Russia appears to be backing away from an immediate invasion of Ukraine, cooling geopolitical tensions that have knocked the stock market down the last three days. Daleep Singh, deputy national security advisor for international economics and a deputy assistant to the President, discusses the Russia-Ukraine border crisis and confirms that the U.S. is prepared to levy severe sanctions on Russia, should President Putin pursue an invasion. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought roughly $1 billion in Activision Blizzard shares during the fourth quarter, right before Microsoft agreed to buy the video game maker. Plus, underwear company Tommy John sealed a deal with former PVH chairman and current partner at PE firm LNK Partners, Manny Chirico, who has joined the company’s board of directors. Tom Patterson, Tommy John co-founder and CEO, joins Manny Chirico to discuss their new partnership.In this episode:Tom Patterson, @tompattersonnycMatt Bradley, @MattMcBradleyJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

A super-sized episode, starting with St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard’s suggestion of a super-sized hike in interest rates. After Bullard’s original comments spooked the markets last week, he makes his case to mitigate 40-year inflation highs with a fast reaction from the U.S. central bank. Abroad, tensions between Russia and Ukraine--and now the rest of the world--remain unresolved, and investors gauging the geopolitics remain uncertain. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested Russia would continue diplomatic talks with the West, a move toward deescalation. Plus, The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56, but there was another battle--between crypto companies--during breaks from the game. President of crypto exchange FTX U.S. Brett Harrison discusses crypto commercials at the Super Bowl, his platform’s own collaboration with comedian Larry David, and Coinbase’s QR code that crashed its website. In this episode:James Bullard, @stlouisfedBrett Harrison, @Brett_FTXUSMike Santolli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Inflation is squeezing consumer wallets, and it’s likely to soon start affecting the housing market. Becky Quick and Brian Sullivan discuss how the latest inflation data may strongarm the Fed into taking more aggressive economic action than originally planned for 2022. Truckers protesting vaccine mandates on the U.S.-Canada border are disrupting an already fraught auto industry. New York Times columnist Tom Friedman admits their right to protest and underlines his own right to label the activism “selfish.” As states begin to lift mask mandates, Dr. Scott Gottlieb considers the impact of rates of Covid infection. Cases might not decrease as rapidly, but he says they’ll remain on the decline. Plus, Congress is regulating their own portfolios, and Becky’s preparing for an #AskMeAnything interview with Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger. Submit questions of your own to [email protected]! In this episode:Tom Friedman, @tomfriedmanDr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickBrian Sullivan, @SullyCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Inflation rose 7.5% over the past year, its highest level since 1982. Jim Paulsen, The Leuthold Group CIO, CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman break down January’s key consumer price index data. Twitter reported fourth quarter financial results that missed analyst estimates on earnings, revenue, and user growth. The report is the first under new CEO Parag Agrawal after Jack Dorsey stepped down from the role in November. Twitter CFO Ned Segal discusses the company's latest acquisitions and its share buyback program. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont breaks down the state’s decision to lift its mask mandate in schools starting Mon. Feb. 28th. Plus, Uber and Pepsi are sharing their good news after reporting better than expected quarterly results.In this episode:Rick Santelli, @RickSantelliSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanNed Segal, @nedsegalGoc. Ned Lamont, @GovNedLamontJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Support is growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill for legislation that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on Pelosi’s proposal, and Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, explains the bipartisan support to ban stock trading among Congressional lawmakers. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg discusses U.S. companies investing in manufacturing and ensuring the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure is made at home. New York is pulling back its strict indoor mask mandate, marking a turning point in how the former epicenter of Covid responds to the pandemic. Plus, Lyft falls short on riders, and Meta’s major market cap slips below a key level.In this episode:Sen. Steve Daines, @SteveDainesSec. Pete Buttigieg, @SecretaryPeteYlan Mui, @ylanmuiBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein says investors should not expect rising inflation or a major stock market downturn to spiral the United States into a recession. Rubenstein shares his market outlook and the impact of growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Millions of Americans are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this weekend. CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on what has changed as states move to legalize sports betting. Goldbelly founder and CEO Joe Ariel breaks down the game day favorites accompanying those football bets and discusses a surge in food e-commerce amid omicron and inflation. Plus, Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities senior equity analyst, discusses a shakeup at Peloton as John Foley