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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces his first major test as a massive snowstorm hits the city. Partnership for New York City President and CEO Steven Fulop, in his first TV interview since taking the helm, discusses the outlook for business in New York under Mamdani’s leadership. Then, after 60 executives of Minnesota-based companies co-signed a letter calling for calm in Minneapolis, former chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Medtronic Bill George weighs in the corporate response to the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens at the hands of ICE. George discusses the difficult balance between maintaining a relationship with the Trump administration and prioritizing their business interests. Plus, India and the European Union have reached a trade deal, and Corning landed a $6 billion AI infrastructure contract with Meta. Steven Fulop - 09:29Bill George - 21:43 In this episode:Bill George, @Bill_GeorgeSteven Fulop, @StevenFulopBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

After an ICE officer shot and killed another U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, CEOs of Minnesota-based companies have urged for calm as tensions rise. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the federal, local, and corporate response to the fatal shootings, and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the Senate standstill over DHS funding that could lead to a partial government shutdown. Author and Tulane professor Walter Isaacson examines the shift in America’s international reputation amid anti-ICE protests around the country. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis local law enforcement as culpable in the shootings. Plus, as much of America digs out of a massive winter storm, Secretary Duffy expects travel to be back on track by midweek.  Eamon Javers - 2:58Emily Wilkins - 13:19Phil LeBeau - 15:59Walter Isaacson - 24:26Sec. Sean Duffy - 37:08 In this episode:Sean Duffy, @SecDuffyEamon Javers, @eamonjaversEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

After serving 4 months in prison and receiving a pardon from President Trump, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In an exclusive and candid interview, CZ reflects on his time in prison and what he would do differently, if he were starting Binance again. Plus, CZ shares his expectations for crypto in the coming year. In this episode:Changpeng Zhao, @cz_binanceAndrew 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.

AI is front and center in Davos this year, as world leaders and tech executives debate how quickly the technology is reshaping the economy and workforce. Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, sits down with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum. The two discuss Gemini’s position in the AI race, the evolution of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and what it all means for jobs.In this episode:Demis Hassabis, @demihassabisAndrew 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.

Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin in Davos at the World Economic Forum. He responds to President Trump’s framework of a deal for Greenland as well as the economy and the latest market trends. He weighs in on business sentiment amid shifting geopolitics, the U.S. affordability and housing crisis, and President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates. In this episode:David Solomon, @davidsolomonBecky 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.

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief global affairs officer, discusses the company’s $600 billion push into AI infrastructure and U.S. jobs from the World Economic Forum in Davos. He outlines Meta’s superintelligence ambitions and the future of its Llama AI model and maps out global AI regulation. In this episode:Joel Kaplan, @joel_kaplanBecky 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.

From the World Economic Forum in Davos, Arm CEO Rene Haas discusses the global AI race and what it means for the semiconductor industry. He breaks down current chip demand, Arm’s ubiquity in AI projects, the strain AI is putting on energy consumption, and the next phase of AI growth. In this episode:Rene Haas, @renehaas237Becky 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.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates sits down for an extended interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He discusses The Gates Foundation’s new $50m partnership with OpenAI to bring AI tools to 1000 health clinics in Africa. Plus, Gates offers his perspective on geopolitics and AI’s impact on the workforce. In this episode:Andrew 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.

Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin at the 2026 World Economic Forum. He discusses the state of the AI race, how the company is positioning itself against competition, and what’s ahead for artificial intelligence in 2026. Amodei says Anthropic is largely focused on enterprise customers, which make up about 80% of its business. In this episode:Dario Amodei, @darioamodeiBecky 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.

President Donald Trump joins CNBC’s Joe Kernen in Davos during the World Economic Forum, outlining what he called a framework for a future deal with Greenland. President Trump also weighs in on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, his push for a temporary cap on credit card interest rates, and the search for the next Federal Reserve chair. In this episode: President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrumpJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC Leader's Playbook features conversations with the world’s top CEOs and business leaders about how they think, decide, and lead, hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.In this episode, IAC & Expedia Chairman & Senior Executive Barry Diller reveals the leadership strategies that drove his six decades of extraordinary success from reinventing the film industry to launching the Fox Television network and now, building internet brands embraced by millions.All-new episodes air Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC. Visit CNBC.com/LeadersPlaybook for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC Leader's Playbook features conversations with the world’s top CEOs and business leaders about how they think, decide, and lead, hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.In this episode, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and President/COO Andrew Macdonald reveal the leadership strategies that helped make Uber the #1 ride sharing app in the world, and expanded the platform to food delivery and beyond.All-new episodes air Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC. Visit CNBC.com/LeadersPlaybook for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with CNBC’s Joe Kernen from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Secretary Bessent weighs in on Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, the state of the U.S. economy, prospects for growth, the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, and the administration’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates. In this episode:Secretary Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessentJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Friar discusses AI’s potential, competition with Gemini and Claude, and growing both the consumer and enterprise businesses. Plus, the OpenAI executive discusses the guidelines for ChatGPT as it expands access and opens an advertising revenue stream. 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.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sits down with CNBC’s Becky Quick at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for a wide-ranging conversation spanning the state of the consumer and the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. The Amazon CEO weighs in on artificial intelligence, including its power demand, its impact on hiring inside the company, and Amazon’s push into custom silicon with its Trainium chips. In this episode:Andy Jassy, @ajassyBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks tumble after President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland fuels fear of a global trade war. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan breaks down the market reaction, the state of the U.S. economy, and the impact of rising tariff threats. Plus, legendary athlete and Inter Miami CF president and co-owner Sir David Beckham joins Moynihan to discuss the bank’s global sports strategy as sports, branding, and business collide. 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.

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump at the White House this week. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the proposed billionaire tax in California, including the added penalty stirring up pushback in the state’s tech community. Ark Invest CEO & CIO Cathie Wood, a longtime Tesla and crypto bull, lays out her expectations for investing opportunities in tech in 2026. Plus, in the age of GLP-1s, 2026 nutrition is all about one macro: protein. CEO of David Protein Peter Rahal discusses the wave of interest in protein gains and the technology that makes his products taste less like protein and more like chocolate.  Robert Frank - 07:15Cathie Wood - 15:22Peter Rahal - 29:16 In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodRobert Frank, @robtfrankBecky 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.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: shale producers Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are reportedly considering a merger, Mitsubishi will acquire shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas, shares of J.B. Hunt fell on earnings, AI vibe-coding startup Replit is nearing a new funding round, and Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after over a decade running the Star Wars universe.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President of the Chicago Federal Reserve Austan Goolsbee and CNBC’s Steve Liesman digest the latest jobless claims report from the Labor Department, the Federal Reserve’s best path to lowering inflation, and the independence of the U.S. central bank as the DOJ pursues a criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jay Powell. Iranians continue protesting despite deaths throughout the country. Former White House Foreign Policy Advisor under President George W. Bush Dan Senor discusses the high stakes for the entire globe, as the U.S. weighs intervention.  Steve Liesman - 11:29Dan Senor - 18:35Austan Goolsbee - 31:16 In this episode:Austan Goolsbee, @Austan_GoolsbeeSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe 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.

CNBC Leader's Playbook features conversations with the world’s top CEOs and business leaders about how they think, decide, and lead, hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.In this episode, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and CCO Bela Bajaria reveal the leadership strategies that helped build one of the world’s leading entertainment services, and changed what we watch and how we watch it.All-new episodes air Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC. Visit CNBC.com/LeadersPlaybook for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.