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Squawk Pod

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box”, anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer.
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Exxon Mobil’s CEO & Twitter vs. X vs. Threads 7/28/23

In a CNBC exclusive interview, Exxon Mobil chairman and CEO Darren Woods discusses the company’s quarterly earnings results, which posted an earnings miss but a beat on revenue, rest of the year outlook, and how oil giants fit into the sustainability agenda.Rich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, discusses Elon Musk’s Twitter rebrand , whether it’s the right gamble financially, and the state of Meta’s Threads app. Plus, Intel’s executives discussed AI on the company’s quarterly conferenc...

Jul 28, 202333 min

Betting on Barbie with Mattel CEO & A Congressional Stock Ban with Sens. Hawley & Gillibrand 7/27/23

It’s Barbie’s world and we’re just living in it. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz emphasizes the power of the brand, the doll, and the movie-prompted cultural phenomenon. Kreiz discusses the company’s quarterly results and the connection between $162 million at the box office and Mattel’s bottom line. In a bipartisan push, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is aiming to ban Congressional stock trading. The unlikely duo discusses why a ban is necessary and simple, and why exceptio...

Jul 27, 202333 min

Tech Earnings Begin: Recaps, Ads, & AI 7/26/23

It’s a big tech earnings week; Microsoft, Alphabet, and Snap, have reported quarterly financials that beat estimates but elicited mixed reactions among investors . CNBC’s Steve Kovach recaps the results so far, and he weighs in on Amazon’s latest run-in with global regulators . Snap’s stock plunged after reporting its Q2 results; the company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast for next quarter, and investors are disappointed. CNBC contributor and Big Technology founder Alex Kantrowitz explain...

Jul 26, 202320 min

Putting ChatGPT to the Test & Explaining “X” 7/25/23

Harvard student and blogger Maya Bodnick put ChatGPT to the test, literally. She explains her experiment using the AI to write essays for her professors, including which grades the technology earned. One of her own professors, former CEA chairman Jason Furman, discusses how he’s choosing to change his class and his essay requirements, in the wake of Bodnick’s experiment. Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement, Furman also shares his perspective on inflation and another hike. P...

Jul 25, 202326 min

Bye, Bye, (Twitter) Birdie & Weekend Viewing: Soccer Goals & Box Office Booms 7/24/23

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” both blew past expectations for their opening weekend in theaters. Variety Executive Editor Brent Lang discusses the box office blowout and the Hollywood strikes that could stall any other big openings for months. The Women’s World Cup garnered millions of weekend views too, as did Lionel Messi in his Major League Soccer debut in Miami. Bruin Capital CEO and sports business executive George Pyne says, it’s America’s moment with a different “football.” Plus, CNBC’s Shar...

Jul 24, 202331 min

‘Barbenheimer’ Begins 7/21/23

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are here! Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore senior media analyst, previews the box office double feature sparking memes, merch, and unprecedented hype. He shares his expectations from both films in what could be Hollywood’s most anticipated opening weekend of the year. Head of US Telecom Jonathan Spalter discusses the fallout from The Wall Street Journal’s investigation into decades-old lead-clad cables from AT&T and other carriers potentially contaminating public space...

Jul 21, 202327 min

The Lead Cable Selloff & Restricting Chip Sales to China 7/20/23

AT&T's legacy telephone network may have nearly 200,000 miles of lead-covered cables, according to an estimate by AT&T submitted in a court filing. Tom Neltner, Environmental Defense Fund senior director of safer chemicals, discusses the latest in the toxic lead cable investigation, the exposure fallout for telecom companies, the harmful effects of lead exposure, and more. Executives from top U.S. semiconductor companies are raising their concerns about the Biden administration’s attempt...

Jul 20, 202326 min

FTC & DOJ Trustbusting, & Lead-Wrapped Cables in Lake Tahoe 7/19/23

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have released new merger guidelines. Despite recent legal setbacks , the regulators are forging ahead on their vision for antitrust policy in the U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter explains his vision for antitrust regulation. Plus, AT&T has responded to a report on its lead-wrapped cables in Lake Tahoe, and famed authors are taking issue with AI. In this episode: Andrew R...

Jul 19, 202332 min

BlackRock’s New Board Member & Ben McKenzie, a Bitcoin Bear 7/18/23

BlackRock has named Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser to its board, a surprise move the company says will give it ‘a unique perspective’ on key issues. Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean for leadership studies, discusses the decision and its impact on BlackRock’s ESG goals. ‘The OC’ actor and ‘Easy Money’ author Ben McKenzie explains his bitcoin pessimism, highlighting the risks and norms within the crypto industry. Plus, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has dumped a s...

Jul 18, 202330 min

Hollywood’s Drama & Twitter’s Balance Sheet 7/17/23

Elon Musk has revealed that Twitter is still cash flow negative . Musk’s biographer, famed author Walter Isaacson offers his insight into the Tesla chief after spending the past three years studying him up close, for his latest book. Isaacson explains Musk’s love for Twitter, his engineering expertise, and what he calls the Musk’s “demon mode.” Wheat prices are popping, Threads usership is waning, and actors are striking. But the SAG-AFTRA drama isn’t dampening the action at the summer box offic...

