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Corporate Responses to Minneapolis 1/27/26

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces his first major test as a massive snowstorm hits the city. Partnership for New York City President and CEO Steven Fulop, in his first TV interview since taking the helm, discusses the outlook for business in New York under Mamdani’s leadership. Then, after 60 executives of Minnesota-based companies co-signed a letter calling for calm in Minneapolis, former chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Medtronic Bill George weighs in the corporate response to the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens at the hands of ICE. George discusses the difficult balance between maintaining a relationship with the Trump administration and prioritizing their business interests. Plus, India and the European Union have reached a trade deal, and Corning landed a $6 billion AI infrastructure contract with Meta. Steven Fulop - 09:29Bill George - 21:43 In this episode:Bill George, @Bill_GeorgeSteven Fulop, @StevenFulopBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minneapolis: Officer Training, DHS Funding, & the American Brand 1/26/26

After an ICE officer shot and killed another U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, CEOs of Minnesota-based companies have urged for calm as tensions rise. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the federal, local, and corporate response to the fatal shootings, and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the Senate standstill over DHS funding that could lead to a partial government shutdown. Author and Tulane professor Walter Isaacson examines the shift in America’s international reputation amid anti-ICE protests around the country. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis local law enforcement as culpable in the shootings. Plus, as much of America digs out of a massive winter storm, Secretary Duffy expects travel to be back on track by midweek.  Eamon Javers - 2:58Emily Wilkins - 13:19Phil LeBeau - 15:59Walter Isaacson - 24:26Sec. Sean Duffy - 37:08 In this episode:Sean Duffy, @SecDuffyEamon Javers, @eamonjaversEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsPhil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Davos 2026: Binance Founder CZ 1/25/26

After serving 4 months in prison and receiving a pardon from President Trump, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In an exclusive and candid interview, CZ reflects on his time in prison and what he would do differently, if he were starting Binance again. Plus, CZ shares his expectations for crypto in the coming year. In this episode:Changpeng Zhao, @cz_binanceAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Davos 2026: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis 1/24/26

AI is front and center in Davos this year, as world leaders and tech executives debate how quickly the technology is reshaping the economy and workforce. Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, sits down with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum. The two discuss Gemini’s position in the AI race, the evolution of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and what it all means for jobs.In this episode:Demis Hassabis, @demihassabisAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Davos 2026: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon 1/23/26

Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon joins Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin in Davos at the World Economic Forum. He responds to President Trump’s framework of a deal for Greenland as well as the economy and the latest market trends. He weighs in on business sentiment amid shifting geopolitics, the U.S. affordability and housing crisis, and President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates. In this episode:David Solomon, @davidsolomonBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.