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Oct 6, 2021 • 43min

Mark Zuckerberg Responds to Whistleblower’s Claims, Box CEO’s First Media Appearance Since Winning Proxy Battle & Upstart CEO on New Auto Retail Product

Our anchors kick off this morning with CNBC’s Dom Chu checking in on tech stocks as the Nasdaq makes a comeback from a steep drop earlier. Then, we cover Mark Zuckerberg’s response to whistleblower Frances Haugen’s claims. Also, Needham Portfolio Manager Chris Retzler is here to give his take on the semiconductor space. Plus, Box Co-Founder and CEO Aaron Levie joins in his first media appearance since Box won its proxy battle with activist investor Starboard. Levie also speaks to Box’s announcements today including its new malware deep scan ability for Box Shield. Later, The Wall Street Journal Tech Reporter responsible for “The Facebook Files” Jeff Horwitz and WIRED Editor-At-Large Steven Levy who knew Frances Haugen join for more on Facebook’s fallout. Plus, Upstart CEO David Girouard joins to discuss the company’s new auto retail product, which uses artificial intelligence to help prospective buyers get financing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 5, 2021 • 1h

Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Testifies Before Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection

Our anchors have been tracking Facebook’s fallout since The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles “The Facebook Files,” detailing that Facebook knows it causes harm through its platforms. The reports were based on documents provided by whistleblower and Former Facebook Product Manager Frances Haugen who revealed her identity Sunday night on “60 Minutes.” Today, Haugen testifies before the Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection following last week’s testimony by Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis. Tune in to hear our anchors’ coverage of the hearing and reactions from The Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel, Arjuna Capital Managing Partner Natasha Lamb and The New York Times Tech Correspondent Mike Isaac. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 54min

Today’s Tech Stock Carnage, Facebook Whistleblower Identity Revealed & Facebook’s Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Speaks Out

Our anchors kick off the morning with CNBC’s Mike Santoli on today’s market sell-off as we come off of a weak September. Then, Wedbush Securities’ Joel Kulina joins to give his take on the market, including his thoughts on supply chain issues, social media stocks and more. Next, we cover the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen who revealed her identity last night and New York Times Columnist Kara Swisher joins to share her thoughts on Facebook’s fallout. Also, we have Former Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers with his take on the market, including his thoughts on the situation in China, which he says “remains lose-lose.” Plus, we hear from Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis ahead of whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony tomorrow in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee. We also have Northman Trader Founder Sven Henrich for more on today’s sell-off. And later, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau is here with the details on Tesla’s deliveries for the third quarter released over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 1, 2021 • 43min

Kicking Off Q4, Amazon SVP of Hardware on Company’s New Robot “Astro” & Tracking Facebook’s Hearing

Our anchors start off this Friday morning with CNBC’s Dom Chu on tech stocks at a bargain to start the fourth quarter. Then, we cover Zoom and Five9 calling off their $14.9 billion deal and discuss the highlights from yesterday’s Facebook hearing. Also, CNBC’s Jon Fortt had an exclusive demo with Amazon’s new robot “Astro.” Next, Wedgewood Partners CIO David Rolfe is here to talk markets and investment opportunities as we wrap up Q3. Also, we hear from Amazon Senior Vice President of Hardware Dave Limp on why the company decided to build a home robot and much more. Then, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins to preview what to expect from Tesla deliveries for the third quarter. Later, Platformer Editor Casey Newton is here to give his take on Facebook’s hearing as we await a whistleblower’s testimony next Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 44min

Facebook Back on Defense, The Pied Piper of SPACs & Microsoft Corporate VP on Slate of New Devices

Our anchors kick off this morning on Facebook as the company defends how its platforms impact teens on Capitol Hill today. With shares of Facebook down more than 10 percent this month we speak to Goldman Sachs Managing Director Eric Sheridan who has a buy rating on the stock. Then, The New Yorker Contributor Charles Duhigg, who wrote a popular profile on Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya, joins to speak about the investor’s persona and influence. Later, CNBC’s Jon Fortt sits down with Microsoft Corporate VP of Search and Devices Yusuf Mehdi live in Washington to discuss the company’s new device lineup. And later, we hear from Head of Facebook Financial David Marcus on the company’s ambitions in the payments and crypto space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 29, 2021 • 44min

Tech Bouncing Back, Upfront Ventures Partner Mark Suster on Investment Outlook & TCV Founding General Partner Jay Hoag Talks Netflix

Our anchors kick off the show from the Code Conference in Los Angeles with reactions to Elon Musk’s comments on crypto yesterday. Then, Plexo Capital Managing Partner Lo Toney joins to cover more the themes from the conference. We also get Toney’s reaction to comments from European Commission Executive VP Margrethe Vestager on regulating Big Tech from her interview with CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla. Next, Upfront Ventures Partner Mark Suster joins our anchors at Code to discuss his investment outlook and which categories he sees opportunity in. Later, TCV Founding General Partner Jay Hoag joins to give his take on the market as well as Netflix and the broader streaming space. Plus, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin brings us her interview with WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar where he says he sees Amazon, not Netflix, as their biggest competitor. And later, DocuSign CEO Dan Springer is here to talk future growth of the company, whose stock has tripled in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 50min

Tracking Today’s Sell-Off, Breyer Capital Founder Jim Breyer on the Market & Kara Swisher Live From the Code Conference

Our anchors kick off the show with today’s market sell-off live from the Code Conference in Los Angeles. Then, Breyer Capital Founder and CEO Jim Breyer joins to give his take on the sell-off, semiconductors, Facebook and much more. Next, we bring in New York Times Contributor and “Sway” podcast host Kara Swisher to break down some of Code’s most notable moments, including comments from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. We also have CNBC’s Josh Lipton for a closer look at what’s moving on the Nasdaq today. Then, we hear from Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Loop Capital CEO Jim Reynolds as Qualcomm kicks off its third annual Smart Cities Accelerate Event. Plus, CNBC’s Dom Chu joins for more on today’s dive to the downside. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 44min

Instagram Pauses Kids Product, Bank of America’s Take on Netflix & Bolt CEO on Company’s 4-Day Workweek

Our anchors kick off the morning with Kindred Ventures Co-Founder Kanyi Maqubela on today’s trendiest stories including Instagram putting its kids product on hold and Google Cloud slashing its marketplace fees from 20 percent to just 3 percent. Maqubela also shares his take on Amazon and Square. Then, CNBC’s Leslie Picker is here to cover hedge funds ramping up their stake in private markets. Next, Bank of America Analyst Nat Schindler joins to talk all things Netflix after the company’s first-ever fan event this past weekend. We also cover the return home of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou after years of house arrest in Canada. And later, Bolt Founder and CEO Ryan Breslow joins as the company begins experimenting with a 4-day workweek. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 24, 2021 • 43min

China Cracks Down on Crypto, Deep Dive on Demand for Apple’s iPhone 13 & Previewing Netflix’s ‘Tudum’ Event

Our anchors kick off this Friday morning on news that the People’s Bank of China declared all crypto related activities illegal. Then, we cover Lina Khan’s recent memo to FTC staffers and commissioners outlining her vision to crack down on Big Tech. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney is here with the details on Robinhood’s internal communications showing panic during the GameStop crisis back in January. Also, “Big Technology” Founder Alex Kantrowitz joins on his article where he says Apple’s attempts to kneecap Facebook advertising with its anti-tracking initiative are working. Then, we speak with Cowen’s Krish Sankar on demand for Apple’s new iPhone 13 models, which hit the shelves today. Plus, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Drift CEO David Cancel joins to speak about his experiences in tech. And later, Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney is here to talk Netflix ahead of the company’s first-ever fan event ‘Tudum’ this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 43min

Bank of America’s 14 Moonshot Ideas, NYT Reporter on Delivery Apps Serving “Food and Misery” & Remitly CEO on Public Debut

Our anchors kick off the show with four trendy names this morning: Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and Roku. Then, Bank of America’s Head of Global Thematic Investing Research Haim Israel joins on 14 moonshot ideas to watch to catch the next Apple or Amazon on its way up. We also have New York Times Tech Reporter Shira Ovide on her latest article where she says apps like Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub “deliver food and misery.” Plus, CNBC’s Yasmin Khorram joins with the details on Elizabeth Holmes’ text messages obtained by CNBC where Holmes calls herself the “best business person of the year.” We also check in on yesterday’s IPOs Toast and Freshworks to see how they closed their first day of trading. And later, Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer joins live from the Nasdaq on the fintech company’s public debut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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