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The high profile, highly controversial Palantir has finally gone public on the NYSE after 17 years of near-secret operation. CEO Alex Karp shares the company’s journey to this point, its pathway to profitability, and Palantir’s list of “cool” customers, from government agencies to the world’s most influential corporations. Journalists and CNBC contributors Joanne Lipman and Alex Kantrowitz unpack...

Today, CNBC launched its newest daily podcast, The News with Shepard Smith. Each day, expect deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Featuring on-the-ground reporting from around the globe, The News with Shepard Smith goes beyond the headlines to give listeners sharp context into the world around them. It is punctuated by compelling, thought-provoking exper...

New York City restaurants are reopening indoor dining this weekend, capping capacity at 25%. Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality Group Founder & CEO, discusses the implementation of safety protocols with CLEAR CEO, Caryn Seidman-Becker. Pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz highlights the “Fight Night” that was the first Presidential debate of 2020. He says independent voters in his post...

At-home expert, mogul, and pandemic-Instagram pro Martha Stewart is cultivating her commitment to a cleaner planet with AppHarvest, an agricultural tech startup hoping to revolutionize the farming industry. AppHarvest CEO Jonathan Webb discusses the company’s news to go public via SPAC, and Martha Stewart underscores the value of the startup’s mission to make food production more efficient and sus...

The News with Shepard Smith is CNBC's daily news podcast providing deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Featuring on-the-ground reporting from around the globe, The News with Shepard Smith goes beyond the headlines to give listeners sharp context into the world around them. It is punctuated by compelling, thought-provoking expert guests – all pulled toge...

The upcoming election, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nominee vote, and ongoing pandemic have painted an uncertain landscape for the health care sector. Ana Gupte, AG Health Advisors principal, shares her health care stock picks amid an uncertain investment landscape. TikTok is safe for American download, at least for now. Insider co-founder and CEO Henry Blodget discusses the platform’s signif...

TikTok is still going full steam ahead with its social media marketing plans, despite a high-profile showdown with president Trump. Parent company ByteDance tapped social media expert, branding guru, and VaynerMedia founder Gary Vaynerchuk to lead TikTok’s U.S. marketing strategy. Gary Vee discusses the app’s content, its users, and its controversy, and gives some social media tips to the Squawk t...

The U.S. airline industry is one week away from potentially furloughing tens of thousands of workers, and major carriers are asking Congress for billions of dollars in additional aid. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes makes his--and his employees’--case for more federal support. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is spearheading the World Economic Forum International Business Council’s effort to set forth a...

Johnson & Johnson is the latest drugmaker to enter a late-stage trial for a coronavirus vaccine. The company’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Paul Stoffels, shares the process and next steps for a safe, widely effective vaccine. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau recaps the highly anticipated Tesla Battery Day with reactions from Wall Street and Main Street. Tesla competitor Nikola has also captured headlines afte...

IAC and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller weighs in on the TikTok drama, the travel industry, and the upcoming election. He discusses economic headwinds for a Joe Biden presidency, but concludes that for business, there may not be much of a difference between candidates. Plus, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the credibility of the CDC and the possibility of a second Covid wave in...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, has passed away at the age of 87. Chris Krueger, Cowen Washington Research Group managing director, discusses the Supreme Court vacancy and the fate of the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has approved Oracle and Walmart’s deal to acquire minority stakes in a newly formed company:...

TikTok and WeChat downloads in the U.S. might be banned by Sunday. Oracle, Bytedance and Walmart are on the clock to find a deal for the TikTok’s U.S. business that President Trump will approve. CNBC’s Eamon Javers and Deirdre Bosa explain the TikTok soap opera, and Insider’s Henry Blodget discusses the app battle’s implications for President Trump’s relationship with China. Former FDA head Dr. Sc...

Snowflake debuted on the Nasdaq in the biggest software IPO in history. Berkshire Hathaway, Salesforce, and a few lucky early investors have made billions on the listing. Loup Ventures’ Doug Clinton explains the hype and the hope surrounding this still unprofitable cloud company. Peter Wagner, a venture capitalist who got in on the ground floor, explains why a bet on Snowflake is a bet on data. Mo...

