The Forum with Becky Quick

The Forum with Becky Quick

For over 115 years, the Economic Club of New York has stood as the premier forum for critical conversations among the world’s brightest leaders. Its podium has served as a transformative thought platform, shaping the world across domains from business and finance to policy, geopolitics, technology, society, and beyond. For the first time in history, the doors are open for all to experience these conversations guided by our host, CNBC anchor Becky Quick. To learn more about the Club and membership, visit: econclubny.org

Episodes

April 29, 2025 15 mins

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...

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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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December 3, 2024 18 mins

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
  • ...
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November 1, 2024 16 mins

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...

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October 22, 2024 17 mins

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...

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October 8, 2024 17 mins

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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September 24, 2024 18 mins

Hear Jamie Dimon’s expert insights on the War in Ukraine, inflation, private credit, and many more crucial economic and geopolitical topics. 

Speakers: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and Marie-Josée Kravis, Chair of the Museum of Modern Art

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December 5, 2023 24 mins

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...
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November 21, 2023 19 mins

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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Five global industry leaders speak on the challenges in the transition to a low-carbon energy future, possible paths forward, and the potential impact on the global economy.

Speakers:

  •  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...
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October 23, 2023 20 mins

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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October 9, 2023 20 mins

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...
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September 25, 2023 19 mins

Successful women in business around the world share insight on the gender pay gap, changes to the economy, the importance of paid leave, the invisible burden women face as they juggle roles multiple roles, and the resulting burnout from all of these demands.

Speakers: 

  • Thea Lee - U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs
  • Élisabeth Moreno - Former Minister for Diversity & Equal Opportun...
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September 7, 2023 18 mins

Listen as seven different industry-leading CEOs share their perspectives on leadership, what it takes to make a lasting impact, the core values that drive them forward, and the challenges and opportunities that will shape our future.

Speakers: 

  • Caryn Seidman Becker – CEO & Co-Founder, CLEAR
  • Paul Cormier – Chairman, Former President & CEO, RedHat
  • Charles Evans – President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
  • ...
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September 7, 2023 16 mins

In this episode, we are joined by Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA. Thasunda will shed light on the importance of having access to valuable financial planning and services, and discuss how financial inclusion and opportunity should be available to businesses and individuals of all backgrounds.

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