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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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The Senate has approved a funding package for the government, a first step in ending the shutdown. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes offers his critique of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. He discusses the differences between industrial policy and “state capitalism,” and weighs the impacts of these policies on innovation. The FDA is removing a longtime warning for women considering hormone replacement therapy for menopause. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary addresses critics’ concerns about making this radical policy change without a large body of evidence to support it. Italy’s biggest pasta exporters are preparing to pull products from U.S. shelves in the new year, a response to President Trump’s 107% tariffs on Italian imports. Plus, Warren Buffett shared an update on Berkshire Hathaway and his own health in a Thanksgiving letter. 

 

Chris Hughes - 11:47

Dr. Marty Makary - 21:38

 

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

 
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FDA’s Dr. Makary on Women’s Health & Warren Buffett’s Update 11/11/25

The Senate has taken a first step toward ending the government shutdown. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins shares details on the agreement that broke Capitol Hill’s stalemate. Despite progress in DC, the shutdown’s impact on travel around the country will persist, and The Points Guy Brian Kelly has tips for travelers affected by airport staffing shortages. Former fundraiser for President Obama, real estate entrepreneur Don Peebles feels estranged from his own party. A longtime Florida resident, Peebles discusses the flow of New Yorkers to the sunshine state and the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on the newest scandal in sports: MLB pitchers, charged with taking bribes. 

 

Emily Wilkins - 03:02

Contessa Brewer - 12:10

Don Peebles - 19:06

Brian Kelly - 31:39

 

In this episode:

Brian Kelly, @thepointsguy

Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

 
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Progress in DC & Tips for Travel Chaos with The Points Guy 11/10/25

Pfizer has won a bidding war for obesity drug developer Metsera, Diageo has hired Tesco’s Dave Lewis as its new CEO, FedEx and UPS will ground their flights of MD-11 planes after one of those planes crashed at the UPS aviation hub in Kentucky, Visa and Mastercard are nearing a settlement on interchange fees for merchants, affecting the way shoppers use rewards programs, and BBC’s head of news has resigned over edits a Panorama documentary made to a speech by President Trump.

 

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

 
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/10/2025

The White House has struck a deal with two more drugmakers: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the administration’s plan to make GLP-1s more affordable for Americans. Tesla shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, as long as he reaches their lofty goals for the company. Musk biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the plan of milestones and Musk’s history of exceeding investor expectations. Plus, U.S. airlines are beginning to cancel flights to manage shutdown-strained staffing of air traffic controllers, and Warren Buffett issued a warning on AI. 

 

Dr. Mehmet Oz - 21:43

Walter Isaacson - 38:56

 

In this episode:

Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOz

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

 
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Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Pay Plan & Obesity Drug Pricing 11/7/25

Fans of “Grand Theft Auto” will have to wait for the release of the sixth version of the popular video game will be delayed, Airbnb shares are on the move after reporting upbeat guidance, fintech company Affirm shares also trending up, while competitor Block missed earnings estimates for the fourth-straight quarter, and Ford is considering discontinuing the electric version of its popular F-150 truck.

 

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

 
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/7/2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the prolonged government shutdown, as well as the future of the filibuster and bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. Because of the shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a reduction in flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports starting on Friday, a move that will affect roughly 3,500-4,000 flights per day. American Airlines Pilot Dennis Tajer represents the Allied Pilots Association, and he’s urging lawmakers to pass a clean CR, just so his crews can get back to paid work. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is softening his comments that “China will win the AI race,” and Doordash stock is sinking. Plus, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim discuss their latest movie for Netflix, “A House of Dynamite,” exploring what a nuclear launch crisis might look like in today’s geopolitical climate. 

 

Dennis Tajer - 19:59

Speaker Mike Johnson - 25:43

Kathryn Bigelow & Noah Oppenheim - 42:50

 

In this episode:

Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnson

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

 
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The Shutdown, Travel, & “A House of Dynamite” 11/6/25

Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, part of a sweep for Democrats across the nation’s elections. CNBC’s wealth editor Robert Frank reports on the impact this victory will have on the city’s wealthiest population and its tax revenue, and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins is in Washington, DC, reporting on the returns across the country. As many Democrats celebrate, tech investor and MAGA donor Chris Buskirk weighs in on the opposite side of the political aisle; Buskirk maps out his vision for America’s next era of success, and it hinges on innovation. Plus, Eamon Javers is covering the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump’s tariffs. 

 

Emily Wilkins - 13:26

Robert Frank - 22:35

Chris Buskirk - 26:28

Eamon Javers - 38:12

 

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

 
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A Night for Democrats: Zohran Mamdani & The Party’s Future 11/5/25

AMD posted better than expected earnings in the third quarter, Pinterest shares are plunging after that company’s quarterly report, EV maker Rivian posted a surprise gross profit in the past quarter, Apollo has reportedly withdrawn its offer to take Papa John’s private, and President Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman after having pulled that nomination in May amid the President’s spat with Isaacman friend, Elon Musk. 

 

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

 
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/5/2025

The Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments for the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will be at the hearing, defends the emergency measures and discusses the ongoing government shutdown. Palantir reported a beat in its third quarter earnings, but short sellers are concerned about AI valuations. CEO Alex Karp snaps back at dubious investors, doubling down on the value Palantir and its industry offer the United States. Plus, Vice President Dick Cheney has died, and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund will vote against Elon Musk’s pay package. Happy Election Day!

 

Sec. Scott Bessent - 15:07

Alex Karp - 35:19

 
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp & Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 11/4/25

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast delivers candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women in business, hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. Listen to an excerpt now! 

The series spotlights women from the CNBC Changemakers list and other female innovators who are redefining leadership, breaking barriers, and transforming industries; including CEO of Retirement Solutions at TIAA Kourtney Gibson. 

Episodes of CNBC Changemakers and Power Players are available now and drop every Tuesday. Stay right here to listen to a special preview, and for the full episode, search for CNBC Changemakers and Power Players and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts.

 
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Progress in DC & Tips for Travel Chaos with The Points Guy 11/10/25

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