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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.
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Cheating in Chess with Ben Mezrich, Taxing AI with Andrew Yang 6/4/26
Today00:38:55Summary readyAndrew Yang, founder of the Forward Party and CEO of Noble Mobile, discusses taxing AI as concerns mount about its impact on resources and the labor market. A screw worm was found in Texas, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly pitching the SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, and the U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution to end military action in Iran. Plus, “The Social Network” author Ben Mezrich has written a new book: “Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess.” He recounts the cheating scandal, the “bad boys of chess,” and the big money–and growing fanbase of the game. Eamon Javers 7:47 Andrew Yang 19:57 Ben Mezrich 32:54 In this episode: Andrew Yang, @AndrewYang Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryDoing the Math in DC: Senators Thom Tillis & Elizabeth Warren 6/3/26
Yesterday00:48:06Summary readyIn the Senate Banking Committee room, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) weigh in on Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General and Bill Pulte’s new appointment as acting Director of National Intelligence, and the concept of taxes on AI. Senator Warren does the math on wealth taxes, and Senator Tillis underscores his position with the President. Gearing up for retirement, Sen. Tillis is saying the quiet part out loud–directly to his own party. Plus, Cigna has dropped coverage of GLP-1s for its own employees, CBS has fired veteran correspondent Scott Pelley after a heated meeting about the direction of the network under Bari Weiss, and President Trump has signed an executive order on AI. Emily Wilkins - 12:42 Sen. Thom Tillis - 17:44 Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 32:23 In this episode: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarren Sen. Thom Tillis, @SenThomTillis Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTariffs with the USTR & Prediction Markets with the CFTC 6/2/26
2d ago00:38:07Summary readyIn Washington, D.C., U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stops by the Squawk set to discuss trade and tariff strategy. Shortly after news broke of a potential tariff on Brazil, Ambassador Greer references his office’s investigations into unfair trade practices. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is in DC as well, addressing his own role in regulating prediction markets. In corporate news, Anthropic is going public, Google plans to raise $80 billion to fund its AI build-out, short-seller Andrew Left was found guilty of securities fraud, and Senator Bernie Sanders has a pitch for national AI ownership: the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act. Dan Murphy - 15:37 Jamieson Greer - 20:09 Michael Selig - 29:48 In this episode: Michael Selig, @ChairmanSelig Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryRich Kleiman, the Knicks, & Barry Diller’s Bid for MGM 6/1/26
3d ago00:40:17Summary readyAndrew Ross Sorkin breaks a scoop: Barry Diller’s People Inc. is preparing a bid for MGM Resorts. Meanwhile, Nvidia is jumping into PCs, Blue Origin’s rocket explosion has delayed progress at the company, Berkshire Hathaway is buying Taylor Morrison, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on new waves of strikes in the Middle East. Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Dr. Michael Osterholm issues a warning about the United States’ ability to manage an Ebola outbreak. Plus, Boardroom co-founder and CEO Rich Kleiman discusses the Knicks and what the team’s success means for media ratings, MSG, and owner James Dolan’s reputation. Dan Murphy - 11:06 Dr. Michael Osterholm - 23:17 Rich Kleiman - 36:49 In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryAI Taxes, Dell Shares, & A Rocket Explosion 5/29/26
6d ago00:37:03Summary readyAs concerns about AI’s impact on the labor force mount, lawmakers including Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) are considering taxes on AI to fund federal job programs. Rep. Casar discusses AI-driven layoffs and the obligations of the government during a tech revolution. Ahead of the annual ASCA meeting, Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato discusses his company’s innovations in oncology treatment, as well as the FDA’s leadership. Plus, the team dives into the other morning headlines: shares of Dell are soaring on the company’s AI server revenues, and a Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad. Joaquin Duato & Angelica Peebles - 17:05 Rep. Greg Casar - 33:20 In this episode: Rep. Greg Casar, @RepCasar Angelica Peebles, @angelicapeebles Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryKnicks Fan Gary Vee: I Want to Match Up with the Spurs 5/28/26
1w ago00:32:49Summary readyThe CFTC is moving to withdraw its $5 million penalty against the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, a Google staffer in Europe has been charged with fraud over his bets on Polymarket, New York City’s pied-a-terre tax will take effect in July, Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars in a $17.6B deal, and drone strikes continue in the Middle East, despite a ceasefire. Thanks to the tech sector, markets are on the rise, but Sanctuary Wealth Management’s Mary Ann Bartels is reading for a shift–eventually. Plus, New York City is buzzing with the first Knicks NBA final since 1999. Self-proclaimed “psycho fan” Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the eye-popping courtside ticket prices at MSG, pent up demand, and the power of paid media…when coupled with social media virality. Mary Ann Bartels - 12:35 Gary Vaynerchuk - 24:38 In this episode: Gary Vaynerchuk, @garyvee Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySpaceX Governance & an AI Film at the Tribeca Film Festival 5/27/26
1w ago00:38:20Summary readySpaceX is gearing up for its IPO, sparking debate about the company’s governance and its potential fast track to the Nasdaq 100 index. Investor Nell Minow, chair of ValueEdge Advisors, shares her concerns about SpaceX’s fundamentals. This year, the Tribeca Film Festival has accepted a fully AI-generated film entitled, “Dreams of Violets.” Tom Rogers, executive chairman of the production company Fountain 0, believes AI studios offer more opportunities for independent filmmakers. The film’s director Ash Koosha points to new roles for workers with traditional production skills. Plus, Trump-endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary, and Micron has topped $1 trillion in market value. In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryEbola Risks, Ferrari’s Luce, & Pope Leo’s AI Warning 5/26/26
1w ago00:28:52Summary readyThe CDC has expanded U.S. airport screening for the Ebola virus; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses risks of outbreak, as well as the potential uses for GLP-1s in cancer treatments. Author of “The Infinite Machine” Sebastian Mallaby discusses Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI, where humanity fits into global innovation, and the risks of unregulated technology. Plus, Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts have formally unionized, Ferrari has released its first fully electric vehicle, and tensions are high in Iran. Sebastian Mallaby - 14:28 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 24:09 In this episode: Sebastian Mallaby, @scmallaby Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryFriday in DC: Kevin Warsh, Prediction Markets, & OpenAI’s IPO 5/22/26
2w ago00:33:10Summary readySquawk Box’s Joe Kernen and Becky Quick are in Washington, D.C., where President Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve’s next chair. The two are joined by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to discuss his congressional probe into insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket. Then, House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) shares her thoughts on the Democratic agenda ahead of the November midterm elections, the DNC’s 2024 election autopsy, and the affordability crisis. Plus, President Donald Trump said he postponed a signing ceremony for his administration’s much-anticipated executive order on AI, and reports have unveiled more details about OpenAI’s IPO filing. Rep. James Comer - 13:10 Rep. Katherine Clark - 26:13 In this episode: Rep. James Comer, @RepJamesComer Rep. Katherine Clark, @WhipKClark Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryInside the SpaceX IPO Filing & the Billionaire Space Race 5/21/26
2w ago00:54:51Summary readyThe SpaceX S-1 is finally public; CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports on the public’s first look under the SpaceX hood. Ahead of what will likely be the largest IPO ever next month, Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson highlights the talent running the company under the billionaire’s leadership. Isaacson also underscores Musk’s ambitions for space, in light of Andrew Ross Sorkin’s interview with Jeff Bezos on the Blue Origin factory floor. Plus, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton discusses President Trump’s deal with the IRS and using AI to cut down on fraud and waste in the public sector. Leslie Picker 5:06 Jay Clayton 21:14 Walter Isaacson 45:16 In this episode: Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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