Jul 17, 202327 min

Threads & AI with Gary Vee, & Airline Pressures with Pete Buttigieg 7/14/23

Internet entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is on Threads–and Twitter, and YouTube. A media marketing expert, Gary Vee weighs in on Meta’s newest social media project and what’s to blame for toxic content across the internet . He considers the impact of AI on the labor force and explains his optimism about technology. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses recent flight delays and cancellations across the country, as well as national infrastructure and his own efforts to curb inflation thro...

Jul 14, 202334 min

FTC’s Lina Khan Heads to the Hill & #BarbieCore 7/13/23

A federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard , another blow to chair Lina Khan’s agenda for the regulator. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) shares his concerns about the agency’s efforts and discusses the questions he’ll be asking Khan when she sits before the committee today. Plus, recent economic and jobs data suggest a slowing labor market and cooling inflation, Pepsi and Delta are kicking off th...

Jul 13, 202323 min

Squawk Pod Reports: Disney CEO Bob Iger 7/13/23

In this exclusive interview, Squawk on the Street's David Faber spoke with Disney CEO Bob Iger from Sun Valley, ID. They discussed the state of the company, Iger’ retirement and contract extension, business growth opportunities, and more. In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk David Faber, @davidfaber Katie 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....

Jul 13, 202342 min

Inflation Breakdown, Microsoft’s Victory over FTC & Weight-Loss Drug Probe 7/12/23

Inflation rose just 0.2% in June , less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Mike Santoli were joined by Manhattan Institute’s Allison Schrager and Economist Betsey Stevenson to help break down June's CPI data. A federal judge in San Francisco has denied the FTC’s motion to stop Microsoft from completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Jamillia Ferris, former DOJ & FCC antitrust official and partner at Freshfields’ antitrust, competiti...

Jul 12, 202333 min

Oil Needs Investors and Billionaire Stock Sales 7/11/23

Oil supply cuts by top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia for August helped to lift benchmark prices , which were also supported by the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low. Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs global head of commodities research, discusses the state of the global energy market, why investors aren’t embracing the latest oil rally, and more. America's billionaires are cashing out and CNBC’s Robert Frank has an inside look at the executives unloading stock amid the recent market rally. Plus, ...

Jul 11, 202326 min

AI Avalanche, NYC Congestion Tax & Twitter Unravels 7/10/23

Competitive pressure is propelling industries into the future with artificial intelligence. Alan Patricof, Primetime Partners chairperson and co-founder, discusses the state of the A.I. boom and why he thinks it’s a potential accident waiting to happen. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) discusses New York City’s congestion tax, the financial impact on commuters from New Jersey, and more. User traffic on Twitter has slowed since the launch of Meta’s text-based platform Threads , which has already sur...

Jul 10, 202326 min

Following the Thread: Twitter’s Legal Threat, An Alzheimer’s Drug Approval, & AI in the Workforce 7/07/23

Twitter is now accusing Facebook parent Meta of “systematic” and “unlawful misappropriation” of trade secrets following the launch of its Threads service. Max Tani, Semafor media reporter, discusses the lawsuit against Meta and why some users are unhappy with Twitter. June’s jobs report is here! The U.S. labor market might be cooling, but the Fed is likely still on track for another hike in July. In other workforce headlines, a report from Goldman Sachs suggests that AI could displace 300 millio...

Jul 07, 202325 min

Big Tips & New Threads 7/06/23

Meta has officially debuted its Twitter-like messaging app “Threads,” which the company is pitching as Instagram’s “text-based conversation app.” Just sixteen hours after launch, the social network had surpassed 30 million signups . Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal senior personal technology columnist, discusses the launch of Threads and the challenge it poses to Twitter. 30% of Americans think tipping culture is “out of control,” according to a new survey. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew R...

Jul 06, 202330 min

Social Media Politics with Walter Isaacson 7/05/23

A U.S. federal judge has restricted some government agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies to discuss content. Twitter has implemented usage limits on its platform, and Meta has announced Threads , a Twitter competitor available through Instagram. Writer Walter Isaacson, currently in the middle of biographing Elon Musk, discusses the role of social media in politics, Elon Musk’s role in news and democracy, and Musk’s leadership, both at Twitter and at Tesla. Plus, ...

Jul 05, 202338 min

Holiday Weekend Travel, IPO Market Openings, & an LGBTQ+ Community’s Golden Years 7/3/23

As thousands of holiday weekend travelers faced flight delays and cancellations, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby boarded a private jet to keep his schedule on track. After facing backlash from frustrated passengers, he’s issued an apology. Hollywood SAG-AFTRA actors are in contract negotiations, temporarily postponing a potential strike. Plus, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports, Tesla has over delivered this quarter, and AI-generated fake news has placed SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the headlines. As we ki...

