The Shutdown Episode: Speaker Johnson & Minority Leader Jeffries 9/30/25

Friday’s employment report is unlikely to be released due to the government shutdown, the White House is pulling the nomination of economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tesla is raising lease prices for all its cars in the U.S. –  following the expiration of a federal tax credit, Boeing is in line for a large government contract to build replacements for the bombs the U.S. dropped on Iran in June, and Character AI is removing Disney characters from its chatbot platform.  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.

1 Loka 3min

CNBC’s Jim Cramer is out with a new book this week, “How to Make Money in Any Market.” He joins Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin on the Squawk Box set to discuss his perspective on the markets, the new generation of investors, and AI’s impact on leveling the investing playing field. NYC Mayor Eric Adams has ended his bid for reelection. President and CEO of the Partnership for New York Kathryn Wylde relays the city’s split support for the candidates. Plus, Electronic Arts is going private, and a government shutdown looms, on the Hill. Kathryn Wylde 14:14Jim Cramer 28:09 In this episode:Jim Cramer, @jimcramerEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

29 Syys 41min

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Jeep-maker Stellantis has a new CFO, the CEO of British drugmaker GSK is stepping down, SEC Chair Paul Atkins is moving to fast track President Trump’s effort to shift the earnings report schedule for public companies, Vice President JD Vance has spoken publicly about TikTok, and Bad Bunny will headline this February’s Super Bowl halftime show.  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.

29 Syys 1min

President Trump has approved a TikTok deal; CNBC’s Eamon Javers, in Washington, and Eunice Yoon, in Beijing, discuss the geopolitics playing out through the social media platform’s business. A government shutdown is just days away, but Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) explains his bipartisan plan to avert this and every future shutdown over federal funding. President Trump has announced new tariffs on chipmakers, trucks, and furniture, and former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. Plus, veteran advertising executive Andrew Robertson, chairman of BBDO Worldwide, shares his perspective on creativity and innovation from his new book, “The Creative Shift.”  Sen. Ron  Johnson       24:07Andrew Robertson     38:02 In this episode:Ron Johnson, @SenRonJohnsonEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvEamon Javers, @eamonjaversJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie 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.

26 Syys 45min

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump has announced new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and trucks, and he’s suggested sharing that revenue with American farmers hit by other tariffs already in place.  Costco is working to offset costs of tariffs, Meta has announced pricing for ad-free options for its platforms in the UK, and Amazon is settling with the FTC after the regulator brought the tech giant to court over Amazon Prime membership cancellation complaints.  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.

26 Syys 2min

The White House warned federal agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress does not reach a deal to fund the government by midnight on October 1st. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins describes the warning, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen discusses the health care tax credits hanging in the balance. Kodiak Robotics begins trading on the Nasdaq today; CEO Don Brunette shares the future outlook for autonomous trucks.  The Trump Administration has slashed the price of the so-called Gold Card path to citizenship from $5million to $1million.  CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the demand for this fast track.  And, the Department of Commerce has launched a national security investigation into imports of robotics and medical devices.  Sign up for Robert Frank’s Inside Wealth Newsletter! Sen. Jeanne Shaheen - 16:25Don Burnette -  26:01 In this episodeSen. Jeanne Shaheen, @SenatorShaheen Don Burnette, @don_burnetteEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsRobert Frank, @robtfrank__Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie 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.

25 Syys 35min

The FDA has approved the injectable version of Merck’s cancer therapy Keytruda. Merck CEO Robert Davis discusses the pricing of this drug and others with CNBC’s Angelica Peebles, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Davis also stands firm on the safety of vaccines and weighs in on the Trump administration’s agenda for health care. Jimmy Kimmel has returned to ABC’s airwaves. Puck’s Matt Belloni discusses the host’s temporary suspension, Kimmel’s response, and the contractual obligations of Disney’s affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair. Plus, the U.S. has barred Iran’s diplomats from shopping at wholesale stores like Costco without permission.  Matt Belloni - 15:12Robert Davis - 28:47 In this episodeMatt Belloni, @mattbelloniJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew 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.

24 Syys 40min