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At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko sits down with CNBC’s Sara Eisen to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine. Klitschko explains why he and his brother, Mayor of Kiev, briefly left Ukraine for Davos, and he shares details of life in Ukraine nearly three months after the Russian invasion.In this episode:Wladimir Klitschko, @KlitschkoSara Eisen, @SaraEisenKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Palantir CEO Alex Karp addresses data’s role in global warfare, criticism the company has faced over the years, the risk of nuclear war, Biden’s comments on Taiwan and the tech industry. In comments exclusive to this podcast, Andrew Ross Sorkin shares context on the polarizing data analytics company, its founders, and the life habits (sleep!) that keep them all going. In this episode:Alex Karp, @PalantirTechAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Description: At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Ray Dalio, founder and Co-CIO of the world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, addresses rising recession concerns, market volatility, cryptocurrency’s value, and finding assets that deliver real return. Plus, Snap issued a profit warning to investors, sending the stock down well over 30% and dragging other tech names down with it. In this episode:Ray Dalio, @RayDalioJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

At the first in-person World Economic Forum since 2020, global leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the future of politics, culture, and business. Andrew Ross Sorkin is on the hillside in the Alps for a rare sit-down interview with Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat; they cover fears of an economic slowdown, U.S. content moderation policies, and tech’s rough year in the markets. Plus, President Biden says that the U.S. would get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China tries to take it by force. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon reports China’s Foreign Ministry expressed “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” to the remarks, and Yoon highlights the implications of Biden’s Indo-Pacific trade pact for foreign investment in China. In this episode:Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Health authorities in Europe, the U.S., and Australia are investigating a recent outbreak of monkeypox cases, a rare virus typically confined to Africa. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, discusses whether this country’s first case of monkeypox is cause for concern, and how the country will handle the latest rise in Covid-19 infections. Business Insider reports that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 in severance over a sexual misconduct claim made against CEO and founder Elon Musk. Musk tweeted that “wild accusations” against him were untrue, although he didn’t specify the allegations. The Squawk Box team discusses Mad Money host Jim Cramer’s urge for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to act on inflation, aggressively and immediately. Plus, rates for babysitters are rising, and a shoe stock is on the move!In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew 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.

The S&P 500 is on the brink of a bear market. Wednesday, the Dow fell more than 1,100 points, marking its worst sell-off in nearly two years. The S&P 500 also suffered its worst one-day decline since June 2020, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 4.7%. Those losses were driven in part by disappointing back-to-back quarterly reports from Target and Walmart that showed higher fuel costs and restrained consumer demand. Target CEO Brian Cornell reacts to the company’s first-quarter earnings report and breaks down how consumer spending has shifted as the economy moves beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, Jan Kniffen, JRK Worldwide CEO, and Aneesha Sherman, senior analyst covering apparel and specialty retail at Bernstein, react to a handful of retail earnings released this week.In this episode:Brian Cornell, @TargetJan Kniffen, @JRogersKJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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 his first interview since the $43 billion dollar media merger, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav shares the company’s plan to combine HBO Max and Discovery into one streaming platform. Zaslav also discusses what prompted the company’s decision to shutter CNN+ shortly after its launch. Redpoint Ventures founding partner Geoff Yang, who invested early in Netflix, DraftKings, Twilio, and Snowflake, breaks down tech valuations as stocks in the sector come under pressure. Plus, Lowe’s missed Wall Street’s sales expectations for its first quarter, as cooler spring weather hurt demand for supplies for outdoor do-it-yourself projects.In this episode:David Zaslav, @wbdGeoff Yang, @geoff_yangJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

A new SEC filing reveals Elon Musk’s original plan to join Twitter’s board, and to later abandon that plan in favor of a takeover. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg reacts to JetBlue’s hostile takeover bid for Spirit Airlines and Jeff Bezos’s pointed tweets at President Biden’s economic agenda. Plus, Intel shareholders voted against the company’s compensation for its top executives, sending a signal that some Intel investors are closely watching the performance of CEO Pat Gelsinger and the progress of his turnaround plan for the chip giant.In this episode:Pete Buttigieg, @SecretaryPeteBrian Sullivan, @SullyCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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 Chair of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke weighs in on the US economic recovery from Covid-19, the likelihood of an impending recession, and the Fed’s strategy to combat inflation. In an extended, exclusive interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernanke explains how he uses history to inform his perspective on today’s economy in his new book, “21st Century Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve from the Great Inflation to Covid-19.” Bernanke shares his thoughts on bitcoin and on climate-conscious investments as inflation and oil prices around the world remain high. In this episode:Andrew 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.

