Occidental Petroleum will buy CrownRock for $12 billion, deepening its foothold in the Permian basin. Energy expert and author of “The New Map: Energy, Climate and the Clash of Nations” Daniel Yergin explains what the recent flurry of oil industry mergers means for geopolitics. The FDA has approved treatment for sickle cell disease , the first treatment to use the gene-editing tool CRISPR. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses a treatment’s journey from lab to patients, as well as...
Dec 11, 2023•30 min
After the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania testified on Capitol Hill this week, UPenn President Elizabeth Magill’s comments sparked backlash among the public and one of her colleagues. Concerns that university presidents are equivocating on the issue of condemning antisemitism on their campuses has prompted a nationwide debate over the role of academia and the business of higher education . President of Brandeis University Ron Liebowitz says, there’s no gray area in...
Dec 08, 2023•30 min
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) discusses her concerns about cryptocurrency, after big bank CEOs appeared before Congress this week. It turns out, Sen. Warren and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon agree on the dangers of bitcoin . JetBlue and Spirit await the fate of their proposed merger. Columbia Law School Professor and former advisor in the Biden administration Tim Wu explains his perspective on airline consolidation : it isn’t great for consumers. In an op-ed in The New York Times, Wu concl...
Dec 07, 2023•41 min
Bitcoin is building on its upward momentum . Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the 75% increase in crypto trading volume from October to November, what’s behind the crypto rally, and how the Federal Reserve’s decisions play out for retail investors. Former Congresswoman and ‘Oath and Honor’ author Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) discusses the 2024 presidential election, her efforts to prevent a Donald Trump reelection, and the state of her own party, the GOP. Plus, former U.S. ambassador to ...
Dec 06, 2023•36 min
Bitcoin hit $42,000 for the first time in over 19 months; crypto investor and bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano discusses the asset’s rise , regulatory tailwinds for the U.S. crypto companies, and the crypto community’s worldview on central banks and stores of value. In a thoughtful discussion, author, Harvard professor, The Atlantic contributing writer and fellow podcaster Arthur Brooks considers the toll America’s polarizing political climate is taking on the average citizen’s happiness. As tensi...
Dec 05, 2023•29 min
After Fed Chair Jay Powell’s comments on Friday, investors are hopeful that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates, and the interest rate environment has led to highs in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, gold prices , and bitcoin. Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell shares his consumer’s spending habits in the inflationary environment, including new trends in how Americans are dining out. Plus, Israeli forces announced an expansion of ground attacks against Hamas in Gaza, Yemen’s Iran-backe...
Dec 04, 2023•30 min
“I’m an accidental guru.” This is the second episode of a series remembering and celebrating billionaire investor Charlie Munger. At age 99, the right-hand man to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett sat down with Becky Quick in what became their last interview together - after years of Becky covering the company and facilitating shareholder questions at the raucous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings . Munger passed away two weeks after this interview was recorded, just a month shy of his ...
Dec 02, 2023•45 min
He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors. And he was one of a kind. Billionaire investor Charlie Munger - the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett - died at age 99, a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday.. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death. She traveled to his home in Los Angeles for a discussion on how to live a long life, pragmatic investin...
Dec 02, 2023•34 min
Chris Krebs, cybersecurity expert and former CISA Director, explains the online threats from China, Russia, and others, as the 2024 election draws nearer. As respiratory illnesses surge in Ohio and in China, Dr. Kavita Patel, Stanford University Professor of Medicine and former White House official, discusses the global health surveillance system set in place since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, the temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War has ended. Other headlines today: Tesla’s Cybertrucks a...
Dec 01, 2023•32 min
Elon Musk’s interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the NYT DealBook Summit has gone viral, in part thanks to Musk’s message to advertisers pulling their ad spend from his platform: “Go f— yourself.” In a wide-ranging interview, the X owner and Tesla CEO apologizes for the post on X, FKA Twitter, responding to an antisemitic post. He discusses his own mental health, his trip to Israel, his original vision for OpenAI when he co-founded and named it, and so much more. Andrew Ross Sorkin recaps the hi...
