Squawk Pod

In the wake of the riots at the Capitol, America’s C-suites are speaking out, some calling for President Trump’s removal from office, others urging a reevaluation and restoration of the United States’ democracy. Founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein calls on his fellow business leaders to help restore America’s reputation as a beacon of democracy, and to restore American democracy itself. Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson, reflects on her role as a corporate leader in pushing the nation forward, and considers the juxtaposition of new market highs and political unrest.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Tammi 202126min

Hours after a mob of pro-Trump rioters breached the United States Capitol and disrupted the Presidential certification process, Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the nation’s next leaders. On the ground in DC, CNBC’s Washington Reporter Eamon Javers recaps the day’s chaos and the country’s attempt at recovery. President Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney addresses his own responsibility in supporting a leader who ultimately incited violence in the People’s House. Mulvaney announces that he has resigned from his final position in Donald Trump’s administration. Plus, entrepreneur and author John Hope Bryant underlines the lessons of January 6, 2021. “This suggests something is wrong with the business plan for this country.” Bryant rejects what some have considered the “separatist movement” that prompted the violence at the Capitol, and calls on Americans to reconsider the way they maintain democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Tammi 202142min

As Georgia’s final runoff votes are counted, Joe Lonsdale, Palantir co-founder and 8VC founding partner, considers how the state’s races are impacting market volatility. Lonsdale discusses Peloton, Netflix, and other tech stocks on the move as we kick off 2021. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has written a new WSJ op-ed on China’s bid for financial supremacy after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese software applications. Warsh says the U.S. should not be “naive about what’s happening” with China. Plus, Vegan milk brand Oatly is reportedly aiming for a $1 billion IPO this year, and cheers--it’s Joe Kernen’s birthday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Tammi 202130min

Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba, Chinese tech celebrity, and outspoken innovator in China, has not been seen in public for two months. China Beige Book International CEO Leland Miller discusses why the CCP and the Chinese banking sector might be pleased that Ma is lying low. Miller considers the global community’s theories on Ma’s disappearance and what China’s crackdown on tech means for President-elect Biden’s international agenda. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon shares China’s response to an about face on the New York Stock Exchange; after suggesting that they’d delist three Chinese companies, the NYSE has changed its mind. Blackstone’s Byron Wein returns for his 36-year-old tradition of projecting the biggest market surprises in the year to come. Plus, Haven, the joint health care venture between Amazon, JPMorgan, and Berkshire Hathaway, is scheduled to shut down next month.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Tammi 202128min

As the final count in Georgia’s runoff elections draws nearer, Axios co-founder Jim Vandehei breaks down what’s at stake on both sides of the aisle. CNBC’s Eamon Javers recaps the other political story in the Peach State: President Trump’s hour-long call with Georgia’s Secretary of State. American vaccinations are underway, but Dr. Scott Gottlieb considers potential speed bumps in the U.S. supply and distribution system. Plus, it’s a new year, which means new resolutions. WW CEO Mindy Grossman explains how she’s supporting new members in 2021.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 Tammi 202140min

In the final episode of the year, CNBC Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon shares life in China, a year after the world’s first case of Covid-19 within its borders. CNBC’s Leslie Picker breaks down the most impressive hedge fund returns of the year. Joe Kernen and Becky ring in New Zealand’s New Year together and reflect on the year that was, both emotionally and financially. Looking to 2021, Axios co-founder Mike Allen considers what’s at stake in the Georgia runoffs, and what’s to come in the eventful week ahead. Happy New Year! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Joulu 202027min

Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) shares why he remains against upping the American stimulus checks from $600 to $2000 amid the pandemic. CNBC’s Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman breaks down the economic arguments on both sides of the stimulus debate. The United Kingdom has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, and the shot will join the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine distribution already underway there. Dan Loeb’s activist hedge fund Third Point is pushing chipmaker Intel to explore a strategic deal, and the news has already directly impacted Intel’s stock price. Plus, it’s a new age for enterprise according to Unqork, the three-year-old no-code software platform that hit a $2B valuation in 2020. CEO Gary Hoberman and CapitalG General Partner Laela Sturdy discuss how software infrastructure is evolving, and which enterprise giants are taking part.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Joulu 202030min

American Airlines is operating the first U.S. flight of the Boeing 737 Max since the craft was grounded in March or 2019. CNBC’s Auto and Airline Industry Reporter Phil LeBeau is on that first flight from Miami to New York. Plus, EU-based cloud communications platform MessageBird is taking on Twilio with its $3B valuation. In the second interview of the $1B+ Club series, MessageBird CEO Robert Vis and one of his investors, Spark Capital GP Will Reed, discuss how they’re betting on an omnichannel platform as a service (PaaS) to change the way businesses communicate.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Joulu 202015min