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Squawk Pod
Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box”, anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer.
Episodes
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BONUS: 1x1 with WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike
This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote” features a leader at the forefront of women’s sports. Seattle Storm Forward Nneka Ogwumike…
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Wall St Hits Main St, Neel Kashkari & China Strikes Back 4/11/25
China strikes back at the U.S. with 125% tariffs on goods – CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on the latest. BCA Research’s Marko Papic says it’s dangerous to get…
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When Trump Hit Pause & Amazon’s Andy Jassy 4/10/25
Just days after the White House shut down rumors of a potential pause on tariffs, the world reacts to a swift reversal. National Economic Council Director…
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The Tariff Toolbox: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Apollo CEO Marc Rowan 04/09/25
Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on legislation aimed at repealing President Trump’s tariffs by canceling the emergency declaration used to justify them…
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The Tariff Two-Step: Bessent on a Trade War 4/8/25
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls China’s tariff escalation a “big mistake,” adding that he expects the U.S. to be able to reach deals with its trading…
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Tough Medicine to Swallow 4/7/25
Peter Navarro - 22:06 In this episode: Peter Navarro, @RealPNavarro Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross…
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Trump Tariff Sell-Off Deepens 4/4/25
China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S. on Friday morning following President Trump’s decision to slap steep tariffs on…
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The Tariff Formula with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 4/3/25
In remarks in the Rose Garden on April 2, President Trump announced steep tariff rates on many countries, including 34% on China, 20% on the European Union…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tariffs & AI Squawk Anchors 4/2/25
More details on President Trump’s tariff plans are imminent, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says POTUS can spare the trouble; Canada would be willing to drop…
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Paying for the American Dream & Financial Literacy 4/1/25
The reconciliation bill remains stalled in Congress. Senator Bill Cassidy (R- Louisiana) says the government must first reel in its “out-of-control” spending…
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An FDA Resignation & An M&A Outlook with Makan Delrahim 3/31/25
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned from the agency, citing what he called “misinformation and lies” from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about…
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The CoreWeave IPO with CEO & Co-Founder Mike Intrator 3/28/25
Ahead of CoreWeave’s first trade, CEO and co-founder Mike Intrator discusses the company’s value in the AI ecosystem, including for clients like Microsoft…
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Sen. Mark Warner & A Signal chat: You’d be fired - 03/26/25
After a Signal group chat of government officials discussing pending military strikes inadvertently looped in a journalist, Vice Chair of the Select Committee…
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David Rubenstein: Tariffs Won’t Push Us Into Recession 3/25/25
Tariffs have rattled the markets, but Carlyle co-founder and chairman David Rubenstein says they won’t push us into a recession. He suspects M&A could pick up…
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AI-Powered Parenting & “A Crisis of Trust” in Higher Education 3/24/25
Columbia University agreed to some demands set by the Trump administration, restoring $400m in federal funds to the institution. University of Chicago…
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An Education E.O. & Avian Flu’s Spread 3/21/25
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. If Congress approves the dissolution, former U.S. Secretary of…
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Stan Smith: Not (Just) A Shoe 3/20/25
In its latest decision, the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady. The U.S. markets rallied on Fed Chair Jay Powell’s comments that the economy is…
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Spending Is Up 3/19/25
In an extended interview, Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan discusses inflation, trade policy, consumers, and the Federal Reserve. The head of…
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Astronaut Mike Massimino: Living in Space 3/18/25
The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting today, but Rockefeller Capital Management CEO Greg Fleming argues that uncertainty around economic factors like…
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White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett: Uncertainty Until April 2 3/17/25
The US markets are still searching for solid footing, as President Trump’s tariff agenda unfolds. The President’s economic advisor Kevin Hassett explains that…
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CEOs on Trump with Jeff Sonnenfeld 3/14/25
This week, CEOs convened to discuss their relationship with the White House. Jeff Sonnenfeld from Yale's School of Management shares his thoughts on corporate…
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FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s Big Plans for Big Tech 3/13/25
New Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson sits down with CNBC’s Eamon Javers to discuss antitrade policy and his plans for Big Tech, saying he’s…
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Trump’s Tariff Takeoff with Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner 3/12/25
As markets react sharply to President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner weighs in on the escalating market turmoil…
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Tesla Bull Ron Baron & Education Secretary Linda McMahon 3/11/25
Tesla shares have lost 50% of their value ($800B in market cap) since their peak in December, dropping 15% in Monday’s trading session alone. Despite the…
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Populism in DC, NEC Director Kevin Hassett, & RHONY Mezcal 3/10/25
As Wall Street stumbles on fears of a trade war, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the U.S. economy and the uncertainties that are…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: The Market’s Detox 3/7/25
In an extended interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the Trump administration’s tariffs, including the timeline of his trip to Kiev and…
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A Taut Trade Friendship & A Temporary Relief for Autos 3/6/25
As the United States and Canada spar over tariffs, Karina Gould, a candidate for Canadian Prime Minister and former Canadian government House leader, explains…
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Tariff Tolls: Price “Disturbance” & Friction for the NHL 3/5/25
Wednesday marks day two of President Trump’s 25% levies on Mexico and Canada. In his joint address to Congress, the President warned about “a little…
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Target CEO Brian Cornell & Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 3/4/25
