The Forum with Becky Quick

The Forum with Becky Quick

For over 119 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

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July 15, 2026 23 mins

On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC's Becky Quick, Ruth Porat, President & Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, joins Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM and Vice Chair of The Economic Club of New York, for a conversation on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of work.

Porat shares why she believes AI has the potential to unlock new opportunities across indu...

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joins Leslie Picker, Senior Finance and Banking Reporter at CNBC, for a conversation on artificial intelligence, economic growth, and the future of work.

Solomon discusses why he believes fears of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse are overblown and explains how artificial intelligence could drive a significant productivity ...

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, Lloyd Blankfein, former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joins Sonali Basak, Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital, for a wide-ranging conversation on financial markets, systemic risk, and the forces that shape economic cycles.

Blankfein reflects on the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis, the rise of private credit, and why periods of stability can often create ...

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, Norah O'Donnell, Emmy Award-winning journalist and CBS News’ Senior Correspondent, joins Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist, Author, Board Member, Co-Principal of Versaca Investments, and Vice Chair of The Economic Club of New York, for a compelling conversation on the overlooked women who helped shape American history.

Drawing from her New York Times bestselling bo...

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, General David H. Petraeus, Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute and KKR Middle East, joins Marie-Josée Kravis, Chair Emerita of The Economic Club of New York, for a timely conversation on how modern warfare is rapidly evolving.

Drawing on decades of military leadership and global strategic experience, General Petraeus shares his perspective on the t...

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, Reed Hastings, Founder and Chair of Netflix, joins David Westin, Anchor of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, economic growth, and the technological shifts shaping the future.

Drawing on his early academic work in artificial intelligence and decades of leadership in technology and media, Hastings reflects on how AI ...

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Nicolai Tangen, Chief Executive Officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, joins Dambisa Moyo, Vice Chair of The Economic Club of New York and Co-Principal of Versaca Investments, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping long-term investing, organizational performance, and the future of work.

Tangen leads the world’s largest sovereign wealth f...

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc., joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a conversation on building and scaling multi-billion-dollar companies across industries.

Over the course of his career, Jacobs has founded and scaled multiple Fortune 500 companies using a distinctive playbook rooted in transformative M&A and ope...

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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 s...

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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 o...

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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 threa...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

New episodes of The Forum with Becky Quick drop monthly. Subscribe for exclusive conversations with global policymakers, business leaders, and change agents shaping the world economy. 

Host: Becky Quick

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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.

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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.

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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.

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