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The Real Ozy Media; A Kids-tagram Pause; “Facts of Life” Amid Covid Sep 27, 2021

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Lawmakers are attempting to pass a funding plan in time to avert a government shutdown on Friday. The debt ceiling is expected to be part of that debate, but strategists do not expect it to be resolved at the same time. As for the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expects it to be passed this week. However, CNBC’s Ylan Mui says voting may be pushed back from today's promised deadline. There will be a return to “normal life” within a year according to Pfizer CEO and Chairman Albert Bourla, who added that it’s likely annual Covid vaccination shots will be necessary. Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what normal life may look like after boosters, vaccines for kids, Covid therapeutic pills, and a drop in Covid-related deaths. A co-founder of media company Ozy allegedly impersonated a top YouTube executive in an investor call with Goldman Sachs, according to a report by The New York Times. NYT also wrote that Ozy has been padding its online traffic stats while raising millions of dollars in funding. Plus, Facebook announced today it’s pausing its work on Instagram for kids, after facing a slew of backlash from users and lawmakers.
In this episode:
Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD
Ylan Mui, @ylanmui
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Roger Federer, John McEnroe, & the Laver Cup Sep 24, 2021

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Tennis champion Roger Federer, his agent Tony Godsick, and tennis legend John McEnroe kick off the Laver Cup tournament with the “Squawk Box” team. Federer and Godsick discuss co-founding the tournament, this weekend’s lineup, and the return of live sporting events. John McEnroe reunites with Joe Kernen and Joe Kernen’s hair, and weighs in on the wealth tax debate on Capitol Hill: “I pay more taxes than Jeff Bezos.” The head of the CDC overruled an advisory panel today, approving the distribution of Pfizer’s Covid boosters to a wide array of workers across the U.S. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses vaccine confusion and says the FDA and CDC should be more aligned in their approach. Costco is bringing back purchase limits on household essentials such as toilet paper, bottled water and cleaning supplies due to supply chain challenges. Plus, bitcoin and ethereum are falling after the People’s Bank of China outlawed all crypto-related activities.

In this episode:
Roger Federer, @rogerfederer

Tony Godsick, @LaverCup

John McEnroe, @JohnMcEnroe

Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Debt Default Drama; Theranos Texts on Trial; Smart Travels with The Points Guy Sep 23, 2021

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a rate hike and a stimulus taper, prompting a positive day on Wall Street. In Washington, Congress may be at a standstill to raise or suspend the debt limit, thus averting a government shutdown, and a debt default. Eric Cantor, former Republican House Majority Leader and CNBC’s Ylan Mui discuss the debt ceiling and the possible economic fallout. The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans six months after receiving the first two doses. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes continues her trial, and CNBC’s Yasmin Khorram has obtained 600 pages of Holmes’s private texts with her ex-boyfriend Sunny Balwani. Khorram reveals details of their relationship, now in the courtroom spotlight. Plus, The Points Guy Brian Kelly offers his tips for making the most of a credit card, capitalizing on the best ways to leverage Amex and Chase points for travel.

In this episode:
Eric Cantor, @EricCantor
Brian Kelly, @thepointsguy
Ylan Mui, @ylanmui
Yasmin Khorram, @YasminKhorram
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Vaccine Donations with Pfizer’s CEO, & Discord’s CEO Has Entered the Chat Sep 22, 2021

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discusses his company’s donation of 500 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to the U.S. government for distribution among lower income countries. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell and Pfizer’s Bourla discuss equitable vaccine access and the global distribution infrastructure. The group chat app Discord is now valued at $15 billion after a new funding round. Discord CEO Jason Citron shares how he’s built a communication app in a crowded marketplace, the pros and cons of working with Apple’s App Store, and leveraging the gamer community. Plus, Congress works to avert a government shutdown, and Jamie Dimon’s making comments on the Fed.
In this episode:
Albert Bourla, @AlbertBourla

Jason Citron, @jasoncitron

Meg Tirrell, @megtirrell
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Uber’s Path to Profits with Dara Khosrowshahi; Martha Stewart’s Expansion; Evergrande’s Debt Dilemma Sep 21, 2021

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Uber may be bumping up its timeline for profitability. After years of losses and struggles with surge pricing and labor shortages throughout the pandemic, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company is ready to turn its first adjusted profit sooner than expected. Martha Stewart shares her plans to expand Martha.com’s shopping and learning experiences for consumers. A real estate company’s debt crisis in China is rippling through markets around the world; CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on Evergrande’s path forward and the role the Chinese Communist Party plays in the global economy. Plus, U.S. Democratic congressional leaders are attempting to prevent a government shutdown and suspend the U.S. debt limit through the end of 2022.

