Slack’s Start; Boeing’s Ups and Downs; Travis Kalanick Selling Out
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield, the first in our series on the new class of companies that went public in 2019. Butterfield shares his thoughts on the popularity of direct listings and Slack’s role in this new information age. Plus, an update on the Boeing Starliner’s marred launch, an event that capped off a long year of ups and downs for the aerospace giant.. And Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Tom Farley and Joanne Lipman run through today’s headlines, including Travis Kalanick leaving Uber for good, new questions around the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’s weekend box office.
23 Dec 201928min
Boeing’s Spacecraft; Baby Yoda; Democratic Debate
Political strategist and pollster Frank Luntz doesn’t see a clear winner of last night’s Democratic debate. He shares the results from his Los Angeles-based focus group and weighs in on where billionaires stand in the 2020 election. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launched this morning, but it won’t make it to the International Space Station as planned. CNBC Reporter Morgan Brennan joined from the Kennedy Space Center during liftoff with the details of this step in the space race. Plus, the force is with Baby Yoda! ReachTV CEO Lynnwood Bibbens says Disney may have missed an opportunity to cash in on the newest Star Wars character’s viral fame. Plus, is a life without Xfinity worth living? Joe Kernen doesn’t think so.
20 Dec 201929min
The House Votes: Impeachment & USMCA; Star Wars
The House has voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump. CNBC Contributor Steve Grasso, QMA’s Ed Campbell, and Needham’s Chris Retzler discuss if and when the markets will react with Becky and Andrew. The other big vote in Washington this week: USMCA. Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren shares what this deal means for business leaders and retailers, and what the bricks versus clicks battle looks like in the decade to come. Becky’s headed to the movies for Star Wars, no matter what the critics say. Former NBC Cable President Tom Rogers and Variety’s Brent Lang discuss the franchise’s value for Disney. Plus, IAC is spinning off dating website Match Group while Facebook is taking Super Bowl ads for a spin.
19 Dec 201935min
Teflon Tesla; Impeachment Ad Blitz
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is facing criticism for his (incomplete) donor list, Eli Lilly is facing criticism from Elizabeth Warren on the company’s insulin pricing, and WeWork has landed another lifeline. Tesla has had a volatile year; Vanity Fair’s Bethany McLean and Oppenheimer’s Colin Rusch discuss why Elon Musk keeps bouncing back. Plus, today’s big story: impeachment. NBC News’ Dylan Byers and The Wall Street Journal’s Emily Glazer, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui have the details on the impeachment ad business for Republicans, Democrats, and the big tech players with a crucial position in American politics.
18 Dec 201930min
Boeing’s Production Halt; Bad Apps; Impeachment Economics
Boeing announced it is suspending production of the 737 Max Jetliner in January. CNBC reporter Phil LeBeau, crisis management expert Eric Dezenhall and Allied Pilots Association’s Dennis Tajer talks rebuilding trust in Boeing and in the FAA. Joshua Topolsky, the editor-in-chief of Input and co-founder of Vox Media, flags misleading apps marketed to kids in Apple’s app store. Wall Street’s bonuses aren’t as big as they used to be and Netflix shares new data on international viewers and revenue. Plus, the anchors debate impeachment and discuss its impact on the market with Bespoke’s Paul Hickey.
17 Dec 201935min
Space Race with Neil deGrasse Tyson; Boeing Board’s Debate; 1998 Amazon Throwback
Squawk Pod heads to space! Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says there are plenty of opportunities beyond Earth, and NASA’s just the tip of the meteor. Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Mohamed El-Erian weighs in on U.S.-China trade relations and calls for a note of caution in the journey ahead. Boeing’s Board of Directors is considering pausing production of the 737 Max aircraft. Plus, Becky Quick’s 1998 WSJ cover story offers some historical perspective on retail nowadays, and the Sorkin family went to the movies this weekend.
16 Dec 201930min
Boris Johnson’s Big Win; Steve Bannon; Nancy Pelosi’s Pricing Plan
A decisive win for the Conservative Party in the U.K. means Brexit is coming. “No ifs, no buts, no maybes.” A phase one trade deal has been reached, but China Beige Book International’s Leland Miller says there’s a lot more still up in the air. One of the most respected tech analysts on Wall Street Mark Mahaney breaks down Facebook’s run-in with the FTC. White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon sees impeachment as a unifying event for the President’s supporters. Joe Kernen and Katie Kramer discuss Bannon’s presence in American politics, a conversation only available on Squawk Pod. Plus, the House passed Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s drug pricing bill, the Senate is debating conflicting legislation, and Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says that both efforts miss the mark.
13 Dec 201938min
Survivor Streaming; WeWork or WeFraud; Noms de Plume
Saudi Aramco’s stock surged on its second day of trading and a senior trade advisor is adding to the tariffs debate under a not-so-secret nom de plume. The banker behind the biggest media deals of the decade, LionTree’s Aryeh Bourkoff, expects a clash of the titans in the years to come, not only in video but also in audio—as you listeners undoubtedly know. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is calling WeWork’s Adam Neumann a fraud and a gangster, and now he’s calling for an investigation. Plus, Lululemon pants and name anagrams.
12 Dec 201926min
