In a roughly $1 billion deal, Roark Capital has added Dave’s Hot Chicken to its portfolio of Auntie Anne’s, Subway, and Dunkin’. CEO of the chicken chain Bill Phelps recounts the company’s journey from folding tables in a parking lot to hundreds of locations around the world. The reconciliation bill has moved from the House to the Senate; Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) serves as the legislation’s liaison between both branches of Congress and the White House, and he’s confident that the Se...
Jun 02, 2025•38 min
We’re trying something new! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the big, beautiful bill hits the U.S. Senate, the Trump Administration continues to find ways to cut costs, Ukraine lands a strategic hit on Russia, good news for travelers at Newark Airport and the power of Lilo & Stitch. 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....
Jun 02, 2025•2 min
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains the current state of negotiations with America’s trade partners, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comment that trade talks with China are “stalled” and President Trump’s latest accusation that China violated its preliminary trade agreement . Ambassador Greer discusses the seesaw of politcy progress around the world. Elon Musk is winding down his time at DOGE , and Ulta Beauty is upbeat on consumer spend. Plus, wellness and supplement ...
May 30, 2025•45 min
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the future of flights out of Newark, the time horizon for supersonic air travel, and regulatory scrutiny on his industry. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau has the details on United’s new collaboration with JetBlue , aimed to add value for frequent flyers of each respective airline. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas issues a warning on government spending. The reconciliation bill making its way through Congress doesn’t restrict spendi...
May 29, 2025•52 min
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discusses the Trump administration’s feud with Harvard , as well as the idea of taxing well-endowed universities more like corporations. Bonnie Hammer, former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal and dubbed the “queen of cable,” discusses the future of streamed and linear content. This graduation season, Hammer warns that AI could be more a hindrance than a help for fresh applicants on the job hunt. Plus, Elon Musk has expressed doubts about the GOP’s “big, beauti...
May 28, 2025•40 min
After a whiplash weekend of trade news , the U.S. will institute a 50% tariff on goods from the EU , starting in July. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals for ongoing negotiations and offers a hint at new trade deals coming soon. Ray Washburne sits on the boards of Sunoco and Red Lobster, and he’s invested in luxury retail centers, offices, and restaurants. Based on his exposure to the American consumer, Washburne warns about consumer debt and suggests watching d...
May 27, 2025•42 min
Co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group David Rubenstein addresses President Trump’s latest social media post threatening a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones made outside the U.S. , as well as the bond market and the ongoing tension between America’s Ivy League institutions and the Oval Office. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz explains his perspective on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” effort and proposed changes to Medicaid work req...
May 23, 2025•54 min
After a near all-nighter of debate and amendments, House lawmakers passed President Trump’s mega-bill . CNBC’s Emily Wilkins explains the long road to a tight vote, and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) discusses his own shift from a “nay” to a “yea” vote. Rep. Roy is hopeful that more revisions will be made during the legislation’s next stop in the Senate, namely those addressing his concerns about the deficit and Medicaid. OpenAI is bringing in ex-Apple innovator and designer Jony Ive to build a new, my...
May 22, 2025•33 min
On this special episode of Squawk Pod, media icon Barry Diller reflects on his career and the release of his new memoir Who Knew . He discusses launching Fox with Rupert Murdoch, a bitter legal feud with John Malone, and high-stakes negotiations. Diller offers his insights into the evolving media landscape, warning that tech giants now control the industry’s future. He also opens up about his personal life lessons, his marriage to Diane von Furstenberg, and how fear shaped his fearlessness in bu...
May 21, 2025•37 min
GOP leaders are working to finalize President Trump’s cornerstone legislation: a massive tax bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson pushing for a floor vote in the House as early as tonight. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports the latest developments from Washington. Deputy Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Michael Faulkender discusses the reconciliation bill, budget details, Medicaid reforms, efforts to reduce the federal deficit, the state of the IRS, and plans to modernize the agency. And, int...
