Jason Wright, Mellody Hobson, & the RFK Jr. Hearings 01/31/25
Podcast |
Squawk Pod
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CNBC
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audio
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Publication Date |
Jan 31, 2025
Episode Duration |
00:35:57

Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women’s sports investing venture. The venture, Project Level, is a part owner in the newest National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Denver. The two leaders discuss investing in women’s sports and betting on diversity in boardrooms to boost corporate bottom lines. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services appeared on Capitol Hill for two intense days of confirmation hearings. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered Senator questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and vaccinations, but former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb said RFK’s responses showed a failure to fully grasp the fundamentals of the current healthcare system. Plus, the clock is ticking on says-25percent-tariffs-on-mexico-and-canada-may-not-include-oil.html">President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the economics of the plans. 

 

Steve Liesman - 06:25

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46

Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55

Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women’s sports investing venture. The venture, Project Level, is a part owner in the newest National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Denver. The two leaders discuss investing in women’s sports and betting on diversity in boardrooms to boost corporate bottom lines. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services appeared on Capitol Hill for two intense days of confirmation hearings. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered Senator questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and vaccinations, but former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb said RFK’s responses showed a failure to fully grasp the fundamentals of the current healthcare system. Plus, the clock is ticking on President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the economics of the plans. Steve Liesman - 06:25 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46 Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55

Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women’s sports investing venture. The venture, Project Level, is a part owner in the newest National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Denver. The two leaders discuss investing in women’s sports and betting on diversity in boardrooms to boost corporate bottom lines. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services appeared on Capitol Hill for two intense days of confirmation hearings. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered Senator questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and vaccinations, but former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb said RFK’s responses showed a failure to fully grasp the fundamentals of the current healthcare system. Plus, the clock is ticking on says-25percent-tariffs-on-mexico-and-canada-may-not-include-oil.html">President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the economics of the plans. 

 

Steve Liesman - 06:25

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46

Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55

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