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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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Steve Eisman’s Market Calls: Middle East Conflict & a Trade War 6/17/25
President Trump has left the G7 meeting early, citing his priority monitoring the Israel-Iran conflict. Steve Eisman famously called and profited from the…
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CBO Fact vs Fiction; A New Middle East 6/16/25
As strikes between Israel and Iran continue, Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe discusses a new era of geopolitics in the Middle East…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/16/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel says it has achieved aerial superiority over Tehran, President Trump approves Nippon…
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Israel & Iran: Oil, Iran’s Nuclear Program, & What’s Next 6/13/25
Israel’s strikes against Iran early Friday morning killed Iran’s most senior military official and the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/13/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel launches strikes against Iran, investigators are searching the site of the Air India…
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Gary Cohn & CNBC’s Disruptor 50: Gecko Robotics 6/12/25
Gary Cohn worked in the first Trump administration as the National Economic Council Director. Today, as IBM Vice Chair, Cohn discusses the state of the…
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Regeneron CEO on 23andMe & $275m in Margaritaville 6/11/25
The U.S. and China have reached a framework for a trade deal, marking progress in the London talks between both nations. Bankrupt23andMe is up for sale, and…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/11/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Elon Musk apologizes (?), Tesla readies its robotaxi, U.S. and China trade talks hit a…
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The CDC’s Vaccine Advisors & the PA Governor on LA Protests 6/10/25
As the U.S. and China continue trade talks in London, APCO Worldwide’s Jim McGregor discusses the fine line between goals to protect American industry and…
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The Warner Brothers Discovery Split & A Big Handshake with China 6/9/25
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals of the top U.S. trade negotiators as they meet their Chinese counterparts in London today…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/9/25
Happy Monday! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: trade talks between the U.S. and China begin in London as exports drop from…
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The Feud, with House Speaker Mike Johnson 6/6/25
President Trump and Elon Musk are in a very public clash on social media, an explosive end to a bromance that began on the President’s campaign trail. The…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/6/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: it’s jobs Friday, Circle’s celebrating as a public company, Lululemon and Docusign shares…
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How DC Sausage is Made: Ted Cruz & Musk Author Walter Isaacson 6/5/25
In Washington, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses the Senate’s ongoing edits to the reconciliation bill, including deficit debates and AI regulation moratorium…
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An “Abomination” & Calls for a Breakup: The Trump Agenda Bill 6/4/25
Elon Musk has spoken out against President Trump’s mega-bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in a recent post on X. As the Senate negotiates changes to…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/4/25
We’re trying something new! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump tries to make a deal with China’s President Xi…
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Donald Trump Jr., “GrabAGun” SPAC, & Tom LLamas on Nightly News 6/3/25
Partners at 1789 Capital Donald Trump Jr. and Omeed Malik are betting on building the “Amazon of guns” through GrabAGun’s SPAC deal. Both discuss their…
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Dave’s Hot Chicken & The Reconciliation Bill’s Next Stop 6/2/25
In a roughly $1 billion deal, Roark Capital has added Dave’s Hot Chicken to its portfolio of Auntie Anne’s, Subway, and Dunkin’. CEO of the chicken chain Bill…
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/2/25
We’re trying something new! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the big, beautiful bill hits the U.S. Senate, the Trump…
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Stalled, Violated, or Concerning? USTR’s Greer on China 5/30/25
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains the current state of negotiations with America’s trade partners, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s…
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The TACO Trade & United CEO Scott Kirby Teams Up with JetBlue 5/29/25
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the future of flights out of Newark, the time horizon for supersonic air travel, and regulatory scrutiny on his…
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The Queen of Cable & the U.S. Education Secretary 5/28/25
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discusses the Trump administration’s feud with Harvard, as well as the idea of taxing well-endowed universities more…
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Tariffs on the EU & Consumer Tastes 5/27/25
After a whiplash weekend of trade news, the U.S. will institute a 50% tariff on goods from the EU, starting in July. National Economic Council Director Kevin…
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Dr. Oz, MAHA, & David Rubenstein 5/23/25
Co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group David Rubenstein addresses President Trump’s latest social media post threatening a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones…
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A Tight House Vote & OpenAI’s New AI Device 5/22/25
After a near all-nighter of debate and amendments, House lawmakers passed President Trump’s mega-bill. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins explains the long road to a tight…
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Barry Diller Breaks Down the Battle for Media’s Future 05/21/25
On this special episode of Squawk Pod, media icon Barry Diller reflects on his career and the release of his new memoir Who Knew. He discusses launching Fox…
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Trump Tax Bill’s Final Hours & Zero-Click Search 5/21/25
GOP leaders are working to finalize President Trump’s cornerstone legislation: a massive tax bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson pushing for a floor vote in the…
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Who is the real Sam Altman? 5/20/25
After conducting over 300 interviews and spending seven years reporting on artificial intelligence, tech journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao discusses…
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Walter Isaacson & Business Roundtable CEO Josh Bolten 5/19/25
The House Budget Committee advanced President Trump’s multi trillion-dollar domestic policy package Sunday night, just two days after conservatives voted to…
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The Orange Pill with Mike Novogratz & President Trump vs. Tim Cook 5/16/25
As President Trump wraps up his trip to the Middle East, Yale’s School of Management Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the president’s comments about Apple CEO Tim…
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Alexis Ohanian’s New Stake in Chelsea Women FC 5/15/25