Nov 30, 2023•36 min
Academy Award-winning producer and bestselling author Brian Grazer is out with a new book, “A Curious Mind Expanded: The Secret to a Bigger Life.” The creative behind “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13, “Arrested Development,” and “The DaVinci Code,” among others, weighs in on Hollywood’s strikes, AI in art, and the ways he keeps his mind curious and growing. Two Federal Reserve governors are pointing to the end of rate hikes, Mark Cuban is selling his stake in the Dallas Mavericks, and Disney CEO B...
Nov 29, 2023•25 min
Amid a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War , Elon Musk visited Israel for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The trip comes as advertisers raise concerns about posts from the X owner and Tesla chief on Musk’s own platform, formerly known as Twitter. His response to an antisemitic tweet on X alarmed many, and executive consultant Eric Dezenhall says Musk’s trip to Israel might quell some of the public concern about his views. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min
Black Friday’s first NFL game was a big score for advertisers, who bet on sports viewers going shopping on Amazon, either during or after the game. EDO Inc. President and CEO and former digital advertising executive Kevin Krim discusses Cyber Monday and Black Friday advertising, including the retail advertising wins on field and off. Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna (D-California) underscores his main concerns in the aftermath of OpenAI’s board-led implosion . Rep. Khanna is pushing for more...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min
Wall Street marks the day after Thanksgiving with a holiday-shortened session on Black Friday, but are the door-buster deals a thing of the past ? Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin are joined by CNBC’s Steve Liesman on consumer holiday behavior and WSJ’s Joanna Stern offers her picks for personal technology gift ideas . Plus, the latest in the drama and the promise of artificial intelligence as told in the OpenAI and Sam Altman saga – and if tech’s top soap opera is at all interesting to the av...
Nov 24, 2023•33 min
In this holiday pod extra, Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the outlook for advertisers from Amazon’s Black Friday football broadcast on Prime Video. And, yep - flying is miserable, but Vanderbilt Professor Ganesh Sitaraman has some ideas on how to fix it. He’s even written a book, “Why Flying Is Miserable,” and explains why public policy decisions are responsible for the industry’s problems and its solutions. Gary Vee - 2:21 Ganesh Sitaraman - 8:44 In this episode: Gary Vaynerchuk, @garyvee Joe Kernen...
Nov 23, 2023•14 min
After a whirlwind few days, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO. Plus, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering violations. CNBC’s Eamon Javers discusses crimes in the crypto world with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Joe Kernen, and Becky Quick, including the Department of Justice’s efforts to keep crypto in line with the law. And, ahead of Thanksgiving, the kitchen experts on the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are ready with the tips all holiday hosts need to ...
Nov 22, 2023•35 min
OpenAI’s implosion might not be so bad for Microsoft, whose stock closed at an all-time high amid the AI drama. Semafor’s tech editor Reed Albergotti explains the good news for Satya Nadella , the fate and governance structure of OpenAI, and the many big tech offers to OpenAI’s talent . In its third quarter, Lowe’s has said its DIY customers are slowing down their projects, and it’s taking a toll on the company’s sales forecast. Plus, as more than 55 million Americans gear up for a week of holid...
Nov 21, 2023•25 min
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ousted from his role by his own board, and he was promptly hired by Microsoft in a tumultuous weekend for tech. Internally at OpenAI, employees have reportedly threatened to follow Altman , requesting resignations from the OpenAI board , and externally, investors and news outlets are following the drama at one of the highest profile companies pushing AI forward. Also in tech, Elon Musk is in hot water with his biggest advertisers, including Disney and Apple, over antise...
Nov 20, 2023•43 min
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says the U.S. and China have entered an environment of fierce competition . The billionaire investment mentor delves into U.S.-China relations, China's military agenda, social media influence, the economy, Treasury yields, A.I. impact, and more. Becky Quick sits down with Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger in response to a ProPublica report on Warren Buffett's stock trades. Plus, videos on TikTok regarding Osama Bin Laden's criticism of the...
Nov 17, 2023•40 min
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shares insights on the recently passed short-term funding bill , what's at stake in the next round of spending talks on Capitol Hill, and the potential for bipartisan collaboration in Congress. Plus, the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, delve into the challenge of rising housing costs , offer renovation tips, and explore strategies for creating a more sustainable and improved home. In other news, New York City takes legal action against Pepsi...
