Squawk Pod

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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Episodes

The SpaceX IPO: a16z’s David George & Elon Musk’s $1T 6/12/26

SpaceX is now publicly traded on the Nasdaq . Andreessen Horowitz General Partner David George bet on Elon Musk in 2021, and he’s still betting on him–and SpaceX. Venture capitalist Ben Narasin considers the potential future of the stock and what it could mean for other IPOs (like Anthropic and OpenAI) that are also set to list this year. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the numbers that will make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire . CNBC’s Morgan Brennan shares highlights from her interview...

Jun 12, 2026•38 min

Sports Boom: Betting with Gary Gensler & Fandom with George Pyne 6/11/26

The Knicks pulled off an historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and it isn’t the only sport riding the wave of renewed fan enthusiasm. Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne explains why sports viewership is booming, for the NBA as well as the NHL, MLB, and Golf. Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler led the agency when Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act. Today, he argues that Congress did not intend to set the CFTC up as sole regulator of sports betting . Plus, President Trump issues a warning to Ir...

Jun 11, 2026•38 min

World Cup Bets, HUD Secretary, & an Unconventional IPO 6/10/26

SpaceX is just days away from going public in what could be one of the biggest and most closely watched IPOs ever. CNBC’s Leslie Picker examines why this offering differs from a traditional Wall Street debut, and who stands to benefit. Some state pension funds could see significant gains as well; North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner discusses how the state's retirement system is positioned ahead of the listing and what it could mean for teachers, firefighters, and police officers in his st...

Jun 10, 2026•39 min

Knicks-onomics, OpenAI’s S-1, & Apple’s Siri AI 6/9/26

OpenAI has officially joined the IPO race with its confidential S-1 filing, but fellow AI lab Perplexity is planning to go public in 2028 , . After the Senate’s vote-a-rama to pass the reconciliation bill that funds immigration enforcement , Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) discusses the DC agenda and elections in Texas and Maine. Apple has unveiled Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on President Trump’s confidence in a deal with Iran . Plus, th...

Jun 09, 2026•40 min

SpaceX Demand & Cynicism, A Strong Labor Market, & Screwworm 6/8/26

After a stronger-than-expected May jobs report on Friday, US markets tumbled, breaking the S&P 500’s 9 week winning streak. Steve Liesman explains the monetary policy that could be coming this year under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Ahead of the SpaceX IPO this week , Leslie Picker reports on retail investor demand for the listing, including which assets investors might flow out of to accumulate enough cash to buy into SpaceX. Despite the hype around Elon Musk’s listing, famed hedg...

Jun 08, 2026•47 min•Ep. 2

T-Minus One Week: SpaceX’s IPO 6/5/26

A week out from the SpaceX IPO , WSJ business columnist Tim Higgins discusses the interest from retail investors. While the Nasdaq plans to fast track SpaceX’s entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, the S&P will not be fast tracking the company into its own marquee index. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the major wealth that the IPO will generate for SpaceX employees and of course, for Elon Musk . Plus, the Senate has voted to pass a reconciliation package that approves immigration funding. Anthrop...

Jun 05, 2026•38 min

Bonus: The Path with Becky Quick: The Value of a Life 6/5/26

Noted value investor Guy Spier first gained the public's attention in 2007 when he and a partner paid just over $650,000 at a charity auction to have lunch with the world's most famous investor, Warren Buffett. Spier launched his fund Aquamarine in 1997, following closely to Buffett’s principles, but closed it down in early 2026 and returned money to investors following a diagnosis of the brain cancer glioblastoma. He tells Becky Quick how facing the end of his life taught him the true meaning o...

Jun 05, 2026•48 min

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