Elon Musk announced today that his Twitter deal is on hold “temporarily” until he receives more information about how many fake accounts exist on the social media platform. In a follow-up tweet a few hours later, Musk added that he was “still committed to the acquisition.” Wedbush’s Dan Ives discusses the implications of the tweet and the future of the deal. Coinbase shares hit a new 52-week low on Thursday after reporting revenue that fell 27% from a year ago. Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas addressed these concerns with Andrew Ross Sorkin in a wide ranging interview – Squawk Pod is where you’ll hear their full conversation. They discussed the bankruptcy disclosure the company released this week and a major outage yesterday that kept users unable to trade during the worst of the market sell-off. Plus, check out the podcast Monday for an exclusive interview with Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke! He shares his perspective on the Fed’s latest rate hike, inflation, crypto & more.In this episode:Alesia Haas, @coinbaseDan Ives, @DivesTechAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Bitcoin fell to its lowest in 16 months today, leading a rush out of risk assets, while the collapse of TerraUSD, a so-called stablecoin, underscored the strain on cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has lost a third of its value in the last eight sessions. Disney reported stronger-than-expected growth in streaming subscribers across all of its media platforms, but the stock fell today after the company warned it’s still seeing the impact of Covid on its theme parks in Asia. Puck’s Matthew Belloni and Tom Rogers, Engine Media executive chairman and founder of CNBC, react to Disney’s latest quarterly earnings report and the streaming wars. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports how several corporate insiders and executives managed to avoid the tech wreck with big payouts. WeWork’s first-quarter loss narrowed sharply as gross desk sales reached pre pandemic levels with the gradual return of employees in the U.S. to in-person work. Plus, Beyond Meat shares tumbled after it’s jerky launch leads to wider-than-expected losses.In this episode:Matthew Belloni, @MattBelloniRobert Frank, @robtfrankAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky 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.

Inflation rose again in April, continuing a climb that has pushed consumers to the brink and is threatening the economic expansion. The consumer price index accelerated 8.3% in April, more than the 8.1% estimate and near the highest level in more than 40 years. Bitcoin dropped below $30,000 for the second time this week before turning positive as the hot inflation report causes investors to shun risky assets. Purdue University President, Mitch Daniels, former OMB director and former governor of Indiana, discusses the opportunities facing new college graduates amid the U.S.’s tight labor market. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, breaks down China’s pandemic response and rising Covid cases in the Northeast. Plus, job cuts at Carvana and Got Milk? Starbucks is under fire from actor James Cromwell for charging its customers extra for vegan milk. That won’t do, Starbucks, that won’t do.In this episode:Mitch Daniels, @purduemitchScott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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 technology sector attempted a comeback today after suffering some of the biggest losses in recent weeks. Tim Armstrong, founder and CEO of tech startup Flowcode and former CEO and chairman of AOL, discusses the latest tech sell-off. Shares of Peloton Interactive plummeted 15% after reporting a wider-than-expected loss in the recent quarter. AMC Entertainment posted a narrower-than-expected loss during the first quarter. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports Andy Warhol’s 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million at Christie's - the second-most expensive piece of art ever auctioned. Plus, turn off your toilet heaters! CNBC’s Brian Sullivan reports a few tips the Japanese government has for conserving energy as global demand continues to outstrip supply.In this episode:Tim Armstrong, @tim_armstrongRobert Frank, @robtfrankBrian Sullivan, @SullyCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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 S&P 500 is at a fresh 52-week low as the market sell-off continues. Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari says he’s confident inflation will come back to normal - though it’s taking longer than he expected. His comments come less than a week after the FOMC raised benchmark rates by half a percentage point. The 50-basis-point hike was the largest increase in 22 years and sets the stage for a series of similar-sized moves in the months ahead. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and Seven Seven Six founder, breaks down opportunities in the public and private tech sector. Plus, Uber plans to slash spending on marketing and incentives and Dr. Strange ushers in the Summer box office season.In this episode:Neel Kashkari, @neelkashkari@MinneapolisFedAlexis Ohanian, @alexisohanianAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