announces his plans to step down as CEO and a slew of layoffs.In this episode:David Rubenstein, @DM_RubensteinJoe Ariel, @JoeArielDan Ives, @DivesTechContessa Brewer, @contessabrewerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines, the two largest low-cost carriers in the U.S., have agreed to merge in a $6.6 billion deal, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports. Frontier will control 51.5% of the new airline. Former SEC chairman Jay Clayton discusses the Department of Justice’s latest probe into roughly a dozen short-selling firms, and considers the value of all market players, positive and negative. Ashley Marchand Orme, JUST Capital director of corporate equity, discusses how well the nation’s largest corporations are disclosing their diversity data a year after they pledged to step up their commitment to DEI. Plus, Peloton shares are soaring on potential takeover talks and Spotify has apologized to its employees for the way in which the Joe Rogan podcast controversy has impacted them.In this episode:Jay Clayton, @SECGovAshley Marchand Orme, @justcapital_Phil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

AT&T is spinning off WarnerMedia in a $43 billion merger with Discovery. AT&T CEO John Stankey and Discovery CEO David Zaslav discuss the deal, the rollout of 5G, and the separate futures of telecom and streaming from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. Plus, the executives respond to the surprise departure of CNN President Jeff Zucker.  In this episode:John Stankey, @ATTDavid Zaslav, @DiscoveryJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Facebook parent Meta delivered disappointing quarterly results, and its stock is taking a hit in response. CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited supply chain and inflation issues hitting advertiser budgets and fallout from Apple’s new iOS, but the stock still lost a fifth of its value overnight. Adam Singolda, founder and CEO of advertising platform Taboola, joins venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary to discuss Meta’s momentous miss, its metaverse ambitions, and Spotify’s path beyond the Joe Rogan controversy. Plus, the WNBA has scored its first capital raise, the largest ever for a women’s sports property; commissioner Cathy Engelbert and WNBA legend--and now investor--Swin Cash discuss the league’s courtside and digital future. In this episode:Kevin O’Leary, @kevinolearytvSwin Cash, @SwinCashCathy Engelbert, @CathyEngelbertAdam Singolda, @AdamSingoldaMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In the wake of Brian Flores’s lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, CNBC’s sports business reporter Jabari Young and Washington University’s director of the sports business program Patrick Rishe discuss the legacy of racial inequity in the league and the ripple effects of the ex-head coach’s allegations. Journalist and Yale University lecturer Joanne Lipman considers Spotify’s decision to stand by Joe Rogan, even as more musicians follow Neil Young’s lead. Spotify’s $100 million check to the podcaster brings the company into the debate about content moderation and protections: is it a platform, or a publisher? Tech stocks, which led the market sell-off in January, have been key drivers of the three-day rebound, and Google-parent Alphabet’s strong quarter is pushing its stock--and the rest of the tech cohort--even higher. Meanwhile, shares of PayPal slipped over 25% a day after the company provided weak guidance that it blamed in part on inflation. Plus, Elon Musk is defending his infamous 420 tweet (again), and a whole lot more winter is coming!In this episode:Patrick Rishe, @PatrickRisheJoanne Lipman, @joannelipmanJabari Young, @JabariJYoungBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Black spending power reached a record $1.6 trillion in 2021, up 171% since 2000, but CNBC’s Frank Holland reports that Black Americans have seen their net wealth decline 14%. Bob Johnson, founder and chairman of RLJ Companies and founder of the BET Network, kicks off Black History Month with a discussion about closing the racial wealth gap. Johnson considers whether President Biden’s Build Back Better plan will ultimately improve economic mobility, and he lays out the biggest streaming players in media right now. FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered a speech on Chinese corporate espionage, saying the threat to the West from the Chinese government is “more brazen” and damaging than ever before. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on why LinkedIn could be a spy’s way in. Plus, Peloton is lowering expectations for its own performance, and The New York Times has bought Wordle. In this episode:Bob Johnson, @RLJOfficialEamon Javers, @EamonJaversFrank Holland, @FrankCNBCBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Tech investing titan and retail trader favorite Cathie Wood is doubling, tripling, quadrupling down on her speculative tech portfolio strategy, despite recent losses. Matthew Tuttle, founder of the “anti-ARKK fund” SARKK is shorting Wood’s own ETF. In China, keeping Covid-19 in check comes at a great price for its residents; CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon reports on the long testing lines and government surveillance that are now a part of everyday life. In the wake of Spotify’s decision to back controversial podcaster Joe Rogan over musician Neil Young and the subsequent #DeleteSpotify social media push, Joe Rogan has apologized to the company and stated that he’s open to changes on his show. Plus, Tesla’s tapping into the karaoke market, and the NFL had a dramatic weekend.  In this episode:Matthew Tuttle, @TuttleCapitalEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Thanks to the Fed’s emergency stimulus measures, the U.S. economy saw its fastest pace of growth since the 1980s in 2021. To combat the resulting inflation however, the Fed plans to dial those measures back, starting with a rate hike in March. Carlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary, former CEO of Kellogg’s, and co-founder of Empath, says that CEOs will have to deal with inflation now, whether it’s transitory or not. In the face of yet another Covid-19 variant, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, breaks down what experts know about BA.2. Plus, Apple reported its best single quarter revenue ever despite supply challenges, and Southwest Airlines is considering a return of in-flight booze. In this episode:Carlos GutierrezScott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller says he’ll be listening to the bond market as the Federal Reserve backs away from its economic easing policies. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down Fed Chair Jay Powell’s tricky road ahead. Hedge funder Bill Ackman bought up enough Netflix stock to make him one of the streamer’s top 20 shareholders. Musician Neil Young set an ultimatum for Spotify, asking the team to remove either Joe Rogan’s ‘The Rogan Experience,’ which Young claims is spreading Covid-19 misinformation, or his own music. Spotify picked its lucrative podcaster Joe Rogan over the works of legendary rocker. Axios reporter Sara Fischer breaks down why Spotify’s optimism about podcast advertising dollars might have justified the decision.  In this episode:Sara Fischer, @sarafischerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The market’s wild swings have not deterred retail investors; Tastytrade founder Tom Sosnoff breaks down trading volume and trading appetite among the smaller market players. ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood isn’t deterred by big tech’s big swings either, and she’s doubling down on her strategy. Mattel has won back the license to make Disney princess toys, Microsoft is optimistic about its future in the cloud, and the U.S. Commerce Department is warning of a concerningly low semiconductor inventory. Plus, Elton John is postponing some of his shows. In this episode:Tom Sosnoff, @tastytradeJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

After the biggest intraday market bounceback in years, investors are making sense of tech stock stumbles, inflation fears, and uncertainty from the Fed. Cryptocurrencies are still trading lower, with bitcoin down 50% from its highs. About 8,500 American troops are standing by for deployment as the U.S. and its European allies watch Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche breaks down the U.S. response to the rising likelihood of a Russian invasion, and Hayman Capital Management CIO and global investor Kyle Bass considers the conflict’s impact on portfolios and geopolitical stability. Plus, it’s been a year since the Reddit Rebellion. WSJ journalist and “The Revolution That Wasn’t” author Spencer Jakab explains what’s changed--and what hasn’t--since the ‘little guys’ took on Wall Street.  In this episode:Kyle Bass, @JkylebassSpencer Jakab, @SpencerjakabJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Listen to CNBC's special report about today's market volatility. From which stocks were hit hardest, to fears of war between Russia and Ukraine, and whether the Federal Reserve is moving too fast.

U.S. stocks fell today following the S&P 500′s worst week since March 2020. Riskier assets are also selling off, with bitcoin plunging over the weekend, wiping out nearly half of its value. Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, discusses cryptocurrencies, plus the Fed’s plan for rate hikes ahead of the FOMC meeting this week. Blankfein explains why he thinks bank stocks are a good place for investors to be and why his view on digital currencies is evolving. Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, provides an update after almost 2 years of remote schooling, and a new NFT project from Parallel NFT project donating 100% of proceeds from the auction to Khan Academy.In this episode:Lloyd Blankfein, @lloydblankfeinSal Khan, @khanacademyJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Nasdaq is firmly in correction territory, with Peloton and Netflix leading the slide downhill. Veteran investor Jeremy Grantham says there’s more to come, predicting a multi-asset bubble burst, resulting in a 45% decline in stocks. After CNBC’s report that Peloton would halt production of its products and concerns about insider trades in the c-suite, Peloton’s been on a bumpy ride. Its stock price returning to earth from the stratosphere could make it a good target for M&A, maybe even Apple. Plus, Intel is pouring $20 billion on two new manufacturing plants outside of Columbus, Ohio. CEO Pat Gelsinger and CNBC’s Jon Fortt discuss the news, the state of American production, and staying competitive on the global stage.  In this episode:Pat Gelsinger, @PGelsingerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJon Fortt, @jonforttKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker spoke with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and the ‘Squawk Box’ team to break down the company’s latest fourth-quarter earnings report. In his last interview as CEO, Parker considers omicron’s impact on industry recovery, provides a bookings forecast for the spring, and discusses the nation’s 5G rollout. The Winter Olympics kick off in two weeks, but NBC’s announcers have decided against traveling to Beijing over Covid-19 concerns. Plus, is it finally time for NYC employees to return to the office--and the office commute? If they don’t, there could be dire consequences for the rest of the city.In this episode:Doug Parker, @AmericanAirPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Microsoft’s enormous deal for Activision Blizzard might be the catalyst for consolidation of metaverse projects in 2022. AT&T and Verizon have turned on a major new part of 5G coverage, but alarm from some airlines has delayed the launch near U.S. airports. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg discusses 5G safety and how the new 5G C-band coverage could supercharge the internet, just in time for more metaverse projects. Plus, Pfizer’s new Covid antiviral drug is effective against the omicron variant, and stock sales from Peloton executives are raising some eyebrows while CNBC’s Robert Frank raises the bar for anchor workouts.  In this episode:Hans Vestberg, @hansvestbergBrian Trunzo, @NTBroCathy Hackl, @CathyHacklJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJulia Boorstin, @JBoorstinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Microsoft announced it will buy video game giant Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion all-cash deal. Under the deal, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, who has faced calls to resign over the cultural problems within his company, will remain CEO during the transition. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, discusses the omicron Covid variant and says its global spread is inevitable. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on China’s latest efforts to tamp down a recent uptick in Covid-19 infections, just weeks before the Olympics. Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya triggered a backlash on social media after saying during a recent episode of his podcast that “nobody cares” about the ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghurs in China. Palihapitiya now says his comments “lacked empathy.” Plus, Netflix raised monthly prices for its streaming service in the U.S and Canada, bringing the premium plan up to $19.99 per month.In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Carl Bernstein, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist behind Watergate, discusses the evolution of the news industry, what constitutes good journalism, and his new book, ‘Chasing History’. The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 highway bridges across the nation as part of the infrastructure law approved in November. White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese discusses the Build Back Better bill, rising inflation, and restoring American confidence. The Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing its sweeping Covid vaccine-or-test requirements for large private companies, though the high court will allow a vaccine mandate for the health care industry. Plus, Australia has canceled tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s visa once again ahead of the Australian Open as the furor over his Covid-19 vaccination status intensifies.In this episode:Brian Deese, @BrianDeeseNECCarl Bernstein, @carlbernsteinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Delta and other airlines are facing headwinds from weather and rising cases of omicron, but Delta CEO Ed Bastian predicts a travel rebound at the end of February. Speaking with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and the ‘Squawk Box’ team, Bastian reacts to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, the rising cost of oil, and Delta’s ranking on 2022′s “Just 100” list. After lobbying the CDC to shorten quarantine guidelines from 10 to 5 days to mitigate airline staffing issues, Delta is now facing backlash from the Association of Flight Attendants and its president, Sara Nelson. Plus, new year, new hairdos!In this episode:Ed Bastian, @DeltaPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Investors are considering what Fed Chair Powell’s second term means for their portfolios, particularly after the Labor Department revealed that inflation grew at its fastest 12-month pace in nearly 40 years during December. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the growing calls for new stock trading rules for Capitol Hill lawmakers and for Fed officials. Also in DC, Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) discusses common ground between Democrats and Republicans, and whether Congress can build back the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on China’s efforts to combat Covid-19 outbreaks before the Lunar New Year celebration and the Olympics. Potentially adding more strain to the battered supply chain. Plus, the government will be helping schools across the country ramp up testing. In this episode:Rep. Pramila Jayapal, @RepJayapalYlan Mui, @ylanmuiEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Legendary trader and Just Capital co-founder Paul Tudor Jones discusses this year’s “Just 100” list, which ranks companies based on ESG issues. Julie Sweet, CEO of number 17 on the list Accenture, shares how her focus on sustainability and diversity has helped her company’s bottom line. Paul Tudor Jones lays out his outlook for the U.S. economy in 2022, including the Fed, crypto, and more. As new Covid cases rise, consumers are scrambling to buy tests online, especially as brick-and-mortar retailers sell out or limit supply. Demand for test kits may also increase now that the Biden administration announced it will require health insurers to cover costs for home tests starting Saturday. Plus, the Georgia Bulldogs won their first college football national championship since 1980!In this episode:Paul Tudor Jones, @ptj_officialJulie Sweet, @JulieSweetJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company will have an omicron vaccine ready by March, just in case. He discusses global vaccine distribution, the covid treatment pill, and what he’s hoping for in 2022 with CNBC’s Meg Tirrell, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler discusses regulatory goals on his 2022 docket, including bolstering transparency for investors. Plus, China is attempting to mitigate a surge of Omicron before the Winter Olympics, and tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s Aussie drama continues, courtside.  In this episode:Gary Gensler, @GaryGenslerAlbert Bourla, @AlbertBourlaMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

