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The Fed, A “Fool,” & College Politics 5/8/25

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom, and the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady. The decision prompted a po...

Uber CEO, Lazard CEO, & ‘Versant’ 5/7/25

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. and China will meet in Switzerland this weekend to negotiate global tariffs. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag discusses the likely outcome of that mee...

Paul Tudor Jones & Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz 5/6/25

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary investor and risk manager Paul Tudor Jones shares his concerns about AI in an extended interview. He argues, those who are creating and prof...

Bill Ackman & Updates from Omaha 5/5/25

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a surprise announcement at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Be...

Warren Buffett & the Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Meeting Part 2: The Exit 5/3/25

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of two extended episodes, listeners hear the news that will come to define Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Warre...

Warren Buffett & the Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Meeting Part 1 5/3/25

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of two special supersized episodes, Warren Buffett answers Berkshire Hathaway shareholder questions for hours. Hear the Oracle of Omaha’...

Remembering Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 1 5/2/25

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Bi...

Remembering Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 2 5/2/25

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Bi...

In Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Sue Decker 5/2/25

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Berkshire Hathaway lead director Sue Decker sits down with Becky Quick in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buff...

In Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Mario Gabelli 5/2/25

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Quick is in Omaha, Nebraska, awaiting the tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway investors attending the company’s annual shareholders meetin...

In Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Brooks & See’s 5/2/25

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you to Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the tens of thousands of Berkshire shareholders that make the pilgrimage to Warren Buffett every spring. At ...

GM CEO Mary Barra & NEC Director Kevin Hassett on China Trade 5/1/25

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China has acknowledged that the Trump administration has reached out to negotiate tariffs, potentially signalling openness to a deal. CNBC’s Eunice ...

100 (More) Days of Trump: Big Tech & Voter Sentiment 4/30/25

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three months into President Trump’s second term, pollster Frank Luntz explains voter sentiment. While conservative and liberal Americans remain stea...

U-Turns for Automakers, a “Big, Beautiful Bill,” & a Nike Billboard 4/29/25

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration will reduce some of the crippling tariffs for automakers. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau explains the potential impact on General Motor...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & CC Sabathia 4/28/25

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the state of global tariff negotiations; he says talks are ongoing, but it’s up to China to de-escalate. ...

He Said, He Said: The China-U.S. Trade Talks 4/25/25

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo and former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discuss the trade talks–or lack thereof–between the U.S....

BONUS: Now’s the Moment! LPGA Golfers Amy Alcott & Stacy Lewis 4/24/25

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Chevron Championship in Houston, Becky Quick sits down with LPGA golfers Amy Alcott and Stacy Lewis. Alcott, a hall of famer and Chevron ...

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas & Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack 4/24/25

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack was once a market participant at Goldman Sachs; she’s a policymaker now, but she says she’s still watching th...

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism’s Rise 4/23/25

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After news that Harvard is suing the Trump administration over its threats to cut funding, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses antisemitism on colle...

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon & Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes 4/22/25

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump intensified attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, fueling market volatility and concerns over the central bank’s independe...

The Future of the Fed: Austan Goolsbee & Krishna Guha 4/21/25

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit and Roman Catholic pontiff, has died at age 88. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on his impa...

China’s Chip Supply & POTUS vs. Powell 4/17/25

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Beijing, just as U.S. officials are eyeing his company’s supply of AI chips to DeepSeek. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevel...

“Defund Harvard.” Elise Stefanik & Gary Gensler 4/16/25

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration’s standoff with Harvard has frozen $2.2B in grants to the university. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is a Harvard alu...

VA Governor Youngkin on DOGE & $2.2B to Harvard on Hold 4/15/25

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration is investigating semiconductors and pharmaceutical ingredients, the first steps toward tariffs in those industries. Former FD...

‘Chaotic’ Policy: Janet Yellen & Lina Khan on Tariffs 4/14/25

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump exempted consumer technology and components from his reciprocal tariffs on Friday, though by the end of the weekend, his advisors warn...

BONUS: 1x1 with WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote” features a leader at the forefront of women’s sports. Seattle Storm Forward...