April’s job growth was strong and wage gains were solid, yet for some reason fewer Americans were working or looking for jobs than in March. Saira Malik, chief investment officer for Nuveen, Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, Austan Goolsbee, former CEA chairman and Booth School of Business professor, and Georgetown University’s Nada Eissa react to the better-than-expected April jobs report. Peloton is targeting potential investors, including industry players and private equity firms, to take a stake in its business of around 15% to 20% according to The Wall Street Journal. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz discussed the recent market sell-off, and the future of crypto. Plus, Boeing exits Chicago and Spotify makes a $50 Million investment after shares hit a record low.In this episode:Mike Novogratz, @novogratzNela Richardson, @NelaRichardsonAustan Goolsbee, @Austan_GoolsbeeAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Stocks fell sharply Thursday and erased large gains seen in the previous session after the Federal Reserve raised rates by half a point. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the Federal Reserve’s move – and his role in the initial relief rally. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lined up additional funding for his takeover of social media giant Twitter, according to a new filing. Meanwhile Bill Gates has warned that Elon Musk could make Twitter “worse” after Musk accused him of shorting Tesla stock last month. Facebook parent Meta is slowing the pace of hiring as it reckons with its weakest revenue growth on record and ongoing business challenges, such as Apple’s privacy changes and the war in Ukraine. Glenn Fogel, president and CEO of Booking Holdings, breaks down the company’s latest quarterly earnings report and summer travel demand. Plus, happy Cinco de Mayo!In this episode:Steve Liesman, @steveliesmanGlenn Fogel, @BookingHoldingsAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Uber reported surging revenue during the first quarter as the ride-hailing company said it’s recovering from its coronavirus lows and wouldn’t have to put up “significant” investments to keep drivers on the platform. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa reported on Uber and Lyft's latest first-quarter earnings report. John Zimmer, president and co-founder of Lyft, also discussed the ride-hailing company’s latest quarterly earnings report and broke down how high gas prices are impacting the company and high-cost driver incentives. Elon Musk has told potential Twitter investors that he can return the social media company to public ownership in as little as three years after buying it, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gary Vaynerchuk, founder and creator of VeeFriends, discusses his outlook for the future of nonfungible tokens, or NFTs. Plus, streaming platform Roku is angling to buy a piece of Starz in a bid with Apollo Global Management. In this episode:John Zimmer, @johnzimmerGary Vaynerchuk, @garyveeDeirdre Bosa, @dee_bosaAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones, CIO at Tudor Investments, discusses the Robin Hood Foundation’s annual benefit to fight poverty in New York City, markets, the Federal Reserve and more. Jones says he “can’t think of a worse environment than where we are right now for financial assets.” Employees at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island overwhelmingly rejected a unionization effort, a significant victory for the e-retailer a month after a nearby fulfillment center became the first in the country to vote to join a union. A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn a half-century of abortion rights triggered shock waves in Washington. Plus, Campari sales jumped in the first three months of the year -- as Joe Kernen dreams of an Aperol spritz in the sun.In this episode:Paul Tudor Jones, @ptj_officialAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Becky Quick highlights the biggest takeaways from the first in-person Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting since 2019. At what’s affectionately nicknamed the “Woodstock for Capitalists,” Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger answered hours of shareholder questions about their $40 billion March buying spree, inflation, bitcoin, and why the Robinhood trading app is justly ‘unraveling’. Among the guests at the meeting: actor and comedian Bill Murray, who is also a Berkshire shareholder. In a candid interview with Becky Quick and Mike Santoli, Murray spoke for the first time about the complaints of inappropriate behavior on the set of the movie, ‘Being Mortal,’ and its subsequent pause in production. He reflects on the evolution of his own comedy and on life lessons in perpetual learning from Buffett and Munger. For the full live stream of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, exclusively available on CNBC, watch all 6 hours, here: https://www.cnbc.com/brklive22/. In this episode:Mike Santoli, @michaelsantoliAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Amazon shares fell as much as 12% after the company gave revenue outlook for the current quarter that fell short of Wall Street’s estimates. It could mark Amazon’s worst day since January 2014 if the losses hold through the close. Apple shares also dipped after management said supply chain constraints could hinder fiscal third-quarter revenue. Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, reacts to Apple’s latest quarterly earnings report. Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber joins Becky Quick in Omaha ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting to break down how the company is navigating supply chain woes and more. For exclusive coverage of the 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, with appearances from Bill Murray, Jimmy Buffett, and the Oracle of Omaha himself, tune into CNBC.com Saturday, at 9:45 am ET: https://www.cnbc.com/brklive22/. In this episode:Jim Weber, @brooksrunningAndrew 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.

