Leon Cooperman on Inauguration Day

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. With $72B under management, General Atlantic has deployed $55B into nearly 500 companies, including Uber, Airbnb, Etsy, Mobileye, Chime, and TikTok parent ByteDance. Ford discusses tech opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurship in China, India, and Southeast Asia, and the tech sector’s rough 2022.  In this episode:Becky 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.

19 Jan 202313min

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about this year’s theme: Cooperation in a Fragmented World. Since Russia’s war in Ukraine broke out, Ukrainians have relied heavily on the global private sector, including Uber. In the 11 months of the war so far, Uber has expanded its service footprint throughout the country, provided free rides to aid workers, doctors, and refugees, and transported supplies, food, and shelter in partnership with the United Nations. Khosrowshahi discusses the responsibility of tech companies during a crisis, as well as the impact of global economic and political pressures on his company’s bottom line. Plus, he shares tipping etiquette and his own track record behind the wheel in San Francisco.  In this episode:Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhosBecky 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.

18 Jan 202313min

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman. A billionaire businessman, GOP donor, and China optimist, Schwarzman discusses what the end of China’s zero-covid policy means for its economic recovery and the global supply chain. Plus, after three years of lockdowns, Chinese leaders are convening with the rest of the world’s leaders at this year’s WEF; Schwarzman offers his perspective on how the Chinese view the U.S., and how domestic issues factor into each country’s respective geopolitics.  In this episode:Becky 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.

18 Jan 202316min

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. In their first winter WEF interview in three years, the anchors ask Moynihan about his economic recession forecast, his outlook on blockchain opportunities, and how the Federal Reserve should rebalance the U.S. economy.  In this episode:Becky 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.

17 Jan 202317min

The SEC has charged crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini with allegedly selling unregistered securities. Former SEC enforcer Lisa Braganca discusses the $900m customer funds currently in the balance and what the regulators are hoping to achieve. Now that the House Republicans have a majority, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor discusses the GOP’s agenda, both in Congress and in the upcoming race for President. Plus, Tesla is cutting prices, and Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a pay cut.  In this episode:Lisa Braganca, @LisaBragancaEric Cantor, @EricCantorBecky 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.

13 Jan 202328min

ChatGPT is an AI tool that’s taken educators by storm, and some are calling for a ban. Yale lecturer and journalist Joanne Lipman argues to keep it in classrooms, and she considers the various historical innovations that once concerned academics–from calculators to Google. Activist investor Nelson Peltz is aiming for a seat on Disney’s board, but the company is opposed and gearing up for a proxy fight. Disney has also named a new chairman of the board, and amid all the drama, the company has not yet explained its recent CEO swap from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek and back again. New York Times columnist and “Disney War” author James Stewart unpacks all the drama at the House of Mouse. In the Labor Department’s latest report, the consumer price index fell month over month for the first time since April of 2020. It’s a sign that inflation could be moderating, but the Federal Reserve doesn’t meet to discuss interest rate hike policy until February. Plus, Tesla’s plant in China is stalled, and Starbucks is calling corporate employees back to the office.  In this episode:Joanne Lipman, @joannelipmanJames Stewart, @JamesStewartNYTBecky 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.

12 Jan 202329min

The FAA suffered a computer outage, grounding and delaying thousands of flights across the country. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the ripple effects of the outage and the ongoing modernization of the airline industry. As the dust settles on the GOP’s hold in Congress, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discusses what’s next for the Republican Party. He addresses revisions to the U.S. tax code, efforts to limit big government, and rumors that he is considering a run for President. Plus, FTX is headed back to bankruptcy court, and World Wrestling Entertainment is reinstating its former CEO, despite his retirement amid allegations of sexual assault.  In this episode:Chris Sununu, @GovChrisSununuPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Jan 202331min

The Just 100 2023 list is out! The list ranks America’s largest publicly traded companies based on corporate behaviors including worker wellness, governance, diversity, and environmental impact. T Mobile CEO Mike Sievert discusses his company’s #20 ranking, and explains how “just” practices are financial, rather than political. Just Capital cofounder and investor Paul Tudor Jones discusses the ranking methodology, and addresses “woke capitalism,” and corporate virtue signaling. Tudor Jones also discusses the Federal Reserve’s efforts to manage inflation. Just Capital’s founding CEO Martin Whittaker offers a podcast-exclusive explanation of the list and its philosophy. Plus, the GOP is centering Republican constituents as it settles into House leadership, and reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger warns employees not to settle into a work-from-home habit.  In this episode:Paul Tudor Jones, @ptj_officialMike Sievert, @MikeSievertBecky 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.

10 Jan 202331min