In a role reversal, CNBC’s Squawk on the Street co-host David Faber was interviewed by Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker on this week’s edition of the Walker Webcast. With 30 years of experience at CNBC, Faber has become known for breaking major news stories such as the potential merger between PGA Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf. In his interview with Walker, Faber discussed his process for verifying sources and how he strives to be accurate in reporting significant news.
When it comes to high-profile business leaders making headlines in 2023, Elon Musk stands out as one of the most controversial figures. According to Faber, interviewing Musk can be challenging but also rewarding because he is willing to answer any question without hesitation or influence from PR or legal teams.
Faber has had numerous interviews with notable figures throughout his career at CNBC including Bernard Ebbers who founded WorldCom and was later convicted on fraud charges based partly on information revealed during an interview with Faber. More recently, he spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about DoubleLine Capital founder Jeffrey Gundlach’s prediction that interest rates would need to be lowered due to increasing federal budget deficit costs. Powell responded by stating that it was not within his jurisdiction.
The wide-ranging conversation between Walker and Faber covered various topics such as stock market performance, consumer debt levels, upcoming elections in 2024,and advancements in autonomous vehicles technology.The discussion also touched upon media industry trends and how friends often send suggested questions via text whileFaberaliveon-air,a practicein whichWalkerhasparticipatedaswell.On-demandreplaysoftheDec13WalkerWebcastareavailablethroughYouTube , Spotify ,andApplechannelsfortheWalkerWebcast .
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