Sen. Elizabeth Warren on a Credit Card Rate Cap and Affordability 1/14/26
Bank executives were caught off guard after President Donald Trump said suggested American credit card companies face a 10% cap on the interest rates they can charge. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her conversation with the president, the mechanics of a rate cap and the broader affordability crunch facing consumers. Then, as 2026 is still fresh, many Americans are already struggling with New Year’s resolutions and the pursuit of happiness. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and Free Press columnist, shares his own resolutions and explains what research says about finding meaning and happiness in the year ahead. Plus, President Trump weighs in on Iran, and Netflix is reportedly considering an all-cash bid for Warner Brothers. Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 15:27Arthur Brooks - 28:55 In this episode:Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks Sen. Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarrenBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 Tammi 38min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 1/14/26
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Saks Global is filing for bankruptcy and bringing in a new CEO, Coca-Cola is scrapping plans to sell its Costa Coffee chain, Tesla will only offer its “full self-driving” feature as a monthly subscription, Japanese stocks hit a record high, and AI chip company Cerebras Systems is in talk to raise $1 billion dollars in a new funding round at a $22 billion valuation. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 Tammi 1min
Warren Buffett: A Life and Legacy 1/13/26
Following Warren Buffett’s retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, CNBC presents “Warren Buffett: A Life and Legacy,” a special presentation of exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with Warren Buffett about his views on business, philanthropy, and life, and how his philosophies have evolved over the decades. Hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, the program features interviews with Warren Buffett’s three kids – Susie, Howie, and Peter – who reflect on the enormous responsibility their father has entrusted to them – to eventually donate his entire fortune.For more, visit CNBC’s Buffett Archive: https://buffett.cnbc.com/warren-buffett-archive/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 Tammi 1h 56min
Debating the DOJ’s Criminal Investigation into Jay Powell 1/13/26
Division over the federal investigation of the Federal Reserve has rattled the Republican Party. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports from Washington, DC, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses the probe and the President’s power at home and abroad. Tune into CNBC tonight for “Warren Buffett: A Life and Legacy,” a two-hour special of exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with Warren Buffett about his views on business, philanthropy, and life, and how his philosophies have evolved over the decades. Hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, the program will also feature interviews with Warren Buffett’s three kids – Susie, Howie, and Peter – who reflect on the enormous responsibility their father has entrusted to them – to eventually donate his entire fortune. Eamon Javers - 8:34Kevin McCarthy - 18:10 In this episode: Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthyEamon Javers, @eamonjaversBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
13 Tammi 32min
Investigating the Federal Reserve: Kevin Hassett & Sen. Mark Warner 1/12/26
Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell focused on the Fed’s building renovation and Powell’s related testimony. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the investigation and Jay Powell’s statement that the probe is related to President Trump’s frustration with the Fed’s monetary policy. One of the front runners as Powell’s replacement Kevin Hassett, currently director of the National Economic Council, weighs in on the news and discusses the independence of the Federal Reserve. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) shares his perspective on the investigation, immigration enforcement around the country, and President Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest rates. Eamon Javers - 2:40Kevin Hassett - 26:11Sen. Mark Warner - 37:47 In this episode:Mark Warner, @MarkWarnerEamon Javers, @eamonjaversBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12 Tammi 49min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 1/12/26
The White House is threatening to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell over comments he made to Congress about a renovation at Fed headquarters, Allegiant Air is acquiring Sun Country Airlines in a $1.1B deal, a Senate committee investigation says UnitedHealth deployed aggressive payment-boosting tactics, Walmart and Google are teaming up on AI-assisted shopping, and the FCC has approved a request from Starlink to deploy another 7,500 satellites. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12 Tammi 1min
Internet Blackout in Iran & Protests in Minneapolis 1/9/26
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) discusses the latest votes in Congress, including extensions of Obamacare subsidies and geopolitics at play in Venezuela. Sen. Hagerty responds to questions about immigration enforcement around the country, as protestors take to the streets in Minneapolis after an ICE officer fatally shot U.S. citizen Renee Good. California’s wealth tax debate has garnered national focus as billionaires spar with lawmakers in the state. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan shares why he’s opposed to a proposed wealth tax, raising concerns about capital flight and sustaining an innovation economy. Plus, Glencore and Rio Tinto are exploring a mega merger that would create the world’s largest mining group, and the Iranian government has restricted phone and internet access as protestors continue to demonstrate across Iran. Sen. Bill Hagerty - 10:57Mayor Matt Mahan - 27:37 In this episode:Bill Hagerty, @SenatorHagertyMatt Mahan, @MattMahanSJBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
9 Tammi 34min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 1/9/26
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Merck is reportedly in talks to buy cancer drugmaker Revolution Medicines, fitness tracking app Strava will confidentially file for an IPO, Saks may be nearing a deal for a bankruptcy financing package of over $1B, Paramount Skydance is exploring adding strategic partners to its stake in MTV, and NASA will bring a crew home from space after they detected a “serious medical condition” aboard the ISS. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
9 Tammi 1min
