Squawk Pod

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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.

8H AGO

The President Donald J. Trump Interview 8/5/25

President Trump dials into Squawk Box for an extended conversation spanning the looming Fed Chair nominations, tariffs, and the U.S. economy. He confirms that Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and two others are in the running to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell’s departure, but Treasury Scott Bessent will stay in his current role. While many trade negotiations are still in progress, President Trump shares details on his talks with India, China, and Switzerland, and warns that pharmaceutical tariffs will take effect soon. Plus, the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is preparing an executive order that could fine banks for dropping customers for “political reasons.” President Trump weighs in with complaints of his own, including at Bank of America. In this episode: President Trump, @realDonaldTrump Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

56 min
1D AGO

A Firing at the Labor Department & Musk’s $29B in Tesla Shares 8/4/25

President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after the agency reported a weak jobs report for the month of July. In the aftermath, the White House’s National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the decision and the concerned backlash it prompted. Elaine Chao served as Labor Secretary for eight years under President George W. Bush; she explains how BLS reports are calculated and shared with the public, and she underscores the importance of integrity in the agency. CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli debate the impact this jobs report has had on the markets as well as what it means for the larger economy. Plus, Tesla has awarded Elon Musk $29 billion worth of Tesla shares, and shares of Berkshire Hathaway dipped after the company reported lower-than-expected earnings. Kevin Hassett - 19:20 Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman - 34:13 Elaine Chao - 39:42 In this episode: Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

43 min
1D AGO

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/4/2025

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Tesla’s board has approved a 96 million share compensation for Elon Musk, President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney may meet over the next few days, OPEC+ will raise oil production next month, The Athletic is reporting that ESPN will acquire NFL Red Zone, and Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” saw a 66% drop in box office sales since its debut weekend. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

2 min
4D AGO

Strong Tech Stocks, A Weak Jobs Report, & FDA Departures 8/1/25

President Trump has ratcheted up tariffs for dozens of countries set to take effect next week. Apple reported its greatest revenue growth in years, Microsoft’s market cap topped $4 trillion after its earnings report, and Amazon’s disappointing earnings forecast overshadowed its solid results. Software design company Figma more than tripled in its NYSE debut; bankers and CEOs are interpreting this performance as a sign that the IPO window is officially open for tech companies this year. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the new direction of his former agency under leadership of the sitting commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary. Top of mind for Dr. Gottlieb: the body’s large number of scientist departures. Lead Edge Capital Founding Partner Mitchell Green discusses the toll the Silicon Valley battle for AI talent is taking on private company share dilution. Plus, the July jobs report came in weaker than economists expected, and it brought some downward revisions for the previous month. Megan Cassella - 04:12 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 21:51 Mitchell Green - 34:14 In this episode: Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

41 min
4D AGO

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/1/2025

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: shares of Coinbase and Roku are both tumbling after the companies reported quarterly results, but each stock is still up over 50% and 30% for the year, respectively. Nvidia has denied that its chips have “back doors,” amid scrutiny from Chinese regulators, CSX is reportedly speaking with Goldman Sachs about buying a rival, and shares of Reddit popped after the company reported its most profitable quarter ever. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

3 min
5D AGO

Treasury Secretary Bessent & Media with Mario Gabelli 7/31/25

After the U.S. struck a trade deal with South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains that negotiation and the ongoing talks with China after the administration’s two-day meeting with Beijing officials in Stockholm. Sec. Bessent discusses his team’s frustration with India’s negotiating team and the “2-dimensional chess” match that is the China-U.S. relationship. The day after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for the July meeting, Sec. Bessent says he’s compiling a list of candidates to fill the soon-opening seats at the central bank. Veteran media investor Mario Gabelli discusses his 50-year investment in Paramount Global, the company’s upcoming merger with Skydance, and the future of entertainment. He weighs in on media transactions and the best ways to “save Hollywood,” including restoring creative capacity. Plus, Microsoft and Meta wowed Wall Street with their quarterly earnings. Steve Liesman - 13:15 Megan Cassella - 18:38 Scott Bessent - 22:03 Mario Gabelli - 44:37 In this episode: Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

59 min
6D AGO

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary & U.S. Tourism 7/30/25

The morning after the FDA’s vaccine regulator Dr. Vinay Prasad announced his resignation, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary shares the agency’s position on the measles vaccine, Sarepta’s Duchenne therapy, and the addictive kratom-derived compound OH-7. Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel discusses the impact of geopolitics on travel to the U.S. While Canadians and Europeans are still traveling, the operator of Agoda, Priceline, and Kayak says they’re going to Mexico and Asia, instead of the U.S. Plus, Wall Street remembers the lives lost in Monday’s shooting, the first tsunami waves from Russia’s 8.8 earthquake have hit Hawaii’s shores, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on his conversation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about trade talks with China. Eamon Javers - 07:24 Dr. Marty Makary - 18:51 Glenn Fogel - 36:48 In this episode: Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

42 min
6D AGO

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 7/30/2025

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: AI startup Anthropic is nearing a deal to raise as much as $5 billion in new funding. SoFi Technologies under pressure after announcing a $1.5 billion share offering, video game maker Electronic Arts’ F1 racing game is fueling growth, Happy Gilmore 2 had a big weekend on Netflix and the Hess Truck’s back and it’s better than ever. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

2 min

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Introducing Squawk Pod

The most powerful show in business news as a podcast. It’s all the things that Squawk Box’s TV viewers have come to expect on a daily basis – plus behind-the-scenes content from the production team – right in your ears. Coming soon.

09/23/2019

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3 min

4.2

out of 5

512 Ratings

Good balance

Jul 16

cryptick

Perfect balance between all three. I am glad someone out there still has the journalistic integrity to report from multiple perspectives. There are too many echo chambers in media today. Current media is probably closer to the pamphlets of propaganda of the colonial period - we’ve slid backward as a society. This show is like an ice pick with purchase into a glacial wall while an avalanche of garbage talking heads threatens to dislodge us into the great idiocracy oblivion.
Too much politics lately

Apr 5

Jimmy bears fan

Andrew and Becky are great, Joe not so much.
A pure political ads show

May 22

AMAZingAmazing007

Very political! Very advertising! Arrogant Andrew Ross Sorkin really thinks he is a king!
Honest set of facts

Apr 30

Ginagina Smith

Thank you, Andrew. Joe needs to work for Fox as he seems to be a spokesperson for the Trump administration
Graphics redesign 👎

Apr 25

Bandboxxer

The decision to indicate a stock, index or interest rate up movement with green arrow pointing down is as poor as the decision to show a down movment with a red arrow pointing up.
Episode release is too late and Kernen is awful

Apr 23

ramjam2011

I gave this 1-star because of Joe Kernen. Squawk Pod is better than the actual CNBC show in some ways, because it is edited to be concise. I cannot watch the 3-hour live version because of Joe Kernen. He completely lacks professionalism. Joe always interrupts and talks over guests. He is also way too politically opinionated, which is a huge turnoff on a business program. Fortunately, listeners get less Joe Kernen in this abridged podcast format. This CNBC podcast releases its episodes well after the cable show airs. So we get premarket info after the market opens.
Balanced Discussion

Apr 17

kjkocon

Thanks to CNBC by allowing Joe Kernan to voice his conservative opinion. I would never listen to Squawk Pod or watch Squawk Box if Joe weren’t there providing balanced discussion and debate - unlike main stream media. Thanks Joe you say exactly what I’m thinking!
The best of the best

Apr 17

James HK 93

Absolutely definitive.
New into is bad

Apr 3

Ryancmccoy

Hate the new intro it’s slow and not as interesting as the original
Tired of Joe Kernen

Apr 3

mi/il

Joe is so incredibly ignorant and rude to everyone, shouting people down, talking over any woman who comes on the show, especially Becky. Please take him off the show and podcast, Joe is just deep fried MAGA. Or give 5 minutes of each show just to rant ala Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes.