About this episode
BlackRock has named Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser to its board, a surprise move the company says will give it ‘a unique perspective’ on key issues. Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean for leadership studies, discusses the decision and its impact on BlackRock’s ESG goals. ‘The OC’ actor and ‘Easy Money’ author Ben McKenzie explains his bitcoin pessimism, highlighting the risks and norms within the crypto industry. Plus, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has dumped a significant portion of its stake in Activision Blizzard as Microsoft’s deal to buy the video game company edges closer to the finishing line. In this episode: Ben McKenzie, @ben_mckenzie Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, @JeffSonnenfeld Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.