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.

5 HR. AGO

Canada & Greenland & the Panama Canal, Oh Trump!1/8/25

In a news conference lasting over an hour at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Trump discussed the addition of Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada to the United States. Axios senior political reporter Marc Caputo explains that after over a decade of Donald Trump in American headlines, the public should take him seriously–at least some of the time. Trump also weighed in on the changes underway at Meta, including the shift from third party fact checking to a community notes model. Facebook’s first general counsel and former chief privacy officer Chris Kelly discusses what Mark Zuckerberg’s original intentions were, with his platform, and whether social media platforms should be “arbiters of truth.” Plus, fires continue to spread near Los Angeles, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has projected a timeline for useful quantum computing. Chris Kelly - 18:06 Marc Caputo - 28:34 In this episode: Marc Caputo, @MarcACaputo Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

33 min
1 DAY AGO

FTC’s Lina Khan Gives An Exit Interview & Meta Makes Big Changes 01/07/25

With just over a week left in her role as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan reflects on her four years regulating corporate mergers and acquisitions. In an extended sit down interview, she discusses her hopes for her successor and weighs in on big tech’s goals to stay big in the coming years. Meta is making big changes; the UFC’s Dana White will join the company’s board, and Meta is rolling out “community notes,” ending its third party fact-checking program in favor of a model similar to what’s used on X. Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down. Jon Fortt - 13:26 Lina Khan - 23:02 In this episode: Jon Fortt, @jonfortt Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

36 min
2 DAYS AGO

Fmr. Speaker McCarthy on DC Drama & Staying Fit on GLP-1s 01/06/25

After House Speaker Mike Johnson’s dramatic reelection, the lawmaker and President-elect Trump are reportedly planning a sweeping, multi-trillion dollar piece of legislation. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses the GOP’s position heading into the inauguration, as well as the future of DOGE, potential tariffs, and Elon Musk’s role in the incoming administration. During his last weeks in office, President Biden is pushing through executive orders ahead of Trump 2.0. The fitness industry has weathered the pandemic and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in the past 5 years. Joey Gonzalez, Co-CEO and fitness bootcamp instructor at Barry’s, discusses the GLP-1 impact on his industry and his clientele. Plus, tech CEOs including Apple’s Tim Cook are donating to Donald Trump’s inauguration, and NYC congestion pricing has begun. Kevin McCarthy - 14:54 Joey Gonzalez - 30:00 In this episode: Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthy Joey Gonzalez, @BootcampJoey Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

34 min
5 DAYS AGO

Bowl Game Revenues & NOLA’s Resilience 01/03/25

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has reopened with a heavy police presence after the New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people. Walter Isaacson, a Tulane University professor and New Orleans resident, weighs in on the city’s resilience. Next, college football’s inaugural 12 team playoff brought a revenue surge to college sports. Sports Business Journal editor Abe Madkour discusses the blowouts and the tweaks that may come next season. Plus, President Biden has officially blocked Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion effort to buy U.S. Steel, a U.S. appeals court struck down the FCC’s landmark net neutrality rules, and the U.S. surgeon general issued a warning officially linking alcohol to cancer. Walter Isaacson - 10:02 Abraham Madkour - 24:18 In this episode: Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacson Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

28 min
6 DAYS AGO

Apple & Disney Succession & Battling Winter Sick Season 01/02/25

Happy New Year! 2025 brings executive turnover to multiple corporate teams, including Apple, which is replacing its CFO, and Disney, where Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman is helping find a successor to Bob Iger. Dartmouth Tuck School of Business professor Paul Argenti weighs the succession plans at both companies. And this January, we’re in the thick of cold, flu, RSV, and norovirus; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the uptick in illness this winter, as well as potential changes to the U.S. healthcare system. Plus, New York’s congestion pricing looms, and deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas prompted security concerns on New Year's Day. Scott Gottlieb - 13:26 Paul Argenti - 25:32 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

29 min
12/31/2024

Pepe, “Kekius Maximus,” & A Chinese Hack of the U.S. Treasury 12/31/24

In what U.S. Treasury officials described as a “major incident,” a state-sponsored Chinese hacking operation was able to access third-party software to tap into Treasury employees’ desktop computers. Theresa Payton, CEO of cybersecurity company Fortalice Solutions and former White House Chief Information Officer, discusses the implications of the hack. Next, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins breaks down why the last session of Congress is the least productive in the past several decades, enacting 427 pieces of legislation compared to numbers over 1,000 during other recent sessions. Plus, New York City congestion pricing is set to start as planned after a final ruling, and Elon Musk changed his name on X to “Kekius Maximus” and profile picture to Pepe the Frog. Happy New Year! Steve Kovach - 09:35 Theresa Payton - 19:45 Emily Wilkins - 31:18 In this episode: Theresa Payton, @TrackerPayton Emily Wikins, @emrwilkins Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

34 min
12/30/2024

Jimmy Carter Dies At 100 Years Old 12/30/24

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at age 100. Roger Altman served as assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President Carter, and he reflects on former President Carter’s legacy in and after the White House. Next, The Wall Street Journal’s Tim Higgins discusses the rift between members of President-elect Trump’s inner circle and Elon Musk over immigration and H-1B visas. He explains about where Trump stands in the Musk-MAGA divide and examines Musk’s influence in political debates. Plus, Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban TikTok, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Treasury will need to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid the debt ceiling. While the world mourns Jimmy Carter, the business community also mourns HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan. Roger Altman - 14:08 Tim Higgins - 27:52 In this episode: Tim Higgins, @timkhiggins Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

31 min
12/27/2024

Rep. Chip Roy & MAGA Rifts & Russia, Ready to Negotiate 12/27/24

Recent rifts in MAGA-world have taken place both online and in the House Chamber. On X, Elon Musk is sparring with far-right activist Laura Loomer over HB-1 visas, dividing Musk fans. During the government funding battle last week, President-elect Trump criticized Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a vocal opponent of the Trump-backed spending bill. Rep. Roy explains his and the other 37 GOP votes against the bill, underscoring his commitment to smaller government and responsible spending. Next, Russia rejected a call for an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine but said it’s ready to hold negotiations. Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations president emeritus, breaks down the implications. Plus, Netflix set a streaming record with its Christmas NFL games and Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, has died at age 76. Chip Roy - 17:21 Richard Haass - 27:03 In this episode: Rep. Chip Roy, @chiproytx Richard Haass, @RichardHaass Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

30 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

484 Ratings

5 stars if not for Joe.

08/24/2024

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.
MAGA Opinion Chanel

12/26/2024

Delta Puck

This isn’t news. Just unsubstantiated conservative dog whistles.
A political ads show

12/05/2024

AMAZingAmazing007

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

11/29/2024

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!

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.