IAC and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller weighs in on the TikTok drama, the travel industry, and the upcoming election. He discusses economic headwinds for a Joe Biden presidency, but concludes that for business, there may not be much of a difference between candidates. Plus, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the credibility of the CDC and the possibility of a second Covid wave in the U.K. and in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Sep 22, 2020•37 min
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, has passed away at the age of 87. Chris Krueger, Cowen Washington Research Group managing director, discusses the Supreme Court vacancy and the fate of the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has approved Oracle and Walmart’s deal to acquire minority stakes in a newly formed company: TikTok Global. Details of the deal between the U.S. government, Oracle, Walmart, and TikTok’s parent...
Sep 21, 2020•34 min
TikTok and WeChat downloads in the U.S. might be banned by Sunday. Oracle, Bytedance and Walmart are on the clock to find a deal for the TikTok’s U.S. business that President Trump will approve. CNBC’s Eamon Javers and Deirdre Bosa explain the TikTok soap opera, and Insider’s Henry Blodget discusses the app battle’s implications for President Trump’s relationship with China. Former FDA head Dr. Scott Gottlieb underlines the key for a safe, effective vaccine. Plus, Friday sports bets, and brainst...
Sep 18, 2020•31 min
Snowflake debuted on the Nasdaq in the biggest software IPO in history. Berkshire Hathaway, Salesforce, and a few lucky early investors have made billions on the listing. Loup Ventures’ Doug Clinton explains the hype and the hope surrounding this still unprofitable cloud company. Peter Wagner, a venture capitalist who got in on the ground floor, explains why a bet on Snowflake is a bet on data. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel shares the drugmakers approach to safety and protocol in the race for a Co...
Sep 17, 2020•36 min
Celebrities are pausing their social media content to protest misinformation on Instagram and Facebook. Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses this latest effort in the “Stop Hate for Profit” Campaign, as well as what Facebook can and should be doing to curb the spread of harmful content. CNBC’s newest host, Shepard Smith, shares his conversation with fellow journalist Bob Woodward as the two discuss Woodward’s new book, “Rage.” Woodward reveals details about Presiden...
Sep 16, 2020•35 min
ViacomCBS is rebranding its streaming platform as Paramount+, another “plus” for the streaming wars. CEO Bob Bakish reveals what viewers--and shareholders--can expect. Investor, NBA owner, and Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya has yet another SPAC announcement. He’s betting on special purpose acquisition companies to rebalance the supply/demand issues in the stock market and to democratize investing opportunities. TikTok’s final rose goes to Oracle, though the pair still has a few po...
Sep 15, 2020•34 min
Presidential candidate turned Joe Biden surrogate Pete Buttigieg says a fairer tax code is the key to continuing America’s track record of success. He says the systems that keep America great need more financial support. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discusses how vaccines, testing, and additional fiscal stimulus will help the U.S. economy rebound. Plus TikTok has found an unexpected suitor in Oracle, but their path ahead still remains unclear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Sep 14, 2020•43 min
At-home workout company Peloton has seen sales for its exercise equipment rise 200% in the pandemic. CEO John Foley discusses financial and fitness performance. Another stay-at-home winner Instagram has taken on TikTok in its newly launched “Reels” feature. The social media’s chief executive Adam Mosseri shares the app’s strategy for success under parent company Facebook, as well as its responsibilities amid a polarizing election. 19 years ago, the United States changed forever. Today we honor t...
Sep 11, 2020•38 min
Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings discusses the streaming giant’s corporate culture in his book, “No Rules Rules.” In an extended interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Hastings shares his strategy for driving social change from the C Suite and his plans to take on Disney in family entertainment. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Andrew reflects on the biggest takeaways from the interview, as well as what he expects from media giants during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, Ast...
Sep 10, 2020•35 min
Harlem Children’s Zone is celebrating 20 years of disrupting the cycle of generational poverty in the NYC community and beyond. HCZ founder and activist Geoffrey Canada joins CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse and investor and philanthropist Stanley Druckenmiller to discuss the nonprofit’s next 20 years, as well as the role education plays in closing opportunity and wealth gaps. Stanley Druckenmiller shares his life’s best investment to date and explains concerns about inflation, the Fed, and what’s causing ...
