

CNBC's "Last Call"
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Hosted by CNBC's Brian Sullivan, "Last Call" is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Through panels, debates and newsmakers, the "Last Call" podcast delivers fresh takes on the biggest business topics of the day while also shining a light on the other important stories that listeners may have missed.
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Jun 30, 2023 • 44min
Last Call 6/29/23
Hosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Through panels, debates, and newsmakers, “Last Call” not only delivers fresh takes on the biggest business topics of the day, but also shines a light on some of the other important stories that viewers may have missed, all with an eye on what’s going to matter to the markets the next day.

Jun 29, 2023 • 43min
'Bidenomics' Not Landing With Voters Despite Positive Signs 6/28/23
A recent AP poll found that only 34% of Americans approve of the job President Biden is doing on the economy. The Last Call panel breaks down why inflation, rather than nearly full employment remains the focus of the voter.

Jun 28, 2023 • 44min
Consumers Think One Way About the Economy, Spend Another 6/27/23
Conflicting signals from consumers could complicate President Biden's planned speech Wednesday, where he plans to tout his economic accomplishments.

Jun 27, 2023 • 46min
Wall Street Shrugs Off Russian Instability 6/26/23
Leon Panetta, former CIA Director, joins Last Call to discuss why investors may be betting on a peaceful resolution in Ukraine — and that even in his current predicament, Putin shouldn’t be underestimated.

Jun 24, 2023 • 46min
Americans Struggle with Student Loan Debt While SCOTUS Weighs Biden’s Plan 6/23/23
With a staggering amount of Americans in debt over student loans, the Biden administration’s plan to forgive $10,000 of it for most borrowers is in jeopardy. The Last Call panel breaks down the merits of the President’s plan.

Jun 23, 2023 • 47min
What’s Wrong With Disney? House of Mouse’s Stock Keeps Sliding 6/22/23
Though Wall Street remains optimistic, a string of disappointing theatrical releases have some asking whether Disney can turn it around. Its stock is now at the same point it was during the 2020 pandemic sell-off.

Jun 22, 2023 • 47min
FTC Takes Aim at Amazon Over Alleged Prime Deception 6/21/23
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon — accusing the e-commerce giant of deceptively signing up Americans for its flagship Prime membership service. The Last Call panel breaks down why this lawsuit may just be the start of a fresh crusade for the FTC.

Jun 21, 2023 • 46min
Tesla Reaches Another Charging Milestone as Musk Teases India Plant 6/20/23
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met Tuesday with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the prospect of the automaker's future in the highly populated country.

Jun 17, 2023 • 45min
Blinken’s Meeting with China’s Xi Comes at a Crucial Moment 6/16/23
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a crucial time for U.S.-Sino relations. A bubbling trade spat and territorial tensions backdrop what’s sure to be an intense summit.

Jun 16, 2023 • 45min
How Did So Many On Wall Street Underestimate the Stock Market? 6/15/23
With impressive gains across all major indexes in 2023, investment bank analysts are being forced to raise their outlook on the market -- but still carry a great deal of pessimism with them.