On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor of FOX News, for a wide-ranging conversation on the U.S. economy and the forces shaping its future.

Secretary Bessent shares his perspective on inflation and real wages, financial deregulation, U.S. manufacturing, and the administration’s broader economic priorities. He also discusses the role of AI in economic growth and U.S. competitiveness, the strength of the dollar, housing affordability, Trump Accounts, and his approach to leadership at the Treasury Department.

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Host: Becky Quick
Guests: Scott Bessent (Speaker), Bret Baier (Moderator)
Produced by: AMZG Media

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, Dina Powell McCormick, President & Vice Chairman of Meta, joins Marie-Josée Kravis, Chair Emerita of The Economic Club of New York, for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, leadership, and the future of work.

Powell McCormick shares her perspective on how AI is reshaping the way we work, the infrastructure and workforce needed to support its growth, and the importance of American innovation and competitiveness. Drawing on her experience across technology, finance, government, and philanthropy, she also discusses AI’s potential impact on healthcare and national security and reflects on the lessons, mentors, and experiences that have shaped her approach to leadership.

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Host: Becky Quick
Guests: Dina Powell McCormick (Speaker), Marie-Josée Kravis (Moderator)
Produced by: AMZG Media

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On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC's Becky Quick, Ruth Porat, President & Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, joins Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM and Vice Chair of The Economic Club of New York, for a conversation on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of work.

Porat shares why she believes AI has the potential to unlock new opportunities across industries, emphasizing that the technology will reshape tasks rather than eliminate careers. The discussion explores AI infrastructure, workforce transformation, global competitiveness, the importance of public and private sector collaboration, and the leadership needed to realize AI's full potential.

New episodes of The Forum with Becky Quick drop monthly. Subscribe for exclusive conversations with global policymakers, business leaders, and thought leaders shaping the world economy.

Host: Becky Quick

Guests: Ruth Porat (Speaker), Arvind Krishna (Moderator)

Produced by: AMZG Media

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