Celebrities are pausing their social media content to protest misinformation on Instagram and Facebook. Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses this latest effort in the “Stop Hate for Profit” Campaign, as well as what Facebook can and should be doing to curb the spread of harmful content. CNBC’s newest host, Shepard Smith, shares his conversation with fellow journalist...

ViacomCBS is rebranding its streaming platform as Paramount+, another “plus” for the streaming wars. CEO Bob Bakish reveals what viewers--and shareholders--can expect. Investor, NBA owner, and Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya has yet another SPAC announcement. He’s betting on special purpose acquisition companies to rebalance the supply/demand issues in the stock market and to democra...

Presidential candidate turned Joe Biden surrogate Pete Buttigieg says a fairer tax code is the key to continuing America’s track record of success. He says the systems that keep America great need more financial support. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discusses how vaccines, testing, and additional fiscal stimulus will help the U.S. economy rebound. Plus TikTok has found an unexpected suitor in...

At-home workout company Peloton has seen sales for its exercise equipment rise 200% in the pandemic. CEO John Foley discusses financial and fitness performance. Another stay-at-home winner Instagram has taken on TikTok in its newly launched “Reels” feature. The social media’s chief executive Adam Mosseri shares the app’s strategy for success under parent company Facebook, as well as its responsibi...

Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings discusses the streaming giant’s corporate culture in his book, “No Rules Rules.” In an extended interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Hastings shares his strategy for driving social change from the C Suite and his plans to take on Disney in family entertainment. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Andrew reflects on the biggest takeaways from the interv...

Harlem Children’s Zone is celebrating 20 years of disrupting the cycle of generational poverty in the NYC community and beyond. HCZ founder and activist Geoffrey Canada joins CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse and investor and philanthropist Stanley Druckenmiller to discuss the nonprofit’s next 20 years, as well as the role education plays in closing opportunity and wealth gaps. Stanley Druckenmiller shares hi...

Pharmaceutical companies may be competing in the race for a coronavirus vaccine, but they’re all on the same team when it comes to safety. CNBC’s health and science reporter Meg Tirrell shares details of the historic move from 9 pharma CEOs who issued a pledge to prioritize safety in their work to find a trustworthy vaccine. Surgeon, author, and Chairman of Haven Dr. Atul Gawande maps out the infr...

The summer is ending with a market roller coaster. After a single trading day wiped out hundreds of billions in tech market valuations and net worths, Becky Quick, Mike Santoli, and Brian Sullivan break down 2020 market fundamentals and trader psychology. Electronic signature platform DocuSign is one of the work-from-home stocks that has outperformed throughout the pandemic; CEO Dan Springer expla...

Markets are partying like it’s 1999, or at least, some investors think so. GAMCO CIO and seasoned investor Howard Ward underlines the differences between today’s market environment and that of the dotcom bubble nearly twenty years ago. Viral trading app Robinhood is under investigation by the SEC; former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt warns millennials about the costs of an execution service that’s mark...

New York City Public Schools have delayed their start date, as part of an agreement between Mayor Bill de Blasio and teachers unions. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten says safe and equal education hinges on accessible Covid testing and successful “hybrid” teaching. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says testing is the key to containing outbreaks in the colder mon...

Zoom reported a record-breaking quarter; CFO Kelly Steckelberg explains why the Zoom platform is here to stay, even when “normal” life resumes and in-person meetings continue. The New York Times foreign affairs columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Friedman discusses the digital battles between the U.S. and China, and the risks of building a Berlin Wall in cyberspace. Online learning...

The markets have had a record-breaking month. Investing giant Lee Cooperman shares where he’s looking for lucrative opportunities and what he expects for the upcoming election. Carlyle co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein shares his own investing insights, plus some wisdom from his upcoming book, “How to Lead.” Rubenstein explains the leadership--and sleep--patterns of Jeff Bezos, as well a...