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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... more

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Investing legend Jeremy Grantham founded one of the first index funds in the 1970s, and in a special Squawk interview, he’s issuing a warning to investors. A permabear, Grantham expects a market decline of 70%, and he’s counseling his team to avoid U... more

After New York’s primaries, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) discusses the future of the Democratic Party in a midterm election year. Plus, Zynga founder and Reinvent Capital partner Mark Pincus has written a book, “Life at the Speed of P... more

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In an extended interview, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses the administration’s approach to tariffs, negotiations with Iran, and his own view on America’s AI dominance and regulation, and the future of the Federal Reserve. The morning ... more

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Coatue founder and portfolio manager Philippe Laffont shares his perspective on AI, the investing mistakes he’s made, and much more in an extended interview. Once a ‘Tiger Cub,’ Laffont now has $90 billion under management and is looking for his next... more

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Recent Guests

David George
General partner at Andreessen Horowitz; leads growth investing
Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z)
Episode: The SpaceX IPO: a16z’s David George & Elon Musk’s $1T 6/12/26
Gwynne Shotwell
President and COO of SpaceX; exclusive interview per episode
SpaceX
Episode: The SpaceX IPO: a16z’s David George & Elon Musk’s $1T 6/12/26
George Pyne
Bruin Capital founder and CEO, sports and entertainment investor
Bruin Capital
Episode: Sports Boom: Betting with Gary Gensler & Fandom with George Pyne 6/11/26
Scott Turner
Secretary, Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Episode: World Cup Bets, HUD Secretary, & an Unconventional IPO 6/10/26
Brad Briner
North Carolina State Treasurer
State of North Carolina
Episode: World Cup Bets, HUD Secretary, & an Unconventional IPO 6/10/26
Contessa Brewer
CNBC Correspondent
CNBC
Episode: World Cup Bets, HUD Secretary, & an Unconventional IPO 6/10/26
Tim Higgins
Wall Street Journal business columnist; CNBC contributor
The Wall Street Journal / CNBC
Episode: T-Minus One Week: SpaceX’s IPO 6/5/26
Lori Trahan
Massachusetts Representative
U.S. Congress
Episode: T-Minus One Week: SpaceX’s IPO 6/5/26
Jay Obernolte
California Representative
U.S. Congress
Episode: T-Minus One Week: SpaceX’s IPO 6/5/26

Hosts

Becky Quick
Co-host of Squawk Box; anchors the podcast portions from Washington, DC; host on Squawk Pod segments
Joe Kernen
Co-host of Squawk Box; hosts Squawk Pod interviews and segments; frequent moderator of discussions
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Host/Co-host; interviewer on Squawk Pod; long-time CNBC correspondent

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 793 ratings
  • What happened to Squawk Pod’s journalism?

    I’ve been a Squawk Box and Squawk Pod listener for years. The appeal was always the same: smart, skeptical business journalism that took markets seriously, pressed powerful people on their numbers, and didn’t let politicians or CEOs skate by on vibes. Becky Quick asking the uncomfortable follow-up. Andrew Ross Sorkin cross-referencing what a guest just said with what they wrote in their last shareholder letter. Even Joe Kernen, at his best, played a useful role — the contrarian who made guests d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Md713
    United States2 months ago
  • Joe ruins the show

    I used to love this show. Joe makes it un-listenable/un-watchable lately. Kudos to Becky and Aaron for working so hard to dance around the partisanship and his moods. On to another show unfortunately…..

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DadsPodsAcct
    United States3 months ago
  • 3/11/26

    Good to have Andrew Yang on. Interesting that he thinks deal breaker is Tisch departure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GB_ATL
    United States4 months ago
  • Pls retire soon Joe and Becky….

    Please *REPORT* the news and not share your *PERSONAL* views constantly, the viewers are not interested in your biased opinions!!!

    Joe “MAGA”Kernan might as well start working for Karoline Leavitt as her assistant… Becky Quick never has the backbone to stand up to Joe to counter his viewpoints. Such a horrible show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JC_NYC
    United States5 months ago
  • Andrew is too far off reality

    1 star because of Andrew

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nickhjj
    South Korea5 months ago

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Criticism centers on perceived political bias and overlong political commentary in some episodes.
Some listeners dislike pacing or the hosts' debate style in certain episodes.
Audience values balanced discussions and actionable insights for investing and policy.
Listeners praise high-profile guests and sharp market context.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#59
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#201
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#92
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#193
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#237
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#119
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SpaceX Demand & Cynicism, A Strong Labor Market, & Screwworm 6/8/26
Q: What does the strong jobs data imply for Fed policy and rate hikes?
The strong May job figures reduce the likelihood of immediate rate cuts and raise the possibility of further gradual tightening, depending on wage growth and inflation signals in the coming months.
The SpaceX IPO: a16z’s David George & Elon Musk’s $1T 6/12/26
Q: What makes SpaceX's IPO different from other tech IPOs right now?
It combines a flagship valuation with a manufacturing and AI compute backbone that could unlock a broader space economy, while offering a large retail component and strategic optionality around future tech initiatives like TerraFab.
Rich Kleiman, the Knicks, & Barry Diller’s Bid for MGM 6/1/26
Q: So what do you think is going to happen here?
The guests and hosts discuss potential outcomes of Barry Diller's bid, possible competing offers, and how MGM's board and voting dynamics could affect execution, suggesting a likelihood of further bidders and strategic moves.
AI Taxes, Dell Shares, & A Rocket Explosion 5/29/26
Q: What makes AI governance critical for American workers, and how would you balance innovation with employment protections?
Casar emphasizes rapid development of good AI uses paired with a thoughtful unemployment safety framework, including job programs funded by token taxes and targeted protections for essential services like elder care and education.
AI Taxes, Dell Shares, & A Rocket Explosion 5/29/26
Q: Congressman, what is your idea of how to maybe make that less harmful to workers?
Casar outlines a plan to tax AI tokens to fund a jobs program and to ensure a broad safety net and retraining opportunities, with exemptions for medical research and a commitment to protecting workers.

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A brisk, business-leaning news capsule that curates top moments from a flagship morning show. It blends sharp interviews with CEOs, policymakers, and tech luminaries with real-time market context, crisp analysis, and personal stories from industry leaders. Across recent episodes, guests span finance, space, AI governance, health policy, and global diplomacy, all connected by themes of innovation, regulation, and economic impact. Notable strengths include high-profile, diverse guests and a balance of market insight with governance and technology debates, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable takeaways and a window into how policy and tech shape markets.

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Recent guests on Squawk Pod include:

1. David George
2. Gwynne Shotwell
3. George Pyne
4. Scott Turner
5. Brad Briner
6. Contessa Brewer
7. Tim Higgins
8. Lori Trahan

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