Jul 03, 202336 min

TikTok Lawsuits, Intern Paydays, & IPO, or No? 6/30/23

Grimace and his purple McDonald’s milkshake have gone viral on TikTok, and New York Times reporter Sapna Maheshwari discusses all the TikTok headlines, including the TikTok-funded lawsuit from users in Montana, railing against the state’s recent ban. Some of Wall Street’s interns are getting paid as much as $150 an hour, this summer. New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan says it's part of finance’s pitch to young talent, when competing with less lucrative, but more fun tech jobs. Plus, as the fi...

Jun 30, 202326 min

Holiday Weekend Headaches & LGBTQ+ Allyship in Corporate America 6/29/23

As July 4th weekend kicks off, air travelers are faced with flight delays and cancellations across the country. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on flight disruptions from the Denver airport during the busiest travel week since before the pandemic. Former FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen discusses the issues leading to so many disruptions, including staffing, weather, and visibility. Rounding out Pride Month, GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis discusses LGBTQ+ allyship among American companies , and...

Jun 29, 202332 min

DoorDash Delivers App Changes & Paul Ryan Speaks on Bidenomics 6/28/23

President Joe Biden will tout his economic agenda in remarks today as he campaigns for a second term. The president’s plan, which the White House dubbed “Bidenomics,” aims to “move beyond” the “trickle down” economic theory that it says disproportionately benefits the wealthy and big corporations. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the state of the U.S. economy, whether ‘Bidenomics’ is working, and the Fed’s inflation fight. DoorDash co-founder and CEO Tony Xu discusses the most significan...

Jun 28, 202331 min

The Investor’s Bible with Seth Klarman 6/27/23

In 1934, professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd published the intellectual foundation for investors everywhere: Security Analysis. In the decades since, investors have returned to this “bible” of investing; today, founder of the Baupost Group Seth Klarman is publishing a 7th edition of the iconic book. Klarman’s first book on investing, the 1991 “Margin of Safety,” is a collector’s item, with individual copies selling for about $1500 on eBay. In this very rare interview, Klarman shares his ph...

Jun 27, 202324 min

Eric Schmidt: The Future of AI & Misinformation 6/26/23

Traders are also keeping an eye on Europe, after Russia saw a brief rebellion by a private military group over the weekend. Dewardric McNeal, Longview Global managing director, discusses the broader impact of the revolt and how it may change the relationship between Russia and China. Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO and chairman, discusses the intersection of technology and war in Ukraine, the use of drones and artificial intelligence in this war, and the impact of AI on the 2024 election . Plus,...

Jun 26, 202332 min

Ron Baron's Big Bet on Market Growth 6/23/23

The Dow Jones Industrial Average could rise as high as 900,000 over the next 50 years, according to longtime investor and Baron Capital CEO, Ron Baron. Baron also discussed what’s happening in the U.S. economy, market outlook, investing in Tesla, and more. 3M has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with a host of U.S. public water systems to resolve water pollution claims tied to “forever chemicals.” FTX is seeking to claw back some $700 million from a former aide to Hillary Clinton-turned Hollyw...

Jun 23, 202337 min

Starwood Capital CEO Barry Sternlicht on the Fed’s Inflation Fight 6/22/23

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned on Wednesday that he and all other members of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee expect to raise interest rates further to bring down inflation. Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital chairman and CEO and chairman of Starwood Property Trust, discusses the Fed’s inflation fight, commercial real estate, market outlook, and more. The FTC on Wednesday sued Amazon , alleging it tricked customers into signing up for its Prime subscription program a...

Jun 22, 202331 min

NBA’s Chris Paul Scores Off Court, & Chinese Espionage Targets U.S. Companies 6/21/23

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he expects more Fed rate hikes ahead as the fight against inflation still “has a long way to go.” Bob Diamond, Atlas Merchant Capital CEO and former Barclays CEO, discusses the outlook for Federal Reserve rate hikes, where the markets got ahead of themselves, and the durable strength of consumers. Chris Paul, NBA athlete, entrepreneur and Olympian, shares how he grew his impact (and portfolio) beyond basketball. He recounts his investing journey and th...

Jun 21, 202335 min

America’s Progress, Blinken’s Beijing Trip, & Chris Christie’s Bid for the White House 6/20/23

After the long weekend commemorating Juneteenth, Executive Leadership Council Chair Gale King and ELC CEO Michael Hyter discuss corporate America’s progress in pursuing parity, 3 years after company commitments in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. It’s slow progress, but Black representation in boardrooms is moving in the right direction. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is a 2024 Presidential hopeful , and he’s speaking up about fellow hopeful, former President Trump. Christie discuss...

Jun 20, 202330 min

Blackrock & Bitcoin, Bill Gates & Xi Jinping, PGA Tour & LIV Golf 6/16/23

Bill Gates has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping , just days before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in the country. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on the U.S.-China relations critical to their meetings. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) represents Silicon Valley, but he’s on a tour of the rust belt; he explains how tech and factory jobs will be interconnected in generations to come. Plus, asset management giant Blackrock has filed to launch a spot bitcoin ETF , Mediterranean fast casual chain...

Jun 16, 202334 min
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