Squawk Pod

Universities and the U.S. government have heightened scrutiny on TikTok, exploring bans of the China-based app. Foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times Tom Friedman discusses the risks of TikTok and other social media, and how the U.S. should handle its relationship with China. As layoffs across tech pile up, Jason Greer, Greer Consulting founder and president, and Jessica Kriegel, chief scientist of workplace culture at Culture Partners, discuss the executive strategy of job cuts, as well as the overall job market. Plus, Chipotle’s hiring, Intel reported a dismal quarter, and facial recognition software at Madison Square Garden has raised alarm bells for many. In this episode:Jason Greer, @LaborDiversityJessica Kriegel, @jessica_kriegelTom Friedman, @tomfriedmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an extended interview, Starwood Capital Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht offers his outlook on a recession timeline, the Fed’s rate raising playbook, and the U.S. labor market. A real estate and investing mogul, Sternlicht explains what the housing market reveals about America’s economic health. Tesla reported record revenue for the fourth quarter; CNBC’s Phil Lebeau reports the results and shares the highlights from Elon Musk’s comments on the earnings call. Plus, IBM is making job cuts, Chevron is making a big stock buyback, and Donald Trump is back on social media.  In this episode Phil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla’s CEO is under oath this week, after shareholders sued him for his tweets in 2018. Axios business editor Dan Primack breaks down Elon Musk’s time in federal court, where he’s defending his infamous “funding secured” tweet. Primack considers Musk’s leadership and the faith his Tesla shareholders are willing to put in him. In a conversation about his new book, “Never Give an Inch,” former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses Russia’s war in Ukraine and the roles of other global powers in ending it. Pompeo reflects on the foreign policy that’s gotten the United States where it is today. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Microsoft’s weak guidance in its latest financial report, and Rupert Murdoch is calling off a big Fox family reunion.  In this episode:Dan Primack, @danprimackSteve Kovach, @stevekovachBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two months after the Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster debacle, the Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting a hearing on competitiveness in the ticketing industry. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) share their priorities during the hearing, including antitrust concerns and consumer protections. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on Amazon’s new prescription offering for Prime members: RxPass. Plus, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is defending Google’s massive layoffs while the Department of Justice zeroes in on the company’s dominance in ‘search.’ In this episode:Marsha Blackburn, @MarshaBlackburnRichard Blumenthal, @SenBlumenthalBertha Coombs @berthacoombsBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congress is working to find a bipartisan path to averting a debt default; the U.S. has hit its borrowing cap of $31.4T, and it’s up to lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling or find another solution before the Treasury Department’s “extraordinary measures” run out in the summer, and the United States cannot pay its bills. PIMCO Head of Public Policy Libby Cantrill discusses the standoff in Congress and compares today’s debt ceiling drama with the standoffs in previous years. Tech companies have announced layoffs en masse, and Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management (formerly Loup) says the workforce cuts are still underway. Plus, activist investors are reportedly taking stakes in Salesforce, which could signal big changes ahead for the tech company.  In this episode:Gene Munster: @munster_geneBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel. Three years after the first case of Covid-19 was detected in the United States, Bancel recalls the journey to vaccinating the global public, and Moderna’s newest vaccine trials for RSV.In this episode:Stephane Bancel, @moderna_txBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Andrew Ross Sorkin is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he spoke with philanthropist and 7-time Grammy-winning entertainer will.i.am. As founder of the i.am.angel Foundation, will.i.am is advocating for more STEAM education in the form of extra-curricular activities, tutoring and dedicated preparatory schools for at-risk youth. A creative who believes in the power of AI, will.i.am discusses ChatGPT’s value for creators, the power of social media, and the importance of encouraging young students to pursue science, tech, engineering, and math. It’s his 8th trip to the World Economic Forum, and he says 2023’s convention has the most diversity and best vibe yet.In this episode:will.i.am, @iamwillAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon explains why he’s going back on his May 2022 warning of a “hurricane” heading for U.S. markets. In an extended interview in the Alps, Dimon discusses the Fed’s path forward, his own recessionary outlook, the “waste of time” that are bitcoin discussions, and the biggest risks to the global economy.  In this episode:Becky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian, José Andrés. As founder of World Central Kitchen, Andrés discusses on-the-ground food relief in areas hit by extreme weather and war, including his work with local chefs in Ukraine. The pandemic and the war have put pressure on an already strained global food system; for Andrés, helping Ukrainians means preparing them for success long after humanitarian aid ceases, and easing strain on the other countries that rely on its grain exports.  In this episode:José Andrés, @chefjoseandresBecky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they’re speaking with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. With $72B under management, General Atlantic has deployed $55B into nearly 500 companies, including Uber, Airbnb, Etsy, Mobileye, Chime, and TikTok parent ByteDance. Ford discusses tech opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurship in China, India, and Southeast Asia, and the tech sector’s rough 2022.  In this episode:Becky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.