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.

1 DAY AGO

Shutdown Showdown & Michter’s Whiskey on EU Tariffs 12/20/24

A government shutdown looms this Friday, and Congress is scrambling to find a funding bill that both parties will approve. The rush comes after President-elect Trump (and Elon Musk) scrapped a bill, and then a short term bill backed by both Trump and Musk failed to pass on Thursday. Emily Wilkins reports from DC on plans for “plan C,” and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) discusses the likelihood of another funding fight after the holidays. Kentucky distiller Michter’s is bracing for the possibility of a 50% tariffs on exports to the EU. CEO Joe Magliocco explains the strain of tariffs on the whiskey business, as well as President-elect Trump’s overnight tariff threat to the European Union. Plus, there’s a new bipartisan push to extend the deadline to ban TikTok. Sen. Markwayne Mullin - 18:17 Emily Wilkins - 27:33 Joe Magliocco - 33:47 In this episode: Sen. Markwayne Mullin, @SenMullin Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

40 min
2 DAYS AGO

DOGE Co-Chair Pete Sessions & CEOs at Mar-a-Lago 12/19/24

The Friday night deadline is looming for Congress to avoid a government shutdown after President-elect Trump, with the help of Elon Musk, sunk a compromise government funding bill. Representative Pete Sessions (R-Texas), DOGE Caucus Co-Chair, discusses where the negotiations stand and says he wants a “clean” continuing resolution without extraneous items. Next, Yale School of Management’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld shares CEO sentiment on tariffs and RFK Jr., based on a Yale survey of 200 top executives. Sonnenfeld weighs in on leaders like Jeff Bezos visiting Mar-a-Lago ahead of the inauguration. Plus, markets sunk on the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut and its signals for 2025. Rep. Pete Sessions - 16:42 Jeff Sonnenfeld - 26:53 In this episode: Rep. Pete Sessions, @PeteSessions Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, @JeffSonnenfeld Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

38 min
3 DAYS AGO

Crisis Averted: Joe Scarborough on Congressional Spending & Cyber Expert Chris Krebs 12/18/24

Congressional leaders have unveiled a 1,547-page stopgap spending bill that intends to avoid a government shutdown by the end of the week. The bill includes funding for disaster aid and farmers, reforms for pharmacy benefit managers, pay raises for lawmakers, and more. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins has the latest on the hurdles Congress faces to pass the legislation. Next, MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough discusses the funding bill, as well as the influence of DOGE on Congress and whether there should be a congressional stock trading ban. Plus, Cris Krebs, SentinelOne chief intelligence officer and former CISA Director, gives his insights on cybersecurity threats under the incoming Trump administration. Joe Scarborough - 21:45 Chris Krebs - 32:30 In this episode: Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins Joe Scarborough,@JoeNBC Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

36 min
4 DAYS AGO

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan & Senators Klobuchar & Cruz 12/17/24

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan sits down with Becky Quick on the Bank of America trading floor. He discusses his market outlook for 2025, the current state of the consumer, the Federal Reserve’s next move, and the incoming Trump administration, including M&A and tariffs. Next, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discuss their bipartisan bill: the “Take It Down” Act would force social media companies to remove graphic deep fakes. Plus, Friday is the deadline for funding the government, Trump vows to “knock out” drug industry middlemen, and former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Brian Moynihan - 15:03 Amy Klobuchar & Ted Cruz - 34:12 In this episode: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, @SenAmyKlobuchar Sen. Ted Cruz, @SenTedCruz Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

42 min
5 DAYS AGO

Mysterious Drone Sightings & Musk Biographer Walter Isaacson 12/16/24

Drones have been spotted flying above New Jersey over the past several days, sparking concern among residents and local lawmakers. New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) serves on the House Armed Services Committee and is urging action and clear communication from the federal government to quell public concern. Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson discusses Musk’s DOGE leadership and his relationship with President-elect Trump. A former news editor, Isaacson weighs in on ABC’s $15M defamation settlement with Trump and the flow of CEOs visiting Mar-a-Lago. Plus, the President-elect is reportedly considering privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, and Apple plans to introduce a foldable iPhone. Mikie Sherrill - 14:49 Walter Isaacson - 23:51 In this episode: Rep. Mikie Sherrill, @RepSherrill Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacson Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

