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 soci...
Jan 20, 2023•19 min
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...
Jan 20, 2023•22 min
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 Ukraini...
Jan 19, 2023•13 min
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 sect...
Jan 19, 2023•14 min
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 w...
Jan 18, 2023•13 min
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’...
Jan 18, 2023•17 min
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 @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross S...
Jan 17, 2023•18 min
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 p...
Jan 13, 2023•29 min
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 n...
Jan 12, 2023•30 min
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 h...
Jan 11, 2023•31 min
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 ...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min
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...
Jan 09, 2023•37 min
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...
Jan 06, 2023•26 min
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 weat...
Jan 05, 2023•28 min
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 fr...
Jan 04, 2023•34 min
In this episode: Becky Quick @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Jan 03, 2023•31 min
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 Quic...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min
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, ...
Dec 29, 2022•19 min
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a key story on the global stage in 2022. In a conversation recorded in September, Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick that modern warfare has been forever changed by this conflict. Palantir is a developer of data analysis software that went public via a direct listing in September 2020 after nearly two decades as a private company; Karp shares insight into how digital analytics has prevented a full-scale takeover of sovereign U...
Dec 28, 2022•18 min
In a highlight of 2022, investor and private equity legend David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, shared what he learned from some of the world’s most successful investors. One hint – it’s not a 9 to 5 job. Rubenstein details the habits and strategies of managers like Ray Dalio, Ron Baron, Mary Erdoes, John Paulson and many more in book, “How to Invest: Masters on the Craft.” In this conversation from September 2022, Rubenstein tells Becky Quick and Melissa Lee his thoughts on the Fe...
Dec 27, 2022•28 min
Severe winter weather is cause for canceling thousands of flights across the U.S. and delaying package delivery in the last days before Christmas. But, one flight is guaranteed to have no problem taking off – Rear Admiral Daniel Cheever of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reassures Joe Kernen and Becky Quick that Santa Claus will continue his flawless record of clean departures from the North Pole. Justin Bieber is close to securing a $200 million deal for his publishing and ...
Dec 23, 2022•25 min
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress in his first trip abroad since the start of Russia’s war in his country. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche recaps his U.S. visit and his speech to lawmakers, during which he appealed for more military support. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is officially back on American soil preparing for his time in court, and two of his former colleagues have already pleaded guilty to fraud . Appaloosa Management Founder and President David Teppe...
Dec 22, 2022•45 min
As cold, Covid, and RSV season wears on, many pharmacy aisles have been picked clean by consumers. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the medicine shortage , suggesting it’s temporary. Also under the weather: airports! Airlines are bracing for mass cancellations and delays this holiday, but The Points Guy Brian Kelly has tips for holiday travelers taking on the country’s wild weather this week. Among the millions traveling this holiday week are Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelen...
Dec 21, 2022•23 min
The Bank of Japan shocked global economists with a tweak to its yield curve control policy, doubling the cap on 10-year treasury yields. Joe Kenen and Becky Quick discuss the implications for markets around the world. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to extradition , so he’s headed from Bahamian prison to American courts. Former SEC lawyer and currently a financial defense attorney for Dickinson Wright Jacob Frenkel discusses the next steps and legal options for the disgraced crypto king...
Dec 20, 2022•31 min
China has ended its zero-Covid policy , but the government’s data on virus spread there is widely regarded as unreliable. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses the geopolitical sea-change underway, as economists await an economic slowdown in China. Another pivotal shift in the works: the Federal Reserve’s commitment to raising interest rates . Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College, Cambridge, issues a warning to the...
Dec 19, 2022•31 min
In the continuing FTX saga, the main characters in the soap opera are now at odds: FTX’s disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried , Changpeng Zhao of FTX rival Binance , and one of FTX’s investors/spokespeople: Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary. The venture capitalist discusses his testimony before the Senate and addresses CZ’s accusation that O’Leary lied to the public. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin question O’Leary and his investing judgment as pressure mounts from FTX users who l...
Dec 16, 2022•32 min
In its latest effort to fight inflation, the F ederal Reserve has raised interest rates half a point to the highest level in 15 years, but CNBC’s Steve Liesman explains why the markets have reacted poorly. As Wall Street and Washington digest the Capitol Hill hearings on the FTX collapse , the CEO of rival crypto exchange Binance assures investors, “We are financially strong.” Changpeng Zhao “CZ” addresses concerns that his platform is also at risk of liquidity issues, discussing crypto contagio...
Dec 15, 2022•41 min
Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, Tesla’s stock has suffered a slide. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is speaking out about his own experience leading the social media company; Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider the tricky cocktail of leadership, moderation, and innovation that Twitter demands from its executives, and whether the strain on Tesla is fleeting. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in custody in the Bahamas, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on what’s next for the ban...
Dec 14, 2022•32 min
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested by Bahamian authorities Monday evening, setting the stage for extradition and U.S. trial for the one-time crypto billionaire at the heart of the crypto exchange’s collapse . Before his arrest was announced, Bankman-Fried had been expected to testify virtually before the House Financial Services Committee today, but his attorneys told CNBC that he will not appear. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin discuss the charges of wire fraud, securiti...
Dec 13, 2022•33 min
It’s a big week for Wall Street ! Investors await the Congressional hearings on FTX’s collapse, the Federal Reserve’s next decision on interest rates and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation data. Ahead of the consumer price index report , White House economist Heather Boushey discusses President Biden’s focus on clean energy, American manufacturing, and the U.S. labor market. As investors brace for testimony from disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried , former SEC Chairman Jay...
Dec 12, 2022•37 min
