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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz & Our Inflation Nation 6/10/22 Jun 10, 2022

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In his first aired interview since taking the helm (again) at Starbucks, interim CEO and founder Howard Schultz speaks candidly to Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook D.C. Policy Forum in Washington. In an extended conversation, the two cover inflation, America’s gun policy, the mental health crisis, the labor movement, and leadership in capitalism. Plus, May’s consumer price index, or CPI, was up 8.6% from last May, the highest year-on-year increase since December of 1981. Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and investor Kevin O’Leary discuss the sky-high fuel prices across the country and steps the government can take to lessen the squeeze on consumer wallets.

In this episode:

Howard Schultz, @HowardSchultz

Heidi Heitkamp, @HeidiHeitkamp

Kevin O’Leary, @kevinolearytv

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Regulation Nation: Twitter’s Data Dilemma with Ajit Pai, & Robinhood’s Revenue with Jay Clayton 6/9/22 Jun 09, 2022

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Robinhood turned millions of people into retail traders, but now the app’s business model may be in jeopardy as the SEC eyes a plan to crack down on Payment For Order Flow, a practice crucial to its revenues. Jay Clayton, former Chair of the SEC, weighs in on how the SEC’s agenda could transform the stock market. Twitter has agreed to comply with Elon Musk’s demand for access to the platform’s data stream. Former FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai, breaks down what more Musk will ask for, and openings for the Tesla CEO to still walk away from the deal. Plus, in China, the Ant Group IPO may be back on track.

In this episode:

Ajit Pai, @AjitPai

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Retail’s Beauty Mark with Ulta & the Media-Scape with AMC 6/8/22 Jun 08, 2022

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As most retailers struggle with a difficult quarter, cosmetics might be a bright spot. Alongside Elf Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty reported upbeat first quarter results despite rising inflation; Ulta CEO David Kimbell discusses the company’s year over year revenue growth and the relative strengths of beauty consumers and social media beauty influencers alike. As streaming stocks like Netflix have struggled, AMC CEO Matt Blank suggests the answer to media’s momentary woes might be linear. Plus, a high profile team is making a play for the Denver Broncos, and the FDA is giving Novavax a big vote of confidence.

In this episode:

David Kimbell, @UltaBeauty

Matt Blank, @AMC_Networks

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Taming Crypto’s Wild West; Target Feels a Profit Squeeze 6/7/22 Jun 07, 2022

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Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would overhaul the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The two share details of their plan, how the SEC and the CFTC would fit into it, and how “rules of the road” would benefit both investors and the economy at large. Target is warning investors of a hit to profits next quarter, as the company manages inventory, inflation, and freight cost issues. Longtime retail watcher Jan Kniffen, CEO of J. Rogers Kniffen WWE, explains how the retailer got to this point, and projects how long the pain will last. Plus, the SEC is eyeing new rules for the stock market, Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his own deal to buy Twitter, and Apple has unveiled some of its newest features for users.

In this episode:

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, @CynthiaMLummis

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, @SenGillibrand

Jan Kniffen, @JRogersK

Ylan Mui, @ylanmui

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Sweetening the Deal for Spirit & Weathering Crypto’s Cold Front 6/6/22 Jun 06, 2022

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JetBlue has upped its offer for Spirit Airlines as the battle with Frontier heats up. CEO Robin Hayes explains the new, larger breakup fee offer and shares why he feels shareholders should be happy with this deal. After Coinbase’s hiring freeze and Gemini’s layoffs, the crypto community could be headed for a “crypto winter.” Forkast founder and CEO Angie Lau says, a contraction is certainly underway. Plus, Elon Musk claims Tesla is overstaffed, Starbucks is closing down a recently unionized store in New York, and gas prices are throwing a wrench in summer travel plans.

In this episode:

Angie Lau, @AngieTVLau

Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Netflix’s Bumpy Ride & Buy Now, Pay Later Debt 6/3/22 Jun 03, 2022

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Netflix’s volatility continues; despite a bounce in share price this week, the stock is down 66% this year. Gene Munster, Loup founder, discusses his firm’s “higher risk, higher reward” investment in the streaming platform and why it’s important to get its ad model right. Consumers have taken on a lot of credit card debt this year, and CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson breaks down the booming buy now, pay later debt. Plus, Tesla is cutting staff, and crypto firms like Gemini and Coinbase are preparing their teams for a “crypto winter.”

In this episode:
Sharon Epperson: @sharon_epperson
Gene Munster: @munster_gene

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Leaving Meta’s C-Suite & Elon Musk’s Anti-WFH 6/2/2022 Jun 02, 2022

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Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from her post as Meta Platforms Chief Operating Officer after 14 years. Sara Fischer, Axios media reporter, and Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners, discuss what this means for the Facebook parent’s stock and its future in the metaverse. Elon Musk has ignited another debate: returning to work. Commenting on a Twitter post, Musk said that Tesla executives unwilling to return to office work “should pretend to work somewhere else.” Tsedal Neely, Harvard Business School professor and Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network founder and CEO, debate the value of hybrid work and education. Plus, Jamie Dimon foresees a hurricane, Chipotle is accepting Bitcoin, and President Biden’s hoping to move students out—of debt.

In this episode:
Sarah Fischer: @sarafischer
Rich GreenField: @RichLightShed

Tom Gimbel:@TomGimbel
Michael Santoli: @michaelsantoli
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen & Economist Mohamed El-Erian 6/1/22 Jun 01, 2022

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the White House has several strategies that will reduce inflation, which she conceded is too high. In a sit down interview with Becky Quick, former Fed Chair Yellen recaps her meeting with current Fed Chair Jay Powell and President Biden, and she lists efforts aimed at prescription drug costs, the budget deficit, and oil production that could bring down prices. Economist Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz and Gramercy advisor and president of Queens’ College, Cambridge, discusses the Federal Reserve and his outlook for interest rate hikes later this year.
In this episode:
Janet Yellen, @SecYellen
Mohamed El-Erian, @elerianm

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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The Box Office Rebound & A Student Debt Debate 5/31/22 May 31, 2022

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Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” broke box office records this Memorial Day Weekend. AMC CEO Adam Aron expects moviegoers to continue to return to theaters throughout the summer season, which is good news for all AMC shareholders. The Biden administration is floating a student loan forgiveness plan that has frustrated politicians on both sides of the aisle; Purdue University President Mitch Daniels airs his own concerns. Plus, the EU has committed to a partial ban on Russian oil, and President Biden has laid out his strategy to fight inflation in The Wall Street Journal.

In this episode:

Adam Aron, @CEOAdam

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstin

Sharon Epperson, @Sharon_Epperson

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Special Preview – Born to Rule: When Charles is King from TODAY May 30, 2022

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We’re sharing a sneak peak of Born to Rule: When Charles is King, a new original podcast from TODAY which asks (and answers) the burning questions about Prince Charles and what he might be like as King. Listen to the first two episodes and follow now: https://link.chtbl.com/BTR_LW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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