Ford is cutting 580 U.S. salaried and contract employees as it restructures to focus on EVs. The automaker also reported a net loss of $3.1 billion in the first quarter, largely due the loss in value of a 12% stake in electric vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive. Facebook parent Meta surged 15% after the company reported better-than-expected profit in the first quarter. Rich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, breaks down how the platform is evolving, and how Mark Zuckerberg’s attitude has shifted. Archegos founder Bill Hwang is free on bail after being formally charged over accusations of a massive stock market fraud. Elon Musk’s bid for Twitter remains contentious, particularly among employees; Alan Guarino, Korn Ferry vice chairman, Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School professor, and CNBC’s Jon Fortt discuss Elon Musk’s recent tweet criticizing Twitter’s top lawyer, and whether Musk’s leadership style will drive current Twitter employees away. As a reminder, you can watch Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting on April 30 on CNBC.com! The Omaha, Nebraska, event gives shareholders a chance to hear Buffett and Munger discuss investing and their economic and life outlooks.In this episode:Jon Fortt, @jonforttTsedal Neeley, @tsedalRich Greenfield, @RichLightShedAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

U.S. stocks rose in volatile trading today after the Nasdaq Composite closed yesterday at a new low for the year, attempting to rebound from a tech-led sell-off in April. Archegos Capital Management’s owner, Bill Hwang, and its former chief financial officer, Patrick Halligan, were arrested today in connection with the implosion of the family office last year. The men are being charged with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud, according to a statement from the U.S. district court. Companies including Texas Instruments and Deutsche Bank are out with new warnings about the potential impact of the Covid outbreak in China. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports Beijing is currently winding down its city wide testing and Shanghai is expected to lift the lockdown measures. Meanwhile, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, Scott Gottlieb, says China does not have a Covid endgame and will see rolling lockdowns for the “foreseeable future”.In this episode:Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvScott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDAndrew 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.

Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44B buyout deal. Musk, adamant that Twitter champions free speech, will take the company private. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses what Musk’s idea of free speech means for a safe, productive virtual town square, and investor Kevin O’Leary shares why this move might bring many former Twitter users back to the platform. One noticeably absent former Twitter user: Donald Trump. According to our own Joe Kernen’s conversation with the former President, Trump won’t be among the tweeters returning to the fold under Elon’s watch. Plus, Fidelity will now allow bitcoin in your 401(k). In this episode:Jonathan Greenblatt, @JGreenblattADLKevin O’Leary, @kevinolearytvAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