35 min
DEC 13

Sara Blakely’s Heel-Sneaker Hybrid 12/13/24

President-elect Trump has reportedly invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for his inauguration next month. CNBC Beijing Bureau chief Eunice Yoon says it’s unlikely that Xi will attend, but shares her insight on Trump’s China policy, including the threat of tariffs and his stance on Taiwan. Next, Spanx founder Sara Blakely has a new venture: a high-heeled sneaker called “Sneex.” The self-made billionaire discusses her entrepreneurship journey and inspiration, from shapewear to shoes. Plus, Amazon reportedly plans to donate $1M to Trump’s inauguration, higher egg prices are back, just in time for the holidays, and mysterious drone sightings continue over New Jersey. Eunice Yoon - 15:35 Sara Blakely - 23:38 In this episode: Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Sara Blakely, @sarablakely Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

34 min
DEC 12

Health Care’s Future with Mark Bertolini 12/12/24

New bipartisan legislation in Washington aims to break up pharmacy benefit managers after years of scrutiny on PBMs from Congress and the FTC. Health care insurance executive Mark Bertolini is now CEO of Oscar Health, and he spent years leading Aetna and CVS Health. Today, he reflects on American health care, his vision for an improved system, and his own security detail in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder. In a wide ranging and very personal conversation, Bertolini shares his experience with 18 years of chronic pain and the treatment that changed his life. Plus, Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) is explaining his edited Spotify wrapped, and Elon Musk is inching closer to trillionaire status, thanks to a new Tesla stock milestone. Mark Bertolini - 17:42 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Preroll 00:00 ad 1 14:28 ad 2 36:18 TRT 36:44

37 min
DEC 11

M&A Deals Halted, 2025 Deals Still On, & Gauging the Tariff Pinch 12/11/24

Two major corporate deals withered on Tuesday. A judge blocked the pending $25 billion merger of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons, and President Biden reportedly plans to block U.S. Steel’s $14.1 billion sale to Nippon Steel. Dealmaking on public markets will continue in 2025, according to Lead Edge Capital founding partner Mitchell Green. The Alibaba, Uber, and Spotify backer discusses the IPO window as we wind down 2024. His rationale for a slow year for market debuts: many of the best companies raised enough capital in 2021 and 2022 to hold off on an IPO. Plus, Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka discusses the potential impact of President-elect Trump’s tariff plans on the supply chain and consumer prices. Mitchell Green - 14:35 Gene Seroka - 23:31 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

28 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

481 Ratings

5 stars if not for Joe.

Aug 24

Spccerlyfd

1 star for production, 1 for content, 1 for Becky, and 1 for Andrew. Joe is a fast forward segment, he speaks over guests and with a level of arrogance that benefits no debate. It’s such a value to have a show that is quite centered and displays bipartisan views but Joe truly ruins it. Just skip his segments, you can’t learn from him because you can’t hear the guest.
A political ads show

Dec 5

AMAZingAmazing007

Very political! Very advertising! Arrogant Andrew really thinks he is a king!
Spin off as a separate show

Nov 29

sculler Jim

Great way to start the day! The interviews are top notch and it wouldn’t disappoint me to see the show lengthened. Such a downer when you know who starts spewing at 7:00 am MST. That’s when the control goes to MUTE. Live your show keep up the good work!
It’s not a money show, it’s a political show

Nov 6

D. Rath

I used to like this show, but the biased arguing about politics is ruining it for me. I skip most episodes now. I’m not liberal, but it’s difficult to listen to Joe talk over and yell at every guest who doesn’t believe in conspiracy theories or stolen elections. Some of us actually want to hear different views instead of lies and hand-picking their own truths.

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.