The tech stock darlings of the pandemic have finally hit a pullback. For the first time in five years, the Dow is outperforming the Nasdaq. The Fed’s signals for rate hikes on the horizon has prompted a reversal for high-growth cloud stocks, which could spell trouble for portfolios of tech bulls like Cathie Wood. Omicron is weighing on the markets and a group of former advisers to President Biden, who urge, “We need to do better.” Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses test and vaccine distribution in the U.S., variants popping up all over the world, and the realistic longevity of this new normal. Supply chain issues are also hitting the pizza world; Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch says, despite staffing, inflation, and supply chain issues, he’s kept his teams tossing pies every day of the pandemic. The last jobs report of 2021 disappointed economists, but the unemployment rate has fallen to a pandemic low. Plus, Tim Cook’s big, 2021 payout.  In this episode:Rob Lynch, @PapaJohnsDr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

One year after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, we consider leadership, complicity, and the future of American democracy with New York Times columnist Tom Friedman. President Biden delivered remarks from Statuary Hall of the Capitol building, a space that a year ago was overrun by rioters discontent with the 2020 election results: “You can’t love your country only when you win.” In this episode:Tom Friedman, @tomfriedmanBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Joe Biden’s overall disapproval rating reached a new high in December as more voters signaled their unhappiness with his handling of the economy and the Covid pandemic. Harvard University’s Arthur Brooks, AEI president emeritus, contributing writer for the Atlantic, and host of “The Art of Happiness,” breaks down why Americans are feeling disappointed with the U.S. economy despite strong employment and economic metrics. Walmart and Kroger have raised the price of Abbott’s at-home Covid-19 test kit after their reduced-price agreement with the White House expired. Biden said last month that the administration plans to ship as many as 500 million free test kits to people who request them through a website — a plan experts have said will require significant scaling up. Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin discusses the company’s estimated $500 million acquisition of the Topps’ trading cards business. Rubin explains why the deal was a “win-win” for the companies and how Fanatics plans to continue with the Topps brand.In this episode:Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooksMichael Rubin, @michaelrubinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty on four of eleven charges in her criminal fraud trial; CNBC’s Scott Cohn breaks down the jury’s verdict and the life that now awaits Holmes. The U.S. reported a record 1 million cases of new Covid infections on Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The record single-day total may be due in part to delayed reporting from over the holiday weekend. Dr. Kavita Patel, former White House health policy director and fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses the latest numbers and testing strategies in the U.S. Plus, BlackBerry is finally retiring its iconic hardware. Once a status symbol in the C-suite, BlackBerry phones are officially a relic after the 20+ year journey from two-way pagers to BBM. In this episode:Dr. Kavita Patel, @kavitapmdScott Cohn, @ScottCohnTVBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Kicking off 2022, CNBC’s Meg Tirrell discusses the latest surge in Covid-19 cases, up more than 200% in the last two weeks. 2021’s issues at the airport continue in 2022, as well: over 13,000 flights were canceled in the U.S. between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the latest wave of flight cancellations and says airlines have blamed the disruptions on a combination of bad weather and omicron infections that sidelined staff. While a problem for air travel, Covid-19 seems to be less of an issue for the fitness industry; CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on investor confidence in gyms, and Planet Fitness CEO lays out his own bullish perspective for the new year. Plus, Tesla’s had a big year. The electric vehicle maker beat fourth-quarter and full-year delivery expectations, and the stock is rising to match the success. Walter Isaacson, history professor at Tulane University, advisory partner at Perella Weinberg Partners, and the author tasked with writing Elon Musk’s biography, discusses the Tesla CEO and what we can expect from him--and his projects--in 2022.In this episode:Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacsonChris Rondeau, @PlanetFitnessDiana Olick, @DianaOlickMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In the final episode in Squawk Pod’s special series on the wealth and wisdom of the leaders behind Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger share their combined 187 years of wisdom, both in life and in finance. The two consider history’s patterns, from fiscal stimulus to global pandemic, and offer perspective on today’s economic and social problems. Buffett and Munger discuss wealth’s impact on character, both for individuals getting rich, and America, growing ever more prosperous. Reflecting on their years together, Buffett, Munger, and Becky Quick discuss what it takes to make magic, and what living a successful life really means.Warren Buffett Archive: https://buffett.cnbc.com/warren-buffett-archive/Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker: https://www.cnbc.com/berkshire-hathaway-portfolio/Sign up for CNBC’s Warren Buffett Newsletter:https://buffett.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/warren-watch.htmlWarren Buffett on America (video clips available): https://buffett.cnbc.com/2018/07/02/buffett-on-america.htmlWarren Buffett’s not-very-active Twitter @warrenbuffettBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieSquawk Box, @squawkcnbc