In France, President Macron is celebrating victory, American diplomats will return to Ukraine, and all across the globe, markets are under pressure. In Washington, DC, the Biden administration is working to get more Democrats on board for the President’s tax plan; White House Council of Economic Advisors member Jared Bernstein defends different aspects of the wealth tax, the current voting breakdown, and the dynamic between America’s tight labor market and its inflation. Twitter shares jumped on reports the company is nearing a deal with Elon Musk that could be announced as soon as Monday. Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton weighs in on Musk’s Twitter takeover bid and Wall Street’s concerns. In this episode:Jared Bernstein, @econjaredAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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 streaming wars have left big players with some battle scars: Netflix is recovering from a rough year so far, and CNN+ is no more. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer and The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern discuss what went wrong for the service, and why Warner Bros. Discovery has opted to shut it down. Political strategist and pollster Frank Luntz discusses America’s complicated response to corporations getting involved in politics, as Disney finds itself on the outs with Florida’s lawmakers. Plus, Elon Musk is still trying to scrounge up the funds to buy Twitter. In this episode:Joanna Stern, @JoannaSternSara Fischer, @sarafischerFrank Luntz, @FrankLuntzAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Famed shortseller Bill Ackman and his firm Pershing Square dumped its stake in Netflix yesterday following the streaming service company’s disappointing quarterly report. Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in its latest quarter and expects to lose an additional 2 million subscribers in its next quarter, prompting the stock’s worst trading day in over 17 years. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau breaks down the key takeaways from Tesla’s first-quarter earnings results, which beat Wall Street’s estimates. Florida state lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would eliminate Disney’s special self-governing status in the state. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on how this could impact Florida residents, and Florida State Rep. Randy Fine, who filed the House legislation, discusses whether it was spurred by the company’s response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Plus, Melvin Capital is attempting a rebrand, Carl Icahn calls out Wall Street ‘hypocrisy’ over ESG investing in a letter to McDonald’s shareholders.In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsAndrew 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.

In a shocking and disappointing report on Wall Street, Netflix revealed a loss of subscribers in the last quarter–its first loss in 10 years. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking aim at Disney by presenting a bill that could revoke the company’s near-autonomy over the 40 square miles it inhabits in the Sunshine State. Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci discusses the clash of politics and business, and whether the Governor’s action is a wise retaliation for Disney’s criticism of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Former FDA Commissioner considers the risks for ending the mask mandates–both political, for the CDC, and physical, for all travelers. Plus, Elon Musk is at it again–just in time for his favorite day of the year. In this episode:Anthony Scaramucci, @ScaramucciDr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDAndrew 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.

Masks are no longer mandated on public transportation, after a federal judge in Florida ruled that the CDC had overstepped its authority when it issued a mask mandate for planes, trains, and buses. Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, discusses whether customers and employees will continue to use masks to protect fellow travelers. Plus, as Elon Musk explores options to finance his bid to buy Twitter, biographer and Tulane professor Walter Isaacson shares insight on Musk’s goals and motivations from extended conversations with Elon Musk himself. In this episode:Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacsonSara Nelson, @FlyingWithSaraAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Elon Musk’s bid for Twitter has prompted questions about his own financial liquidity, and free speech on the platform. While Wall Street is eyeing Musk’s offer, Musk is bringing the entire Twitter board under scrutiny, calling out their online presence and potentially suggesting that the platform’s power rest with shareholders, instead of the board. The World Health Organization maintains that the Covid-19 pandemic is still very much underway, but governments in the U.S. and in China are handling the continued outbreaks very differently. Dr. Kavita Patel, former White House health policy director, unpacks the CDC’s new guidance on Covid safety in the U.S., which emphasizes personal choice over mandates. Plus, in other health news, fried foods are trending up on American menus. In this episode:Dr. Kavita Patel, @kavitapmdAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says workers may be “better off” not joining a union. In an extended interview at Amazon’s Seattle campus, Jassy spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin to break down his first annual letter to shareholders. Jassy explains how the company quickly grew its fulfillment center capacity amid a rapid pandemic rise in e-commerce sales and he reacts to unionization efforts inside Amazon warehouses. The Amazon chief also discusses the federal minimum wage, Amazon’s 20-for-1 stock split, Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, crypto, and much more. Andrew Ross Sorkin also tours a fulfillment center with Amazon’s Alicia Boler Davis about the up-to-the minute technology completing millions of e-commerce orders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Producer Price Index, which measures prices paid by wholesalers, rose 11.2% from a year ago, hitting a record high. Inflation around the world continues to rise as Vladimir Putin presses on in his war in Ukraine. Hermitage Capital CEO and author of “Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin’s Wrath” Bill Browder, shares details of his life under Putin’s eye and concerns about the war’s ripple effects across the globe. Plus, Elon Musk is back in the news–this time, for a lawsuit. In this episode:Bill Browder, @BillBrowderJoe 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 Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation by tracking the prices of everyday items, rose 8.5% in the last year–the fastest annual gain since 1981. CNBC’s senior economics reporter Steve Liesman and on-air editor Rick Santelli explain the hot inflation data, pains for consumers, and whether the Fed’s aggressive policies to combat it will result in a broader economic slowdown. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd covers another factor that could hit inflation rates here in the U.S.: China’s Covid lockdowns. As sweeping shutdowns across the country continue, Rudd considers the impact on global supply chains and inflation around the world. Plus, Etsy sellers are on strike–virtually for a week to protest a hike in fees. In this episode:Kevin Rudd, @MrKRuddRick Santelli, @RickSantelliSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe 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.