In this episode:
Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhos
Martha Stewart, @MarthaStewart
Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Pfizer’s Trial Results, Washington’s Tax Plans, & NYC’s Mayoral Nominee Eric Adams Sep 20, 2021

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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe for kids, and appears to generate a robust immune response, according to results from a clinical trial of children 5 to 11. The companies tested a two-dose regimen of 10 micrograms — about a third the dosage used for teens and adults — administered three weeks apart. CNBC’s Senior Health and Science Reporter Meg Tirrell says the company plans to submit the data to the FDA and other health regulators as soon as possible. Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams discusses his plans for New York City businesses, it’s police force, and Wall Street. Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on Washington’s tax debate and the “death tax.”
In this episode:
Eric Adams, @ericadamsfornyc
Meg Tirrell, @megtirrell
Robert Frank, @robtfrank
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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The Fed’s Ethics; The FDA’s Booster Shot Plan; Reid Hoffman’s ‘Masters of Scale’ Sep 17, 2021

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has ordered an internal ethics review after several senior central bank officials disclosed large investments and stock trades in 2020. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on the details of the disclosure documents, the existing rules for Fed official holdings. LinkedIn co-founder, venture capitalist, and host of the ‘Masters of Scale’ podcast Reid Hoffman discusses his new book, years of his own interviews with entrepreneurs, and the magic of an entrepreneurial spirit. A key Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committee meets to debate and vote on booster shots for the general public, and a former Boeing 737 Max pilot is likely to soon face criminal charges for his role in misleading aviation officials. Plus, American steel is making a comeback.
In this episode:
Reid Hoffman, @reidhoffman
Steve Liesman, @steveliesman
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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NJ Governor Phil Murphy; Apple’s Unveiling; SpaceX in Orbit; Chevy’s Bolt, Aflame Sep 16, 2021

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a warning to residents who haven’t received a Covid-19 vaccine, advising them to register for their first doses as hospitalizations and ventilator usage climb across the state. Murphy discusses Covid safety in schools, tax changes for residents, and the fight for infrastructure on Capitol Hill. Apple’s new iPhone 13 promises improvements in camera performance, battery life and general speed; CNBC’s Jon Fortt breaks down industry headwinds ahead of the holiday shopping season. Plus, a fiery headache for the GM Chevy Bolt and a SpaceX liftoff.

In this episode:
Phil Murphy, @GovMurphy
Jon Fortt, @jonfortt
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

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Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, & Microsoft’s Biggest Ever Buyback Sep 15, 2021

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In an extended interview, founder of Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio outlines his strategy for diversifying his portfolio, from the stock market to gold and cryptocurrencies. Dalio discusses the global and domestic market risks, warns investors away from cash, and considers a conflicted future for capitalism. At the Skybridge Alternatives Conference in New York, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Ray Dalio and, later, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Dr. Gottlieb considers a future of low-Covid-risk conferences like SALT, and a timeline for child vaccines. Plus, Microsoft is buying back $60 billion in MSFT stock

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Robinhood on the Road to Rebellion, & AOC at the Met: “Tax the Rich” Sep 14, 2021

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala returned to New York City on Sunday, and hundreds of celebrities walked the red carpet to celebrate the Costume Institute’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” Exhibit. Making a splash among entertainment’s wealthiest elite, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez donned an Aurora James gown with a loud message: “Tax the Rich.” Robinhood’s payment-for-order-flow business model has long been the focus of the platform’s biggest critics, but Robinhood chief legal officer Dan Gallagher defends the back-end payment system as benefit to retail investors. Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner, maps the market’s road to the Reddit Rebellion and the rise of retail investors. Plus, update your iPhones! In light of security concerns, Apple is recommending that users update all of their iOS devices.

In this episode:
Dan Gallagher, @DanGallagherDC
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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