

Squawk Pod
CNBC
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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Jul 24, 2024 • 30min
Netanyahu at the Capitol & CrowdStrike in the Spotlight 07/24/24
Dan Senor, co-author of 'The Genius of Israel,' discusses geopolitics around Netanyahu's US visit. CrowdStrike's impact on tech industry debated. YouTube revenue falls short, Visa reports revenue miss. Musk denies $45m donation rumor. Biden administration progress on non-competes.

Jul 23, 2024 • 32min
AMC CEO Adam Aron & VP Harris’s Dem Backers 07/23/24
AMC CEO Adam Aron discusses debt refinancing, box office pipeline, and Taylor Swift partnership. Vice President Kamala Harris's Democratic nomination impact on investors explained by PIMCO's Libby Cantrill. Delta struggles post-IT outage, Warner Bros. Discovery vying for NBA rights.

Jul 22, 2024 • 39min
The Democratic Party: What Now? 07/22/24
CNBC's Eamon Javers and Axios's Mike Allen discuss the potential nominees for the Democratic Party following President Biden's endorsement of VP Kamala Harris. Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla calls for an open convention and emphasizes the importance of values in this election. Other topics include Berkshire Hathaway's stock sale and Delta's IT outage.

Jul 19, 2024 • 35min
Blue Screens of Death 07/19/24
A massive IT outage caused by a software update from Crowdstrike crashed Microsoft Windows, affecting hospitals, businesses, and even news networks. The repercussions of one company's mistake and the future of the tech sector are discussed. Additionally, the episode covers Donald Trump's acceptance of the Republican nomination and the reactions to his speech at the convention.

Jul 18, 2024 • 37min
AI Doctors & JD Vance’s Economic Populism 07/18/24
Republican National Convention VP pick JD Vance's economic conservatism is discussed, along with AI language models in medical diagnoses, scoring higher than first-year residents on exams. The podcast also explores the potential impact of Vance's policies on the Republican Party's platform and debates on business-friendly administrations and tax policies.

Jul 17, 2024 • 33min
Trump’s Tech Support: Silicon Valley Shifts & Signals for the Fed 07/17/24
Tech giants like Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, Peter Thiel, and Elon Musk endorse Trump, sparking debate in Silicon Valley. Trump considers removing Fed Chair Jay Powell. Biden mulls Supreme Court changes. Musk relocates SpaceX HQ. Spirit Airlines faces challenges.

Jul 16, 2024 • 30min
JD Vance & A New GOP: Conservative Economic Populism 07/16/24
Ohio Senator JD Vance, a key figure in the new conservative economic populism era for the GOP, is discussed along with the rise of populist economics. Topics include symbolism in politics, endorsements from Elon Musk, Fed Chair Powell's inflation rate goals, and the impact of social media on political discourse.

Jul 15, 2024 • 39min
Attempted Assassination: At the Rally & on the Campaign Trail 07/15/24
Republican Pennsylvania Senate Candidate David McCormick recounts the confusion at a rally after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The discussion highlights the polarized political rhetoric in the U.S. and the calls for civility and peace from lawmakers on both sides. Senator Chris Coons condemns violence and hostile speech, emphasizing the importance of unity in a charged political environment.

Jul 12, 2024 • 30min
The Fed’s Rate Cut Calculus & Betting Olympic Odds 07/12/24
Wall Street Journal's 'Fed whisperer,' Nick Timiraos, discusses the Fed's rate cut calculus. Paris Olympics sparks interest in American betting, while EU regulators target Elon Musk. Capitol Hill reacts to Biden's press conference. Sports Business Director Patrick Rishe talks Olympic betting trends.

Jul 11, 2024 • 37min
Sen. John Fetterman, Cooling Inflation, & Consumer Demand 07/11/24
Sen. John Fetterman discusses Democrat division and Biden's 2024 campaign. Economists analyze inflation impact on Fed rate cut. Bank of America reveals credit card spending decline. Apple EU deal and Pepsi's slowed demand are highlighted.