Squawk Pod

In the final episode in Squawk Pod’s Berkshire Hathaway series, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Jul 202136min

In part three of the Squawk Pod Berkshire Hathaway series, 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, through the Great Recession, to 2021, and 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Jul 202134min

In part two of a special series of Squawk Pod episodes, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman and long-time partner Charlie Munger recount their humble origins at a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Jul 202129min

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. Hear archival footage of Buffett through the ages: from the 1960s, the early 2000s, and just last month. Buffett and Munger reminisce on how Berkshire got into the insurance business, how the two became friends, and how their earliest failures taught them lessons that they still live by, 70 years later. Plus, in a conversation exclusive to this podcast, Becky Quick reflects on nearly 15 years of covering Berkshire Hathaway and its architects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Jul 202131min

Disruptor investing app Robinhood has finally filed to IPO after years of upending the retail trading industry and months of regulatory and legal scrutiny. Founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Bedrock Capital Geoff Lewis shares his outlook for the company, its roadshow, and all the investors who want a piece. Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson is headed to space, just days before his fellow billionaire, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was scheduled to lift off himself. CNBC.com space reporter Michael Sheetz discusses the billionaire race to the edge of space. As millions hit the roads and runways across the country ahead of the July 4th holiday, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb considers risks of the Covid-19 Delta variant. Plus, the price of oil is nearing three-year-high, and OPEC+ is meeting to determine a global energy policy. Happy Independence Day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Jul 202126min

One of 18 IPOs this week alone, donut chain Krispy Kreme has debuted for public trading on the Nasdaq. Joe, Becky, and Andrew snack their way through the morning coverage, and Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield shares the company’s 84-year journey to its second IPO. As China celebrates the 100th anniversary of its Communist Party, President Xi Jinping resolved to stand up to foreign powers who may “bully” China, and laid out goals for the country’s next 100 years. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon considers how Chinese and global citizens are responding to President Xi’s plans, and the direction in which he’s pushing the Communist Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 Jul 202130min

The Covid-19 Delta variant is on the rise, but travel is, too. Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel discusses activity on his portfolio of travel and activity sites, from Kayak and Priceline to OpenTable. Billionaire investor and philanthropist Leon Cooperman reveals his concerns for the market, taxation, and inflation as we enter the second half of 2021. The Biden administration is preparing an executive order directing agencies to strengthen oversight of industries they believe to be dominated by a small number of big players. The crackdown on the lack of competition could hit big tech and a number of other sectors. Plus, traffic is back in New York, and Tony Soprano is soon to be back on the screen in “The Many Saints of Newark.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Jun 202128min

United Airlines has placed the biggest aircraft order in its history; CEO Scott Kirby and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discuss what the 270 jet purchase means for a post-pandemic travel rebound and for passenger comforts. After a standout year at Ark Invest and a rocky start to 2021, Wall Street’s star stock picker Cathie Wood is launching a bitcoin ETF. Plus, Facebook has joined the $1 trillion club, Juul is settling for $40 million, and CNBC Disruptor and App store favorite Duolingo is going public. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Jun 202136min