Wall St Hits Main St, Neel Kashkari & China Strikes Back 4/11/25

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China strikes back at the U.S. with 125% tariffs on goods – CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on the latest. BCA Research’s Marko Papic says it’s dan...

When Trump Hit Pause & Amazon’s Andy Jassy 4/10/25

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just days after the White House shut down rumors of a potential pause on tariffs, the world reacts to a swift reversal. National Economic Council Dire...

The Tariff Toolbox: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Apollo CEO Marc Rowan 04/09/25

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on legislation aimed at repealing President Trump’s tariffs by canceling the emergency declaration used to justif...

The Tariff Two-Step: Bessent on a Trade War 4/8/25

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls China’s tariff escalation a “big mistake,” adding that he expects the U.S. to be able to reach deals with...

Tough Medicine to Swallow 4/7/25

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Navarro - 22:06 In this episode:Peter Navarro, @RealPNavarro Leslie Picker, @LesliePickerBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew ...

Trump Tariff Sell-Off Deepens 4/4/25

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S. on Friday morning following President Trump’s decision to slap steep ta...

The Tariff Formula with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 4/3/25

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In remarks in the Rose Garden on April 2, President Trump announced steep tariff rates on many countries, including 34% on China, 20% on the European ...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tariffs & AI Squawk Anchors 4/2/25

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More details on President Trump’s tariff plans are imminent, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says POTUS can spare the trouble; Canada would be willing...

Paying for the American Dream & Financial Literacy 4/1/25

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The reconciliation bill remains stalled in Congress. Senator Bill Cassidy (R- Louisiana) says the government must first reel in its “out-of-control”...

An FDA Resignation & An M&A Outlook with Makan Delrahim 3/31/25

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned from the agency, citing what he called “misinformation and lies” from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenned...

The CoreWeave IPO with CEO & Co-Founder Mike Intrator 3/28/25

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of CoreWeave’s first trade, CEO and co-founder Mike Intrator discusses the company’s value in the AI ecosystem, including for clients like ...

Sen. Mark Warner & A Signal chat: You’d be fired - 03/26/25

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a Signal group chat of government officials discussing pending military strikes inadvertently looped in a journalist, Vice Chair of the Select ...

David Rubenstein: Tariffs Won’t Push Us Into Recession 3/25/25

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tariffs have rattled the markets, but Carlyle co-founder and chairman David Rubenstein says they won’t push us into a recession. He suspects M&A cou...

AI-Powered Parenting & “A Crisis of Trust” in Higher Education 3/24/25

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Columbia University agreed to some demands set by the Trump administration, restoring $400m in federal funds to the institution. University of Chicago...

An Education E.O. & Avian Flu’s Spread 3/21/25

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. If Congress approves the dissolution, former U.S. Secr...

Stan Smith: Not (Just) A Shoe 3/20/25

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In its latest decision, the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady. The U.S. markets rallied on Fed Chair Jay Powell’s comments that the ec...

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Spending Is Up 3/19/25

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an extended interview, Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan discusses inflation, trade policy, consumers, and the Federal Reserve. The h...

Astronaut Mike Massimino: Living in Space 3/18/25

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting today, but Rockefeller Capital Management CEO Greg Fleming argues that uncertainty around economic fact...

White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett: Uncertainty Until April 2 3/17/25

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US markets are still searching for solid footing, as President Trump’s tariff agenda unfolds. The President’s economic advisor Kevin Hassett e...

CEOs on Trump with Jeff Sonnenfeld 3/14/25

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, CEOs convened to discuss their relationship with the White House. Jeff Sonnenfeld from Yale's School of Management shares his thoughts on c...

FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s Big Plans for Big Tech 3/13/25

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson sits down with CNBC’s Eamon Javers to discuss antitrade policy and his plans for Big Tech, saying...

Trump’s Tariff Takeoff with Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner 3/12/25

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As markets react sharply to President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner weighs in on the escalating mar...

Tesla Bull Ron Baron & Education Secretary Linda McMahon 3/11/25

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla shares have lost 50% of their value ($800B in market cap) since their peak in December, dropping 15% in Monday’s trading session alone. Despit...

