For better or worse, the age of AI has arrived! LinkedIn co-founder, ‘Masters of Scale’ podcaster, and OpenAI investor Reid Hoffman co-founded AI company Inflection and co-wrote a book with GPT-4; he considers public fears of the technology, calls to pause its development, and the rift between Elon Musk and OpenAI founder Sam Altman. ExxonMobil is growing its green energy business. Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, shares how clean energy fits in with the company’s larger business goals. The Justice Department has criminally charged Charlie Javice, founder of college financial planning platform Frank, with defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on news from former President Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan.In this episode:Reid Hoffman, @reidhoffmanDan Ammann, @exxonmobilEamon Javers, @EamonJaversAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivers a direct warning in his annual letter: “The current crisis is not yet over.” Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin digest Dimon’s commentary on the banking crisis, inflation, and energy with real estate mogul and Starwood Capital Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht. In a direct conversation spanning inflation, the Fed, and corporate real estate, Sternlicht warns, a recession is coming. At Disney, CEO Bob Iger has fired back at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and he has spoken directly to shareholders. BofA Securities analyst Jessica Reif Erlich unpacks all the storylines in the House of Mouse. Plus, Google is cutting costs–and paper–where it can.  In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

UFC parent Endeavor is taking a majority stake in World Wrestling Entertainment, spinning off UFC and WWE into a new company. CNBC’s Alex Sherman, who broke the story over the weekend, discusses the many colorful characters in the new boardroom, and what’s next in streaming and scripted entertainment. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. deficit, and pushing for a “reasonable, responsible” middleground. Plus, OPEC is cutting oil output, in a surprise announcement, McDonald’s is preparing to lay off corporate workers, and Starbucks is at odds with the labor unions–again. In this episode:Senator Joe Manchin, @Sen_JoeManchinAlex Sherman, @sherman4949Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election. It marks the first time a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on Trump’s indictment and what it means for the future of the Republican party. The Fed’s key inflation gauge rose slightly less than anticipated in February, providing some hope that interest rate hikes are helping ease price increases. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers and Harvard economics professor, discusses his current thoughts on the Federal Reserve. Plus, Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe discusses the United States’ relationship with China and what it means for big tech companies like TikTok, Apple and Tesla.In this episode:Jason Furman, @jasonfurmanFred Kempe, @FredKempeEamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese

House lawmakers tore into top U.S. bank regulators at congressional hearings this week about how Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed practically overnight. Daniel Tarullo, former Fed governor and Harvard Law School professor, discusses what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank, if de-regulation had any impact on the collapse, and who is at fault. Elon Musk and dozens of other technology leaders have called on AI labs to pause the development of systems that can compete with human-level intelligence. Michael Wolf, Activate co-founder and CEO, discusses his concerns with artificial intelligence but says you can’t stop the forward march of technology. Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports some wealthy residents in Los Angeles are racing to unload their high priced homes before a new mansion tax goes into effect.In this episode:Michael Wolf, @mjwRobert Frank, @robtfrankJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese

Antibiotics and generics are in short supply, and it’s affecting every demographic in the U.S. CNBC’s Senior Science & Health reporter Meg Tirrell does a deep dive into America’s prescription drug shortage. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Tirrell explores the supply chain disruptions and market failures that are to blame for the shortage. Plus, Joe Kernen and Becky Quick digest Wall Street’s headlines: Jamie Dimon’s upcoming deposition, the Silicon Valley Bank hearings on Capitol Hill, rising costs of elite education, and an Ice Age-era snack.  In this episode:Meg Tirrell, @megtirrellJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The CFTC has filed a complaint against Binance, alleging that the crypto exchange violated federal law. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has sent President Biden a letter pushing for a path forward on the debt limit. In an extended interview, Speaker McCarthy discusses U.S. economic stability, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the one thing all American lawmakers seem to agree on: cracking down on TikTok. Oscar Health co-founder and CEO Mario Schlosser is handing over leadership to former Aetna and Bridgewater CEO Mark Bertolini. The outgoing and incoming Oscar Health CEOs discuss their mission to shake up the health care system, starting with the company’s profitability. Plus, Disney’s reinstated CEO Bob Iger is cutting costs, starting with layoffs and the Magic Kingdom’s metaverse.  