Sep 09, 2020•38 min
Pharmaceutical companies may be competing in the race for a coronavirus vaccine, but they’re all on the same team when it comes to safety. CNBC’s health and science reporter Meg Tirrell shares details of the historic move from 9 pharma CEOs who issued a pledge to prioritize safety in their work to find a trustworthy vaccine. Surgeon, author, and Chairman of Haven Dr. Atul Gawande maps out the infrastructure America needs to avoid a coronavirus resurgence in the winter months. General Motors CEO ...
Sep 08, 2020•36 min
The summer is ending with a market roller coaster. After a single trading day wiped out hundreds of billions in tech market valuations and net worths, Becky Quick, Mike Santoli, and Brian Sullivan break down 2020 market fundamentals and trader psychology. Electronic signature platform DocuSign is one of the work-from-home stocks that has outperformed throughout the pandemic; CEO Dan Springer explains why his business won’t be dulled by a rough day in the markets, and why work-from-home culture w...
Sep 04, 2020•31 min
Markets are partying like it’s 1999, or at least, some investors think so. GAMCO CIO and seasoned investor Howard Ward underlines the differences between today’s market environment and that of the dotcom bubble nearly twenty years ago. Viral trading app Robinhood is under investigation by the SEC; former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt warns millennials about the costs of an execution service that’s marketed as free. Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook is rolling out new policies ahead of the N...
Sep 03, 2020•35 min
New York City Public Schools have delayed their start date, as part of an agreement between Mayor Bill de Blasio and teachers unions. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten says safe and equal education hinges on accessible Covid testing and successful “hybrid” teaching. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says testing is the key to containing outbreaks in the colder months, since a viable vaccine is unlikely before 2021. TikTok’s deal has hit a snag, and liquor sales ...
Sep 02, 2020•36 min
Zoom reported a record-breaking quarter; CFO Kelly Steckelberg explains why the Zoom platform is here to stay, even when “normal” life resumes and in-person meetings continue. The New York Times foreign affairs columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Friedman discusses the digital battles between the U.S. and China, and the risks of building a Berlin Wall in cyberspace. Online learning pioneer Sal Khan discusses the back-to-school season around the world. Khan Academy has seen remote...
Sep 01, 2020•36 min
The markets have had a record-breaking month. Investing giant Lee Cooperman shares where he’s looking for lucrative opportunities and what he expects for the upcoming election. Carlyle co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein shares his own investing insights, plus some wisdom from his upcoming book, “How to Lead.” Rubenstein explains the leadership--and sleep--patterns of Jeff Bezos, as well as the leadership he thinks we need as a country. Plus, Warren Buffett is making a big bet on Japanes...
Aug 31, 2020•41 min
In an interview exclusive to CNBC, TikTok’s acting chief Vanessa Pappas underscores her priorities for the platform and its users as Microsoft, Walmart, Oracle, and the U.S. government attempt to reach a deal for its control. The final night of the 2020 Republican National Convention came to a close with President Donald Trump’s nomination acceptance speech and promises of an agenda “made in the U.S.A.” Pollster and strategist Frank Luntz breaks down the high- and lowlights of the evening. Plus,...
Aug 28, 2020•40 min
In protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, NBA players boycotted playoff games on Wednesday. Basketball teams across the league have postponed games in support of the protest, and teams in the WNBA, MLB, and MLS have all followed suit. CNBC’s Jabari Young and Patrick Rishe, Sports Business Program Director at Washington University in St. Louis, explain the power of the player in sports and activism. Senior Adviser and son-in-law to President Trump Jared Kushner makes the case for the Pres...
Aug 27, 2020•34 min
The second night of the Republican National Convention featured a varied lineup of speakers who focused on the economy, foreign policy and social issues in their push for President Donald Trump’s reelection. CNBC Washington Correspondent, Eamon Javers, discusses Trump’s approval rating and COVID-19 response. Sam Zell, chairman of Equity Group Investments and billionaire real estate investor, says it’s too early to identify potential investments after COVID-19, and thinks “there will be significa...
Aug 26, 2020•34 min
Google’s long-time former CEO, Eric Schmidt, says that a pandemic proves big tech isn’t all bad. Schmidt discusses the growth of trillion-dollar technology, the importance of Apple’s App Store and his concerns with the U.S. action toward TikTok’s U.S. operations. The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, featuring speeches from Donald Trump Jr. and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. Heritage Foundation Research Fellow, Joel Griffith, and Stony Brook University Professor, Stephanie K...
