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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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
In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Hayes discusses Raytheon’s $1.2B Pentagon contract for missiles in Ukraine, as well as the other defense technology the U.S. provides in Ukraine and other warzones. As CEO of one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense contractors, Hayes considers how ch...
Dec 12, 2022•13 min
Diabetes drug Ozempic has appealed to celebrities and influencers seeking weight loss, and the pharmaceutical “diet” is riding a TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram wave. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says, while it may be effective for some, the risks and side effects could be more likely in patients taking it off-label. The ‘Twitter Files’ saga continues, as more internal documents from the social media platform emerge publicly. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) addresses the next steps ...
Dec 09, 2022•32 min
In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Kirby breaks down his expectations for travel amid the possibility of an economic slowdown. Kirby also weighs in on contract negotiations with labor unions and more. In this episode: Scott Kirby, @united Becky Quick @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross S...
Dec 09, 2022•10 min
In the wake of the FTX fiasco and all the crypto damage that accompanied it, Wall Street and Main Street are demanding answers from the man behind it all, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the investors that helped prop up his faulty business. Venture capitalist, Shark Tank investor, and co-host of Money Court Kevin O’Leary took an equity stake in the business and became a spokesperson for the now-bankrupt FTX, but today, he admits that he and his fellow investors made a mistake. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, a...
Dec 08, 2022•31 min
In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, CEO of the nation’s largest retailer and largest employer (next to the federal government), discusses the pressures on American consumers...
Dec 08, 2022•16 min
Sports merchandising and betting giant Fanatics has closed yet another round of private financing, bumping the unicorn up to a $31 billion valuation. CEO Michael Rubin discusses his company’s long road to a public listing, the consumer’s appetite for holiday shopping, and his plans for his burgeoning betting business. Plus, the billionaire explains his decision to sell his stake in the 76ers. In other sports news, Aaron Judge is staying with the New York Yankees, for a cool $360 million. Plus, C...
Dec 07, 2022•30 min
In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with General Motors CEO Mary Barra. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. In a conversation exclusive to CNBC, Mary Barra, head of one of America’s most iconic automakers, discusses the risks facing her business and the American economy, includ...
Dec 07, 2022•13 min
In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are in Washington, D.C. for the annual Business Roundtable meeting, speaking with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. For 50 years, the BRT has represented the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, pushing for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth. This year, Jamie Dimon, CEO of the nation’s largest bank and head of over 250,000 employees, discusses the evolution of corporate responsibility, the risks of a global r...
Dec 06, 2022•24 min
Twitter is welcoming back some of its advertisers in the wake of the ‘Twitter files.’ Reports detail Twitter’s decision to censor a New York Post article on Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 presidential elections, although CNBC has not seen or verified those reports. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the Twitter files, Elon Musk’s leadership at the platform, and how leaders can maintain a town square without discrimination. CNBC’s Brian Sulliva...
Dec 05, 2022•33 min
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in November , surpassing estimates despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to curb inflation. Average hourly earnings also rose month-over-month, which is good news for workers, but bad news for the Fed’s plan to slow interest rate hikes. Ahead of OPEC+ meeting this weekend and the EU’s looming ban on Russian oil imports , Chevron CEO Michael Wirth discusses the global energy landscape, Chevron’s new license to boost Venezuelan oil production , and wo...
Dec 02, 2022•31 min
In his first public appearance since the collapse of the crypto exchange he founded, disgraced former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried spoke to Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Andrew recaps the highlights of his extended conversation with the former “crypto king” with Joe Kernen and Becky Quick, and considers whether his remorse for the damage he’s caused is genuine. In a remarkably candid conversation, Bankman-Fried admits to messing up, and attempts to clear the air on what...
Dec 01, 2022•37 min
