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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.
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Maryland's proposed tax overhaul aims to address a $3 billion budget deficit by increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents. Governor Wes Moore discusses the details of the state’s new budget proposal, weighing spending cuts versus raising taxes and strategies to spur growth in the state. Then, "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special three-hour live broadcast. Former and current cast members including Alex Moffat, Garrett Morris, Taran Killam, Jay Pharoah, and Chloe Fineman crash the Squawk set to discuss the show's 50-year legacy. Plus, CNBC's Eamon Javers analyzes President Donald Trump's flurry of executive orders, and GameStop explores potential investments in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Eamon Javers - 02:16Gov. Wes Moore - 18:09SNL Cast - 29:25 Eamon Javers, @EamonJaversSaturday Night Live Cast, @nbcsnlWes Moore, @GovWesMooreJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCZach Vallese, @zachvallese
Elon Musk will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm if the ChatGPT maker stops its conversion into a for-profit entity, according to a court filing. Geoff Lewis, Bedrock founder and an investor in OpenAI, discusses AI competition, Elon Musk, and more. President Trump announced new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. Jeff Currie, Carlyle chief strategy officer of energy pathways, discusses the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on commodities, producer inflation, and the state of U.S. oil production. Plus, Alibaba says it will be Apple’s AI partner in China, and President Trump announced his call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed negotiating to end the war in Ukraine. Geoff Lewis - 8:46Jeff Currie - 17:20 In this episode:Geoff Lewis, @GeoffLewisOrgJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
President Trump and Elon Musk defended DOGE’s sweeping government reforms during a joint Oval Office appearance, highlighting their effort to curb what they call excessive federal spending. Trump signed an executive order providing new guidelines for agencies to implement DOGE, reinforcing Musk’s vision of a leaner bureaucracy. Joe Lonsdale, 8VC founding partner, Palantir co-founder, and friend of Elon Musk, shares his thoughts on Musk’s growing role in DC, his $97B+ bid for OpenAI, and the debate over carried interest. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on whether the U.S. has hit peak truck and SUV demand, Disney, Goldman Sachs, and PBS are rolling back aspects of their DEI programs, and JPMorgan Chase workers are pushing back on the five-day office mandate. Joe Lonsdale 17:10Phil LeBeau 37:34 Joe Lonsdale, @JTLonsdale5Phil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
Hamas has postponed its next hostage release, alleging Israel of breaching their ceasefire agreement. Amos Hochstein, former Biden senior advisor and lead broker of the Israel-Lebanon deal, maps out the next incremental steps toward a stable Middle East. In the U.S., a judge has blocked the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health's research funding. Dr. Scott Gottlieb addresses the potential impacts of these funding reductions on clinical studies, and he considers potential cuts to the FDA, as well. Elon Musk is leading an investor group’s $97.4B offer to take over OpenAI; CEO Sam Altman confirmed to CNBC, he is not taking it seriously. Plus, President Trump has paused enforcement of a law banning US companies from bribing foreign officials, claiming it puts American firms at a disadvantage. Amos Hochstein - 15:49Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 28:34 In this episode:Amos Hochstein, @amoshochsteinDr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 59. In interviews before and after the game, President Trump announced he would ask Elon Musk to review the Education Department’s spending and suggested “irregularities” at the Treasury. CNBC’s Eamon Javers wraps up the latest Trump administration headlines, and NEC Director Kevin Hassett addresses President Trump's comments on the Treasury and his newly announced tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. Plus, EDO CEO Kevin Krim discusses the Super Bowl’s winners and losers–in commercials, that is. Kevin Hassett 17:30Kevin Krim 33:26 In this episode:Eamon Javers, @EamonJaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) are pushing bipartisan legislation to ban Chinese AI app DeepSeek on government devices. The two lawmakers discuss their concerns about CCP espionage on American data. Also in Washington, the Trump administration offered buyouts to millions to federal workers as part of a “deferred resignation” program, but a federal judge paused the offer just 11 hours before the deadline to accept. President of the American Federation of Government Employees Everett Kelley discusses Elon Musk’s effort to trim the budget fat, arguing that there’s a better way to go about doing it. Plus, the US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, and new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assures the American people that DOGE’s access to the Treasury is an “operational review, not an ideological review.” Reps. Josh Gottheimer & Darin LaHood - 14:38Everett Kelley - 24:56 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
DOGE’s cuts in Washington have begun; former Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney explains the costs of running the government, the friction between Congress and the White House, and Elon Musk’s grand plan for efficiency. As we close in on the Super Bowl, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on the game day bets, and sports entrepreneur Rich Kleiman discusses the networking opportunities for NFL players on and off the field in New Orleans. Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s longtime NBA agent, also weighs in on NBA trades. Plus, U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban DeepSeek on government devices. Mick Mulvaney - 18:24Rich Kleiman - 34:19 In this episode:Rich Kleiman, @richkleimanContessa Brewer, @contessabrewerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
China has retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs with trade restrictions on American imports. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon is on the ground in Beijing, reporting on the CCP’s strategy. In DC, CNBC’s Megan Cassella explains the status of tariff negotiations between the U.S. and both Canada and Mexico. Amazon Prime Vice President Jamil Ghani weighs in on the tariffs’ impact on his own business. Amazon’s competitors Temu and Shein may feel the squeeze from President Trump’s executive order eliminating a de minimis provision. Amazon’s Chinese sellers may also get hit by these changes. Plus, tech investor and Tesla bull Cathie Wood shares her big ideas for 2025. The Ark Invest CIO and CEO explains why she’s long bitcoin, humanoid robots, and robotaxis. Cathie Wood - 17:30Jamil Ghani - 34:23 In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvMegan Cassella, @mmcassellaSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
President Trump’s plans for tariffs on Canada and Mexico have prompted promises of retaliation from Canada, as well as concerns of a brewing trade war among America’s neighbors. In a newsmaking interview, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett underscores a “misinterpretation” of President Trump’s executive order on tariffs. He says, it’s a drug war, not a trade war. CNBC’s Megan Cassella reports on the details of tariffs and their looming deadline, Phil LeBeau discusses their impact on the auto industry, and Steve Liesman explains the economic calculus of trade, the potential of recession for Canada, and the trajectory of the American economy. Plus, Elon Musk hosted a Spaces discussion on X late Sunday evening. CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on the big takeaways, including Musk’s comment that President Trump gave him permission to end USAID. Megan Cassella - 03:56Phil Lebeau - 08:29Steve Kovach - 13:25Kevin Hassett - 25:06Steve Liesman - 42:23 In this episode:Phil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanMegan Cassella, @mmcassellaAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women’s sports investing venture. The venture, Project Level, is a part owner in the newest National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Denver. The two leaders discuss investing in women’s sports and betting on diversity in boardrooms to boost corporate bottom lines. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services appeared on Capitol Hill for two intense days of confirmation hearings. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered Senator questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and vaccinations, but former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb said RFK’s responses showed a failure to fully grasp the fundamentals of the current healthcare system. Plus, the clock is ticking on President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the economics of the plans. Steve Liesman - 06:25Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55
In the wake of the deadly aircraft crash over the Potomac River outside of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Eamon Javers report the details of the fallout. American Airlines pilot and spokesman for the Allied Pilots Association Dennis Tajer explains how planes typically navigate the heavy flow of air traffic around this airport. Separately, Blackstone’s President and COO Jon Gray explains his firm’s multibillion dollar bets on AI infrastructure on the heels of impressive quarterly financial results. Jon Gray - 17:05In this episode:Phil LeBeau, @LebeaucarnewsEamon Javers, @EamonJaversAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
With DeepSeek continuing to dominate the tech headlines, LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman weighs in on the state of the AI race and the level of competition as the U.S. and China gear up for an innovation stand-off. Also, the market tries to keep up with the tech world’s reaction to DeepSeek. Plus, billionaire Elon Musk is working with Boeing to find ways to deliver delayed Air Force One replacements faster. And, the Trump administration has unfrozen a freeze on federal grants and loans, while Starbucks reported earnings that beat estimates. Reid Hoffman - 15:40 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerKatie Kramer, @Kramer_KatieReid Hoffman, @reidhoffman
The fate of the Panama Canal hangs in balance as lawmakers spar over whether the U.S. will try to take control of it. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, offers his thoughts on the geopolitical battle ahead of the committee’s hearing. Plus, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes gives a preview of his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource,” discussing how tech companies have monetized attention. Also, President Donald Trump says China's DeepSeek AI “should be a wake-up call” for American tech companies, Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ in the Maps app, and short seller Andrew Left is looking to dismiss his fraud case with the Justice Department. Ted Cruz - 17:59Chris Hayes - 30:21 In this episode:Sen. Ted Cruz, @tedcruzChris Hayes, @chrislhayesAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
A massive market sell-off prompts discussion – and fear – around Chinese AI startup DeepSeek; the company’s latest large language model innovation has displaced OpenAI’s ChatGPT in popularity and, possibly, effectiveness. AT&T CEO John Stankey weighs in on the rate of innovation and evolving business models, as well as the state of the wireless market. Plus, Former U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) discusses international technology and the future of TikTok. Relations between China and the U.S. have reached a possible inflection point. John Stankey - 19:12Patrick McHenry - 31:00 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
In an extended interview at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells Andrew Ross Sorkin about the future of technology innovation. Benioff discusses AI, Microsoft, working with the Trump administration, and the White House’s joint venture Stargate, in partnership with SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle. Marc Benioff - 3:37 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
At the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. They discuss Anthropic’s large language model Claude, the future of artificial intelligence, and the AI arms race underway globally. Dario Amodei - 4:50 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Fink discusses the $500 billion Stargate AI project, its potential impact on the economy, and the Fed's fight against inflation. Plus, Fink shares his vision for the future of finance, advocating for the tokenization of equities. He believes this technology could revolutionize how we own and trade stocks and bonds, making investing more accessible and efficient.Larry Fink - 04:43In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. After President Trump’s executive order to end government EV subsidies, Self-driving cars are just two years away, he says. And, according to Khosrowshahi, Uber doesn’t depend on government subsidies for success in the electric vehicle market. Fresh off his own inauguration party in Washington, Uber’s CEO weighs in on congestion pricing, labor costs, and Donald Trump’s second term while on the ground in Davos. Dara Khosrowshahi - 4:28 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down for an extended interview with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. He weighs in on President Trump’s second term and his plan for tariffs, American political sentiment, the impact of geopolitics on finance. Jamie Dimon - 04:25 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
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this chick thinks its the italian mafia doing these crimes ??? is she retarded or just stuuupid ???
chinese & indians make more than white people in America. Racists define individuals by race.
now they're calling it "anti-viral" lol
They talk over each other so much. Joe especially.
Is Joe's job to be someone who doesn't know anything about what they're talking about and asks the dumbest questions?
I like the podcast, but Joe is so hard to listen to.
The producer narrates WAAAY too much. I listen to this for the show, NOT Katie Cramer.
this podcast is so terrible. waaay too much narrator introduction and for no reason. it sucks up too much time. yes, I fast forward, but it's so annoying to even have to listen to "her" speak