May 21, 2025•44 min
After conducting over 300 interviews and spending seven years reporting on artificial intelligence, tech journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao discusses the story behind OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, the current state of AI development, the potential risks and benefits of the technology, and the company's relationship with Microsoft. Then, Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies and former U.S. Congressman, shares insights on the U.S.-China tech conflict, the dangers...
May 20, 2025•35 min
The House Budget Committee advanced President Trump’s multi trillion-dollar domestic policy package Sunday night, just two days after conservatives voted to reject it. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on this and President Trump’s clash with Walmart over tariff-driven price hikes. Walter Isaacson, biographer and Tulane professor, discusses gene editing breakthroughs and biotech innovation amid federal funding cuts, as well as the White House’s relationship with corporate America’s leaders. Then, Busi...
May 19, 2025•37 min
As President Trump wraps up his trip to the Middle East, Yale’s School of Management Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the president’s comments about Apple CEO Tim Cook, as well as what they indicate about the relationships between corner offices and the oval office. Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz has been a crypto bull for years; today, his company lists on the Nasdaq in the latest chapter of society’s “orange pilling” of crypto. Novogratz discusses the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and macr...
May 16, 2025•34 min
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is doubling down on his bets on women’s sports with a minority stake in the Chelsea Women FC. Ohanian discusses the future of sports and media, as well as the latest controversy over AI bots on Reddit. In Qatar, President Trump has a bone to pick with Apple CEO Tim Cook , and investor Steve Cohen made a call about the likelihood of recession at the Sohn Conference in New York. Plus, Warren Buffett has explained why he’s ready to step down from Berkshire Hathaway,...
May 15, 2025•30 min
As President Trump begins his second day in the Middle East , lawmakers in the House in Washington are working out the details of a reconciliation bill . Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy explains what’s on the table and what’s likely to pass, this time around. He also discusses the growing concerns about the Qatari royal family’s offer to gift President Trump a plane to replace Air Force One. Retired Commander of the U.S. forces in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrystal discusses the current charac...
May 14, 2025•34 min
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is pitching a universal savings account starting at birth, and he has a partner in Silicon Valley: Altimeter’s Brad Gerstner. Gerstner is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum kicks off with President Trump, Elon Musk, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang , and many other CEOs and leaders. At the Newark Liberty International Airport, flights are delayed amid communication issues and a shortage of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secre...
May 13, 2025•47 min
After a weekend of negotiations in Switzerland, the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on most of their tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was in the negotiating room, and in his first interview since the meeting, he suggests more meetings between the countries are still to come. CNBC’s Julianna Tatelbaum reports on the news from Geneva, and stateside, the markets recovered most of their losses since March 2nd in early trading immediately following the truce. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau ...
May 12, 2025•38 min
In the latest global trade war development, India could be ready for a trade deal with the U.S. Ahead of the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China this weekend, CNBC contributor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses the leverage of each nation and her observations on her recent trip to China with the Brookings Institution. In Washington, Emily Wilkins reports on the GOP’s tax package, including President Trump’s idea to raise taxes on top earners . Plus, shares of buy now, pay later platform...
May 09, 2025•32 min
President Trump has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom , and the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady . The decision prompted a post from President Trump calling Fed Chair Jay Powell a “fool,” but one that he likes. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down Chair Powell’s commentary and the latest economic data. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses US competition in AI ahead of his hearing with tech leaders including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and AMD’s Lisa Su . Sen. Cruz discusses the Trump...
May 08, 2025•41 min
The U.S. and China will meet in Switzerland this weekend to negotiate global tariffs. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag discusses the likely outcome of that meeting, including what’s at stake for the global and domestic economies. Plus, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the company’s latest bookings results, including shifts in pricing for rides, the FTC’s lawsuit over Uber One , Uber’s expansion into Turkey, Uber’s lawsuit against Doordash, and consumer appetite for Uber Eats. Plus, India escalated te...