In part three of our most popular episodes of Squawk Pod, featuring real stories behind the leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger share lessons learned from investing through nearly 7 decades of economic history. In conversations with Becky Quick, the two share their perspective on axe murderers, “swingers,” and the costs of a free market, and the two speak candidly on the dangers of Robinhood, bitcoin, and stock market “gambles.” Buffett identifies patterns in the economy’s long road from the Great Depression, Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic; he warns against the investing pitfalls of markets past. Munger details his own controversial opinion of China as a global economic power, and in a conversation exclusive to this podcast, Becky Quick shares her takeaways from over a decade of conversations with the pair.Warren Buffett Archive: https://buffett.cnbc.com/warren-buffett-archive/Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker: https://www.cnbc.com/berkshire-hathaway-portfolio/Sign up for CNBC’s Warren Buffett Newsletter:https://buffett.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/warren-watch.htmlBerkshire Hathaway, Inc.: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/Warren Buffett’s not-very-active Twitter @warrenbuffettBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieSquawk Box, @squawkcnbc

In part two of a series of Squawk Pod episodes - Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman and long-time partner and friend Charlie Munger recount their humble origins at the same Nebraska grocery store, tracing their nearly 70-year-long journey through their worst trades and best influences. The two discuss Berkshire Hathaway succession plans and the links between being the bigger person and making the bigger profit in conversations with CNBC’s Becky Quick spanning the last 15 years. In reflections exclusive to this podcast, Becky Quick discusses the “Buffett-Munger magic” and the duo’s secrets to building a full life as well as a full portfolio.Warren Buffett Archive: https://buffett.cnbc.com/warren-buffett-archive/Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker: https://www.cnbc.com/berkshire-hathaway-portfolio/Sign up for CNBC’s Warren Buffett Newsletter: https://buffett.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/warren-watch.htmlHighlights of the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting: https://buffett.cnbc.com/2021-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting/Warren Buffett’s not-very-active Twitter @warrenbuffettBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieSquawk Box, @squawkcnbc

In the first of a special series of Squawk Pod episodes, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger speak with CNBC’s Becky Quick about their 60 years of friendship and their journey building Berkshire Hathaway.  In this special, refreshed episode, hear archival audio of Buffett through history: from the 1960s, the early 2000s, and pandemic-era America. Buffett and Munger recall their earliest days in the insurance business, how the two became friends, and how failure taught them lessons that they still live by, 70 years later. Plus, in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Becky reflects on 15 years of covering the wealth and wisdom of Warren Buffett on Squawk Box.Warren Buffett Archive: https://buffett.cnbc.com/warren-buffett-archive/Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker: https://www.cnbc.com/berkshire-hathaway-portfolio/Sign up for CNBC’s Warren Buffett Newsletter: https://buffett.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/warren-watch.htmlWarren Buffett’s not-very-active Twitter @warrenbuffettBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieSquawk Box, @squawkcnbc

As the rush for pre-holiday Covid tests continues, new studies suggest that omicron may have lower hospitalization risk than other Covid-19 variants. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell discusses the new data as well as the FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s therapeutic pill and the other oral treatments that could come in 2022. While the variant puts extra pressure on an already squeezed supply chain, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg provides an update on the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks and collaboration between the Biden Administration and the private sector to keep the holiday season running smoothly. The holidays are different this year, but some traditions live on, including tracking Santa’s Christmas Eve journey around the world. U.S. Air Force Capt. Sable Brown, public affairs officer at the North American Aerospace Defense Command, discusses NORAD’s 66th year tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe, with a little help from Rudolph’s nose. So, pop the bubbly--if you can find it! Ray Isle, Food & Wine Magazine executive wine editor, explains why champagne may be hard to come by this holiday season. Plus, he offers a few sparkling recommendations for your liquor store trip: Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Cava ($60/Magnum), Champagne Alfred Gratien Brut Rosé ($70), and, for the festive splurge, Champagne Bollinger RD 2007 Brut ($300). Cheers!In this episode:Sec. Pete Buttigieg, @SecretaryPeteRay