The Forum with Becky Quick

On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO Charles Scharf joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a candid conversation on leading one of America’s largest banks through crisis, scandal, and transformation.

Drawing from his first years at Wells Fargo, Scharf reflects on taking over the company in 2019 amid the fallout of the fake-accounts scandal, stal...

On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, joins Maria Bartiromo, host of Mornings with Maria on FOX Business, for a wide-ranging conversation on the direction of U.S. trade policy and its impact on national security.

Greer discusses the goals behind an America First trade strategy, the use of tariffs to strengthen domestic industry, and the importance of buil...

On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, shares his perspective on the U.S.–China trade war, tariffs, defense spending, and the challenges of maintaining strong alliances. He also discusses Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the role of proxies in the Middle East, criticism of the United Nations, and why China and Russia represent the greatest strategic threats to U.S. securit...

On this episode of The Forum with CNBC's Becky Quick, Lawrence Summers and Glenn Hubbard examine the growing disconnect between economic sentiment, policy decisions, and market fundamentals. They explore how tariffs, inflation psychology, and evolving central bank communication may be amplifying uncertainty. From self-inflicted shocks to the rise of the “Taco Mentality,” this conversation sheds light on the policy risks shapin...

In this engaging conversation, Mohamed A. El-Erian offers his insights into the potential outcomes for the world economy amidst uncertainty, the U.S.'s role in global trade, and the shifting dynamics of international finance. Additionally, he shares why he believes the economic power balance is shifting and how both emerging markets and the U.S. are navigating these challenges.

Speakers: 

• Mohamed A. El-Erian, Presi...

Listen to this insightful episode as Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Strategy, Michael Saylor, explores how Bitcoin is redefining the future of finance in the digital age. Michael Saylor reveals why he sees Bitcoin not just as digital currency, but as “digital capital” — a revolutionary asset defined by its scarcity, security, and freedom from centralized control. He unpacks how this powerful monetary network is poised to beco...

Listen to this thought-provoking episode as Co-Founder & CEO of Palantir Technologies, Alex Karp explores how AI and meritocracy are reshaping the balance of power in the modern world. Drawing from his New York Times best-seller The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West, which held its spot for 3 weeks and gained global recognition for its bold take on the ethical stakes of innovation, Karp...

Join the conversation between Global Chief Economist at Boston Consulting Group Philipp Carlsson-Szelzak and Frank Brosens, Co-Founder of Taconic Capital, as they unpack the mechanics of macroeconomic risks and offers insights on how to differentiate between real threats and perceived alarms.

Speakers: 

• Phillip Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist at Boston Consulting Group
• Frank Brosens, Co-Founder of Taconic Capital

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Gain expert insights from Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks on GLP-1 and the recent boom of weight loss drugs, as well as the other exciting new innovations coming soon to the pharmaceutical industry. 

Speakers:

• Dave Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly
• Caroline Hyde, Anchor of Bloomberg Television

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Listen to entrepreneur Brad Jacobs share insights from his recent book, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, where he writes about the lessons learned from decades of successful business building.

Since the recording of this episode, QXO has raised $4.12 billion across two transactions, gone public, and announced key hires, including Ashwin Rao as Chief AI Officer. 

Speakers:

• Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO
• ...

In this special Presidential Election episode, join Charlie Cook—renowned political analyst and Founder of The Cook Report—for an in-depth look at the latest polling data and critical factors influencing the 2024 Presidential Election. Charlie also shares his forecasts for the House and Senate races, providing expert insights you won’t want to miss.

Speakers: Charlie Cook, Political Analyst and Founder of The Cook Report, and Robert...

Hear from two of the world’s leading economic thought leaders on current events, economic trends, the upcoming election, and more in this insightful conversation between Lawrence Summers and R. Glenn Hubbard.

Speakers: Lawrence Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus of Harvard University, and 71st Secretary of the Treasury; and R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus, Russell L. Carson Professor of F...

While many economists were predicting a recession, Dr. Ed Yardeni foresaw an economic boom he called “the Roaring 2020s.” Seemingly proven right through the first half of the decade, Dr. Yardeni shares his unique perspective on economics and offers his view on the future of the economy. 

Speakers: Dr. Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research, and Lisa Abramowicz, Host of Bloomberg TV

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Gain insight from eight prominent leaders on their experiences with racial inequity and what it’s going to take for corporations to make meaningful changes that trickle down from the board room, to the executive suite, and to our future generation of leaders. 

Speakers:

• Charles Tribbett -- Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates 
• Darren Walker -- President, Ford Foundation
• David Banks -- NYC Schools Chancellor
• Henry...

Today, we ask the question: what is it going to take to close the wealth gap in the U.S.? We hear answers from 4 global leaders who shared their perspectives in various addresses to the Club. 

Speakers:

• David Benson, CEO, Fannie Mae
• Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Historian & Filmmaker
• Michael Pugh - CEO, Carver Bancorp
• Nicole Elam - CEO, National Bankers Association

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•  Jake Sullivan – Former U.S. National Security Advisor 
• John Waldron – CEO, Goldman Sachs
• Michael Wirth – Chairman of the Board & CEO, Chevron
• Mark Carney – UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance
• Ray Dalio – Fo...

The minds at the helm of Paypal, IBM, Nasdaq, and Uber were all asked the same question: What’s next in technology? Let's hear their insight on what is perhaps the biggest transformational element shaping our future, technology.

Speakers:

• Adena Friedman – President and CEO, Nasdaq
• Arvind Krishna – Chairman and CEO, IBM
• Dan Schulman – President and CEO, Paypal
• Dara Khosrowshahi – CEO, Uber 

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Hear from some of the world’s most recognized economic leaders on one of the most critical questions of them all; is capitalism in crisis? We will hear several very different takes on capitalism’s strengths, pitfalls, and potential solutions, but first, we'll start with the fundamentals. What is capitalism?

Speakers: 

• Paul Gigot - Pulitzer Prized Writer and Editor, Wall Street Journal
• Roger Ferguson - 17th Vice Chai...