Populism in DC, NEC Director Kevin Hassett, & RHONY Mezcal 3/10/25

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Wall Street stumbles on fears of a trade war, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the U.S. economy and the uncertainties tha...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: The Market’s Detox 3/7/25

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an extended interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the Trump administration’s tariffs, including the timeline of his trip to Kiev ...

A Taut Trade Friendship & A Temporary Relief for Autos 3/6/25

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the United States and Canada spar over tariffs, Karina Gould, a candidate for Canadian Prime Minister and former Canadian government House leader, ...

Tariff Tolls: Price “Disturbance” & Friction for the NHL 3/5/25

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday marks day two of President Trump’s 25% levies on Mexico and Canada. In his joint address to Congress, the President warned about “a litt...

Target CEO Brian Cornell & Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 3/4/25

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada take effect today. Target CEO Brian Cornell sits down with Becky Quick to discuss the impact they’l...

Shaky Markets & the Fight Heard ‘Round the World 3/3/28

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The markets ended February on a low note as investors digest global and domestic uncertainty and prepare for tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday. Cr...

A Measles Outbreak, A New AI App, & the Oscar Buzz 2/28/25

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uncertainty from U.S. tariffs and the DOGE agenda has prompted a volatile week in the financial markets. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Presid...

Bonus Episode: Stripe CEO John Collison 2/28/25

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a rare interview, Stripe CEO John Collison sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. At 15 years old, the payments company is worth $91.5 billion, but it’...

A Tariff Tally & Blackstone’s Former President Tony James 2/27/25

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has said tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin next week. Eamon Javers reports from Washington on the tariff messaging from The Whit...

Trump’s Budget Advances & Rep. Ro Khanna 2/26/25

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a multi-trillion-dollar budget plan late Tuesday, advancing President Donald ...

Netflix’s “Zero Day” & Florida Governor DeSantis 2/25/25

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Zero Day” writers and producers Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt discuss their limited series political thriller on Netflix. The ...

Warren Buffett’s Cash, Medical Upcoding, & Trump’s NYC Influence 2/24/25

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice’s investigation into United Healthcare’s billing practices has highlighted problematic practices across the American hea...

UnitedHealth, Coinbase, & Meta Bonuses 2/21/25

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UnitedHealth stock fell on a Wall Street Journal report that the DOJ is investigating the insurer’s Medicare billing protocol. Former FDA Commissio...

“Long Live the King:” State vs. Federal Rights 2/20/25

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has declared New York City “saved” from congestion pricing in a recent Truth Social post. President and CEO of the Partnership for...

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander & A Growing Executive Branch 2/19/25

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has met with NYC officials amid resignations and corruption and quid pro quo allegations in Mayor Eric Adams’s office...

Palantir CEO Alex Karp: A Technological Republic 2/18/25

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palantir CEO and co-founder Alex Karp has written a new book: “The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West.” K...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore & SNL Celebrates 50 Years 2/14/25

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maryland's proposed tax overhaul aims to address a $3 billion budget deficit by increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents. Governor Wes Moore discu...

OpenAI’s Future & the Price of Tariffs 2/13/25

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm if the ChatGPT maker stops its conversion into a for-profit entity, accordi...

Elon Musk Goes to the Oval Office 2/12/25

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump and Elon Musk defended DOGE’s sweeping government reforms during a joint Oval Office appearance, highlighting their effort to curb w...

Bribery Laws, Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman, & Beyond a Ceasefire 2/11/25

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas has postponed its next hostage release, alleging Israel of breaching their ceasefire agreement. Amos Hochstein, former Biden senior advisor and ...

Super Bowl Ad Wins & Power Plays in DC 02/10/25

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 59. In interviews before an...

DeepSeek & Buyouts in Washington 2/7/25

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) are pushing bipartisan legislation to ban Chinese AI app DeepSeek on government devices. The two ...

The Cost of Efficiency & Networking in NOLA with Rich Kleiman 2/6/25

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DOGE’s cuts in Washington have begun; former Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney explains the costs of running the government, th...

Robotaxis with Cathie Wood & Tariffs with Amazon Prime’s VP 02/04/25

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China has retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs with trade restrictions on American imports. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon is on the ground in Beijing...

