Squawk Pod Tracking Santa with NORAD & Christmas NBA with Rich Kleiman 12/24/25
Dec 24, 2025
Steve Liesman, a Senior economics reporter at CNBC, reveals the top Christmas movies according to the All-America Economic Survey, with 'Home Alone' stealing the spotlight. Rich Kleiman, co-founder of Boardroom and sports agent for Kevin Durant, shares insights on the thrilling NBA Christmas Day matchups, highlighting a young talent surge in the league. They also discuss the intersection of holiday traditions with sports as NORAD's General Guillot explains how Santa is tracked globally, revealing the tech behind this beloved tradition.
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Classic Christmas Movies Still Dominate
- CNBC's survey found Home Alone ranks as Americans' top Christmas movie, with most favorites predating 2003.
- Steve Liesman concluded the public thinks modern Christmas films don't measure up to older classics.
How Americans Spend Christmas Entertainment
- On Christmas, 66% of Americans watch or stream a movie at home while 37% watch live sports.
- Steve Liesman noted wealthier respondents attend theaters, plays, or sporting events more often on the holiday.
Tune Into NBA's Star-Studded Christmas
- Watch NBA Christmas Day because the league scheduled five marquee matchups mixing young stars and veterans.
- Rich Kleiman recommends tuning in for matchups like Wemby vs. Shea and KD vs. LeBron.