The last jobs report of 2023 came in much better than economists expected, but former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson projects a cautious road forward. Other good economic news: America’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry. U.S Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is seeing the “diminishment of demand” for gasoline in America, but she’s confident in the country’s EV manufacturing future, from charging stations to battery supply chains. Despite good economic news, American sentiment remains low. Harvard Professor and happiness scholar Arthur Brooks explains the mismatch between ‘good news’ and unhappy Americans; he’s calling for more optimistic leadership in Washington. Plus, the NCAA and ESPN have inked an 8-year, $920m deal, and Pepsi is in a price war with Carrefour. 

Roger Ferguson - 3:10
Jennifer Granholm - 14:25
Arthur Brooks - 28:50

In this episode:
Jennifer Granholm, @SecGranholm
Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli
Steve Liesman, @steveliesman
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Good News & Bad Vibes: Jobs, EVs, & American Sentiment 01/05/24

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The NCAA has signed off on a deal that could change college sports–and student athletes–forever. Chair of Carolina Coastal University Athletics Joe Moglia discusses the $2.8B that could be coming to college players over the next decade, as well as the winners and losers in a new business plan for university athletics. Elon Musk says he doesn’t support President Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs, Novo Nordisk says Ozempic could slow kidney disease, and the number of 401(k) millionaires has hit a new high. Plus, Nick and Gabe Safier have been spreading joy and special needs advocacy on social media. The brothers and creators of the Safier Universe join Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin for a conversation on the bright side of the internet. 

Joe Moglia - 13:14
Nick and Gabe Safier - 24:28

In this episode:
Joe Moglia, @CoachJoeMoglia
Nicholas Safier, @NicholasSafier
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

An NCAA Deal & Special Needs Advocacy on Social Media 5/24/24

The Department of Justice has sued Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster. Attorney General Merrick Garland alleged that the company “relies on unlawful, anticompetitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over the live events industry in the United States at the cost of fans, artists, smaller promoters, and venue operators.” Tim Wu, former Special Assistant to the President for Technology and Competition Policy, considers the DOJ’s potential actions moving forward. In Paris, Andrew Ross Sorkin sat down with French President Emmanuel Macron for an exclusive, extended interview. The discussion spans Federal Reserve and European Central Bank policy, as well as the Israel-Hamas War and funding to rebuild Gaza. Plus, Nvidia’s revenue more than tripled in its latest quarter. 



President Emmanuel Macron - 13:40

Tim Wu - 22:05



In this episode:

President Emmanuel Macron, @EmmanuelMacron

Tim Wu, @superwuster

Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

French President Emmanuel Macron & Live Nation’s ‘Monopoly’ 5/23/24

The 2024 campaign cycle is in full swing. Pollster Frank Luntz discusses the candidate appeals to voters, and the first debate’s details that remain unconfirmed. President Biden announced a plan to forgive $7.7B in student loans, former President Trump will start accepting crypto donations, and challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rallying retail traders on X.  
Plus, Urban Outfitters brands Free People and Anthropologie performed well in the last quarter, Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a stake in Buzzfeed, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports that America’s cars are aging. Almost 9% of registered vehicles in the U.S. were made before 2000. 

Frank Luntz - 13:53
Phil LeBeau - 21:51

In this episode:
Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntz
Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Election Campaigning: Appeals to Voters & Debate Details 5/22/24

Scarlett Johansson is taking aim at OpenAI after the company used a voice “eerily similar” to hers for its ChatGPT40 chatbot. Former White House CTO Aneesh Chopra weighs in on the controversy, the latest leadership shakeups at OpenAI, and the ways to build guardrails for society’s newest technology. Whole Foods co-founder and former CEO John Mackey shares his journey bringing health foods mainstream. Mackey discusses his new book, “The Whole Story,” as well as GMOs and the future of grocery. Plus, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon is discussing his succession plan, and Andrew Ross Sorkin is in Paris just 66 days until the 2024 Olympic Games. 

John Mackey 16:46
Aneesh Chopra 32:17

In this episode:
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Whole Foods Co-Founder & Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI 5/21/24

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash. Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace Middle East Program, explains the issues Raisi’s death poses for Iranian leadership and succession. Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses China’s real estate crisis, its impact on GDP, and the CCP’s electric vehicle strategy. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains Microsoft’s plans for AI PCs, many of which will be unveiled at the company’s Build developer conference. Plus, Xander Schauffele won his first major PGA title, and Blue Origin’s tourism rocket launched passengers to the edge of space after a two year hiatus. 

Karim Sadjadpour - 16:15
Kyle Bass - 22:50

Karim Sadjadpour, @ksadjadpour
Kyle Bass, @Jkylebass
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Good News & Bad Vibes: Jobs, EVs, & American Sentiment 01/05/24

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