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Squawk Pod, page 8
by CNBC · English
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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5 Things to Know Ahead of the Opening Bell 2/23/26Five market-and-policy items before the opening bell (tariffs, TSA PreCheck status, Pentagon/Anthropic AI talks, oil price outlook, and a film awards aside).23 Feb 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
“Please, Spare Me.” Chris Christie on Kalshi & Polymarket 2/20/26Chris Christie argues that Kalshi and Polymarket are effectively offering sports betting while avoiding state regulation and taxes by calling it “prediction markets.” He also criticizes the CFTC’s…20 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/20/2026Daily market preview “5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell” (2/20/2026) covering geopolitics, corporate deals, tech outages, entertainment earnings, and government transparency about…20 Feb 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Mario Gabelli on MSG & Joseph Stiglitz on the Trump Economy 2/19/26Two-part discussion on (1) media and sports business deals—MSG Sports’ potential IRS 355 spinoff separating Knicks and Rangers, and the Warner Bros.19 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Baby Formula, A Tax Hike, & The Late Show 2/18/26This Squawk Pod episode covers four main stories: (1) New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani threatens a property tax hike unless Governor Kathy Hochul passes a wealth tax; Partnership for NYC’s Stephen…18 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson & the Future of WBD 2/17/26CNBC “Squawk Pod” episode covering (1) the Warner Bros. Discovery takeover bidding war—Paramount Skydance’s seven-day window to top Netflix’s bid before a March 20 shareholder vote—and (2) broader…17 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
AT&T CEO John Stankey & Treasury Sec. Bessent 2/13/26A Squawk Pod episode featuring (1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on a new FinCEN whistleblower rewards initiative, Fed/Warsh confirmation process, tariffs, jobs and inflation, crypto regulation,…13 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Fast Food Economy & America’s AI Regulation 2/12/26The episode covers (1) what consumers value amid inflation, using fast-food pricing and sales as evidence, and (2) how the U.S. should regulate AI while staying competitive.12 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 8 chapters
January’s Jobs Picture & AI Disruption 2/11/26January jobs report and revisions; what it means for labor-market strength and Federal Reserve rate cuts; plus market stories including Ford’s earnings miss and AI-driven disruption fears in…11 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 15 chapters
Kalshi CEO on Super Bowl Wins & NYC Housing Affordability 2/10/26The episode covers (1) Kalshi’s prediction-market role in Super Bowl betting, (2) NYC housing affordability and office/luxury real estate momentum under Mayor Eric Adams’ successor administration,…10 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 19 chapters
The Path with Becky Quick: Unlocking the Rare Genetic Code 2/10/26Rare disease diagnosis and treatment acceleration, centered on Tay-Sachs and Florida’s Sunshine Genetics Act, which funds opt-in whole genome sequencing at birth and aims to connect undiagnosed…10 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 24 chapters
Super Bowl Ads & GLP-1 Competition 2/9/26Post–Super Bowl business news: AI-themed ads, GLP-1 competition (Hims & Hers vs. Novo Nordisk), plus macro/policy segments on jobs, housing affordability, and Japan’s election.9 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/9/2026A “Five Things to Know Before the Opening Bell” market news roundup by Becky Quick (Squawk Box), covering politics, media, pharma, fintech, and retail leadership.9 Feb 2026 · 2 min · 2 chapters
Jennifer Garner & Once Upon A Farm’s IPO 2/6/26The episode is a mix of market news and interviews. It opens with a market slide that’s stabilizing: Nasdaq weakness, Treasury yields (10-year below 4.2%, 2-year below 3.5%), gold around $4,903/oz,…6 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 25 chapters
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/6/2026A quick market-and-business news roundup for the opening bell (2/6/2026), plus brief sponsor reads. Guests: None. Hosts: Becky Quick (co-host of Squawk Box).6 Feb 2026 · 2 min · 3 chapters
Risk Play: Sports Betting, Prediction Markets, & Super Bowl LX 2/5/26This Squawk Pod episode covers three main threads: (1) markets and tech spending, focusing on Alphabet’s results and its large AI-driven capital expenditures; (2) U.S.5 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
Leaders Playbook: Inside General Motors 2/4/26Leadership strategies of GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, focusing on agility, culture change, and future-proofing through software, EVs, AI/robotics, and risk de-risking amid crises (ignition switch,…4 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 11 chapters
Leaders Playbook: Inside YouTube 2/4/26YouTube CEO Neil Mohan’s leadership “playbook,” centered on building the “stage” for creators and staying flexible while making long-term bets.4 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Sen. Thom Tillis, Charles Schwab CEO, & Fed Politics 2/4/26Squawk Pod episode combining (1) Fed politics and the DOJ probe of Chair Jerome Powell, and (2) Charles Schwab’s strategy for attracting and serving younger investors. Guests: Sen.4 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 17 chapters
Musk’s Mega-Merger, Disney’s New CEO, & Patriots CEO Robert Kraft 2/3/26The episode covers three major headlines: (1) Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquiring Musk’s AI company XAI in a deal reportedly valuing SpaceX at $1T and XAI at $250B, framed as a “vertically integrated…3 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston & Fmr. SEC Chair Jay Clayton 2/2/26Squawk Pod episode covering (1) Disney’s quarterly results and CEO succession chatter, (2) market reaction to the Fed nomination of Kevin Warsh and debate over shrinking the Fed balance sheet, and…2 Feb 2026 · 50 min · 27 chapters
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/2/2026“5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/2/2026,” a market-and-news briefing.2 Feb 2026 · 2 min · 2 chapters
Kevin Warsh, Gov. Wes Moore, & Exxon’s Darren Woods 1/30/26Squawk Pod episode covers three main threads: (1) President Trump’s selection of Kevin Warsh as nominee for the next Fed chair and what it could mean for Fed independence, QE, and rate policy; (2)…30 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 25 chapters
The Path with Becky Quick: Finding Hope 1/30/26Becky Quick hosts “The Path” (CNBC Cures) about rare-disease hope through two families’ experiences with genetic disorders, focusing on SYNGAP1 (Kaylee) and KIF1A (Susanna), and on antisense…30 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 24 chapters