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is doubling down on his bets on women’s sports with a minority stake in the Chelsea Women FC. Ohanian discusses the future of…
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A Qatari Plane & America’s Character 5/14/25
As President Trump begins his second day in the Middle East, lawmakers in the House in Washington are working out the details of a reconciliation bill. Former…
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Chaos at Newark 5/13/25
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is pitching a universal savings account starting at birth, and he has a partner in Silicon Valley: Altimeter’s Brad Gerstner…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the 90 Day Pause 5/12/25
After a weekend of negotiations in Switzerland, the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on most of their tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was…
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Leverage in the U.S. & China, Affirm CEO Max Levchin 5/9/25
In the latest global trade war development, India could be ready for a trade deal with the U.S. Ahead of the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China this…
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The Fed, A “Fool,” & College Politics 5/8/25
President Trump has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom, and the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady. The decision prompted a post from…
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Uber CEO, Lazard CEO, & ‘Versant’ 5/7/25
The U.S. and China will meet in Switzerland this weekend to negotiate global tariffs. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag discusses the likely outcome of that meeting…
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Paul Tudor Jones & Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz 5/6/25
Legendary investor and risk manager Paul Tudor Jones shares his concerns about AI in an extended interview. He argues, those who are creating and profiting…
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Bill Ackman & Updates from Omaha 5/5/25
In a surprise announcement at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Becky Quick…
Squawk PodWarren Buffett & the Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Meeting Part 2: The Exit 5/3/25
In the second of two extended episodes, listeners hear the news that will come to define Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Warren Buffett…
Squawk PodWarren Buffett & the Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Meeting Part 1 5/3/25
In the first of two special supersized episodes, Warren Buffett answers Berkshire Hathaway shareholder questions for hours. Hear the Oracle of Omaha’s entire…
Squawk PodRemembering Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 1 5/2/25
“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Billionaire…
Squawk PodRemembering Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom Part 2 5/2/25
“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Billionaire…
Squawk PodIn Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Sue Decker 5/2/25
Berkshire Hathaway lead director Sue Decker sits down with Becky Quick in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buffett will…
Squawk PodIn Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Mario Gabelli 5/2/25
Becky Quick is in Omaha, Nebraska, awaiting the tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway investors attending the company’s annual shareholders meeting, where…
Squawk PodIn Omaha: Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Meeting with Brooks & See’s 5/2/25
We bring you to Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the tens of thousands of Berkshire shareholders that make the pilgrimage to Warren Buffett every spring. At this…
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GM CEO Mary Barra & NEC Director Kevin Hassett on China Trade 5/1/25
China has acknowledged that the Trump administration has reached out to negotiate tariffs, potentially signalling openness to a deal. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon in…
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100 (More) Days of Trump: Big Tech & Voter Sentiment 4/30/25
Three months into President Trump’s second term, pollster Frank Luntz explains voter sentiment. While conservative and liberal Americans remain steadfast…
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U-Turns for Automakers, a “Big, Beautiful Bill,” & a Nike Billboard 4/29/25
The Trump administration will reduce some of the crippling tariffs for automakers. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau explains the potential impact on General Motors, and…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & CC Sabathia 4/28/25
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the state of global tariff negotiations; he says talks are ongoing, but it’s up to China to de-escalate. Secretary…
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He Said, He Said: The China-U.S. Trade Talks 4/25/25
Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo and former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discuss the trade talks–or lack thereof–between the U.S. and China…
Squawk PodBONUS: Now’s the Moment! LPGA Golfers Amy Alcott & Stacy Lewis 4/24/25
Ahead of the Chevron Championship in Houston, Becky Quick sits down with LPGA golfers Amy Alcott and Stacy Lewis. Alcott, a hall of famer and Chevron Champion…
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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas & Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack 4/24/25
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack was once a market participant at Goldman Sachs; she’s a policymaker now, but she says she’s still watching the markets…
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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism’s Rise 4/23/25
After news that Harvard is suing the Trump administration over its threats to cut funding, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses antisemitism on college…
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon & Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes 4/22/25
President Trump intensified attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, fueling market volatility and concerns over the central bank’s independence. At the…
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The Future of the Fed: Austan Goolsbee & Krishna Guha 4/21/25
Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit and Roman Catholic pontiff, has died at age 88. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on his impact on the…
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China’s Chip Supply & POTUS vs. Powell 4/17/25
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Beijing, just as U.S. officials are eyeing his company’s supply of AI chips to DeepSeek. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains…
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“Defund Harvard.” Elise Stefanik & Gary Gensler 4/16/25
The Trump administration’s standoff with Harvard has frozen $2.2B in grants to the university. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is a Harvard alumna as well…
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VA Governor Youngkin on DOGE & $2.2B to Harvard on Hold 4/15/25
The Trump administration is investigating semiconductors and pharmaceutical ingredients, the first steps toward tariffs in those industries. Former FDA…
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‘Chaotic’ Policy: Janet Yellen & Lina Khan on Tariffs 4/14/25
President Trump exempted consumer technology and components from his reciprocal tariffs on Friday, though by the end of the weekend, his advisors warned that…