Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger: A Wealth of Wisdom
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 Juli 202131min
July 4th Travels, The Billionaire Space Race, & Under the “HOOD”
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 Juli 202126min
The Donut Debut: Krispy Kreme on the Nasdaq; 100 Years of China’s Communist Party
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 Juli 202130min
Booking Vacations with Booking Holdings CEO; Leon Cooperman’s Market Concerns; The Sopranos and “The Many Saints”
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 Juni 202128min
United Airlines Moves for More Legroom; Facebook Joins $1 Trillion Club; Cathie Wood Launches New ETF
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 Juni 202136min
Containing Delta; Breaking Down SALT; A Fast & Furious Box Office
The Covid-19 Delta variant is now the dominant strain of the virus in the UK, and other countries may not be far behind. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses vaccine efficacy against the strain, in light of data suggesting that the Delta variant is more contagious than other strains. As part of a major economic package proposal, Democrats are considering changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, potentially helping high-tax states like New York, New Jersey, and California. CNBC’s wealth reporter Robert Frank maps out the various options for lifting or repealing SALT. New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer presents his stance on SALT, taxes, and retaining his state residents. Plus, the infrastructure deal is still coming together, gas prices are rising, and the box office is finally back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
28 Juni 202136min
21st Century Space Race; AB InBev’s Hot Stock Summer; Buttigieg on a Bipartisan Bill
President Joe Biden has endorsed the bipartisan framework for an infrastructure bill, but he’s warned Congress that he won’t sign the bill for bridges, roads, and broadband unless his other social programs are make it to his desk. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the collaboration across the aisle on the hill, and the long road ahead. As live events, bars, and restaurants reopen in full force, Anheuser-Busch InBev is preparing for a busy summer of sips. The world’s largest brewer is up 50% since March of 2020, and in his exit interview, CEO Carlos Brito says his outlook recovery is just as rosy. Plus, banks--and Joe Kernen--are prepared for their worst case scenarios, and it’s a 21st century space race: Bezos versus Branson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
25 Juni 202133min
Peter Thiel’s Tax-Free Piggy Bank; The Dramatic Tale of John McAfee
A new ProPublica report reveals that tech mogul and PayPal founder used a Roth IRA account to turn $1,700 to $5B, tax free. CNBC wealth reporter Robert Frank shares more on how he did it, and Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci discusses tax loopholes and capital growth for the wealthy. Senators have struck a deal for a bipartisan infrastructure bill framework; Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) discuss the road still ahead, mapping out speed bumps and red light issues along the way. Plus, eccentric tech entrepreneur turned fugitive John McAfee’s long and dramatic story has come to an end. After over two decades of coverage at CNBC, Joe, Becky, and Andrew unpack the strange and stranger of McAfee’s journey from software to a prison sentence in Spain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
24 Juni 202132min
