Flo Rida & Celsius, McCarthy & the House, Wages & the Fed 01/09/23
Rapper Flo Rida is speaking out about his lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius. After a successful partnership, Flo alleges the company breached his endorsement contract. In an interview alongside his attorney John Uustal, Flo Rida explains the value his own brand lent to Celsius, and why, despite the lawsuit, he’s still drinking the product on stage. After a December jobs report buoyed the markets, investors wonder whether the Federal Reserve will slow rate hikes. White House economist Heather Boushey explains the administration’s take on potential recession and President Biden’s plans to ease economic pains for Americans. Plus, the Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally locked his new job as Speaker of the House, and Salesforce is the latest tech company with a round of layoffs. In this episode:Flo Rida, @official_floHeather Boushey, @hboushey46Becky 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.
9 Jan 202336min
Non Competes & A Stalemate for Speaker 1/6/23
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to eliminate employee non compete clauses in contracts, claiming the practice stifles innovation and entrepreneurship. In a rare interview, FTC Chair Lina Khan explains the proposal, the economics, and the workers that stand to benefit. As the Republican congressional stalemate continues, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stands resolute in his pitch for Speaker of the House. Plus, Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock may be beyond help, and it’s another Squawk celebration: happy birthday, Joe Kernen! In this episode:Lina Khan, @linakhanFTCBecky 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.
6 Jan 202326min
Congressional Chaos & Holiday Debt 01/05/23
The House of Representatives faces another day without a Speaker. Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) discuss the GOP’s messy stalemate and the bipartisan goals still ahead for Congress. This season’s gifts and travel expenses have upped consumer debt; CNBC’s senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson reports on the holiday’s hefty price tags for American consumers–as well as tips for paying them off. Plus, Amazon’s weathering another round of layoffs, and the EU is asking travelers from China to take Covid tests before arrival. In this episode:Josh Gottheimer, @RepJoshGNicole Malliotakis, @RepMalliotakisYlan Mui, @ylanmuiSharon Epperson, @Sharon_EppersonBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
5 Jan 202328min
The Art of Fraud: True Crime Director Joe Berlinger & Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton 01/04/23
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
Tensions in the GOP, China’s Public Health, & Bill Ackman: Not-So-Sweet on Soda 01/03/23
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
David Zaslav: Media Mogul 12/30/22
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 Dec 202221min
Cathie Wood: Doubling Down on Disruption 12/29/22
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 Dec 202218min
Alex Karp: “Software Plus Heroism Can Really Slay the Giant” 12/28/22
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 Dec 202218min
