EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 40 MIN
David Rubenstein, the FOMC, & Saving Spirit Airlines 4/29/26
from Squawk Pod · host CNBC
Today is likely Jay Powell’s final FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, with Kevin Warsh expected to be sworn in as his successor. Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein discusses the Fed’s two-day policy meeting and Powell’s legacy leading the central bank. Then, a heated debate over a potential federal rescue of Spirit Airlines: Association of Flight Attendants international president Sara Nelson and Advancing American Freedom senior fellow Joel Griffith break down the pros and cons of a $500 million bailout. Plus, Elon Musk continues his testimony in the high-profile trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the UAE’s departure from OPEC. Dan Murphy - 06:35 David Rubenstein - 16:00 Sara Nelson & Joel Griffith - 30:32 In this episode: David Rubenstein, @DM_Rubenstein Sara Nelson, @FlyingWithSara Joel Griffith, @JoelGriffith Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Today is likely Jay Powell’s final FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, with Kevin Warsh expected to be sworn in as his successor. Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein discusses the Fed’s two-day policy meeting and Powell’s legacy leading the central bank. Then, a heated debate over a potential federal rescue of Spirit Airlines: Association of Flight Attendants international president Sara Nelson and Advancing American Freedom senior fellow Joel Griffith break down the pros and cons of a $500 million bailout. Plus, Elon Musk continues his testimony in the high-profile trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the UAE’s departure from OPEC. Dan Murphy - 06:35 David Rubenstein - 16:00 Sara Nelson & Joel Griffith - 30:32 In this episode: David Rubenstein, @DM_Rubenstein Sara Nelson, @FlyingWithSara Joel Griffith, @JoelGriffith Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
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