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Squawk Pod

CNBC

300 episodes

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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  1. Anthropic’s IPO Details, Building ‘The Sims,’ & the World Bank 10/27/26

    · 36 min

    Anthropic’s S-1 is out! Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Squawk Box are dissecting it and what it means for the AI ecosystem and other AI IPOs. CNBC’s Leslie Picker unpacks the eye-popping numbers and the remaining…

  2. Brazil & Europe, Elon Musk & Neocloud “Guppies” 102626

    · 31 min

    SpaceX has secured a $40 billion debt financing package, Ukraine is disputing Elon Musk’s claim that the country violated Starlink’s terms, and Elon Musk himself is weighing in on neocloud companies, comparing their…

  3. OpenAI’s Next Round, SpaceX’s Big Plans, & Reforming the MBA Program 10/23/26

    · 29 min

    OpenAI is working on a $30 billion funding round from Coatue and the UAE, among others, which would bring the company’s valuation up to $1.25 trillion before Anthropic’s imminent IPO. Elon Musk's ambitions for SpaceX…

  4. The Nasdaq’s AI IPOs, Tesla’s Q3, Gloomy Economic Sentiment 10/22/26

    · 35 min

    Ahead of Anthropic’s highly-anticipated IPO on the Nasdaq, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discusses her exchange’s strategy to win listings in the AI IPO race. Tesla reported its latest financials as the board considers the…

  5. Musk Floats Mega-Merger, United CEO on Airfares & Fuel 10/21/26

    · 55 min

    SpaceX shares jumped after it reported surging revenue growth and Elon Musk floated a potential merger of the company with Tesla. Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner says Musk needs to make sure a deal is fair for Tesla…

  6. Unrest in Europe & LeBron’s Season Debut 10/20/26

    · 34 min

    In Europe, it’s an autumn season of unrest. Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman discusses protests across France, Belgium, Italy, and other EU nations as politics, affordability, and upcoming…

  7. Rare Disease Progress, Tech Charity, & the Elizabeth Holmes Doc 10/19/26

    · 36 min

    From the White House, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett emphasizes consumer sentiment as key to interpreting economic and inflation data. As national cases of the measles rise, former FDA Commissioner…

  8. AI Czar Jay Clayton & John Legend Loves Dogs 10/16/26

    · 42 min

    The White House “Super Intelligence” task force held its first meeting yesterday amid growing calls to regulate AI. The group’s chair Jay Clayton joins us on his takeaways from the meeting and why the U.S. needs to be…

  9. AI Jitters, NYC’s Quest to Delay Anthropic IPO 10/15/26

    · 45 min

    Investors are rotating out of tech stocks amid growing concerns around record-high interest rates and possible overspending on artificial intelligence. Rockefeller Capital CEO Greg Fleming, a Wall Street veteran,…

  10. Attacks in Saudi & Fanatics Goes All-In on Gambling 10/14/26

    · 38 min

    Fighting intensified overnight in the Middle East between Saudi-backed forces and Iran’s Houthi rebel allies. Former Biden White House Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein tells us why the U.S. has been sitting out the…

  11. Paul Tudor Jones’ Call for 2027 & Vibes 10/13/26

    · 45 min

    Amid growing concerns about valuations and the AI boom, legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones joins for his take on the markets and his outlook for the new year. He predicts a strong fourth-quarter post the midterm…

  12. Rising Oil Tensions, AI Agent Oversharing 10/12/26

    · 39 min

    Tensions are heightened in the Middle East following a deadly attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport in Riyadh. CNBC’s Dan Murphy joins from the region with the latest, while Brian Sullivan reports on the move in oil and…

  13. SpaceX Aims for Telecom, Starbucks Eyes Chipotle 10/9/26

    · 37 min

    In a move that’s pushing telecom stocks lower, SpaceX has agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio. Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson explains how this move fits into the rest of Musk’s vision for…

  14. AI Math vs. Human Math & Tariffs in the Midterms 10/8/26

    · 35 min

    President Trump has suggested that the U.S. may initiate more attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, and tariffs remain on center stage as the midterm elections draw nearer. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…

  15. DOGE ‘Blockers,’ Media’s Mega Merger, & Bigger Billionaires 10/7/26

    · 42 min

    It’s day two of a new media behemoth under David Ellison’s Skydance umbrella. Founding partner of Puck Matt Belloni details the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and he considers the giant’s headwinds, including…

  16. Losing Friends & Antagonizing Presidents with Sen. Tillis 10/06/26

    · 36 min

    28 days from the midterms, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reflects on his tenure in government as documented in his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.” Sen. Tillis shares his own regrets and his…