Aug 25, 2020•34 min
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Sunday the emergency use authorization for using convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients. Former FDA Commissioner and CNBC contributor, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, says “it doesn’t look like a home run, but right now we’re looking for singles and doubles”. While movie theaters were closed during the pandemic the shift to streaming accelerated. Roku’s chief financial officer, Steve Louden, discussed the increasingly crowded space, standoffs between ...
Aug 24, 2020•26 min
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed lingering tension between the United States and China over TikTok’s sale, trade and threats to national security. America’s top diplomat urged United Nations colleagues to restore sanctions on Iran, and Pompeo vowed to continue to go after China for policies demanding that all Chinese companies are “beholden to their security apparatus.” Former Vice President Joe Biden stated his case for uniting a coronavirus-fatigued America on the final night of the De...
Aug 21, 2020•38 min
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the first Black woman and Asian American on a major presidential ticket, formally accepted the nomination to become vice president. Frank Luntz, pollster and political strategist, breaks down day 3 of the Democratic National Convention and says the Democrats “have successfully criticized Trump but have not built up Joe Biden as of yet”. Apple hit a market cap of $2 trillion, doubling in valuation in just over two years. Raymond James Managing Director, Chris Caso, comm...
Aug 20, 2020•31 min
Day 2 of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention featured the formal nomination of Joe Biden for president. CNBC’s Washington Correspondent, Eamon Javers, reports the highlights, saying “it’s basically a 2 hour advertisement for the presidential candidate of the Democratic party.” Target reports a monster second quarter with profit up 80% and set a record for same store sales. Target CEO Brian Cornell says the company has focused on creating a safe shopping environment for the consumer. J...
Aug 19, 2020•34 min
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former first lady Michelle Obama headlined the first night of the 2020 all-virtual Democratic National Convention. James Pethokoukis, Economic Policy Analyst and CNBC Contributor, and Julie Margetta Morgan, Vice President of Research at the Roosevelt Institute, discuss the big takeaways from the first night and look ahead to what voters and viewers can expect in this unprecedented political season. The FDA approved a new saliva test for COVID, developed by the Yale...
Aug 18, 2020•25 min
The U.S. Postal Service is suddenly at the center of debates in Washington, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui explains why snail mail is making headlines ahead of the 2020 election. The Democratic National Convention begins Monday night, and for the first time in its near 200-year history, speakers and the nominee will be speaking virtually. Harvard Professor, AEI President Emeritus, and contributing writer for The Atlantic Arthur Brooks discusses what’s likely to come of this election’s DNC. The host of “The...
Aug 17, 2020•31 min
Epic Games is suing Apple after the tech giant removed Fortnite’s “Battle Royale” game from the App Store. Fortnite is attempting to bypass Apple’s standard 30% App Store fee, and CNBC contributor Alex Kantrowitz says the gamer’s move is a smart one. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy lays out his steps for the Garden State’s economic comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, mail-in COVID-19 testing and a court ruling that says Amazon can be held liable for faulty third-party products sold on its...
Aug 14, 2020•35 min
Movie and television producer behind “Apollo 13,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Empire,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” and “Arrested Development” Brian Grazer reflects on the legacy of friend and media titan Sumner Redstone. Grazer considers which media giants will be able to set themselves apart from the rest in a crowded content landscape. President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten shares her strategy for safe education during a pandemic, as well as the government's role i...
Aug 13, 2020•31 min
Joe Biden has announced Kamala Harris as his pick for Vice President in the 2020 election. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Democratic Whip, discusses implications of Biden’s choice for the party and for the country. Political strategist and pollster Frank Luntz digs into the Biden-Harris relationship and treats Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin to a tour of his very own Oval Office. Plus, college athletic conferences are postponing seasons, and Americans are still recovering from Tropical Storm Isai...
Aug 12, 2020•29 min
Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has approved the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine, and that it has already been administered to one of his daughters. Without data on safety or efficacy, the rest of the world is speculating on the veracity and implications of the announcement. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb explains why human vaccine trials are time consuming but necessary. The newly minted New York Jobs CEO Council consists of leaders from 27 NY-based companies and aims to bridge the ...
Aug 11, 2020•34 min