Nov 16, 2023•30 min
Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, former governor of South Carolina and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses the state of the 2024 presidential race, why she believes she can be a viable alternative to former president Donald Trump, whether she would accept a hypothetical offer to be his VP pick, and more. Wholesale prices in October posted their biggest decline in 3½ years , providing another indication that the worst of the inflation surge may have passed. Wall Street also had i...
Nov 15, 2023•34 min
On today’s super-sized episode, October's inflation remained unchanged , hinting at a possible easing of high prices in the U.S. economy. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson discusses Capitol Hill negotiations to avert a government shutdown and the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, covers ARK Invest's new ETFs, SEC approval of bitcoin ETFs, and broader topics like autonomous driving and Tesla. Plus, Starbucks unionized workers are planning a walkout on “red cup day”...
Nov 14, 2023•46 min
After Moody’s revised its outlook for the United States government from stable to negative, investors are watching the Federal Reserve to see where it will take rates next. Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George share’s her thoughts on the Fed's decision to keep their options open on rate hikes and her observations on signs of economic cooling. Plus, Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy cut the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people with obesity and heart disease. Dr. A...
Nov 13, 2023•23 min
CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the inside story of a CEO succession plan gone awry at Disney — a cautionary tale of how good intentions clashed with ego and hubris at the highest levels of corporate America. Sherman spoke with more than two dozen people who worked closely with Disney’s last two CEOs, Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, between 2020 and 2022. His report features many never-before reported details about Chapek’s tenure, how and why he was fired, and Iger’s plan to revive Disney now that he’s...
Nov 13, 2023•52 min
CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the inside story of a CEO succession plan gone awry at Disney — a cautionary tale of how good intentions clashed with ego and hubris at the highest levels of corporate America. Sherman spoke with more than two dozen people who worked closely with Disney’s last two CEOs, Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, between 2020 and 2022. His report features many never-before reported details about Chapek’s tenure, how and why he was fired, and Iger’s plan to revive Disney now that he’s...
Nov 13, 2023•44 min
At the 30th annual Baron Investment Conference, billionaire buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron explains why 10% of his portfolio is Tesla stock, and 4% is SpaceX. He’s Elon Musk’s biggest bull, and he shares his excitement about the “railroad to space” SpaceX is planning to build. A long-term investor and optimist, Baron explains why he has never owned a bond, and why he invests as much as he can, whenever he can. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is not seeking reelection , which has sparked specul...
Nov 10, 2023•32 min
Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) have proposed their Fiscal Stability Act, as the deadline to avert a government shutdown approaches. The bipartisan colleagues discuss the government debt crisis, as well as leadership in both parties in the 2024 election cycle. CNBC Julia Boorstin interviewed Disney CEO Bob Iger after the entertainment giant reported its Q4 results. She shares highlights from the conversation and the significance of SAG-AFTRA’s tentative agreement ...
Nov 09, 2023•34 min
After testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, former Facebook employee and former Instagram consultant Arturo Béjar joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his calls for teen safety tools on Meta’s platforms . Béjar shares data on the number of teens who’ve experienced unwanted sexual advances on Instagram, as well as Meta’s responses to his calls for action. Altimeter Capital founder and CEO Brad Gerstner is urging American policymakers to invest at home. The ...
Nov 08, 2023•37 min
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says the U.S. central bank is making progress in its fight against inflation, but investors still don’t know whether the Federal Reserve has finished hiking rates . Pollster Frank Luntz considers the political state of play on today’s Election Day, a year out from the 2024 Presidential Election . He unpacks the top priorities and top candidates for young voters, as well as the impact the Israel-Hamas War will have on American politics. Plus, WeWork has filed...
Nov 07, 2023•42 min
In three parts, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin unpack the intense conversations between college students, college administrators, donor alumni , and employers regarding the ‘right’ way to respond to the Israel-Hamas War and the uptick in anti-semitism and islamophobia that has appeared in its wake. Former SEC Chair and University of Pennsylvania Adjunct Professor of Law Jay Clayton offers his own perspective on the law firms that have addressed law school deans directly on this ...
Nov 06, 2023•37 min
