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Baltimore’s Bridge, a “Retirement Crisis”, Doughnuts & Fries 03/26/24 Mar 26, 2024

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Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship; NBC’s Tom Costello is on the ground in Baltimore with details. In Florida, the state has banned social media for children under 14, regardless of guardian consent. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is warning America: a retirement crisis is coming. The Wall Street Journal’s Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip discusses the slow creep of politics into American boardrooms, as well as the similarities between the U.S. economic trajectory and China’s. Plus, McDonald’s will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide, cocoa prices are rising, and Kate Rooney reports that Mastercard and Visa have reached a $30B settlement over credit card fees.

Tom Costello - 02:13

Greg Ip - 15:54

Kate Rooney - 27:23

In this episode:

Tom Costello. @tomcostellonbc

Kate Rooney, @Kr00ney

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer: @Kramer_Katie

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, Out: We Have Another Mountain to Climb 03/25/24 Mar 25, 2024

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024. After a tumultuous year for the company, Boeing is shifting leadership: board chair Larry Kellner will resign, as well as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stan Deal. Calhoun sits down with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau, in his first interview after the announcement. In a wide ranging conversation, the outgoing Boeing CEO explains the company culture and the tug between quality and quantity on the Boeing manufacturing line. The EU has launched a probe into Meta, Apple, and Alphabet. Author Walter Isaacson discusses allegations of anti-competitive behavior and regulations’ potential benefits for consumers. Plus, the FAA is boosting scrutiny on United Airlines, and Congress averted a government shutdown–for now.

Walter Isaacson - 10:15

Phil LeBeau - 22:11

Dave Calhoun - 28:04

In this episode:

Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer: @Kramer_Katie

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Moderating Reddit: the IPO, the Community, & a History of Bad Blood 03/22/24 Mar 22, 2024

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Reddit, after 19 years, is a public company. After listing on the NYSE, shares of the social media platform popped, pushing the market cap to $9.5B. The company offered some of its users and moderators an opportunity to buy into the IPO, but CNBC.com reporter Jonathan Vanian explains that many chose not to do so. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Vanian recounts the long, complicated road to a Reddit debut, and he looks ahead to the risks that remain in the tenuous dynamic between Reddit leadership and moderators with a history of revolt. One of those moderators, Courtnie Swearingen, co-led a Reddit moderator protest in 2015 and explains her hopes and concerns for Reddit’s future. CNBC’s Kate Rogers explains the productivity gap in this work-from-home era, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Plus, airline CEOs want a meeting with Boeing’s board–but not with its CEO.

Kate Rogers - 16:41

Jonathan Vanian - 24:22

Courtnie Swearingen - 29:05

In this episode:

Jonathan Vanian, @JonathanVanian

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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A Dovish Fed & Speaker Johnson on the Shutdown Deadline 03/21/24 Mar 21, 2024

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, signaling a plan to cut rates multiple times this year. Economist and Allianz and Gramercy advisor Mohamed El-Erian explains the Fed’s dovish stance and its implications for the markets. As the government shutdown deadline looms, lawmakers have released a $1.2T spending bill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the bill, funding for Israel, the US deficit, and the difficulties of a divided Congress. The Department of Justice has sued Apple, alleging the company’s anti-competitive practices extend beyond its hardware products. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains Apple’s business strategy and regulatory hurdles. Plus, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has landed a big win.

Mohamed El-Erian - 04:23

Rep. Mike Johnson - 16:19

Steve Kovach - 31:25

In this episode:

Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnson

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer: @Kramer_Katie

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Beware Election Deepfakes, Intel’s New Cash & International Day of Happiness 03/20/24 Mar 20, 2024

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Election season brings concerns of disinformation, interference, and deep fakes. Former Chief Security Officer of Facebook and current SentinelOne Chief Trust Officer Alex Stamos shares his biggest concerns for voters and democracy this year. A government shutdown looms once again, over lawmakers; CNBC’s Emily Wilkins discusses the spending bills that Congress still needs to pass before the deadline. Also in DC, the Biden administration will give Intel up to $8.5B in direct funding for computer chips in four states. Plus, Chipotle is moving forward with a 50-for-1 stock split, and happy International Day of Happiness! Harvard Professor and host of “How to Build a Happy Life” Arthur Brooks shares his tips for living better.

