5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/15/2025
Chinese data shows the nation’s economic slowdown deepened in November, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai was convicted on all charges in a landmark national security trial, Sanofi shares are down after two setbacks for the company’s multiple sclerosis treatment, ServiceNow is reportedly in talks to buy cybersecurity startup Armis, and Zootopia 2 has hit $1 billion at the box office. 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.
15 Des 1min
AI Standards & Health Care on Capitol Hill 12/12/25
The morning after President Trump signed an executive order for a national AI regulatory standard, the White House’s senior policy advisor on AI Sriram Krishnan explains the administration’s AI agenda. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) discusses both AI legislation and the health care battle underway in the Senate, just weeks before ACA subsidies expire. Plus, President Trump may sign an executive order to reclassify marijuana, and AI tech stocks are sliding. Eamon Javers - 9:55Sen. Dave McCormick - 18:19Sriram Krishnan - 33:08 In this episode:Sriram Krishnan, @sriramkDave McCormick, @SenMcCormickPAEamon Javers, @eamonjaversMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12 Des 36min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/12/2025
President Trump has signed executive orders on AI, the Federal Reserve has voted to reelect 11 of its dozen federal bank presidents, Costco shares are slightly lower after that company’s quarterly report, NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by two of its teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, and Elon Musk has confirmed reports that SpaceX plans to IPO next year. 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.
12 Des 2min
A Fed Cut, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, & Steve Eisman 12/11/25
The Federal Reserve has announced a 25 basis point rate cut as President Trump inches closer to naming his pick for next Federal Reserve chair. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson explains the decision’s impact on consumers and personal finance. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) discusses the independence of the Fed and Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Famed “big short” investor Steve Eisman shares his perspective on the markets, including the AI thesis that he’s “paying attention to every day.” Eisman also gives a personal PSA after his breast cancer diagnosis. Plus, Oracle shares tumbled after reporting its quarterly numbers, the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and Cisco stock eclipsed a record set in 2000. Sharon Epperson - 16:06Steve Eisman - 19:58Senator Elizabeth Warren - 34:55 In this episode:Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarrenSharon Epperson, @sharon_eppersonBecky 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.
11 Des 45min
AI Commission in the House, Reaction to Chip Sales in the GOP 12/10/25
Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) is co-leading his party’s congressional commission on AI, and he highlights bipartisan efforts to legislate AI and technology safety. Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton, now U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, discusses AI regulation and affordability and crime in the city. Plus, President Trump is inching closer to announcing his pick for Fed Chair and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the Republican reactions to President Trump’s plan to allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China. Emily Wilkins - 6:48Jay Clayton - 18:19Rep. Josh Gottheimer - 44:51 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsJosh Gottheimer, @RepJoshGBecky 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.
10 Des 51min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/10/2025
The price of Warner Brothers Discovery could creep higher as both Paramount and Netflix ready to up their offers in a possible bidding war, computer memory maker and Nvidia supplier SK hynix is considering listing shares in the U.S., Disney is nominating former Apple executive Jeff Williams to join its board, Eli Lilly will spend $6 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Alabama, and European company Delivery Hero says its evaluating its strategic options after a stock slump. 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.
10 Des 1min
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon & Scott Jennings 12/9/25
Walmart is now the largest company to switch its public listing exchange, debuting trading on the Nasdaq today. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discusses his soon-ending tenure and the company’s new focus on AI and technology. Then, Republican strategist Scott Jennings discusses capitalism, the evolution of conservatism in the United States, and his new book, “A Revolution of Common Sense.” Plus, President Trump will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has launched a hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery after the WBD announced Netflix as its winning bidder. Doug McMillon - 17:57Scott Jennings - 34:57 In this episode:Becky 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.
9 Des 47min
NEC Director Kevin Hassett & Changes at Berkshire Hathaway 12/8/25
Sitting National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is shortlisted to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Director Hassett weighs in on monetary policy–despite not being in the role quite yet. As the media world digests Netflix’s winning bid for Warner Brothers Discovery’s film and streaming assets. Former MTV president Michael Wolf explains Netflix’s position in the industry and the battle for eyeballs. Plus, Elon Musk is firing back at the European Union after the bloc fined X $140m, and changes are afoot at Berkshire Hathaway just as Warren Buffett readies to hand the CEO reins to his successor Greg Abel. Kevin Hassett - 20:47Michael Wolf - 39:27 In this episode:Becky 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.
8 Des 45min