May 07, 2025•42 min
Legendary investor and risk manager Paul Tudor Jones shares his concerns about AI in an extended interview. He argues, those who are creating and profiting from artificial intelligence should also be investing in its security. Barbie-maker Mattel will increase some toy prices to offset rising costs from tariffs. CEO Ynon Kreiz explains the toymaker’s supply chain in and out of China. Plus, Ford , pharmaceutical companies , and even Hollywood are also working to counter pressures from tariffs, Op...
May 06, 2025•41 min
In a surprise announcement at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting , Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Becky Quick is in Omaha recapping the highlights of that meeting and the shareholder reception to that moment. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square will invest $900 million in Howard Hughes, in a move that’s part of what Ackman considers his long-held ambition of building a company like Berkshire Hathaway. Check out the rest of CNBC’s Berkshire ...
May 05, 2025•44 min
In the second of two extended episodes, listeners hear the news that will come to define Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting : Warren Buffett plans to step down at year-end. In another two hours of questions and answers, Buffett shares his thoughts on his recommendation for successor, Greg Abel, as well as Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile. Then, CNBC’s Becky Quick and Mike Santoli discuss Berkshire’s succession plan and the highlights from the meeting with board member Ron Olson. ...
May 03, 2025•2 hr 51 min
In the first of two special supersized episodes, Warren Buffett answers Berkshire Hathaway shareholder questions for hours . Hear the Oracle of Omaha’s entire exchange with the tens of thousands of shareholders in Nebraska for this year’s meeting, including his perspective on global tariffs, his comments to Apple CEO Tim Cook , Berkshire’s cash pile, and his thoughts on investing in Japan. Plus, CNBC’s Becky Quick and Mike Santoli sit down with special guests at the meeting, including Activision...
May 03, 2025•3 hr 29 min
“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind . Billionaire investor Charlie Munger, the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett , died a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death in his home in Los Angeles. In Part 2 of this special conversation, Charlie Munger reflect...
May 02, 2025•45 min
“I’m an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world’s most successful investors, and he was one of a kind . Billionaire investor Charlie Munger, the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett , died a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death in his home in Los Angeles. In the first part of this special conversation, Charlie Munger...
May 02, 2025•34 min
Berkshire Hathaway lead director Sue Decker sits down with Becky Quick in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buffett will hold court. Decker discusses her board directorships at Berkshire and Costco, as well as Warren Buffett’s leadership. Tune into CNBC’s TV and digital channels this weekend to catch every minute of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage. Sue Decker - 04:00 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Ho...
May 02, 2025•12 min
Becky Quick is in Omaha, Nebraska, awaiting the tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway investors attending the company’s annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buffett will hold court. Longtime Berkshire shareholder and GAMCO CEO Mario Gabelli stops by for an extended conversation about the markets, media consolidation, and Warren Buffett’s leadership. Tune into CNBC’s TV and digital channels this weekend to catch every minute of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage. Mario Gab...
May 02, 2025•19 min
We bring you to Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the tens of thousands of Berkshire shareholders that make the pilgrimage to Warren Buffett every spring. At this “Woodstock for Capitalists,” Berkshire’s 60+ portfolio companies sell limited edition and specialty wares to Buffett acolytes. See’s Candy CEO Pat Egan is ready to satisfy sweet-loving shareholders with 24,603 pounds and 41,156 units of product, and Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan has special, limited edition sneakers, just for this year’s mee...
May 02, 2025•20 min
China has acknowledged that the Trump administration has reached out to negotiate tariffs, potentially signalling openness to a deal. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon in Beijing discusses the latest developments, and warns that Chinese people and businesses believe they can weather a trade war storm. On the White House North Lawn, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the state of the U.S.-China trade negotiations along with President Trump’s tariff policy. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and General ...
May 01, 2025•42 min