Isle, @islewineMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellCapt. Sable Brown, @usairforceJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In light of rising Covid-19 cases in New York, restaurateur Danny Meyer has made the call to temporarily close a number of establishments owned by his company, Union Square Hospitality Group. Meyer discusses a new vaccination policy that he hopes will help keep staff and patrons safe. As founder of Shake Shack, Meyer also weighs in on the french fry shortage, as well as the superior fry shape. Biotechs aiming to increase our lifespans and reverse aging-related diseases have garnered billions from interested--and high profile--backers in tech. Co-founder and CEO of Cambrian Biopharma James Peyer discusses “longevity biotech,” preventing Alzheimer’s at the cellular level, the causes of hair loss, and how much red wine is enough red wine. Plus, Elon Musk wants credit for paying his taxes, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is drumming up passion among her supporters (again), and supply chain issues are hitting everything from at-home Covid tests to french fries and the toy shelves.  In this episode:Danny Meyer, @dhmeyerJames Peyer, @JamesPeyerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Dr. Syra Madad, senior director of the system-wide pathogens program at New York City Health and Hospitals, considers the pandemic still in its “emergency” phase as cases of omicron outpace those of other variants. But, the game must go on--for the NFL, at least. While the NHL and college basketball teams have paused and postponed their games, the National Football League is taking a new approach to managing Covid-19 cases after over 100 players in the league tested positive. HGGC president and former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and Integrity Marketing Group CEO Bryan Adams discuss the NFL’s new pandemic strategy and Integrity’s $125 million payout to employees following an investment from Silver Lake. Plus, issues in the supply chain are causing issues for other chains…including McDonald’s, where a french fry shortage is hitting locations in Japan. In this episode:Bryan Adams, @IntegrityMGSteve Young, @SteveYoungQBDr. Syra Madad, @syramadadJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Global markets are wavering as cases of the omicron variant ticks up around the world. Moderna says its Covid booster dose does bolster antibodies against the new variant, but even so, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports that big banks are reversing their return-to-work policies. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell explains the Moderna news and compares data on cases of Covid’s omicron and delta variants, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb offers best testing practices to families hoping to gather for a safe holiday. In light of the latest surge, the World Economic Forum usually held in January in Davos has been postponed. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers discusses Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) decision not to support President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a blow for Democrats and the administration.  In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDRobert Frank, @robtfrankMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical advisor, weighs in on holiday parties with vaccinated family and friends as Covid-19 omicron variant spreads throughout the United States. The nation’s top infectious disease doctor discusses a possible redefinition of what it means to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Changes are certainly “on the table,” said Dr. Fauci, who emphasizes there is no doubt that optimum vaccination is with a booster dose. Currently, individuals are considered to be fully vaccinated either two weeks after their second dose of a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Plus, an e-commerce boon for Fed-Ex during the holiday season and a major change in the legal battles against the makers of Oxycontin.In this episode:Dr. Anthony FauciJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is developing new antibodies that work against the omicron variant of Covid-19, after the company confirmed that its current cocktail has diminished potency against the heavily mutated strain. CEO Leonard Schleifer says Regeneron plans to conduct trials on the new antibodies in the first quarter of 2022.  The Federal Reserve’s move to accelerate its taper but not yet move the needle on interest rates has left market analysts in disagreement over whether it was the right call and how it could impact stocks. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down how the markets are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s policy pivot on Wednesday. Plus, Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold his music rights to Sony Music Entertainment in what could be the biggest deal ever struck for a single artist’s work.In this episode:Leonard Schleifer, @RegeneronMeg Tirrell, @megtirrell Steve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

In this special podcast, Andrew Ross Sorkin spoke with Galleon Group Founder, Raj Rajaratnam, who was convicted in 2011 of 14 counts of securities fraud and conspiracy in one of the biggest insider trading cases in history. Prosecutors accused him of making tens of millions of dollars by trading illegal information about stocks like eBay, Goldman Sachs and Alphabet, then known as Google. Now he’s spent seven years in prison, paid more than $150 million in fines and his first interview after being released from prison is with Squawk Box. Raj Rajaratnam is also the author of a new book about his experience, “Uneven Justice: The Plot to Sink Galleon.” Plus, pro sports is getting hammered by Covid in spite of vaccinations and safety protocols; and the Twitter battle between 2021’s person of the year, Elon Musk, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren.  Joe, Becky and Andrew try to channel “The Art of Happiness” podcaster Arthur Brooks when discussing the viral tweet for tat. In this episode:Raj Rajaratnam, @UnevenJusticeJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

