Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman discusses why, after years as a “centrist,” he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Comparing the Harris campaign with Trump's, the hedge funder says a Trump win is “in the best interest of the country.” Ackman also discusses the spread of misinformation online–including in his own posts. Plus, a conversation about treasury yields evolves into a spirited political debate, and billionaire Warren Buffett tells CNBC he will not endorse ...
Oct 23, 2024•52 min
Billionaire and legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones is raising alarms about the U.S. government’s fiscal deficit and the increased spending proposed by both presidential candidates. In an extended interview, he warns that more spending could trigger a sell-off in the bond market. In managing his portfolio, Paul Tudor Jones is betting on commodities and the Nasdaq–but not on fixed income. Plus, Federal Reserve presidents Neel Kashkari and Mary Daly are speaking out on monetary policy, Nike renews...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban hit the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris this weekend in battleground states Arizona and Michigan, while fellow billionaire Elon Musk campaigned for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Cuban discusses why he’s supporting Harris, why he finds Donald Trump’s tariff plans to be “insane,” and explains that he’ll continue speaking his politics in spite of name calling on social media . Plus, Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in K...
Oct 21, 2024•31 min
Israeli military forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, the architect of the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel last year. Council on Foreign Relations president emeritus Richard Haass considers whether Sinwar’s death will be a turning point in the war in Gaza. Next, MIT’s Simon Johnson was awarded the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences this week. Though he’s newly decorated, he emphasizes the importance of intellectual discourse in democracy. In election news, billionaire...
Oct 18, 2024•38 min
After years of catering to mobile traders, Robinhood is launching “Robinhood Legend,” a new platform for desktop traders. CEO and co-founder Vlad Tenev joins from the first-ever Hood Summit in Miami to discuss the new platform and explain why he’s working on a separate AI project called Harmonic. Next, Meta has rolled out a new Instagram campaign to educate teens about "sextortion" scams online. Meta’s VP & Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis discusses new safety features and the challenge ...
Oct 17, 2024•38 min
United Airlines has announced a $1.5B share buyback program , its first since before the pandemic. The plan has inflamed an already contentious relationship between the airline and its flight attendants, who have been pushing for a new contract. The Association of Flight Attendants International President Sara Nelson calls the buyback a “big mistake” and argues that some of that money belongs to the airline’s workers. United CEO Scott Kirby responds to Nelson’s comments, insisting that flight at...
Oct 16, 2024•31 min
Johnson & Johnson released higher-than-expected third-quarter earnings; CFO Joseph Wolk discusses the company’s performance, the latest updates on its talc subsidiary’s bankruptcy and his thoughts on the corporate tax rate heading into the 2024 election. Next, Vice President Harris released a new economic plan on Monday to give Black men more economic opportunities. Charles Phillips, Recognize co-founder and Black Economic Alliance co-chair, discusses the plan and why he’s supporting the Har...
Oct 15, 2024•39 min
During SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight on Sunday, its launch tower successfully caught the rocket’s “Super Heavy” booster. “Elon Musk” Biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the latest SpaceX milestone, Tesla’s pivot to AI and robotics, and the Cybercab reveal. He also weighs how Musk’s endorsement of Fmr. Pres. Trump could impact Tesla’s performance. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports that Wall Street’s hedge funds are competing for an edge using AI, for example through quickly analyzing finan...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min
Companies like SiriusXM and Sonos are using AI chat bots to make customer service experiences “delightful,” thanks to new conversational AI technology from Sierra. The company’s Co-Founders Bret Taylor, who is also the Chairman of OpenAI, and Clay Bavor discuss the new technology and the competitive AI landscape. Next, Tesla held its highly anticipated Cybercab event last night and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau recaps what we learned – and didn’t learn – about the new Cybercab and Robovan. Plus, AMD launch...
Oct 11, 2024•33 min
Hurricane Milton hit Florida overnight as a Category 3 storm, leaving millions without power . Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the recovery efforts and federal response in his state after experiencing two hurricanes in a row. Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner joins from the company’s emergency command center to talk about Walmart’s efforts to help victims of both storms. Next, Arthur Brooks, Harvard Kennedy School professor and former AEI president, says as we head into election day...
Oct 10, 2024•41 min
The U.S. budget deficit has hit $1.8T, according to the Congressional Budget Office. As both presidential candidates discuss how to combat the federal deficit, Budget Committee Chair Rep. Jodey Arrington, (R) Texas, weighs in. Next, Carson Daly, host of “The Voice” and co-host of the “TODAY” show, talks about tackling mental health issues alongside Phil Schermer, CEO of Project Healthy Minds, as the organization prepares for its World Mental Health Day festival and gala tomorrow. Plus, Hurricane...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min
As we enter the final month before the election, Pollster and Political Strategist Frank Luntz discusses Vice Pres. Kamala Harris’ strategy and string of media appearances, including an interview on “60 Minutes” on Monday. Next, Rep. Chuck Edwards, (R) North Carolina, discusses the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in his district and the difficulty of accessing reliable on-the-ground information about the storm amid a rise in misinformation . For a list of hurricane relief resources to help the...
Oct 08, 2024•30 min
Under either Presidential candidates’ economic plans the federal debt will soar, but Fmr. Pres. Trump’s plan could cost twice as much as Vice Pres. Harris’s, according to a new report by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Retired Goldman Sachs Partner Abby Joseph Cohen discusses the state of the economy and the election’s impact on the markets. Next, on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks against Israel, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt talks about the rise i...
Oct 07, 2024•42 min
The commodities exchange KalshiEx has resumed accepting wagers on the outcome of the 2024 congressional election after a federal appeals court lifted a previous hold. Tarek Mansour, founder and CEO of Kalshi, discusses the potential impact to the current state of the election betting market. And, OpenAI announced a major funding achievement , securing $6.6 billion and reaching a post-money valuation of $157 billion, setting a competitive stage against Elon Musk's AI company, xAI . Walter Isaacso...
Oct 04, 2024•34 min
As dock workers enter their third day of strikes , Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, (R) West Virginia, member of the Commerce Committee, says Pres. Biden should invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end the strikes. Plus, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson discusses a new poll that finds that 50% of adults say the outcome of the presidential election will directly impact their personal finances . Financial analysts tell Epperson that people should have a financial planning framework no matter the election outcome. If yo...
Oct 03, 2024•32 min
Iran launched nearly 200 missiles into Israel yesterday in retaliation for its recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Retired Col. and Medal of Honor Recipient Jack Jacobs discusses how Israel will respond, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and how oil could be impacted. The Squawk Box anchors share their takeaways from the 2024 election’s only vice presidential debate last night between Sen. J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz. Plus, Fmr. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and Fmr. NEC Director Gary Co...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min
Approximately 50,000 East and Gulf Coast port workers began a strike last night. Investor and Boston Celtics owner Glenn Hutchins discusses his perspective on the strength of the economy and the possibility of a soft landing for the Fed. Next, Steve MacMillan, CEO of diagnostic maker Hologic, talks about breast cancer awareness and how his company is using AI to help detect cancer. Plus, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 130 people and legendary baseball player Pete Rose has died ...
Oct 01, 2024•36 min
China stocks saw their best rally in 16 years on Monday, with U.S. ETFs following suit as recent economic stimulus measures boosted investor optimism. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer outlines the devastation in Western North Carolina after floods from Hurricane Helene left entire communities submerged. Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, has reported at least 35 deaths. Asheville’s mayor, Esther Manheimer, addresses the extent of the damage and shared ways the public can assist in recov...
Sep 30, 2024•38 min
As the U.N. General Assembly wraps up, NBC’s Keir Simmons discusses Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, protests related to the war in Israel, and the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin to share his pitch to the global business community and discuss his meeting with former President Trump while in New York. Also on Squawk Pod, Japan will have a new prime minister , Chinese markets recorded their best week in almost 1...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min
Investor Mark Cuban has suggested he would take SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s job, should VP Kamala Harris win the election. Both Cuban and Gensler join the show today, along with billionaire investor David Tepper, to talk about market regulation, crypto, and the presidential election. First, Gensler discusses crypto regulation and Elon Musk dodging SEC depositions . Then legendary hedge funder David Tepper, founder and president of Appaloosa Management and owner of the Carolina Panthers, shares his ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The Department of Justice is suing Visa , Boeing workers on strike have overwhelmingly opposed the company’s latest offer , and a federal judge has ruled in favor of food delivery companies like DoorDash. Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is betting on equities. The legendary Wall Street veteran weighs in on the markets and the upcoming election, arguing both candidates’ economic plans are disappointing. Plus, as world leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, former congressman...
Sep 25, 2024•43 min
Former President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere on Monday if the company offshores production to Mexico. John Paulson, billionaire investor and adviser to Trump’s presidential campaign, defends the tariff plan, arguing it would create an “American manufacturing powerhouse.” Paulson also responds to concerns about Donald Trump’s character and offers his market outlook, should the former President win a second term. Plus, China will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand b...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min
In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut last week, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari discusses whether this is “mission accomplished” on inflation and what kind of rate cuts are still coming. He also shares why one FOMC voter cast an historic dissention vote. Next, Andy Dunn, known for co-founding Bonobos, says making friends should be “as easy as calling an Uber.” He has launched a new app called Pie to help people meet new friends in real life through frequent hangou...
Sep 23, 2024•33 min
This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote” features a mogul at the forefront of innovation in social media and tech. CEO of Snap Evan Spiegel spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Game Plan sports business summit hosted by CNBC and Boardroom on September 10th 2024. They discuss social media’s integration with sports, the future of augmented reality and what he wishes other social media companies would copy about Snapchat. To listen to other interviews from events check o...
Sep 21, 2024•21 min
A new shark has joined Shark Tank: Daniel Lubetzky. Years after founding Kind Snacks, Lubetzky discusses the lessons he’s sharing with entrepreneurs seeking investment and guidance. He says in his founders, he’s looking for grit, wit, and market fit. After the Fed’s 50 basis point interest rate cut , economist and Harvard Kennedy School professor Jason Furman weighs the central bank’s move alongside the economic plans from Vice President Harris and former President Trump. Plus, Nike CEO John Don...
Sep 20, 2024•29 min
In a move that largely surprised economists, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point, the first cut in four years . Former Fed Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson explains the possible reasoning behind the larger-than-expected cut. As Boeing’s strike continues , port workers on the east coast are threatening to strike as well. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg weighs in on both worker plights, as well as the road ahead for electric vehicle infrastructure. The Anti-Defama...
Sep 19, 2024•37 min
The House of Representatives is voting on a stopgap funding bill–but Washington expects it to fail. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discusses the voter verification legislation that he’s attached to the bill, despite limited Republican support. Actor, writer, and producer Mark Duplass is known for his roles on The Morning Show and The Mindy Project, but he’s betting on a big shift for streaming. Ahead of the launch of “Penelope,” Duplass explains his inspiration for his new series and for a new appr...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min
Amazon is calling all employees back to the office 5 days a week, your Apple Watch can now detect sleep apnea , and TikTok is in an uphill battle in US courts. Less than 50 days until the Presidential election, former President Trump’s senior economic advisor Stephen Moore debates former campaign manager for President Obama and informal advisor to the VP Kamala Harris’ campaign Jim Messina. The two spar over economic proposals from each candidate . Plus, for an annual $40,000, you can have acces...
Sep 17, 2024•43 min
After an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump ’s life, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest details, the suspect, and the possible impact on the Presidential race. If Trump wins a second term, the campaign has tapped Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Co-Chair of the transition team; Lutnick makes his case for Trumponomics 2.0. Today TikTok is in court , fighting to remain operational in the US. Entrepreneur Frank McCourt says he’s ready to buy TikTok , but n...
Sep 16, 2024•38 min
Over 30,000 Boeing employees are on strike after the workers union rejected its negotiated contract. After “China week” on Capitol Hill , Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discusses the 2 dozen China-focused bills lifted in Congress, and argues that the CCP would prefer the uncertainty and division of a second Donald Trump presidency. Companies including Tractor Supply, Molson Coors, John Deere, Lowe’s, and Ford have announced they’re rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies at their...
Sep 13, 2024•25 min