  17. An AI Task Force, AI & Your Happiness, Plague in Siberia 10/5/26

    · 37 min

    Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has been picked to serve as AI czar, leading a “Super Intelligence Force” to address growing concerns about AI. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is suggesting people…

  18. AI Safety with a Facebook Whistleblower & A $110B Media Merger 10/2/26

    · 34 min

    Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen wrote a memoir of her time at Facebook, during which she leaked documents to The Wall Street Journal to shed light on what (and when) Facebook knew about the potential harms of its…

  19. AI Agents with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky & Walter Isaacson 10/1/26

    · 47 min

    Google is the latest tech giant to release its own AI agent as concerns about AI safety persist both inside and outside the tech industry. Elon Musk biographer, professor, and student of history Walter Isaacson…

  20. A White House Accord with AI’s Leaders 9/30/26

    · 46 min

    After President Trump hosted tech and AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the group ultimately agreed to an “Accord on Super Intelligence.” Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, in the room for the…

  21. Inside Man: How Chinese Spies Used Lies, Romance and Betrayal to Target the Federal Reserve

    · 22 min · Bonus

    One week after a friendly summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, CNBC details an aggressive plot by China to infiltrate one of the United States’ most important institutions: the…

  22. Tech in DC: SEC Chair Atkins, Speaker Johnson & Senator Warren 9/29/26

    · 48 min

    As tech titans head to the White House for a meeting, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discusses his expectations for the meeting, the future of AI guardrails, and the upcoming midterm elections. Senator Elizabeth Warren…

  23. Jensen Huang on AI Safety & Bob Chapek on His Disney Ouster 9/28/26

    · 51 min

    In an extended interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains the company’s newest AI safety software–part of an effort to create a modern web browser for AI. Huang makes the case to innovate and understand technology…

  24. A Trump-Xi Summit & Cathie Wood’s Investor Letter 9/25/26

    · 42 min

    U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue has been in the room during the summit and state dinner between President Trump and President Xi this week. Amb. Perdue discusses the evolving relationship between the two leaders,…

  25. Meta’s “Right to Win AI” & A Bond Market Rout 9/24/26

    · 32 min

    Meta’s Muse Charm launch has prompted a surge in Meta stock as investors consider the wider implications of a device to harness AI. Media and tech watching Rich Greenfield discusses the gravity of this moment in the AI…

  26. Socialism Vs. Capitalism & Diesel Exports 9/23/26

    · 37 min

    As support for Democratic Socialists grows around the country, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched a “Free Enterprise Express” bus tour to educate Americans on free market capitalism. President and CEO of the…

  27. Ken Langone, Sen. Peter Welch & Anthony Scaramucci 9/22/26

    · 53 min

    Outspoken investor, philanthropist and Home Depot founder Ken Langone is Squawk Box’s special guest. In an extended conversation, he discusses the consumer economy, his favorite stocks, and the intersection of business…

  28. Treasury Sec. Bessent, AI Control, & the White House Press Pool 9/21/26

    · 50 min

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is fresh off a meeting with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, just a few days before the meeting between President Trump and President Xi this week. Sec. Bessent shares takeaways from his…

  29. Controlling AI with Mustafa Suleyman & Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chair 9/18/26

    · 40 min

    Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, says artificial intelligence models need to stay aligned with humanity’s interests and says that, for his peers in the technology industry, it’s the most responsible path. This…

  30. The Fed Moves and Rahm Emanuel looks at 2028 9/17/26

    · 42 min

    The Federal Reserve delivered a much-anticipated rate hike, part of new Chair Kevin Warsh’s goal to combat inflation. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on President Trump’s reaction to the rate-setting committee's unanimous…

  31. “Science of the AI Mind” & Ron Baron 9/16/26

    · 59 min

    Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Dario Amodei discussed AI guardrails at the Salesforce conference this week, each with a different perspective on safety and innovation. In a Wall Street Journal piece, Reciprocal…

  32. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore & the AI Buildout 9/15/26

    · 39 min

    Seven weeks away from the midterm elections, Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) discusses his own reelection campaign, the future of the Democratic Party, and rumors of his own run for President. Gov. Moore also weighs in…

  33. Calls for an AI Slowdown 9/14/26

    · 51 min

    Leaders in AI have joined a refrain to slow the pace of innovation as fears of AI’s risk to humanity mount. Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Satya Nadella, and Elon Musk have all commented on the concerns,…

  34. 25 Years Later 9/11/26

    · 26 min

    25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Squawk Box remembers those who were lost and those who rebuilt. KBW CEO Tom Michaud, spared that day by mere chance, remembers the third of his colleagues who…