China’s strict “no-Covid” policy is prompting lockdowns across the country, and residents are sharing reports of food shortages and hoarding as they weather the latest wave of the pandemic. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports from China on the quarantines and the inflation sweeping the nation. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb details the low vaccination rates in China that might be contributing to such a dire situation over 2 years into the pandemic. White House economist Heather Boushey, a member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors, discusses inflation in the U.S., high energy costs around the world, and what the government might do to mitigate American pocketbook pains. Plus, WarnerMedia and Discovery have made their merger official; investors and streamers are tuned in for the resulting changes to the entertainment and media landscapes. In this episode:Heather Boushey, @hboushey46Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvJoe 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.

As Vladimir Putin presses on with Russia’s assaults in Ukraine, the rest of the world has reevaluated the globe’s balance of energy power. The New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses the new oil world order and this moment’s legacy in energy markets for years to come. Elon Musk closed out an eventful week with a “cyber rodeo” to celebrate the opening of Tesla’s new gigafactory in Austin, Texas. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau and WSJ’s Tim Higgins discuss the whirlwind week for Tesla, Twitter, and Musk himself. Plus, famed entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel shared some harsh words about fellow billionaire Warren Buffett, calling the Oracle of Omaha a “sociopathic grandpa.” In this episode:Tom Friedman, @tomfriedmanTim Higgins, @timkhigginsPhil 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.

Elon Musk’s 9.2% stake in Twitter cost him $2.6B–chump change for the wealthiest man in the world, according to fellow billionaire and supporter Ron Baron. But Musk’s ownership and board seat are a big deal for Twitter and for social media on the whole; Reddit co-founder turned VC Alexis Ohanian considers Musk’s intentions and his potential impact on social media as we know it. Plus, President Biden has expressed his support for unionizing Amazon workers, and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has had a productive–and expensive–start to 2022. In this episode:Alexis Ohanian, @alexisohanianJoe 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.

Filmmaker Ken Burns’ new two-part documentary on PBS documents the life and complicated legacy of Benjamin Franklin. The documentarian joins Franklin biographer Walter Isaacson to discuss how the founding father shaped not only our country, but America’s everyday life, language, education system, and economy. Contemporary innovator Elon Musk is also shaping our daily lives, albeit differently: the anchors discuss his ambitions for Twitter and his multifaceted legacy–flamethrowers, rockets, and all. Plus, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on JetBlue’s $3.6 billion offer for Spirit Airlines, and whether regulators will show as much skepticism as Wall Street analysts. In this episode: Ken Burns, @KenBurnsWalter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacsonPhil 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.

In an extended interview, Matt Damon and Gary White discuss founding their nonprofit Water.org, following over a decade funding global access to safe water and sanitation. The actor and engineer share their inspiration and motivation. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been appointed to Twitter’s board of directors after taking a 9.2% stake in the social media giant. In reaction, Twitter saw its best day of trading since its IPO in 2013. Shanghai has extended restrictions on transportation as cases rise and lockdown continues, and in the U.S., the Senate reached a deal on $10 billion in additional Covid funding just in case another Covid wave arrives stateside.In this episode:Matt Damon, @WaterGary White, @WaterAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk purchased a giant stake in Twitter making him the largest outside shareholder in the social media stock, not long after criticizing the company for what he said was its failure to uphold the tenets of free speech. Rich Greenfield, partner and co-founder of LightShed Partners, reacts to Elon Musk’s passive stake in Twitter and explains why he thinks Twitter could be an acquisition target—and a buying opportunity for investors. Amazon workers on New York’s Staten Island made history after becoming the first group to vote in favor of unionizing at a U.S. facility operated by the country’s largest e-commerce company. Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, reacts to the historic unionization vote and a similar sentiment building among Starbucks baristas. Plus, CNBC’s Leslie Picker breaks down the highlights from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s annual letter to shareholders.In this episode:Mary Kay Henry, @MaryKayHenryRich Greenfield, @RichLightShedLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