As the specter of omicron looms large over the festive season, governments around the world are desperately trying to deploy Covid-19 booster shots in order to bolster people’s protection against the more transmissible variant. Meanwhile, Pfizer is working on the first antiviral Covid-19 pill. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell broke down the final analysis of Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill that showed a near 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients. Companies from Lyft to Ford have had to delay and reassess return-to-office plans in recent weeks. Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman walked back an edict that employees should be back at the office by now and issued a new forecast for how long companies would delay the return. Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield also discussed the future of work, the metaverse and the company’s merger with Salesforce. Plus, Apple’s march to $3 Trillion and Elon Musk – on the tweets and on Time's 2021 Person of the Year.In this episode:Stewart Butterfield, @stewartMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed today that at least one patient infected with the new omicron variant of Covid-19 has died in the country. In a televised statement yesterday, Johnson warned Britain faces a “tidal wave” of omicron infections. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, discusses the latest developments surrounding the worrisome omicron coronavirus variant and says the world should take notice. The biggest question looming over Capitol Hill is whether the Senate will pass President Joe Biden’s $1.7 trillion economic safety net and climate bill. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports Senators will have just two weeks to meet their self-imposed Christmas deadline. Former U.S. Congresswoman Donna Edwards and Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff, also discuss Biden’s Build Back Better bill and what it means for the U.S. economy. Plus, a critical software flaw and Peloton firing back at its portrayal in the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot. In this episode:Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDMick Mulvaney, @MickMulvaneyDonna Edwards, @DonnaFEdwardsYlan Mui, @ylanmuiJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese

Inflation accelerated at its fastest pace since 1982, putting pressure on the economic recovery and raising the stakes for the Federal Reserve. CNBC’s senior economics reporter, Steve Liesman, breaks down the latest consumer price index data. Dr. Kavita Patel, former White House health policy director and fellow at the Brookings Institution, reports on the latest CDC recommendations around Covid-19 booster shots. Restaurateur Lidia Bastianich discusses the pandemic’s impact on the restaurant industry and her new PBS special, ‘Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds’. Starbucks employees have voted to join a union at one store in Buffalo, New York, the first unionized company-owned location in the U.S. Workers at a second location in the city voted to reject the drive to organize. Thursday’s vote count for a third Starbucks store in upstate New York ended without a definitive result because a number of ballots were still under review. Plus, Rutgers upsets #1 ranked Purdue with buzzer-beater game winner.In this episode:Dr. Kavita Patel, @kavitapmdLidia Bastianich, @LidiaBastianichSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese

Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, says bitcoin’s value could go up by $500,000 over time as hedge funds and other large investors move in. She also shared her most recent thoughts on Twitter, Tesla, as well as details on Ark Invest’s newest exchange-traded fund. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, testified for the first time before Congress and refused to commit to permanently ending the paused plans to create a version of the platform for kids under 13. Lawmakers expressed frustration and distrust of the service, owned by Meta, which recently changed its corporate name from Facebook. Apple promised China's government it would make economic investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CNBC’s Jon Fortt argues if that was wise, or worrisome. Plus, Starbucks employees in the Buffalo, New York-area have concluded their unionization votes, which are set to be tallied today.In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodJon Fortt, @jonforttBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Pfizer and BioNTech say three doses of their vaccine provide a high level of protection against the omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell breaks down the latest data and reports the third shot shows virus-fighting abilities comparable with the 95% protection provided by two doses against the original strain of the virus. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports how Congress is trying to block the Biden administration’s nationwide Covid-19 vaccine mandate on businesses. Sen. Mark Warner, chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, discusses Capitol Hill’s latest focus on Big Tech as Instagram’s Adam Mosseri prepares to testify. Plus, the House passed a bill that would allow the Senate to raise the debt ceiling with a simple majority vote.In this episode:Sen. Mark Warner, @MarkWarnerYlan Mui, @ylanmuiJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie