Episodes

  • UN General Assembly Week: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 09/27/24
    Sep 27 2024

    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 16 years, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells staff he won’t receive a “giant equity stake” in the company.

    Keir Simmons - 14:50

    Keir Starmer - 23:07

    In this episode:

    Keir Simmons, @KeirSimmons

    PM Keir Starmer, @Keir_Starmer

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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    30 mins
  • Trifecta: Mark Cuban, David Tepper, & Gary Gensler 09/26/24
    Sep 26 2024

    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 latest portfolio moves--including selling 84% of his stake in Nvidia and increasing his bets on China. Plus, after Vice President Harris’ first network interview of the campaign, Mark Cuban talks about why he supports the Vice President’s economic policies over Former President Trump’s.

    Gary Gensler - 03:18

    David Tepper - 27:17

    Mark Cuban - 58:48

    In this episode:

    Gary Gensler, @GaryGensler

    Mark Cuban, @mcuban

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Bets & the DoJ Sues Visa 09/25/24
    Sep 25 2024

    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 and current head of defense at Palantir Mike Gallagher discusses President Biden’s address and Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war.

    Leon Cooperman - 16:24

    Mike Gallagher - 26:57

    In this episode:

    Mike Gallagher, @RepGallagher

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Klaire Odumody, @klairemarie

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    43 mins
  • Investor John Paulson & A 200% Tariff Threat 09/24/24
    Sep 24 2024

    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 by 50 basis points, Boeing gives its “best and final offer” to workers on strike, and Meta’s AI chatbot might have a familiar voice.

    John Paulson - 15:44

    In this episode:

    John Paulson, @JpaulsonCEO

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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    38 mins
  • Minneapolis Fed Pres. Kashkari & Qualcomm’s Pitch to Intel 09/23/24
    Sep 23 2024

    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 hangouts. Plus, Speaker Johnson has offered a proposal to avoid a government shutdown, FTC Commissioner Lina Khan was on 60 Minutes, and Qualcomm is thinking of buying Intel, which would be the largest tech merger ever.

    Steve Kovach - 08:51

    Neel Kashkari - 17:14

    Andy Dunn - 29:18

    In this episode:

    Neel Kashkari, @neelkashkari

    Andy Dunn, @dunn

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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    33 mins
  • BONUS: 1x1 with SNAP CEO Evan Spiegel 9/21/24
    Sep 21 2024

     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 out “The Keynote by CNBC Events” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keynote-by-cnbc-events/id1493248246

    For information on upcoming events visit: CNBCevents.com

    In this episode:

    Evan Spiegel, @evanspiegel

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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    21 mins
  • New CEOs at Nike & Starbucks, New ‘Grit, Wit, & Fit’ on Shark Tank 09/20/24
    Sep 20 2024

    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 Donahoe is being replaced by Elliott Hill in a surprise move, and at Starbucks, new CEO Brian Niccol has a more relaxed approach to hybrid work.

    Jason Furman - 14:36

    Daniel Lubetzky - 25:10

    In this episode:

    Daniel Lubetzky, @DanielLubetzky

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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    29 mins
  • A 50 BPS Rate Cut, Intel’s Lawsuit, & Boeing’s Strike 09/19/24
    Sep 19 2024

    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-Defamation League has joined an employee’s discrimination lawsuit against Intel. CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt explains how an Israeli employee who complained about anti-semitism at Intel ended up in a lower-paying job.

    Roger Ferguson - 4:33

    Sec. Pete Buttigieg - 18:26

    Jonathan Greenblatt - 32:22

    In this episode:

    Jonathan Greenblatt, @JGreenblattADL

    Pete Buttigieg, @PeteButtigieg

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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    37 mins