his new job as Speaker of the House, and Salesforce is the latest tech company with a round of layoffs. In this episode:Flo Rida, @official_floHeather Boushey, @hboushey46Becky 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.

The 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 celebration: happy birthday, Joe Kernen! In this episode:Lina Khan, @linakhanFTCBecky 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.

The 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 weathering another round of layoffs, and the EU is asking travelers from China to take Covid tests before arrival. In this episode:Josh Gottheimer, @RepJoshGNicole Malliotakis, @RepMalliotakisYlan Mui, @ylanmuiSharon Epperson, @Sharon_EppersonBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam 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 fraud. Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton weighs in too, saying he considers SBF’s crimes–if he’s convicted of them–to be the same caliber of Madoff’s. Plus, Washington is poised for another tough day for Rep. Kevin McCarthy in his battle for House Speaker, and Apple stock is taking a hit, but the company still has big plans for the metaverse. In this episode:Joe Berlinger, @joeberlingerBecky 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 this episode:Becky 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.

In 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: Becky 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.

ARK 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:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodBecky 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.