President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada take effect today. Target CEO Brian Cornell sits down with Becky Quick to discuss the impact they’ll have on his…
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Shaky Markets & the Fight Heard ‘Round the World 3/3/28
The markets ended February on a low note as investors digest global and domestic uncertainty and prepare for tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday…
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A Measles Outbreak, A New AI App, & the Oscar Buzz 2/28/25
Uncertainty from U.S. tariffs and the DOGE agenda has prompted a volatile week in the financial markets. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited President Trump…
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Bonus Episode: Stripe CEO John Collison 2/28/25
In a rare interview, Stripe CEO John Collison sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. At 15 years old, the payments company is worth $91.5 billion, but it’s still…
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A Tariff Tally & Blackstone’s Former President Tony James 2/27/25
President Trump has said tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin next week. Eamon Javers reports from Washington on the tariff messaging from The White House…
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Trump’s Budget Advances & Rep. Ro Khanna 2/26/25
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a multi-trillion-dollar budget plan late Tuesday, advancing President Donald Trump’s…
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Netflix’s “Zero Day” & Florida Governor DeSantis 2/25/25
“Zero Day” writers and producers Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt discuss their limited series political thriller on Netflix. The team…
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Warren Buffett’s Cash, Medical Upcoding, & Trump’s NYC Influence 2/24/25
The Department of Justice’s investigation into United Healthcare’s billing practices has highlighted problematic practices across the American health care…
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UnitedHealth, Coinbase, & Meta Bonuses 2/21/25
UnitedHealth stock fell on a Wall Street Journal report that the DOJ is investigating the insurer’s Medicare billing protocol. Former FDA Commissioner Dr…
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“Long Live the King:” State vs. Federal Rights 2/20/25
President Trump has declared New York City “saved” from congestion pricing in a recent Truth Social post. President and CEO of the Partnership for New York…
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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander & A Growing Executive Branch 2/19/25
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has met with NYC officials amid resignations and corruption and quid pro quo allegations in Mayor Eric Adams’s office. NYC…
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp: A Technological Republic 2/18/25
Palantir CEO and co-founder Alex Karp has written a new book: “The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West.” Karp explains…
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore & SNL Celebrates 50 Years 2/14/25
Maryland's proposed tax overhaul aims to address a $3 billion budget deficit by increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents. Governor Wes Moore discusses the…
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OpenAI’s Future & the Price of Tariffs 2/13/25
Elon Musk will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm if the ChatGPT maker stops its conversion into a for-profit entity, according to a…
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Elon Musk Goes to the Oval Office 2/12/25
President Trump and Elon Musk defended DOGE’s sweeping government reforms during a joint Oval Office appearance, highlighting their effort to curb what they…
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Bribery Laws, Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman, & Beyond a Ceasefire 2/11/25
Hamas has postponed its next hostage release, alleging Israel of breaching their ceasefire agreement. Amos Hochstein, former Biden senior advisor and lead…
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Super Bowl Ad Wins & Power Plays in DC 02/10/25
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 59. In interviews before and after…
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DeepSeek & Buyouts in Washington 2/7/25
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) are pushing bipartisan legislation to ban Chinese AI app DeepSeek on government devices. The two lawmakers…
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The Cost of Efficiency & Networking in NOLA with Rich Kleiman 2/6/25
DOGE’s cuts in Washington have begun; former Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney explains the costs of running the government, the friction…
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Robotaxis with Cathie Wood & Tariffs with Amazon Prime’s VP 02/04/25
China has retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs with trade restrictions on American imports. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon is on the ground in Beijing, reporting…
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Tariffs & a “Drug War” with NEC Director Kevin Hassett 02/03/25
President Trump’s plans for tariffs on Canada and Mexico have prompted promises of retaliation from Canada, as well as concerns of a brewing trade war among…
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Jason Wright, Mellody Hobson, & the RFK Jr. Hearings 01/31/25
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…
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The Potomac Crash & Blackstone’s Jon Gray 1/30/25
In the wake of the deadly aircraft crash over the Potomac River outside of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Eamon Javers…
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Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek & the Future of AI 01/29/25
With DeepSeek continuing to dominate the tech headlines, LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman weighs in on the state of the AI race and the level of competition as…
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Ted Cruz on the Panama Canal & Chris Hayes Wants Your Attention 01/28/25
The fate of the Panama Canal hangs in balance as lawmakers spar over whether the U.S. will try to take control of it. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the…
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A DeepSeek Breakthrough and TikTok’s Future 1/27/25
A massive market sell-off prompts discussion – and fear – around Chinese AI startup DeepSeek; the company’s latest large language model innovation has…
Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff 01/24/25
In an extended interview at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells Andrew Ross Sorkin about the future of technology…
Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 01/24/25
At the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. They discuss Anthropic’s large…
Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink 01/23/25
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Fink discusses the $500 billion…
Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey 01/23/25
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Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi 01/23/25
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. After President Trump’s executive order to end…
Squawk PodSquawk Pod Reports from Davos: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon 01/22/25
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down for an extended interview with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. He weighs in on…