5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/14/2025

President-Elect Joe Biden has unveiled his $1.9T Covid relief package, and his newly appointed Council of Economic Advisers Member Jared Bernstein makes the case for the proposal and discusses the pandemic’s “dual shock” to the American financial system. The New York Times media columnist Ben Smith joins OZY Media CEO Carlos Watson to examine what comes next for big tech as Silicon Valley giants grapple with protections for users and for free speech. Plus, 2021 is only 2 weeks old, but it already has IPO fever. The Squawk Box anchors unpack the biggest listings so far, and the speedbumps that may lie ahead for investors eager to jump in while the deals are flowing.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Jan 202134min

In an extended interview, billionaire Republican, Invemed Chairman, and Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone speaks out against reluctance to accept President-Elect Joe Biden as the nation’s next leader. As a trustee of NYU Langone, a philanthropist, and an American billionaire, Langone discusses taxes, pandemic relief, and the country’s public education system. Plus, in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Becky Quick reflects on Langone’s comments over his years of interviews on Squawk Box.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Jan 202135min

Corporate executives across the country are reassessing their political donations in the wake of last week’s violence in the Capitol. Former EY Global Chairman and CEO Mark Weinberger discusses corporate responsibility amid an increasingly polarized American political environment. Plus, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the current vaccine distribution pipeline and considers the value of different eligibility qualifications in different jurisdictions across the nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Jan 202125min

Leaders in Washington and on Wall Street are grappling with conservative allegiances as lawmakers approach a vote on impeachment and corporate America cuts off donations to lawmakers who opposed the 2020 Presidential Election results. Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie discusses the fundamentals of big tech regulation and responsibility with Twitter’s former Global Chair of News and former President and CEO of NPR, Vivian Schiller. Plus, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joins CNBC’s Meg Tirrell to discuss coronavirus vaccine bottlenecks across the country.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Jan 202133min

Parler, the social app favored by conservative Americans, found itself on the wrong side of Apple, Amazon, and Google in the wake of last week’s riots in the U.S. Capitol. Big tech is drawing a line on the internet, suspending President Donald Trump’s content and forcing Parler temporarily offline. Axios business editor Dan Primack and journalist Joanne Lipman track big tech’s journey to today’s platform power debate. CNBC’s Eamon Javers offers intel from Washington and considers the various paths for lawmakers seeking an eleventh hour impeachment. Plus, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the role of big tech in upholding free speech and protecting its users. He explores accountability and responsibility on the internet, and the implications of media businesses taking a stand on issues nearly inextricable from party politics.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Jan 202129min

In the wake of the riots at the Capitol, America’s C-suites are speaking out, some calling for President Trump’s removal from office, others urging a reevaluation and restoration of the United States’ democracy. Founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein calls on his fellow business leaders to help restore America’s reputation as a beacon of democracy, and to restore American democracy itself. Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson, reflects on her role as a corporate leader in pushing the nation forward, and considers the juxtaposition of new market highs and political unrest.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Jan 202126min

Hours after a mob of pro-Trump rioters breached the United States Capitol and disrupted the Presidential certification process, Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the nation’s next leaders. On the ground in DC, CNBC’s Washington Reporter Eamon Javers recaps the day’s chaos and the country’s attempt at recovery. President Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney addresses his own responsibility in supporting a leader who ultimately incited violence in the People’s House. Mulvaney announces that he has resigned from his final position in Donald Trump’s administration. Plus, entrepreneur and author John Hope Bryant underlines the lessons of January 6, 2021. “This suggests something is wrong with the business plan for this country.” Bryant rejects what some have considered the “separatist movement” that prompted the violence at the Capitol, and calls on Americans to reconsider the way they maintain democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Jan 202142min

As Georgia’s final runoff votes are counted, Joe Lonsdale, Palantir co-founder and 8VC founding partner, considers how the state’s races are impacting market volatility. Lonsdale discusses Peloton, Netflix, and other tech stocks on the move as we kick off 2021. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has written a new WSJ op-ed on China’s bid for financial supremacy after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese software applications. Warsh says the U.S. should not be “naive about what’s happening” with China. Plus, Vegan milk brand Oatly is reportedly aiming for a $1 billion IPO this year, and cheers--it’s Joe Kernen’s birthday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Jan 202130min