The bond market briefly flashed a warning that recession could be imminent; Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and CNBC’s senior economics reporter Steve Liesman explain Wall Street’s hype about the inverted yield curve. The other talk on Wall Street: a social breakfast between Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and trader Alexander von Furstenberg that’s now in the center of official probes into insider trading concerns. Also caught up in the probes are billionaire magnates Barry Diller and David Geffen. Plus, China is in the thick of another battle with Covid, but here at home, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says, we’re nearing the end of its pandemic phase. In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanBecky 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.

Wall Street and Washington are still hung up on the Biden administration’s proposed billionaire income tax, but pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz says the majority of Americans are more concerned about gas independence and inflation than they are about wealth. Newly declassified U.S. intelligence indicates Russian President Vladimir Putin feels he was misled by military leaders who did not tell him key details about the botched invasion of Ukraine because they feared angering him, according to top Biden administration officials. The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at the U.S.-Mexico border originally put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The policy has blocked more than 1.7 million attempts by immigrants to cross the border since its start during the Trump administration in March 2020. Plus, CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports that Walgreens Boots Alliance shares are falling as demand linked to the Covid pandemic slows, and the anchors are singing their way down memory lane. In this episode:Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntzBertha Coombs, @berthacoombsBecky 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.

Meme stock mania has returned to the markets. Wild swings in GameStop and AMC stock have drummed up more interest in retail trading trends; Tastytrade founder and Co-CEO Tom Sosnoff considers meme trader philosophy and its impact on market health. Plus, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin’s obsession with the Biden Administration’s budget proposal restricting CEO stock buybacks continues another day – this time, due to athleisure company - and maker of the world’s greatest pants - Lululemon’s announcement of a $1 billion stock repurchase program. In this episode:Tom Sosnoff, @tastytradeAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe 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.

President Joe Biden’s $5.8 trillion 2023 federal budget proposes tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy and new rules on corporate buybacks. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) makes the case for reforms to executive pay and for a minimum income tax for billionaires. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Ylan Mui says Republicans on Capitol Hill are pronouncing Biden’s budget dead on arrival. Plus, Dairy Queen is expanding its burger offerings with the new Stackburger line - the biggest menu expansion in two decades.In this episode:Senator Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarrenYlan Mui, @ylanmuiAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

