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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 …

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World Autism Awareness Day 4/3/26

<p>Chris Male started the Autism Impact Fund in 2021, aiming to invest in life sciences that impact the 3.2% of U.S. children with autism. AIF is now announcing its first …

Apr 03, 2026 · 10m
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Energy Prices, Teen Sports Betting, & A Meaningful Life 4/2/26

<p>After <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-address-nation-iran-live-updates.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">President Trump’s address to the nation</a>, markets saw <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-trump-speech-iran-war-.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">volatile energy prices</a>. Eurasia Group’s Firas Maksad discusses the inflection point coming in the coming …

Apr 02, 2026 · 36m
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OpenAI’s Eye-Popping Raise & Hair Today, Hair Forever 4/1/26

<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/openai-funding-round-ipo.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">OpenAI has closed a $122 billion funding round</a>, bringing its valuation to $852 billion. Investor Cathie Wood discusses her bets on AI and the future of tech …

Apr 01, 2026 · 35m
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Warren Buffett in Omaha 3/31/26

<p>In his first interview since stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett sits down with CNBC’s Becky Quick in Omaha. He’s teaming up with Stephen and Ayesha Curry …

Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 12m
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NYC’s “Tax the Rich” Debate & Privatizing TSA 3/30/26

<p>After a partial government shutdown disrupted travel nationwide, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/28/trump-signs-order-to-pay-tsa-employees-after-congress-disagreement.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">TSA workers are returning to work</a> and could be getting paid as early as today. Former TSA Administrator John …

Mar 30, 2026 · 28m
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Fundrise CEO & “How to Lead a Meaningful Life” 3/27/26

<p>An end to the DHS funding shutdown is in sight after the Senate passed a deal overnight. Despite the progress, US airports may take longer to get back on track. …

Mar 27, 2026 · 33m
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Coke CEO James Quincey’s Exit Interview & Sen. John Fetterman 3/26/26

<p>After 30 years at Coca-Cola and 9 years as the company’s CEO, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/coca-cola-james-quincey-walmart-doug-mcmillon-artificial-intelligence-step-down.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Quincey is handing the reins to his successor,</a> Henrique Braun. Quincey discusses his legacy …

Mar 26, 2026 · 49m
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Regulating Prediction Markets & Meta’s $375M Lawsuit 3/25/26

<p>As lawmakers take aim at prediction markets, Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) discuss <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/prediction-markets-bill-insider-trading-kalshi-polymarket-adam-schiff-john-curtis.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">the bipartisan ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act,’</a> why they support banning …

Mar 25, 2026 · 38m
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Inside Energy: Power Rations & Asia’s Supply 03/24/26

<p>As <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/dollar-regains-ground-as-investors-remain-cautious-about-end-to-iran-war.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran denies President Trump’s assertion</a> that the U.S. and Iran have held talks to end the war, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from Dubai. Former deputy national …

Mar 24, 2026 · 38m
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Talks with Iran, a Call with the President, & Energy Prices 3/23/26

<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/stock-market-today-live-updates.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Energy prices are on the move</a> after <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/trump-iran-war-power-plants-energy-infrastructure-middle-east.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">President Trump posted on Truth Social</a> that he ordered the U.S. military to postpone strikes on Iran’s …

Mar 23, 2026 · 34m
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Aaru, Iran, & an AI Horror Story 3/20/26

<p>Aaru cofounders Ned Koh, Cameron Fink, and John Kessler discuss their company’s AI-driven shakeup of the market research industry and their journey building it—as teenagers. Legendary venture capitalist Katie Haun …

Mar 20, 2026 · 39m
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BONUS The Path with Becky Quick: Head of the Class 3/20/26

<p>Baby KJ was a pioneer before he was even a year old. Born in 2024 with a rare, life-threatening genetic mutation, Nicole and Kyle Muldoon’s son is the world’s first …

Mar 20, 2026 · 36m
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TSA with the Transportation Secretary & the EU-U.S. Relationship 3/19/26

<p>As the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/dhs-shutdown-trump-homeland-security-senate-democrats-counteroffer.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">funding shutdown of the DHS wears on</a>, TSA agents and regional airports are under pressure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/airlines-tsa-dhs-shutdown-travel.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">looming …

Mar 19, 2026 · 36m
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Iran Retaliation & “Know Your Value” with Mika Brzezinski 3/18/26

<p>From Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest in the Middle East as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/oil-prices-brent-wti-uae-energy-attacks-us-crude-inventories-hormuz.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran retaliates against other states in the region</a>. CEO of the Anti-Defamation League …

Mar 18, 2026 · 27m
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Kevin Hassett, Sen. Rand Paul, & the Property Brothers 3/17/26

<p>National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s resolve in the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/joe-kent-resigns-trump-iran-war.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran War</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/iran-conflict-duration-middle-east-regional-war-experts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">the conflict’s timeline</a>. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) …

Mar 17, 2026 · 34m
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The UAE’s Infrastructure & Oil Markets 3/16/26

<p>Starting the third week of the war in the Middle East, Morgan Stanley’s chief of U.S. equity strategy Mike Wilson discusses <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/oil-prices-today-iran-war.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">the energy and broader markets</a> and …

Mar 16, 2026 · 32m
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China Trade Pressure & TSA Workers Miss First Paycheck 3/13/26

<p>Trade tensions between the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/section-301-trade-probe-china-trump-xi-beijing-summit.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. and China</a> are rising ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing now less than three weeks away. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer …

Mar 13, 2026 · 37m
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Energy Sec. Wright on Iran Oil Disruption & Pentagon CTO on Anthropic 3/12/26

<p>More than 30 countries have agreed to release <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/iran-war-trump-oil-strategic-petroleum-reserve.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves</a> as the war-driven supply shock sends crude above $100 a barrel. …

Mar 12, 2026 · 50m
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Anthropic’s Fight & The AI Job Revolution 3/11/26

<p>Microsoft is <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/microsoft-says-court-should-temporarily-block-pentagon-ban-anthropic.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">backing Anthropic</a> in its skirmish with the Trump Administration’s Pentagon, arguing a temporary restraining order would avoid disrupting the military’s use of AI. North Carolina …

Mar 11, 2026 · 37m
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5 Things to Know Ahead of the Opening Bell 3/11/2026

<p>Chevron and Shell are nearing their first big production deal in Venezuela since the capture of Nicolas Maduro, Disney names its next president of Disneyland Resort, Senate aids get approval …

Mar 11, 2026 · 1m
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Timing the Iran War & AI on the Battlefield 3/10/26

<p>Wall Street witnessed a stunning recovery Monday after President Donald Trump indicated the U.S.-Iran war <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/trump-iran-war-end.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">could be over soon</a>. Trump told a CBS News reporter on Monday …

Mar 10, 2026 · 43m
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The Biggest Oil Disruption in History 3/9/26

<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/08/crude-oil-prices-today-iran-war.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oil surged above $100</a> a barrel as the war with <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/the-us-iran-war-is-the-biggest-oil-supply-disruption-in-history.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran disrupts global supply</a> and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at …

Mar 09, 2026 · 37m
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A Weak Jobs Report & Regulating Prediction Markets 3/6/26

<p>A surprising <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/february-2026-jobs-report.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">February jobs report</a> is raising new questions about the strength of the labor market. The economy lost 92,000 jobs last month weighed down by severe …

Mar 06, 2026 · 42m
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Berkshire’s New CEO: Greg Abel 3/5/26

<p>For the first time since Lyndon Johnson was in the White House, Berkshire Hathaway has a new CEO. Greg Abel joins us in his major interview since <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/new-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-still-talks-with-warren-buffett-nearly-every-day.html" rel="noopener …

Mar 05, 2026 · 44m
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Bessent on Global Oil Trade 3/4/26

<p>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump Administration will roll out a <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/treasury-secretary-bessent-says-us-will-make-series-of-announcements-to-support-oil-trade-in-the-gulf.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">series of measures</a> aimed at stabilizing oil shipments through the Persian Gulf, as Washington steps …

Mar 04, 2026 · 40m
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5 Things to Know Ahead of the Opening Bell 3/4/2026

<p>President Trump says the U.S. will provide insurance to Persian Gulf tankers to ease the traffic slowdown in the Straight ot Hormuz, tech companies are scrambling to ensure safety of …

Mar 04, 2026 · 1m
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