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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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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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Episodes
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The Cost of Efficiency & Networking in NOLA with Rich Kleiman 2/6/25

2/6/2025
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 - 18:24 Rich Kleiman - 34:19 In this episode: Rich Kleiman, @richkleiman Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:43:37

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Robotaxis with Cathie Wood & Tariffs with Amazon Prime’s VP 02/04/25

2/4/2025
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 - 17:30 Jamil Ghani - 34:23 In this episode: Cathie Wood, @CathieDWood Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Duration:00:39:12

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Tariffs & a “Drug War” with NEC Director Kevin Hassett 02/03/25

2/3/2025
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 - 03:56 Phil Lebeau - 08:29 Steve Kovach - 13:25 Kevin Hassett - 25:06 Steve Liesman - 42:23 In this episode: Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:47:23

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Jason Wright, Mellody Hobson, & the RFK Jr. Hearings 01/31/25

1/31/2025
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 - 06:25 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46 Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55

Duration:00:35:57

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The Potomac Crash & Blackstone’s Jon Gray 1/30/25

1/30/2025
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 - 17:05 In this episode: Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:27:36

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Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek & the Future of AI 01/29/25

1/29/2025
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, @andrewrsorkin Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Reid Hoffman, @reidhoffman

Duration:00:32:00

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Ted Cruz on the Panama Canal & Chris Hayes Wants Your Attention 01/28/25

1/28/2025
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 - 17:59 Chris Hayes - 30:21 In this episode: Sen. Ted Cruz, @tedcruz Chris Hayes, @chrislhayes Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:35:32

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A DeepSeek Breakthrough and TikTok’s Future 1/27/25

1/27/2025
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 - 19:12 Patrick McHenry - 31:00 In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:38:41

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff 01/24/25

1/24/2025
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, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:22:10

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 01/24/25

1/24/2025
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, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Duration:00:13:32

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink 01/23/25

1/23/2025
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 - 04:43 In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Duration:00:19:09

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey 01/23/25

1/23/2025

Duration:00:14:47

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi 01/23/25

1/23/2025
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, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:11:37

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon 01/22/25

1/22/2025
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, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:19:18

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 01/22/25

1/22/2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at the World Economic Forum in Davos the morning after President Trump announced Stargate, a joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle aimed to raise at least $100B for AI infrastructure. Nadella discusses AI’s impact on the labor force and Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, despite Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff suggesting a fissure in the relationship. Satya Nadella - 04:41 In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:18:33

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Squawk Pod Reports from Davos: Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio 01/21/25

1/21/2025
It’s the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While Becky Quick is in Washington covering President Trump’s first week of his second term, Andrew Ross Sorkin is in the Alps with business leaders like Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Founder. The famed hedge funder who authored “Principles” is out with new reading material: “How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do.” In a sit-down interview with Andrew, Ray Dalio explains America’s deficit, ways to navigate a debt crisis, and investing amid a global transition to a new world order. Ray Dalio - 6:56 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Duration:00:21:20

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Bonus Episode: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump 01/20/25

1/20/2025
In this special extended episode, Becky Quick speaks to insiders from Wall Street, Washington, and C-suites ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Tune in for over 2 hours of conversations with investors like Stanley Druckenmiller and David Rubenstein, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, and DC insiders including Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), and Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware). In this episode: Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Robert Frank, @robtfrank Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Duration:02:30:20

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A Looming TikTok Ban & Cabinet Confirmations 01/17/25

1/17/2025
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the TikTok ban in the U.S. in a unanimous decision. LightShed Ventures’ Rich Greenfield discusses President-elect Trump’s affinity for the app, and whether, despite the SCOTUS ruling, TikTok will remain functional. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be approved this weekend; Amos Hochstein, the White House official who brokered the Israel-Hezbollah deal explains current negotiations in the Middle East, including the imminent exchange of prisoners. Plus, on Capitol Hill, cabinet confirmation hearings continue in the lead up to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Amos Hochstein - 14:09 Rich Greenfield - 28:28 In this episode: Rich Greenfield, @RichLightShed Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:32:29

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A Ceasefire Hold Up & President Biden’s Farewell 01/16/25

1/16/2025
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal, but last minute disputes have held up its approval. Former foreign policy advisor in the Bush Administration Dan Senor explains the nuances of the deal and argues, while it isn’t a good deal for Israel, he still supports it. Plus, President Biden delivers a warning in his farewell address, short seller Hindenburg Research is shutting down, and a number of tech CEOs are headed to Washington, for President-elect Trump’s inauguration. Dan Senor - 10:04 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:16:10

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Elon Musk, Sued! CEOs & the GOP with Fmr. Speaker Paul Ryan 01/15/25

1/15/2025
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire underpaid for his shares of Twitter by at least $150 million. In big tech, Microsoft is cutting back on spending, and Meta will lay off 5% of its workforce. Ahead of the inauguration next week, former Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the GOP’s road forward and the unity required for a successful reconciliation bill. As LA plans its future beyond the fires, crisis management expert Eric Dezenhall highlights the political and economic fallout. Plus, Dezenhall’s new book, “Wiseguys and the White House," explores the relationships between U.S. Presidents and gangsters throughout U.S. history. Paul Ryan - 11:21 Eric Dezenhall - 26:52 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Duration:00:33:35