President Joe Biden’s 2023 federal budget proposes tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy and on corporations while providing billions of dollars in new spending at the Defense and Justice Departments. Joe, Becky, and Andrew digest the proposal, its potential to bolster domestic investment, and plans to reduce the federal deficit. In light of increasing Covid infections, Shanghai began a two-stage lockdown today. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports the lockdown of China’s largest city includes orders to work from home as well as the suspension of public transit and ride hailing. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, discusses China’s zero-Covid policy and says Shanghai will have a hard time containing Covid infections. Plus, Axios media reporter, Sara Fischer recaps Sunday’s memorable Oscars ceremony, slaps, streaming wins, and all. In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvSara Fischer, @sarafischerAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen responds to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s warning that the end of globalization is nigh. In a wide ranging interview, she weighs the concerns and the benefits of crypto assets, whether we need sanctions on China, and America’s slow journey toward renewable energy. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reports on NATO’s deal to cut European reliance on Russian oil in Belgium. Plus, March Madness upsets continue, bitcoin is prompting action in the S&P, and Bed Bath & Beyond has struck a deal with activist investor Ryan Cohen. In this episode:Janet Yellen, @SecYellenKayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Larry Fink, CEO and chairman of the world’s biggest asset manager BlackRock, wrote in his annual letter that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is reversing the long-running trend of globalization. Blackrock, which oversees more than $10 trillion, has suspended the purchase of any Russian securities in its active or index portfolios. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reports from Brussels, Belgium, where President Biden’s and other NATO leaders are meeting to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. As Covid cases tick upward abroad and begin to tick upward here at home, Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel says the drugmaker wants to provide U.S. regulators “flexibility” in determining eligibility for a fourth Covid vaccine dose. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell sits down with Bancel ahead of the company’s vaccine day and discusses the company’s latest data surrounding its Covid-19 vaccine in young kids. Plus, Google has agreed to test letting app developers offer users their own payment systems, starting with Spotify. In this episode:Stephane Bancel, @moderna_txKayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more pressure on Russia as the war appears to be entering a stalemate, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the Biden administration’s efforts to safeguard the U.S. against a potential Russian cyberattack. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has suggested the White House form a modern-day ‘Marshall Plan’ to wean the US and Europe off of Russian oil, according to an Axios report. CNBC’s Leslie Picker details Dimon’s perspective and his hopes for a long term plan for transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Plus, Seattle Starbucks baristas have voted to unionize, which sets Howard Schulz up for a busy time as interim CEO. In this episode:Leslie Picker, @LesliePickerEamon Javers, @EamonJaversAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky 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.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell is taking a tough stance on inflation--a lot tougher than the markets had expected. In an effort to combat rising prices, the central bank head suggested that the next interest rate hike might be higher than the quarter percentage point announced last week. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan explains how the state’s gas-tax pause is helping residents save at the pump. He admits it’s only a temporary solution; a long term fix would be to “increase production here at home so we’re not so reliant on foreign countries for our oil.” Axios media reporter Sara Fischer and Puck News founding partner Matt Belloni weigh in on Disney’s response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill as employees continue to express their discontent with CEO Bob Chapek. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin shares intel on the situation from her sources in media. Plus, Christie’s is offering one of Andy Warhol’s famed Marilyn Monroe portraits for just $200 million. In this episode:Sara Fischer, @sarafischerMatt Belloni, @MattBelloniGov. Larry Hogan, @GovLarryHoganMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky 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.

Disney’s old guard and new guard are butting heads in the company’s boardroom, and the tensions between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek are getting awkward. As Russian troops continue their assaults in Ukraine, world leaders prepare for a NATO meeting with a singular objective: to stop Vladimir Putin. Former US Ambassador to Nato Ivo Daalder considers the biggest risks to European stability and the best tools to prompt an end to the conflict. In China, Boeing is helping to investigate a 737 plane crash while still rebuilding its reputation after the 737 Max tragedies. Plus, Warren Buffett’s taking Berkshire Hathaway on a shopping spree, and CNBC’s Jabari Young explains the waning luster of March Madness. In this episode:Ivo Daalder, @IvoHDaalderJabari Young, @JabariJYoungKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliJoe 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.

The markets are on track for their best week since November 2020, despite geopolitical risks continuing to brew abroad. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on the rising Covid-19 cases across Europe, and what experts think that means for the U.S.’s pandemic response. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, also breaks down the latest surge, but says the U.S. will not see a major wave of infections as we head into the spring and summer. President Joe Biden signed an executive order last week directing agencies to study cryptocurrencies as well as to come up with a government-wide approach to regulating digital assets. Perianne Boring, Chamber of Digital Commerce founder and president, says the move is a “huge validation” for blockchain. Plus, March Madness has begun! Joe Kernen discusses his not-so-perfect brackets with guest hosts Brian Sullivan and Michael Santoli. In this episode:Perianne Boring, @PerianneDCDr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellBrain Sullivan, @SullyCNBCMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKlaire 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 markets react to the Fed’s strategy to combat inflation with the first rate hike in over three years. Former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Roger Ferguson considers whether six more hikes in 2022 would increase the probability of a U.S. recession, and whether investors are haunted by the last time the Fed tried to fix inflation with big hikes. Plus, President Biden has some sharp words for President Putin, and Netflix might be cracking down on shared accounts. In this episode:Steve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.