In this episode:Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyMario Schlosser, @mariotsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits and loans, prompting a stock rally in regional banks. Lawmakers are gearing up to question Federal Reserve officials about the banking crisis on Capitol Hill. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports the many questions Congress will ask during the two-day hearings. Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief Economist Ian Shepherdson warns that the global banking contagion could exacerbate a recession, should we fall into one. In a conversation about the global credit crunch and the markets’ digestion of the Fed’s latest rate hike, Shepherdson discusses monetary policy and global market jitters. The Saudi National Bank lost over $1B on its Credit Suisse investment, now that UBS has rescued the embattled bank; a week after the loss, the Saudi National Bank’s chairman has stepped down. Plus, in China, Jack Ma has returned to the mainland, and corporate executives convened in Beijing over the weekend for the China Development Forum. Among them: Apple’s Tim Cook. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports, despite President Xi’s reassurances that China wants an “open China,” attendees of the forum were not as optimistic about US-China relations.  In this episode:Eunice Yoon @onlyyoontvSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on data, the platform’s relationship with Chinese owner Bytedance, and content moderation. Stanford University Geopolitics and Technology Adviser Jacob Helberg recaps the vitriol in DC and suggests that TikTok served merely as a placeholder for all Chinese companies operating in the U.S. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the stakes for Apple CEO Tim Cook’s trip to China this weekend, in light of the pressure on TikTok on Capitol Hill this week. European banks are fighting contagion; former Federal Reserve official Dino Kos discusses the global rate hikes righting inflation and the pressure on Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Societe Generale, UBS, and others. Squawk makes sense of AT1s, credit default swaps, CDs, and more. Plus, some streaming recommendations for your weekend! In this episode:Steve Kovach, @stevekovachJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of 25 basis points, its ninth consecutive hike in the last year. Chair Jerome Powell softened his tone on the central bank’s aggressive hiking policy, and the markets interpreted his comments as a hint that the end of the hikes may be approaching. Though temporarily sated by Powell’s comments, markets bristled at those of Treasury Secretary Yellen to a Senate subcommittee. Real estate mogul, investor, and Starwood Capital CEO Barry Sternlicht digests the Fed’s policy and its impact on the American economy. CNBC’s Jon Fortt maps out the AI landscape and its potential winners, including big players like Microsoft, and smaller contenders like Duolingo. Plus, the SEC is cracking down on crypto by going after celebrities.  In this episode:Jon Fortt, @jonforttJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In an extended interview, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses the fine line for Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell, who prepares to speak to markets and investors today. Blankfein discusses the Fed’s inflation fight vs. market stability balancing act, and he shares the lessons on regulation and transparency that he learned from his own experience with a banking crisis in 2008. Plus, a break from the banks: Petco’s business is booming, CEO Ron Coughlin says, thanks to the work-from-home surge; the Mets are going members-only (for $25,000), and Nike’s pace is lagging–for income, at least.  In this episode:Lloyd Blankfein, @lloydblankfeinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

JPMorgan is advising First Republic on strategic alternatives, after JPM and 10 other banks announced a $30B deposit into the embattled bank. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lauded the move, but told lawmakers that the government would not refund all uninsured deposits for every bank that fails. The Federal Reserve begins a critical two-day policy meeting; former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh discusses the central bank’s options to hike, pause, or pivot, and he argues that a time-out is in order. High profile tweeters like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman are also weighing in. Plus, sports merchandising, betting, and collectibles company Fanatics has scored a new deal with the National Hockey League. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin to discuss the outfitting deal and the future of live sports. Spoiler: sports streaming isn’t off the table for Fanatics–at least in the long term.  In this episode:Michael Rubin, @michaelrubinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Swiss government has helped broker a deal for UBS to acquire its embattled rival Credit Suisse in an “emergency rescue” to curb global contagion in the financial sector. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin unpack the details of the deal and whether it will work in stabilizing banks and investors. Steve Liesman explains, the Federal Reserve is coordinating with other central banks to improve global liquidity with enhanced swap lines. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, considers the banking regulations that could mitigate poor management in finance. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President and CEO of the Partnership for New York Kathryn Wylde discuss the city’s road back from Covid-19, including their launch of a new “We Love NYC” campaign.  In this episode:Sen. Bill Cassidy, @SenBillCassidyJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin digest the chaotic week that was: banks in crisis, markets in tumult, and the Fed under pressure. Lazard’s Peter Orszag unpacks the instability in our financial ecosystem and the action it may prompt from the Federal Reserve in next week’s FOMC meeting. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi discusses his latest investigation revealing never-before-seen IRS records that show CEOs are sometimes making multimillion-dollar stock bets—and doing so with some very lucky timing. Plus, Emmanuel Macron is making a big decision on retirement in France, much to the distress of his populace.  In this episode:Peter Orszag, @porszagRobert Faturechi, @RobertFaturechiJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

Credit Suisse gets a lifeline! CNBC’s Geoff Cutmore reports on the Swiss Central Bank’s backstop for banking contagion, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman explores how this week of financial instability affects the chances of another immediate rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Today’s podcast further investigates the shockwaves from the Silicon Valley and Signature bank collapses, first with the congressman who represents Silicon Valley itself: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Rep. Khanna argues for more banking regulation and considers the culture that could have pushed these banks to the brink. Former 4 star General Stanley McChrystal also unpacks the fallout; in his current role as a CEO consultant, Gen. McChrystal says, the best crisis response is drafted before a crisis even hits. Plus, the US government is threatening action against TikTok, and Virgin Orbit is coming back to earth, and its staff–and stock–are taking a hit.  In this episode:Ro Khanna, @RepRoKhannaAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanGeoff Cutmore, @GeoffCutmoreKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

After the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks and the subsequent regional bank crisis in the US, European banks are now rattling the global markets. Credit Suisse stock has hit an all time low, and global investors fear that banking contagion is spreading. Stateside, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports, the Department of Justice and the SEC are investigating the SVB failure. Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College Mohamed El-Erian unpacks the Fed’s long term policies that have led us here, the real picture of financial stability, and the rocky road ahead. Also digesting the banking contagion: the CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink is warning investors that more bank seizures could be coming and that inflation’s going to stay high. Plus, ChatGPT has reported its latest model has exhibited ‘human level’ performance on standardized testing like the bar exam and the SAT.  In this episode:Eamon Javers, @EamonJaversMohamed El-Erian, @elerianmAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

The Federal Reserve’s next rate hike is around the corner–or is it? The latest inflation report, last month’s Consumer Price Index, came in hot but not worse than expected. CNBC’s Steve Liesman considers whether it’s a stable enough report to merit a pause on the Fed’s rate hiking spree. Another concern for the Fed: instability in the financial system. Markets and regulators are digesting the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history, and former CEO of Bridgewater Dave McCormick is asking whether the government’s Silicon Valley Bank depositor rescue set the correct economic precedent. In a wide-ranging interview, McCormick compares 2023’s bank backstops to the 2008 financial crisis and discusses the rest of the challenges facing the American economy. Plus, Delta CEO Ed Bastian says, air travel demand is strong, despite safety concerns and sky high ticket prices.  In this episode:Ed Bastian, @DeltaDave McCormick, @DaveMcCormickPAPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Did we dodge the bullet? Federal agencies on Sunday approved plans to safeguard depositors affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, and the Federal Reserve is creating a Bank Term Funding Program to secure financial institutions from instability amid the SVB failure. Squawk Box’s Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Steve Liesman discuss the near-miss, how government action prevented a broader financial crisis, and the moral hazard of the federal action.  Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist and Reddit co-founder, describes the 72 hours of chaos experienced by young, start-up companies following the shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank.  