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.

1D AGO

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 made outside the U.S., as well as the bond market and the ongoing tension between America’s Ivy League institutions and the Oval Office. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz explains his perspective on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” effort and proposed changes to Medicaid work requirements and SNAP benefits. Plus, President Trump hosted a dinner with top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin, and the Supreme Court ruled that the President could fire some leaders of independent federal agencies. However, SCOTUS strongly suggested that terminations at the Federal Reserve would be handled differently. MacKenzie Sigalos - 08:16 David Rubenstein - 19:49 Dr. Mehmet Oz - 41:54 In this episode: Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOzCMS David Rubenstein, @DM_Rubenstein MacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalos Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

54 min
2D AGO

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 vote, and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) discusses his own shift from a “nay” to a “yea” vote. Rep. Roy is hopeful that more revisions will be made during the legislation’s next stop in the Senate, namely those addressing his concerns about the deficit and Medicaid. OpenAI is bringing in ex-Apple innovator and designer Jony Ive to build a new, mystery project. In Washington, authorities have identified and detained the gunman in the killing of two Israel embassy staff. Plus, ahead of the holiday weekend, Brian Kelly (The Points Guy) shares travel trends among Americans. Steve Kovach - 4:28 Rep. Chip Roy - 17:29 Brian Kelly - 30:17 In this episode: Emily Wilkins,@emrwilkins Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

33 min
3D AGO

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 with Rupert Murdoch, a bitter legal feud with John Malone, and high-stakes negotiations. Diller offers his insights into the evolving media landscape, warning that tech giants now control the industry’s future. He also opens up about his personal life lessons, his marriage to Diane von Furstenberg, and how fear shaped his fearlessness in business. An important conversation with one of media’s most influential figures. Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

37 min
3D AGO

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 House as early as tonight. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports the latest developments from Washington. Deputy Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Michael Faulkender discusses the reconciliation bill, budget details, Medicaid reforms, efforts to reduce the federal deficit, the state of the IRS, and plans to modernize the agency. And, internet search is changing drastically; Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince weighs the impact of zero-click searches – where a user gets answers and information without further links and AI’s disruption of the search and creator economies. Meanwhile, Target lowers its sales outlook, citing tariff uncertainty and backlash over its DEI policy rollback. Plus, the FAA extends flight restrictions at Newark airport through June due to an air traffic controller shortage and ongoing technical issues. Michael Faulkender 25:46 Matthew Prince 40:04 Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins Courtney Reagan, @courtreagan Michael Faulkender, @TreasuryDepSec Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

44 min
4D AGO

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 the story behind OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, the current state of AI development, the potential risks and benefits of the technology, and the company's relationship with Microsoft. Then, Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies and former U.S. Congressman, shares insights on the U.S.-China tech conflict, the dangers of using Huawei chips, the role of American companies operating in China, and the future of Taiwan. Plus, Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance and said it will not raise prices due to tariffs, and Republicans are making progress on advancing a bill aligned with former President Trump’s agenda in the House. Mike Gallagher 19:52 Karen Hao 29:20 Emily Wilkins,@emrwilkins Mike Gallagher, @RepGallagher Karen Hao, @_KarenHao Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

35 min
5D AGO

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 reject it. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on this and President Trump’s clash with Walmart over tariff-driven price hikes. Walter Isaacson, biographer and Tulane professor, discusses gene editing breakthroughs and biotech innovation amid federal funding cuts, as well as the White House’s relationship with corporate America’s leaders. Then, Business Roundtable CEO Josh Bolten weighs in on how CEOs are responding to Trump-era policies, including the President’s trade agenda. Plus, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to acquire most of 23andMe’s assets for $256 million. Walter Issacson 18:22 Josh Bolten 28:39 In this episode: Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacson Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

37 min
MAY 16

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 Cook, as well as what they indicate about the relationships between corner offices and the oval office. Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz has been a crypto bull for years; today, his company lists on the Nasdaq in the latest chapter of society’s “orange pilling” of crypto. Novogratz discusses the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and macroeconomics. CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos shares Eric Trump’s comments on his family’s bitcoin venture. Plus, cable companies Charter and Cox are merging, New Jersey Transit engineers are on strike, and Tiktok has launched a guided meditation for kids. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld - 13:29 MacKenzie Sigalos - 24:25 Mike Novogratz - 27:18 In this episode: Michael Novogratz, @novogratz MacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalos Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

34 min
MAY 15

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 sports and media, as well as the latest controversy over AI bots on Reddit. In Qatar, President Trump has a bone to pick with Apple CEO Tim Cook, and investor Steve Cohen made a call about the likelihood of recession at the Sohn Conference in New York. Plus, Warren Buffett has explained why he’s ready to step down from Berkshire Hathaway, and Dick’s Sporting Goods has agreed to buy Foot Locker. Alexis Ohanian - 17:24 In this episode: Alexis Ohanian, @alexisohanian Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin 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

505 Ratings

Too much politics lately

Apr 5

Jimmy bears fan

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

2d ago

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.

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.