  35. AI Alarms, Canada’s Opposition, The GOP Convention 9/10/26

    · 43 min

    Former Google Design Ethicist Tristan Harris is now co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, and he explains the alarm from AI researchers, executives, and investors on rogue and “uncontrollable”…

  36. Microsoft’s Brad Smith & Utah Gov. Cox: AI, Teaching, & Peace 9/9/26

    · 43 min

    Microsoft has teamed up with the American Federation of Teachers to create guardrails for AI in classrooms. Microsoft President Brad Smith and AFT President Randi Weingarten discuss data protections for students using…

  37. GLPs & Fraud with Dr. Oz & Kevin O’Leary’s $11m Baseball Card 9/8/26

    · 38 min

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods–including on U.S. steel and dairy–have taken effect as fallout continues from the collapse of trade talks last month. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is celebrating AGI after OpenAI…

  38. What Pablo Torre Found Out & Banning Artificial Superintelligence 9/4/26

    · 37 min

    : The long tail of the NBA’s shocking punishment of LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Podcaster Pablo Torre has been at the center of this story; he and Washington University’s Patrick Rishe…

  39. Nvidia Buys Hugging Face 9/3/26

    · 34 min

    Nvidia has officially agreed to buy open-source artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, as the chipmaker and world’s most valuable company moves into a future beyond hardware. The CEOs of both…

  40. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel & Sec. Lutnick Blames Canada 9/2/26

    · 53 min

    Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel is in Tokyo, where he’s discussing the firm’s stakes in Japanese trading houses. Abel also discusses Berkshire’s Alphabet stake, a portfolio shift spearheaded by Warren Buffett.…

  41. Apple’s New CEO & Mayor Mamdani’s Business Council 9/1/26

    · 38 min

    Anthropic has secured a $35 billion deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda for a Texas data center, and today Apple welcomes its new CEO John Ternus, after Tim Cook’s 15 years on the job. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has assembled…

  42. The G20, Spider-Man, & OpenAI’s Call on Cursor 8/31/26

    · 32 min

    In the first attack since July, the U.S. struck Iran at Larak Island. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest exchanges from Dubai. OpenAI will end access to Cursor after SpaceX’s acquisition of the AI startup. At the…

  43. Affirm’s Q4 & Big Tech in Court: Meta & Anthropic Rulings 8/28/26

    · 34 min

    After reporting a strong Q4, Affirm’s stock surged. Affirm CEO Max Levchin discusses his view of the consumer and the economy, from his position in buy-now, pay-later platform that also offers credit cards. Meta…

  44. Nvidia’s Blowout & an E-Shaped Economy 8/27/26

    · 38 min

    Nvidia reported a blowout quarter, issuing optimistic revenue guidance that’s pushing the stock higher. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos discusses CEO Jensen Huang’s comments after the report and the response on Wall…

  45. Angles of AI: Flexible Power, AI in Op-Eds, & Top Talent Moves 8/26/26

    · 46 min

    Labor Secretary under President Clinton Robert Reich discusses the tariffs between the U.S. and Canada and AI’s impact on the workforce, as well as wealth taxes, the rise of populism in the U.S., and the K-shaped…

  46. Canada’s Side of Tariffs, DoD Drones, & The Bond Market Speaks 8/25/26

    · 41 min

    Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller has penned a sharp op-ed criticizing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new bond buyback strategy. In “Operation Economic Outcast,” President Trump is attempting to pressure…

  47. USTR Jamieson Greer & a GPU Lifecycle 8/24/26

    · 43 min

    After the U.S. treasury yields surged to levels not seen in nearly 20 years, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Treasury would double the size of its government debt repurchases. Treasury…

  48. Debating a California Wealth Tax & Adding AI to Therapy 8/21/26

    · 36 min

    Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax in California, has sparked heated debate among investors, tech founders, and billionaires. Venture capitalist Ben Narasin argues that the tax and the solutions put forward by…

  49. U.S. Debt, Data Centers in the Midterms, & Coinbase CEO 8/20/26

    · 37 min

    The morning after crypto and tech leaders met President Trump at the White House, attendee and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses the Clarity Act vote in September. Armstrong is optimistic that crypto will begin a…

  50. Moderna & Merck’s Cancer Treatment Win & Figma CEO 8/19/26

    · 43 min

    Shares of Moderna and Merck are surging on positive results from a Phase 3 trial of a groundbreaking cancer treatment. After a decade in development, individualized mRNA “vaccines” and established cancer treatment…

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