Twitter vs. Musk; Jobs Friday Surprise; GameStop Power Plays 7/8/22

Advanced Micro Devices is betting big on AI. CEO Lisa Su discusses AMD’s latest earnings, the company’s $100 billion data center chip target, and its partnership with OpenAI. She shares her outlook on AI demand, export controls, and the competitive landscape in the AI arms race. Then, Olympic gold medalist and The Snow League co-founder Shaun White explains his new professional snowboarding and free-skiing league and the future of winter sports. Plus, airlines warn flight cancellations may continue even after the government shutdown ends, and the White House is considering a rule that could upend shareholder voting by limiting the power of proxy advisers and index fund giants. Lisa Su - 15:21Shaun White - 42:07 In this episode:Lisa Su, @LisaSuShaun White, @ShaunWhiteBecky 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.

12 Nov 202548min

The Senate has approved a funding package for the government, a first step in ending the shutdown. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes offers his critique of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. He discusses the differences between industrial policy and “state capitalism,” and weighs the impacts of these policies on innovation. The FDA is removing a longtime warning for women considering hormone replacement therapy for menopause. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary addresses critics’ concerns about making this radical policy change without a large body of evidence to support it. Italy’s biggest pasta exporters are preparing to pull products from U.S. shelves in the new year, a response to President Trump’s 107% tariffs on Italian imports. Plus, Warren Buffett shared an update on Berkshire Hathaway and his own health in a Thanksgiving letter.  Chris Hughes - 11:47Dr. Marty Makary - 21:38 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky 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.

11 Nov 202530min

The Senate has taken a first step toward ending the government shutdown. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins shares details on the agreement that broke Capitol Hill’s stalemate. Despite progress in DC, the shutdown’s impact on travel around the country will persist, and The Points Guy Brian Kelly has tips for travelers affected by airport staffing shortages. Former fundraiser for President Obama, real estate entrepreneur Don Peebles feels estranged from his own party. A longtime Florida resident, Peebles discusses the flow of New Yorkers to the sunshine state and the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on the newest scandal in sports: MLB pitchers, charged with taking bribes.  Emily Wilkins - 03:02Contessa Brewer - 12:10Don Peebles - 19:06Brian Kelly - 31:39 In this episode:Brian Kelly, @thepointsguyContessa Brewer, @contessabrewerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

10 Nov 202535min

Pfizer has won a bidding war for obesity drug developer Metsera, Diageo has hired Tesco’s Dave Lewis as its new CEO, FedEx and UPS will ground their flights of MD-11 planes after one of those planes crashed at the UPS aviation hub in Kentucky, Visa and Mastercard are nearing a settlement on interchange fees for merchants, affecting the way shoppers use rewards programs, and BBC’s head of news has resigned over edits a Panorama documentary made to a speech by President Trump. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Nov 20252min

The White House has struck a deal with two more drugmakers: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the administration’s plan to make GLP-1s more affordable for Americans. Tesla shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, as long as he reaches their lofty goals for the company. Musk biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the plan of milestones and Musk’s history of exceeding investor expectations. Plus, U.S. airlines are beginning to cancel flights to manage shutdown-strained staffing of air traffic controllers, and Warren Buffett issued a warning on AI.  Dr. Mehmet Oz - 21:43Walter Isaacson - 38:56 In this episode:Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOzJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew 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.

7 Nov 202541min

Fans of “Grand Theft Auto” will have to wait for the release of the sixth version of the popular video game will be delayed, Airbnb shares are on the move after reporting upbeat guidance, fintech company Affirm shares also trending up, while competitor Block missed earnings estimates for the fourth-straight quarter, and Ford is considering discontinuing the electric version of its popular F-150 truck. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Nov 20251min

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the prolonged government shutdown, as well as the future of the filibuster and bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. Because of the shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a reduction in flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports starting on Friday, a move that will affect roughly 3,500-4,000 flights per day. American Airlines Pilot Dennis Tajer represents the Allied Pilots Association, and he’s urging lawmakers to pass a clean CR, just so his crews can get back to paid work. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is softening his comments that “China will win the AI race,” and Doordash stock is sinking. Plus, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim discuss their latest movie for Netflix, “A House of Dynamite,” exploring what a nuclear launch crisis might look like in today’s geopolitical climate.  Dennis Tajer - 19:59Speaker Mike Johnson - 25:43Kathryn Bigelow & Noah Oppenheim - 42:50 In this episode:Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnsonJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew 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 Nov 202548min

Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, part of a sweep for Democrats across the nation’s elections. CNBC’s wealth editor Robert Frank reports on the impact this victory will have on the city’s wealthiest population and its tax revenue, and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins is in Washington, DC, reporting on the returns across the country. As many Democrats celebrate, tech investor and MAGA donor Chris Buskirk weighs in on the opposite side of the political aisle; Buskirk maps out his vision for America’s next era of success, and it hinges on innovation. Plus, Eamon Javers is covering the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump’s tariffs.  Emily Wilkins - 13:26Robert Frank - 22:35Chris Buskirk - 26:28Eamon Javers - 38:12 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsEamon Javers, @eamonjaversRobert Frank, @robtfrankJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky 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.

5 Nov 202542min