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.

2H AGO

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/11/2025

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the President is urging China to quadruple its American soybean purchases, shares of lithium miners are spiking in Asia after a Chinese company halted operations, Warner Brothers’ “Weapons” claimed the top spot at the weekend box office, and AOL is officially ending dial-up on September 30. 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
2D AGO

A Fed Chair & Treasury Secretary: Janet Yellen 8/8/25

The only person to have served as Treasury Secretary and as Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen sits down to discuss interest rates, central bank independence, and the health of the U.S. economy. In a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum in Colorado, Yellen speaks candidly about President Trump’s pressure on sitting Fed Chair Jay Powell, as well as the policies of her successor at the Treasury, sitting Secretary Scott Bessent. In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

23 min
2D AGO

The Sam Altman Interview 8/8/25

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sits down for an extended interview after the ChatGPT-5 launch this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Altman discusses the impact his AI is having on human agency and hints at the world he envisions, as AI becomes more integrated into every aspect of society. He explains the expensive bet he’s making on Silicon Valley’s top AI talent, as well as his decision to keep pushing innovation–before focusing on his OpenAI’s profitability. Plus, Intel is still in focus on Capitol Hill and Wall Street. Sam Altman - 19:23 In this episode: Sam Altman, @sama Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

39 min
3D AGO

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

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today. Expedia taking off thanks to strong earnings, Pinterest is struggling from tariff uncertainty, Instacart is upbeat, SoftBank’s profit beat expectations and Sweetgreen is fighting the competitive salad wars. 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
3D AGO

Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill & Tim Cook at the White House 8/7/25

President Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on chips and semiconductors imports, although he’s suggested exemptions for companies manufacturing in the U.S. One company that may qualify for that exemption: Apple. During CEO Tim Cook’s meeting with the President on Wednesday, Cook committed an additional $100 billion to onshore manufacturing. Author Walter Isaacson discusses Cook’s commitment in the context of Steve Jobs’ original plans to manufacture Apple products in America. President Trump also has another tech CEO in his sights, calling for the resignation of Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan on social media. CNBC’s Angelica Peebles reveals the latest obesity pill trial results from Eli Lilly. Orfoglipron’s results were similar to Wegovy, and investors are disappointed by the data and the rate of discontinuation among trial participants. Plus, Lyft CEO David Risher explains his company’s earnings report, strong on paper but disappointing to some investors. Megan Cassella - 5:35 Angelica Peebles - 13:03 Walter Isaacson - 20:47 David Risher - 35:21 In this episode: Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Angelica Peebles, @angelicapeebles Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

39 min
4D AGO

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/7/2025

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today … on a Thursday! Toyota expects a profit hit due to increased tariffs, e.l.f. beauty is facing higher costs from higher tariffs on Chinese imports, SoftBank is still investing in artificial intelligence, leadership changes at Paramount Global and the MLB’s first female umpire takes the field this 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.

1 min
4D AGO

Two Treasury Secretaries: Hank Paulson & Tim Geithner 8/6/25

Treasury Secretary under President George W. Bush Hank Paulson and Treasury Secretary under President Barack Obama Tim Geithner sat down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum. In a wide-ranging conversation, Geithner and Paulson–two pivotal characters in the 2008 financial crisis–weigh in on tariffs, economic data, and the independence of the Federal Reserve. Geithner and Paulson underscore the resilience and strength of the American economy, despite slowing growth and tariff uncertainty. In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

19 min
4D AGO

Disney’s Hugh Johnston & Minneapolis Fed’s Neel Kashkari 8/6/25

Disney CFO Hugh Johnston speaks to Julia Boorstin, Joe Kernen, and Becky Quick about Disney’s strong quarterly results and news coming from its subsidiary, ESPN. The sports network will acquire 10% of the NFL and will launch a direct-to-consumer sports streaming product, sidestepping cable. From the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari to discuss the independence of the Fed, the President’s tariff agenda, and what he’s extrapolating from the last month of economic datapoints. Plus, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cut $500m in mRNA vaccine contracts, and ChatGPT’s parent company is in talks with investors about a share sale at an eye-popping valuation for the still-private OpenAI: $500 billion dollars. Hugh Johnston - 19:16 Neel Kashkari - 32:01 In this episode: Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstin Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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

515 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.
One of the best.

3d ago

28thHeavy

I don’t understand some of the bad ratings. This is one of the best groups out there. Thanks to all involved.
Interview w/President Trump 8/5/25

5d ago

Loyal CNBC Watcher

This was a great disappointment to hear the POTUS ramble on without answering a single question that was posed to him on 8/5/2025. The show hosts did nothing to curtail his self aggrandizing rambles and hold him accountable.
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.

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.