Squawk Pod

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 miles per hour, one of the strongest storms to hit the region since Hurricane Katrina. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) discusses the damage caused by Hurricane Ida as over one million people in the region--including his own family--are without power. The United States is a day away from ending its evacuation mission in Kabul, marking the apparent end of a 20-year engagement in Afghanistan. AEI President Emeritus, contributing writer for The Atlantic, Harvard professor, and host of “The Art of Happiness” podcast Arthur Brooks discusses President Biden’s agenda, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Covid-19 vaccines for kids may be closer than experts originally expected, and countries in the EU are set to restrict American travelers due to variant outbreaks stateside. Plus, Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of Theranos, begins her trial this week, and her defense claims that her ex-boyfriend and Theranos partner subjected her to a “decade-long campaign of psychological abuse.” Unsealed filings also reveal Holmes plans to testify in her own defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Aug 202124min

The U.S. and its allies have warned that more terrorist attacks in Kabul are likely, as the deadline for military withdrawal from Afghanistan draws near. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest information gathered after the twin suicide bombings in Kabul. Children are now being hospitalized in record numbers across the United States, and doctors are warning that it could get worse as physical classrooms welcome students back. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost of global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and former Coronavirus Advisory Board Member for President Biden, discusses delta variant concerns and the need for higher vaccination numbers among adults to stop the spread. United States Tennis Association CEO Michael Dowse discusses a safe and successful U.S. Open just days before the tournament’s first day in New York, detailing the protocols and the players that fans can expect. Plus, supply chain issues that may impact retail margins and the holiday shopping season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Aug 202130min

Delta Air Lines is the first company to raise health insurance premiums for employees that are not vaccinated against Covid-19. Shellye Archambeau, board member of Verizon, Okta and Nordstrom, discusses whether this move is the beginning of a movement from employers, and shares how executives are weighing vaccine incentives and ultimatums in the boardroom. J.M. Smucker CEO Mark Smucker says inflation and supply chain issues are hitting the jelly business, but Smucker’s is still expanding its portfolio--from coffee brands to dog food. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on China’s marketplace for fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, and she shares which U.S. states are receiving the biggest shipments. Plus, happy National Dog Day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Aug 202130min

Johnson & Johnson announced that it has enough data to support administering a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Following the announcement, the CDC tweeted that they need more data and information before recommending a booster dose from J&J. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on the new research supporting the booster. Tim Cook was named CEO of Apple 10 years ago. He took over Apple at a turbulent time when Jobs was battling pancreatic cancer and the company's future seemed uncertain. Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst and longtime Apple watcher, discusses Apple’s last decade under CEO Tim Cook’s leadership and the company’s legacy. As more and more companies institute a variation of vaccine mandates, former EY Chairman and CEO Mark Weinberger discusses the risks and nuances of requiring vaccinations for employees. Plus, Democrats compromise for Biden’s economic agenda, and meme stock mania is back! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Aug 202130min

The House has once again delayed a planned vote to advance two key proposals that make up President Joe Biden’s economic agenda. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) discuss the path forward for an infrastructure deal and a budget resolution. Major companies – from Walt Disney to Walmart – have already mandated Covid-19 vaccines for some or all of their employees, and now that the FDA has granted the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine full approval, more businesses are poised to follow suit. John Ho, co-chair of the OSHA-workplace safety practice at Cozen O’Connor, discusses whether employers can mandate coronavirus vaccines and if they had the legal authority to do so. Plus, an NFT of a rock just sold for 400 ether, or about $1.3 million, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers swaps movie recommendations--and quotes--with Joe Kernen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Aug 202136min

The FDA has fully approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine. Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins explains what this approval might mean for vaccine hesitancy across the country. He also answers questions about vaccine safety for children, as young people prepare to return to school amid an uptick in cases of the Delta variant. Beloved game show Jeopardy! is host-less as the show still searches for Alex Trebek’s successor. Variety’s business editor Cynthia Littleton discusses the money at stake and the show’s long run. Plus, cryptocurrencies are back on the rise, Tropical Storm Henri took out power for thousands along the east coast, and Governor Cuomo has reached his last day on the job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Aug 202131min

In an extended interview, sports icon and 39-time Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King discusses the 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Championship amid pandemic and her autobiography, “All In.” As more and more professional athletes speak out about mental health in sports, King considers her own experience with mental health, the media, and activism. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen shares why he finds her journey so inspirational and emotional, and underlines her role in pushing all of society forward. Plus, once again, a dance on Tesla’s stage is making headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Aug 202131min

Social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube each have differing policies on how the Taliban can interact with their platforms. As the group gains control in Afghanistan, investor Kevin O’Leary and Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt debate social media’s responsibility to censor the Taliban, or not. A third vaccine shot in the U.S. has prompted a global debate about vaccine access and public health, but the Biden administration is moving forward with a plan to boost eligible populations as early as this fall. Joe, Andrew and Steve Liesman break down consumer spending, consumer worries, and the indicators of economic recovery in the face of the Delta variant. Plus, as retailers continue to report strong financial results, the team considers a return to the office “peacocking” trend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Aug 202133min