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Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded ‘not guilty’ to multiple charges against him, including securities fraud and money laundering. Netflix’s new docuseries, “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street” starts streaming today, and director Joe Berlinger says he sees parallels between today’s fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and “sociopath” Bernie Madoff in the nineties. The true crime director discusses revealing never-before-seen footage of Madoff’s deposition in 2016, and considers history’s cycle of fraud. Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton weighs in too, saying he considers SBF’s crimes–if he’s convicted of them–to be the same caliber of Madoff’s. Plus, Washington is poised for another tough day for Rep. Kevin McCarthy in his battle for House Speaker, and Apple stock is taking a hit, but the company still has big plans for the metaverse.  In this episode:Joe Berlinger, @joeberlingerBecky 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.

4 Jan 202334min

In this episode:Becky 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.

3 Jan 202331min

In a highlight of 2022, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav described his hopes for the future of the merged media company when he joined Joe Kernen and Becky for his first interview following the close of the $43 billion transaction. In May, Zaslav was optimistic about the outlook for a content company with offerings spanning home decor, food, classic movies, news and more.  Plus, what really happened at the demise of CNN+.Happy New Year, Squawk Pod listeners!  In this episode: Becky 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.

30 Des 202221min

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is famous for her bold bets on disruptive technology stocks, like Tesla, Zoom, and Roku. But, like those tech stocks, her flagship fund’s performance is down over 60% year-to-date. Even still, she’s reeling in more money from her retail trader, Reddit-enthusiast clients. In an interview recorded in late June, Wood explains her tech-focused strategy in the face of the Fed’s inflation battle. In her view, the U.S. economy is in a recession.  In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodBecky Quick @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

29 Des 202218min

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a key story on the global stage in 2022. In a conversation recorded in September, Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick that modern warfare has been forever changed by this conflict. Palantir is a developer of data analysis software that went public via a direct listing in September 2020 after nearly two decades as a private company; Karp shares insight into how digital analytics has prevented a full-scale takeover of sovereign Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Des 202218min

In a highlight of 2022, investor and private equity legend David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, shared what he learned from some of the world’s most successful investors. One hint – it’s not a 9 to 5 job. Rubenstein details the habits and strategies of managers like Ray Dalio, Ron Baron, Mary Erdoes, John Paulson and many more in book, “How to Invest: Masters on the Craft.” In this conversation from September 2022, Rubenstein tells Becky Quick and Melissa Lee his thoughts on the Fed’s aggressive rate-raising policy, his best investing ideas and what he thinks about America’s relationships around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Des 202228min

Severe winter weather is cause for canceling thousands of flights across the U.S. and delaying package delivery in the last days before Christmas.  But, one flight is guaranteed to have no problem taking off – Rear Admiral Daniel Cheever of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reassures Joe Kernen and Becky Quick that Santa Claus will continue his flawless record of clean departures from the North Pole. Justin Bieber is close to securing a $200 million deal for his publishing and recorded music rights – at age 28!  Jon Fortt takes a look at both sides of the argument for the Belieber legacy. Plus, Elon Musk hits pause on selling his shares of Tesla, Sam Bankman-Fried is free on bail, and Congress secures a $1.7 trillion funding deal hours before the holiday recess – averting a government shutdown.  Merry Christmas to our listeners! Track Santa’s Christmas Eve flight status: https://www.noradsanta.orgIn this episode:Jon Fortt, @jonforttBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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.

23 Des 202225min

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress in his first trip abroad since the start of Russia’s war in his country. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche recaps his U.S. visit and his speech to lawmakers, during which he appealed for more military support. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is officially back on American soil preparing for his time in court, and two of his former colleagues have already pleaded guilty to fraud. Appaloosa Management Founder and President David Tepper shares his latest portfolio plays in a rare extended interview. The billionaire hedge funder explains why he’s short on equities, short on bonds, and trusting global central banks to keep to their word on raising rates.  In this episode:Kayla Tausche, @kaylatauscheMacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalosBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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.

22 Des 202244min