The veteran entrepreneur who also funds early-stage companies said venture capitalists raised the alarm but should say “thank you” for the government backstop.  And, Camp cp-founder Ben Kaufman runs his business from the funds in his Silicon Valley Bank account; he shares the anxiety he felt over the weekend, looking for a cash infusion.  In this episode:Alexis Ohanian,@alexisohanianBen Kaufman, @benkaufmanSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Job creation decelerated in February but was still stronger than expected despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy and bring down inflation. Jason Furman, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former CEA chair, discussed the latest job report and what we should expect from the Fed regarding rake hikes, and more. SVB Financial, parent of Silicon Valley Bank, was unable to find a buyer before a bank run caused regulators to shut it down. SVB was trying to find a buyer and hired advisors to do so after attempts by the bank to raise capital failed. Priscilla Sims Brown, Amalgamated Bank CEO, discussed the company’s effort spearheading a merchant category code for gun stores, afer major credit card companies paused the effort.In this episode:Priscilla Sims Brown, @AmalgamatedBankRick Santelli, @SantelliRantsJason Furman, @jasonfurmanHugh Son, @Hugh_SonAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Salesforce is the latest tech powerhouse to join the ChatGPT mania, now offering Einstein GPT. The offering draws on OpenAI’s technology that’s taken the tech industry by storm. Salesforce Service Cloud CEO Clara Shih discusses the future of generative A.I., details behind the company’s contract with ChatGPT, and how much data goes back to ChatGPT. Credit and debit spending per household decelerated in February to 2.7% year-over-year according to Bank of America’s consumer spending data. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, discusses the state of the consumer, when more normal spending patterns will return, and more. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports JPMorgan Chase is suing its former investment banking chief Jes Staley over his ties to disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging Staley is to blame for any legal fallout from a pair of lawsuits against the bank.In this episode:Clara Shih, @clarashihEamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and warned that interest rates may rise higher than expected as inflation continues to show signs of increasing. The remarks led to a drop in stocks and an increase in Treasury yields. President Biden is set to propose a tax increase on those earning more than $400,000 to extend Medicare's solvency by 25 years. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss how the tax increase will help the country’s healthcare system and how will affect taxpayers. Plus, the Democratic Minority Leader touches on the Fed’s fight against inflation and working with Republicans on bipartisan legislation. And, more on Warren Buffett’s addition of $350 million to Berkshire Hathaway’s already large investment in Occidental Petroleum.   In this episode:Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffriesJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @ZachVallese

The move to ban foreign technology – including TikTok – gains traction in Congress. Sen. Mark Warner (D) Virginia describes his new bill, to take a more holistic approach at technology developed in China.  Three years this month since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman shares her inside account of how the CEOs of the world’s biggest companies responded to crisis and changed how they operate - forever. Hoffman’s book “Crash Landing” is out today.  The Department of Justice is prepared to block the proposed merger of Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines, details of Presdient Biden’s budget proposal are starting to emerge and the company formerly known as Weight Watchers is taking a look at the Ozepmic craze.  In this episode: Sen. Mark Warner, @MarkWarnerLiz Hoffman, @lizrhoffmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal will be released later this week, intensifying the debt limit fight between the President and Capitol Hill. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses America’s debt crisis, his focus on bipartisanship, the legislative work the House has done, and more. Plus a glimpse into the 2024 race for the White House and potential nominees. And the FAA is holding an emergency safety meeting to address a number of recent near-crashes. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on safety concerns in the country’s air travel system.In this episode:Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Senate voted to overturn a Labor Department rule that permits fiduciary retirement fund managers to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions. The House version of the bill passed with the support of every Republican and one Democrat. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) discusses the critiques around the bill and how it would play out in real-time. Apple quietly included a new feature on your iPhone called Clean Energy Charging and turned it on by default. Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal senior personal technology columnist, discusses Apple’s new ‘green charing’ setting, how far away consumers are from full AI-written emails and more. Plus, Congressional Republicans aren’t happy with an SEC effort to rein in crypto platforms and USAA tells employees their remote jobs…are no longer remote.In this episode:Sen. Mike Braun, @SenatorBraunJoanna Stern, @JoannaSternJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Tesla investors were unimpressed by the company’s presentation at this week’s investor day. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau recaps the stock reaction and investor disappointment, while former Ford CEO Mark Fields offers a big picture perspective on electric vehicles and the competition between software companies making cars and automakers making software. Biometric security company CLEAR is ramping up its presence in US airports and stadiums; CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker discusses traveler traffic and trends, including her bullish outlook on the industry, despite rising airfares. Plus, investors concerned about the Fed’s interest rate hikes are pushing bond yields higher, and the U.S. Senate voted to overturn a rule allowing retirement fund managers to consider ESG (environment, social, and governance) when making investments on behalf of pension plan participants. In this episode:Caryn Seidman-Becker, @CLEARCarynPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In the first meeting of a new House committee on U.S. competition with China, lawmakers displayed a rare show of bipartisanship. CNBC’s Eamon Javers shares the agenda of the group, from Washington, DC. In New York, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses threats from China, including TikTok and foreign buyers of American farmland. Plus, as a Republican leader in a purple state, Youngkin weighs in on the 2024 election. Eli Lilly is cutting the out-of-pocket cost of insulin by 70%. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on the price cap for the drugmaker’s life saving medication. Rivian’s stock is under pressure after a mixed Q4 report, Tesla and Goldman Sachs are delivering new messaging to shareholders on their respective investor days. In this episode:Meg Tirrell, @megtirrellGlenn Youngkin, @GovernorVAEamon Javers, @EamonJaversBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Two important interviews: First, Target CEO Brian Cornell discusses his company’s fourth quarter results and what they indicate about consumers, the global supply chain, and the American economy. Then, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon speaks candidly ahead of his bank’s Investor Day, acknowledging business “stumbles” and weighing in on inflation, capital for fossil fuels and for the energy transition, and global CEO sentiment. Plus, Zoom shares are zooming after reporting strong fourth quarter results, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new internal unit focused on generative AI, and Marlboro maker Altria is making a new e-cigarette bet.  In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

After digesting a hotter-than-expected personal consumption expenditures price index, the markets closed out their worst week so far in 2023. The PCE price index is the Fed’s preferred inflation metric; Aperture CEO Peter Kraus discusses the likelihood of a Fed’s soft landing in winding down interest rates and battling inflation. Warren Buffett published his annual letter to shareholders over the weekend, weighing in on buybacks, fiscal debt, and his own annual returns. The U.S. government has frozen over $1B in assets from Russian oligarchs, but holding those assets is proving to be an expensive–and legally tricky–endeavor. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the Russian villas, jets, and yachts in limbo. Plus, box office booms (and bombs) aren’t what they used to be, and newspapers are severing ties with ‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams.  In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In a special Squawk Pod “Reporter’s Notebook,” CNBC’s Frank Holland discusses the AltFinance Fellowship, a talent acquisition program that bridges HBCU students and finance’s biggest players–and hirers. Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson has been arrested, in the latest chapter of the media company’s implosion. Ben Smith, the journalist who broke the first story exposing the company, explains how Watson duped investors and partners. Plus, we’re one year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and regulators are heightening scrutiny on antitrust practices in big tech.  In this episode:Ben Smith, @semaforbenFrank Holland, @FrankCNBCJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In two big tech cases this week, the Supreme Court considers reinterpretations of Section 230, the heart of a “free” internet. Tech investor and Plexo Capital founding managing partner Lo Toney discusses the implications of Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, as well as the next big tech revolution: AI. After over two years of pandemic-related shipping disruptions, the supply chain is still under pressure. Executive director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka paints the current picture of port traffic and cargo holdups. Plus, Elon Musk and California Governor Gavin Newsom have toured a new Tesla HQ, a proxy battle’s brewing at Bath & Body Works, Baidu’s taking on ChatGPT, and investors are worried about the Fed–still.  In this episode:Lo Toney, @lo_toneyGene Seroka, @PortofLAJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In an extended interview, former United States Vice President Mike Pence discusses the 2024 Presidential race, U.S. competition with China, and the current debt ceiling negotiations in Congress. He considers the best ways to avert a national debt crisis, including implementing changes to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security. Plus, Amazon’s return to office mandate is prompting backlash among employees, Starbucks is adding olive oil to its Italian coffee, and Twitter is changing its authentication process.  In this episode:Mike Pence, @Mike_PenceJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Nearly a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden is in Kyiv and Poland. Yale School of Management’s Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the business retreat from Russia, highlighting companies that have exited the country. Sonnenfeld suggests that the war and the resulting corporate protest has exposed Russia’s economic irrelevance. Manhattan workers are spending $12B less per year, due to remote work. Partnership for New York City President & CEO Kathryn Wylde discusses the demands of a new generation of workers and the many employers betting on a future of hybrid work. Plus, Meta is rolling out Meta Verified, a new paid verification subscription service, lumber prices hit Home Depot’s bottom line, and some airlines are planning to accommodate families–for free! In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Two weeks after a train derailment in Ohio resulted in a hazardous chemical spill, the responsible railway Norfolk Southern, the EPA, and the Biden administration are working to help the affected community. Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines CEO and former CEO of CSX rail  shares lessons from his career, and offers some advice to the leaders involved. In the wake of wins for betting giants like DraftKings and Fanduel, Activate CEO Michael Wolf discusses the trends for legal and illegal sports betting. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried is in trouble again, and prominent Chinese investment banker Bao Fan is missing according to his company China Renaissance Holdings. The Beijing-based fund and investment bank said it “has been unable to contact Mr. Bao Fan,” but is operating normally, according to a filing. In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Charlie Munger, a shareholder and board member for The Daily Journal, spoke at the newspaper’s virtual annual meeting on Wednesday. The meeting featured a Q&A moderated by Becky Quick that featured a wide range of topics, from market volatility, his favorite stocks of all time, the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, to cryptocurrencies and investing in China.

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, a shareholder and board member of the Daily Journal Corporation, spoke at this year’s virtual Daily Journal Annual Meeting. Becky Quick delivers the highlights from that meeting, where Munger addressed A.I., his favorite stocks of all time, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, and what he calls “crypto crap-o.” The Labor Department reported a producer price index hotter than economists expected, raising questions about the longevity of inflation in the U.S. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman discuss what the most recent inflation data means for the Fed’s fight against inflation. The Congressional Budget Office has warned that the U.S. the Treasury Department can only sustain its extraordinary measures to prevent a debt default for five to eight more months. The CBO also raised its projection of national debt over the next decade. Phillip Swagel, the director of The Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, discusses the deficit and default warnings, the contentious Congressional debt ceiling fight, and rising interest payments challenging the U.S. budget window. Plus, more leadership changes are coming for the Federal Reserve, Wall Street Bets founder is suing Reddit, and a growing population of wealthy Chinese are relocating out of China, as economic concerns rise in the mainland.In this episode:Rick Santelli, @RickSantelliSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanRobert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

After his dramatic takeover, Elon Musk aims to name a successor at Twitter before the end of 2023. Musk has also announced that thousands of Tesla’s chargers will soon open all other EVs. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard is leaving her post to become President Biden’s top economic advisor. She’s replacing White House powerhouse Brian Deese, who speaks with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin for an exit interview. Deese discusses his legacy at the National Economic Council, President Biden’s push against corporate buybacks, and the administration's remaining agenda. Louis Vuitton has hired designer and musician Pharrell Williams, and CNBC’s Robert Frank reports that it’s LVMH’s biggest bet yet on mixing pop culture and luxury for the world’s largest fashion brand. Plus, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has declined a Congressional invitation, and travel costs are up–alongside profits. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on air travel traffic and the FAA’s testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee today.  In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankKayla Tausche, @kaylatauschePhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The New York Times columnist Jim Stewart is out with a new book chronicling the manipulations and secret machinations of Sumner Redstone’s final years and the battle for his media empire. “Unscripted,” co-authored by Rachel Abrams, follows the drama that built the Paramount-CBS-Viacom business–and it’s a real life “Succession” story. Coca Cola reported a beat on earnings this quarter, and CEO James Quincey discusses his company’s strategy for marketing, inflation, and premixed cocktails. CPI data reveals inflation for January rose 6.4% from a year ago, signaling a continuing–albeit slow–moderation in inflation’s climb. Plus, the White House is shuffling its economic team, Tesla workers are launching a unionization plan in New York, and NBC is reportedly hoping to win back the NBA. Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode:James Stewart, @JamesStewartNYTBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII! Not everyone was watching for the big game, though. Most of this year’s advertisements sold for between $6 million and $7 million for a 30-second spot. Fox said it raked in a record amount of Super Bowl ad revenue this year. Kevin Krim, president and CEO of EDO, discussed this year’s Super Bowl ads. Concerns are mounting in Washington after the U.S. shot down a fourth unidentified object on Sunday. Jack Jacobs, retired U.S. army colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient, discusses the latest mystery object and whether citizens should be worried about an escalation. CNBC’s Eamon Javers also reports on the latest unknown flying object and what it could possibly be.In this episode:Kevin Krim, @kevinkrimEamon Javers, @EamonJaversBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s apparent openness to selling Hulu marks a stark reversal in strategy for the company. Iger said Thursday that “everything is on the table” with regard to Hulu’s future. Matt Belloni, Puck founding partner and author, discusses how Disney will treat Hulu, why another company wouldn’t partner with Hulu and more. SEC chair, Gary Gensler, discusses the recent crackdown from the SEC on Kraken, how the company’s operations differ from other yield-based products and potential climate and crypto regulation. Shares of Lyft are falling after the company reported guidance for its first quarter of 2023 that was short of analyst expectations. Plus, Adidas shares tank after company issues warning over unsold Yeezy stockIn this episode:Gary Gensler, @GaryGenslerMatt Belloni, @MattBelloniBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Disney says it will slash 7,000 jobs from its workforce and plans to cut $5.5 billion in costs, including $3 billion in content savings. CEO Bob Iger says the restructuring is a “significant transformation” that will maximize the potential of their creative teams. Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, discusses the power of artificial intelligence, the metaverse, Tesla, and his long career at Apple. Plus, how the rich are saving billions in taxes. ProPublica Reporter, Paul Kiel, says some wealthy Americans are using a century-old law against "wash sales" - selling and buying shares in a company in a short period of time.In this episode:Steve Wozniak, @stevewozPaul Kiel, @paulkielBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Biden delivered his State of the Union address to a lively congressional audience. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin break down the fireworks and the content with former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney and former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp. After a big financial quarter, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shares his vision for the road ahead (hint: EVs!), consumer spend, and the inflation squeeze. Plus, Microsoft is rolling out a new and AI chatbot-enabled version of Bing, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman analyzes the investor reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s comments on American jobs and inflation this week.  In this episode:Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhosHeidi Heitkamp, @HeidiHeitkampMick Mulvaney, @MickMulvaneySteve Liesman @SteveliesmanBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In a this super-sized episode, Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sits with Joe Kernen at the Capitol for an extended interview ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address. Speaker McCarthy discusses his political agenda, bipartisan negotiations for the debt ceiling, and America’s geopolitical and economic paths forward. In his first interview in over a year, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick discusses his company’s quarterly performance, as well as the stalled deal for Microsoft to acquire the gaming giant. Kotick also addresses ATVI’s $35m settlement with the SEC over claims that the company violated federal whistleblower protections and failed to maintain adequate disclosure standards over workplace misconduct. Plus, AMC is now pricing up tickets for premium movie theater seats, and Google has released its answer to ChatGPT: Bard AI.  In this episode:Rep. Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyBobby Kotick, @BobbyKotickBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the U.S. military over the weekend, as tension between both countries escalates. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and partner at The Rhodium Group Daniel Rosen discuss the geopolitics at play, the repercussions of the incident, and the role the American public played in Washington’s response to the surveillance balloon. As the economy digests January’s blowout January jobs report, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College Mohamed El-Erian discusses the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate hike and the rate hikes likely still to come. In a candid conversation, El-Erian offers his own preferred course of action for the central bank, and raises concerns about the long-term implications of the Fed’s suspected strategy. Plus, Elon Musk says Twitter is “trending” to breakeven.  In this episode:Michelle Caruso-Cabrera @MCaruso_CabreraMohamed El-Erian @elerianmBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In a surprisingly strong report, the Labor Department revealed the U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January 2023, and an unemployment rate drop to 3.4%, the lowest level since 1969. CNBC’s Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman, and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider what the strong numbers mean for the Federal Reserve’s strategy to cool inflation. Among the employed, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports a rise in office attendance across U.S. cities. Plus, Chevron announced a $75 billion buyback program and a dividend boost in its quarterly report, and the oil giant’s giant profits are sparking renewed backlash from the White House. CEO Mike Wirth joins Joe Kernen and Becky Quick before tee-time at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am to discuss his company’s financial results and shareholder returns, and to address pressure on big oil from President Biden. After Starbucks reported a miss on earnings this quarter, CFO Rebecca Ruggeri shares her outlook for the company’s next quarter, despite weakness in international sales amid surging Covid cases in China.  In this episode:Robert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 25 basis points in its eighth hike since March 2022. Bridgewater founder and billionaire hedge funder Ray Dalio digests the Fed decision, the relative attractiveness of cash, bonds, and equities, and the value–real and perceived–of crypto. In an extended interview exclusive to CNBC, Dalio warns that we could be at the brink of an economic war with China. Plus, Julia Boorstin reports on Meta’s mega fourth quarter results, including what’s in store for the platform and U.S. scrutiny on TikTok. In this episode:Ray Dalio, @RayDalioJulia Boorstin, @JBoorstinMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCMike Santoli @michaelsantoliAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood shares her big investing ideas for 2023 after her flagship fund reported its best month ever. Ark Innovation ETF notched a near-28% bump in January, but for the last two years, the fund is still down 72%. Wood discusses the wind-down of inflation and her bet that ChatGPT is just the beginning of a new AI era. Even Google is exploring ChatGPT-like technology, asking employees to test some of its competitors. Plus, Snap offered weak guidance for its next quarter, and its own slowdown in digital ad spend is a warning signal for other social media stocks. And, after ExxonMobil reported record breaking profits in 2022, the White House is challenging its dividends for shareholders.  In this episode: Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCMike Santoli @michaelsantoliAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

ExxonMobil reported a record breaking $55.7B profit for 2022. CEO Darren Woods discusses the results and global oil policy, and warns that gas prices will rise again, while demand and supply are light. Ford and Tesla have slashed prices to remain competitive in the burgeoning electric vehicle landscape; WSJ reporter Tim Higgins explains the EV price wars and the road ahead for each player. Plus, the Biden administration is cracking down on Medicare private plans, and a U.S. appeals court has thwarted Johnson & Johnson’s strategy for handling its talc lawsuits, a plan known as the ‘Texas two-step.’ In this episode:Darren Woods, @exxonmobilTim Higgins, @timkhigginsBecky Quick @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, jobs data, and tech earnings results, head of US Equity and Quantitative Strategy at BofA Securities Savita Subramanian zooms out of the market minutia to paint the big economic picture for short term and buy-and-hold investors alike. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has agreed to testify before U.S. Congress in March, as scrutiny on the China-based app heightens on Capitol Hill and on America’s university campuses. Plus, Renault and Nissan are rethinking their decades-old alliance, Chinese search engine Baidu is launching an AI bot similar to ChatGPT, and Samsung is reportedly considering cutting semiconductor production, as demand softens. In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheMike Santoli @michaelsantoliKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie