Why Are We So Divided? 10/03/24

As dock workers enter their third day of strikes, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, (R) West Virginia, member of the Commerce Committee, says Pres. Biden should invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end the strikes. Plus, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson discusses a new poll that finds that 50% of adults say the outcome of the presidential election will directly impact their personal finances. Financial analysts tell Epperson that people should have a financial planning framework no matter the election outcome. If you're looking for an advisor to help develop a framework and long-term plan, check out CNBC's 6th annual Financial Advisor 100 list, recognizing the top firms in the country. Also, Columbia Business School Professor Michel Morris discusses  his new book “Tribal,” which tackles why we are so divided and how tribalism impacts politics, the C-suite, college campuses, and more.

 

Sharon Epperson - 12:43

Sen. Capito - 16:51

Michael Morris - 25:09

 

In this episode:

Sharon Epperson, @sharon_epperson

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, @SenCapito

Michael Morris, @MichaelMorrisCU

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Klaire Odumody, @klairemarie