Tariffs & a “Drug War” with NEC Director Kevin Hassett 02/03/25

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s plans for tariffs on Canada and Mexico have prompted promises of retaliation from Canada, as well as concerns of a brewing trade w...

Jason Wright, Mellody Hobson, & the RFK Jr. Hearings 01/31/25

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women’s sports i...

The Potomac Crash & Blackstone’s Jon Gray 1/30/25

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the deadly aircraft crash over the Potomac River outside of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Eam...

Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek & the Future of AI 01/29/25

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With DeepSeek continuing to dominate the tech headlines, LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman weighs in on the state of the AI race and the level of compe...

Ted Cruz on the Panama Canal & Chris Hayes Wants Your Attention 01/28/25

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fate of the Panama Canal hangs in balance as lawmakers spar over whether the U.S. will try to take control of it. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, chairman...

A DeepSeek Breakthrough and TikTok’s Future 1/27/25

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A massive market sell-off prompts discussion – and fear – around Chinese AI startup DeepSeek; the company’s latest large language model innovat...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff 01/24/25

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an extended interview at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells Andrew Ross Sorkin about the future of technolo...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 01/24/25

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. They discuss Anthropic’...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink 01/23/25

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Fink discusses the $500 ...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey 01/23/25

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi 01/23/25

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. After President Trump’s executive or...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon 01/22/25

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down for an extended interview with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. He weig...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 01/22/25

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at the World Economic Forum in Davos the morning after President Trump announced Stargat...

Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio 01/21/25

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While Becky Quick is in Washington covering President Trump’s first week of his s...

Bonus Episode: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump 01/20/25

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special extended episode, Becky Quick speaks to insiders from Wall Street, Washington, and C-suites ahead of President Donald Trump’s inaugu...

A Looming TikTok Ban & Cabinet Confirmations 01/17/25

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the TikTok ban in the U.S. in a unanimous decision. LightShed Ventures’ Rich Greenfield discusses President-elect ...

A Ceasefire Hold Up & President Biden’s Farewell 01/16/25

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal, but last minute disputes have held up its approval. Former foreign policy advisor in the Bush Administ...

Elon Musk, Sued! CEOs & the GOP with Fmr. Speaker Paul Ryan 01/15/25

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire underpaid for his shares of Twitter by at least $150 million. In big tech, Mic...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Gives His Exit Interview 01/14/25

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four business days before he resigns on Inauguration Day, SEC Chair Gary Gensler reflects on his tenure at the agency, his relationship with the crypt...

Michael Rubin & Marc Lasry: “LA Strong” & Women’s Sports 01/13/25

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Los Angeles fires continue, LA sports teams have partnered with Fanatics to contribute to the LA Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cr...

Short Seller Andrew Left Speaks Out Amid DOJ & SEC Charges 01/10/25

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice and the SEC have filed civil and criminal charges against short seller Andrew Left. In a rare pre-trial interview, Left sits...

Remembering President Jimmy Carter 01/09/25

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today the nation remembers President Jimmy Carter, whose state funeral is taking place in Washington. Stuart Eizenstat, who served as White House Dome...

Canada & Greenland & the Panama Canal, Oh Trump!1/8/25

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a news conference lasting over an hour at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Trump discussed the addition of Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada to th...

FTC’s Lina Khan Gives An Exit Interview & Meta Makes Big Changes 01/07/25

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just over a week left in her role as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan reflects on her four years regulating corporate mergers and...

Fmr. Speaker McCarthy on DC Drama & Staying Fit on GLP-1s 01/06/25

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After House Speaker Mike Johnson’s dramatic reelection, the lawmaker and President-elect Trump are reportedly planning a sweeping, multi-trillion do...

Bowl Game Revenues & NOLA’s Resilience 01/03/25

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has reopened with a heavy police presence after the New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people. Walter Isaacson, a Tu...

Apple & Disney Succession & Battling Winter Sick Season 01/02/25

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! 2025 brings executive turnover to multiple corporate teams, including Apple, which is replacing its CFO, and Disney, where Morgan Stan...