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Leadership Lessons with Arthur Brooks & Restaurateur Realities with Cameron Mitchell Feb 16, 2022

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Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel finds it “reasonable” to think the pandemic might be over, but economies and politics around the world must recover in its wake. Cameron Mitchell, CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, discusses the increased labor and product costs hitting all restaurateurs, whether Covid ends or not. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and The Atlantic contributor, discusses Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his approach to truckers protesting vaccine mandates. Brooks considers leadership before and beyond the pandemic: “If you don't love everybody, if you don't believe in the equal dignity of all people, you can't be an effective leader.” The ‘Art of Happiness’ podcast host also discusses his new book, ‘From Strength to Strength.’ Plus, big media is making big moves, like ViacomCBS’s rebrand to Paramount Global, and the Squawk anchors are sharing their game show favorites.
In this episode:
Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks
Cameron Mitchell, @CMRColumbus
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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De-escalation in Ukraine; Warren Buffett’s $1B ATVI Buy; Tommy John’s New Bedmate Feb 15, 2022

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Russia appears to be backing away from an immediate invasion of Ukraine, cooling geopolitical tensions that have knocked the stock market down the last three days. Daleep Singh, deputy national security advisor for international economics and a deputy assistant to the President, discusses the Russia-Ukraine border crisis and confirms that the U.S. is prepared to levy severe sanctions on Russia, should President Putin pursue an invasion. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought roughly $1 billion in Activision Blizzard shares during the fourth quarter, right before Microsoft agreed to buy the video game maker. Plus, underwear company Tommy John sealed a deal with former PVH chairman and current partner at PE firm LNK Partners, Manny Chirico, who has joined the company’s board of directors. Tom Patterson, Tommy John co-founder and CEO, joins Manny Chirico to discuss their new partnership.

In this episode:
Tom Patterson, @tompattersonnyc
Matt Bradley, @MattMcBradley
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Rate Hikes with Jim Bullard; Crypto Ads with FTX US; Border Watch in Ukraine Feb 14, 2022

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A super-sized episode, starting with St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard’s suggestion of a super-sized hike in interest rates. After Bullard’s original comments spooked the markets last week, he makes his case to mitigate 40-year inflation highs with a fast reaction from the U.S. central bank. Abroad, tensions between Russia and Ukraine--and now the rest of the world--remain unresolved, and investors gauging the geopolitics remain uncertain. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested Russia would continue diplomatic talks with the West, a move toward deescalation. Plus, The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56, but there was another battle--between crypto companies--during breaks from the game. President of crypto exchange FTX U.S. Brett Harrison discusses crypto commercials at the Super Bowl, his platform’s own collaboration with comedian Larry David, and Coinbase’s QR code that crashed its website.
In this episode:
James Bullard, @stlouisfed
Brett Harrison, @Brett_FTXUS

Mike Santolli, @michaelsantoli

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Trucker Troubles; Holdings on the Hill; The Consumer Squeeze Feb 11, 2022

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Inflation is squeezing consumer wallets, and it’s likely to soon start affecting the housing market. Becky Quick and Brian Sullivan discuss how the latest inflation data may strongarm the Fed into taking more aggressive economic action than originally planned for 2022. Truckers protesting vaccine mandates on the U.S.-Canada border are disrupting an already fraught auto industry. New York Times columnist Tom Friedman admits their right to protest and underlines his own right to label the activism “selfish.” As states begin to lift mask mandates, Dr. Scott Gottlieb considers the impact of rates of Covid infection. Cases might not decrease as rapidly, but he says they’ll remain on the decline. Plus, Congress is regulating their own portfolios, and Becky’s preparing for an #AskMeAnything interview with Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger. Submit questions of your own to dailyjournalquestions@cnbc.com!

In this episode:

Tom Friedman, @tomfriedman

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Inflation’s 40 Year High; Twitter’s CFO; Connecticut’s Mask Decision Feb 10, 2022

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Inflation rose 7.5% over the past year, its highest level since 1982. Jim Paulsen, The Leuthold Group CIO, CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman break down January’s key consumer price index data. Twitter reported fourth quarter financial results that missed analyst estimates on earnings, revenue, and user growth. The report is the first under new CEO Parag Agrawal after Jack Dorsey stepped down from the role in November. Twitter CFO Ned Segal discusses the company's latest acquisitions and its share buyback program. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont breaks down the state’s decision to lift its mask mandate in schools starting Mon. Feb. 28th. Plus, Uber and Pepsi are sharing their good news after reporting better than expected quarterly results.

In this episode:
Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli
Steve Liesman, @steveliesman
Ned Segal, @nedsegal
Goc. Ned Lamont, @GovNedLamont
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Masks and Meta Down, Electric Vehicles Ramp Up Feb 09, 2022

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Support is growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill for legislation that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on Pelosi’s proposal, and Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, explains the bipartisan support to ban stock trading among Congressional lawmakers. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg discusses U.S. companies investing in manufacturing and ensuring the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure is made at home. New York is pulling back its strict indoor mask mandate, marking a turning point in how the former epicenter of Covid responds to the pandemic. Plus, Lyft falls short on riders, and Meta’s major market cap slips below a key level.
In this episode:
Sen. Steve Daines, @SteveDaines
Sec. Pete Buttigieg, @SecretaryPete
Ylan Mui, @ylanmui

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Game Day Bets & Snacks with Goldbelly CEO, and Carlyle’s David Rubenstein: No Recession Coming Feb 08, 2022

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Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein says investors should not expect rising inflation or a major stock market downturn to spiral the United States into a recession. Rubenstein shares his market outlook and the impact of growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Millions of Americans are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this weekend. CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on what has changed as states move to legalize sports betting. Goldbelly founder and CEO Joe Ariel breaks down the game day favorites accompanying those football bets and discusses a surge in food e-commerce amid omicron and inflation. Plus, Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities senior equity analyst, discusses a shakeup at Peloton as John Foley announces his plans to step down as CEO and a slew of layoffs.
In this episode:
David Rubenstein, @DM_Rubenstein
Joe Ariel, @JoeAriel
Dan Ives, @DivesTech
Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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A Sky-Bound Merger, Naked Short Selling, & DEI Due Diligence Feb 07, 2022

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Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines, the two largest low-cost carriers in the U.S., have agreed to merge in a $6.6 billion deal, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports. Frontier will control 51.5% of the new airline. Former SEC chairman Jay Clayton discusses the Department of Justice’s latest probe into roughly a dozen short-selling firms, and considers the value of all market players, positive and negative. Ashley Marchand Orme, JUST Capital director of corporate equity, discusses how well the nation’s largest corporations are disclosing their diversity data a year after they pledged to step up their commitment to DEI. Plus, Peloton shares are soaring on potential takeover talks and Spotify has apologized to its employees for the way in which the Joe Rogan podcast controversy has impacted them.

In this episode:
Jay Clayton, @SECGov
Ashley Marchand Orme, @justcapital_
Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Direct from Pebble Beach: AT&T CEO John Stankey & Discovery CEO David Zaslav Feb 04, 2022

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AT&T is spinning off WarnerMedia in a $43 billion merger with Discovery. AT&T CEO John Stankey and Discovery CEO David Zaslav discuss the deal, the rollout of 5G, and the separate futures of telecom and streaming from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. Plus, the executives respond to the surprise departure of CNN President Jeff Zucker.

In this episode:
John Stankey, @ATT

David Zaslav, @Discovery

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Meta’s Mega-Miss and The WNBA’s Big Score Feb 03, 2022

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Facebook parent Meta delivered disappointing quarterly results, and its stock is taking a hit in response. CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited supply chain and inflation issues hitting advertiser budgets and fallout from Apple’s new iOS, but the stock still lost a fifth of its value overnight. Adam Singolda, founder and CEO of advertising platform Taboola, joins venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary to discuss Meta’s momentous miss, its metaverse ambitions, and Spotify’s path beyond the Joe Rogan controversy. Plus, the WNBA has scored its first capital raise, the largest ever for a women’s sports property; commissioner Cathy Engelbert and WNBA legend--and now investor--Swin Cash discuss the league’s courtside and digital future.
In this episode:
Kevin O’Leary, @kevinolearytv
Swin Cash, @SwinCash
Cathy Engelbert, @CathyEngelbert
Adam Singolda, @AdamSingolda
Mike Santoli, @michaelsantoli
Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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