Emily Wilkins - 14:09

Alex Stamos - 20:56

Arthur Brooks - 30:44

In this episode:

Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer: @Kramer_Katie

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Nvidia’s New Chip & Real Estate Changes with Ryan Serhant 03/19/24 Mar 19, 2024

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Nvidia has unveiled its newest generation AI chip: the Blackwell GB200. At the company’s developers conference in San Jose, CEO Jensen Huang explains Nvidia’s newest (and biggest) GPUs, as well as its latest software product. Harvest Portfolio Management’s Paul Meeks discusses the new chip and Nvidia’s forward-looking strategy. The real estate industry is undergoing its biggest change in decades: the National Association of Realtors’ $418m settlement has changed the standard structure for commissions. Bravo star of “Million Dollar Listing New York” and “Sell It Like Serhant” Ryan Serhant explains the changes for buyers, sellers, and agents. Plus, filmmaker George Lucas is backing Disney CEO Bob Iger in the company’s proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Becky Quick reports that Lucas is Disney’s largest individual shareholder.

Paul Meeks - 04:06

Ryan Serhant - 14:07

In this episode:

Ryan Serhant, @RyanSerhant

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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AI Tech Talks & A Steel Deal 03/18/24 Mar 18, 2024

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Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license AI model suite Gemini for iPhones. CNBC’s Steve Kovach discusses the report and the impact it could have on regulatory concerns for big tech. Palantir co-founder and tech investor/entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale shares his perspective on Reddit’s imminent IPO and on AI’s trajectory, both for economic efficiency and for sentience. Japan’s Nippon Steel plans to buy U.S. Steel for over $14B, but President Biden has spoken out against the deal. President of the U.S. Steel Union David McCall explains why he welcomes the President’s comments. Plus, the Fed kicks off its next two day policy meeting this week, and Vladimir Putin will serve another six-years as Russia’s leader.

Steve Kovach- 10:12

Joe Lonsdale - 15:18

David McCall - 25:56

In this episode:

Joe Lonsdale, @JTLonsdale

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Saudi’s Next Sports Push & TikTok Dad-ager D’Amelio 03/15/24 Mar 15, 2024

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Saudi Arabia is reportedly making a $1B pitch to the women’s and men’s professional tennis tours, in the Kingdom’s latest push into global sports. Coach to Coco Gauff and former tennis pro Brad Gilbert joins from the Indian Wells tournament to discuss the changes afoot for tennis. TikTok dad-ager and D’Amelio Brands co-founder Marc D’Amelio is managing risk to Dixie and Charli D’Amelio’s TikTok revenue streams as the TikTok divest-or-ban bill progresses in Congress. Plus, United Airlines is looking to Airbus, amid Boeing’s manufacturing issues, and hot inflation data could cool the pace of the Fed’s next move on interest rates.

Marc D'Amelio - 17:21

Brad Gilbert - 23:44

In this episode:

Brad Gilbert, @bgtennisnation

Marc D’Amelio, @marcdamelio

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Bids to Buy TikTok & Disney’s Proxy Battle 03/14/24 Mar 14, 2024

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Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking at buying TikTok, after the House passed a bill pushing for Bytedance’s divestiture of the platform. Mnuchin weighs in on the social media business, the U.S. deficit, and former President Donald Trump’s vision for another 4 years in the White House. Disney is in the midst of a proxy fight with billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz. 13D Monitor founder Kenneth Squire explains the various characters and their roles in the drama, including Ike Perlmutter, former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo, and Disney’s CEO Bob Iger. Plus, Altria is selling over $2B of its stake in AB InBev, and former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s X show is no more, after Elon Musk canceled the partnership…after he gave Lemon an interview.

Steven Mnuchin - 14:14

Kenneth Squire - 34:19

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Sen. Ted Cruz on the TikTok Bill & Tracking Cars, Tracking Us 03/13/24 Mar 13, 2024

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The House has passed a bill calling for Chinese giant Bytedance to divest TiKTok US or face a stateside ban. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) explains how he’ll consider the legislation once it gets to the Senate, as well as his concerns about CCP involvement in tech used in the United States. Alaska Airlines has confirmed that the plane whose door plug blew out mid-flight was scheduled for maintenance later that day. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau discusses Boeing’s 737 Max crisis and the subsequent lawsuit, flight cuts, and path forward. Plus, a report from The New York Times highlights car features that share driver behavior with insurance companies that use the data to set premiums. Former White House Chief Information Officer Theresa Payton considers the consumer data privacy issues at play.

Phil Lebeau - 02:37

Sen. Ted Cruz - 17:20

Theresa Payton - 32:38

In this episode:

Ted Cruz, @SenTedCruz

Theresa Payton, @TrackerPayton

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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