Overnight, NYPD officers entered Columbia University’s campus and made roughly 100 arrests of protesters. Lawyer Jay Edelson filed a lawsuit against the school on behalf of a Jewish student who argues that the university failed to provide a safe learning environment. Edelson discusses the case and the stakes for schools across the country. Axios and Politico co-founder Jim VandeHei looks ahead to the 2024 election and former President Donald Trump’s plans for the country, should he win another term. Plus, Starbucks stock took a spill after its latest quarterly report, and cannabis is headed for a downgrade from the FDA.    Jay Edelson - 13:52 Jim VandeHei - 26:05   In this episode: Jim VandeHei, @JimVandeHei Jay Edelson, @jayedelson Joe Kernen,@JoeSquawk Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

A Columbia Lawsuit & a Starbucks Spill 05/01/24

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This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote,” features the two most important players in the Biden Administration’s comprehensive reshaping of antitrust law. Federal Trade Commission Chairperson Lina Khan, and U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter joined Andrew Ross Sorkin at the CNBC CEO Council Summit on June 4th 2024. They spoke about how they have reinvigorated antitrust enforcement, the challenges and opportunities of the digital age and why they feel empowered to act. Plus, one reveals their “Swiftie” status.   To listen to other interviews from events check out “The Keynote by CNBC Events” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keynote-by-cnbc-events/id1493248246.   For information on upcoming events visit: CNBCevents.com.   In this episode: Lina Khan, @linakhanFTC Jonathan Kanter, @JusticeATR Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

BONUS: FTC Chair Lina Khan & Asst. AG for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter 6/8/24

The Atlantic contributing writer and happiness guru Arthur Brooks discusses happiness and the upcoming Presidential election; he says, we can all still like each other, even in the face of political polarization. CNBC’s Brian Schwartz reports that former President Trump’s campaign raised $12m at a San Francisco fundraiser, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on May’s jobs report, which came in much hotter than expected. Tesla investor Cathie Wood is backing Elon Musk in his pay deal debate. Plus, Happy Donut Day! Founders of Rise Doughnuts Hugh Mangum and Laura Malone share their sweet small business story to celebrate the day.    Steve Liesman - 2:52 Brian Schwartz - 7:39 Arthur Brooks - 13:42 Hugh Mangum & Laura Malone 29:45   In this episode: Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks Brian Schwartz, @schwartzbCNBC Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

Donut Days & the Electorate’s Malaise 06/07/24

In a rare interview, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm discusses the upcoming shareholder vote on Elon Musk’s pay package. She discusses Musk’s leadership and Tesla’s growth trajectory. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has paused the NYC congestion pricing plan indefinitely; NJ Representative Josh Gottheimer explains why he and many other New Jerseyans are celebrating. Plus, Nvidia has hit the $3T mark, and Boeing’s outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before the Senate on his way out of the C-suite.    Josh Gottheimer - 12:13 Robyn Denholm - 24:37   In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm 06/06/24

At the Tesla shareholder meeting on June 13th, shareholders will vote (again) on Elon Musk’s compensation package. Longtime Tesla believer and billionaire Ron Baron says he’s voting for the package. In an extended interview, Baron discusses the billions of dollars he has wrapped up in the ‘Elon Musk Ecosystem,’ and how each venture will eventually help the others. CNBC’s Diana Olick explains the state of the housing market, the FCC is looking into AT&T;’s latest outage, and The New York Times is reporting that Israel has conducted a covert social media campaign to influence Democrat lawmakers.    Ron Baron - 09:35 Diana Olick - 32:50   In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Tesla Shareholder Ron Baron: I’m Voting for the Package 06/05/24

Jeffrey Katzenberg led The Walt Disney Studios, he founded DreamWorks, he made Shrek, and now he’s doubling down on tech and cybersecurity investing at WndrCo. Katzenberg and Sujay Jaswa, his co-founder at WndrCo, discuss their $460m raise and their bets on AI’s impact across tech and entertainment. Plus, the Hollywood mogul comments on the potential Paramount-Skydance merger and his faith in Bob Iger. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has returned from Ukraine and joins Andrew Ross Sorkin at the CNBC CEO Council Summit in Washington, DC. Deputy Sec. Adeyemo discusses the Russian war machine, inflation pressures for American consumers, and the Biden administration’s message to China. Today’s other headlines include Intel’s newest chip and the latest meme stock mania.    Jeffrey Katzenberg & Sujay Jaswa - 16:47 Wally Adeyemo - 31:50   In this episode:  Wally Adeyemo, @wallyadeyemo Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

A Columbia Lawsuit & a Starbucks Spill 05/01/24

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