The Saudi Visit, the Epstein Vote & Oz Pearlman the Mentalist 11/18/25
Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman visits the White House today; his first visit since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Retired 4-star General David Petraeus describes the high stakes of the event and the shifting politics in the Middle East. The complex web of connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed private communications between Epstein and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, causing Summers to announce a pull-back from public appearances – as the house readies for a vote to ask the President to release more full files. Emily Wilkins reports on Senate Republicans’ new goal to lower health care costs. And, how’d he do it? Mentalist Oz Pearlman reads minds – and the results are stunning. Emily Wilkins - 14:15Davvd Petraeus - 20:45Oz Pearlman - 31:12 In this episode: Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsOz Pearlman, @OzTheMentalistJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Kevin Hassett on Tariffs & Ken Burns on The American Revolution 11/17/25
President Donald Trump is rolling back tariffs on more than 200 food products, from coffee and beef to bananas and orange juice, as the White House faces rising frustration from Americans over grocery prices. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett explains the administration’s push for affordability and the persistence of inflation. Then, Legendary Filmmaker Ken Burns walks through his newest project, The American Revolution, and the stories that shaped the nation. Plus, RBC Capital Markets’ Lori Calvasina breaks down market sentiment and Alphabet rallies after Berkshire Hathaway takes a new stake. Lori Calvasina - 09:13Kevin Hassett - 23:19Ken Burns - 35:11 In this episode:Ken Burns, @KenBurnsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/17/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Berkshire Hathaway has taken a roughly $5 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet, the Financial Times is reporting that Apple is stepping up the search for CEO Tim Cook’s successor, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump Administration plan to send Americans rebate checks from tariff revenue would require legislation, Netflix’s 10-for-1 stock split happens today, and YouTube and Disney reach a deal after a two-week standoff. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ron Baron on Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Pay Plan 11/14/25
After Tesla shareholders approved a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk that approaches the trillion-dollar mark, investor Ron Baron weighs in on what it means for the company’s future. The billionaire discusses his outlook on Tesla, the markets, and Musk ahead of the 32nd annual Baron Investment Conference. And Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down next year after leading the retailer’s push into e-commerce. Plus, Hollywood is bracing for bids for Warner Brothers Discovery, the Trump administration is preparing tariff exemptions aimed at lowering food prices, and Under Armour and Steph Curry are parting ways.Ron Baron - 12:17 In this episode:Ron Baron, @BaronCapitalBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/14/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Homeland Security announces bonus checks for TSA officers, Boeing defense workers approve a new contract, Verizon plans more layoffs, SoftBank shares continue to fall after the company disclosed it sold its entire Nvidia stake, and Blue Origin is bound for Mars. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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