Gary Cohn & CNBC’s Disruptor 50: Gecko Robotics 6/12/25
Gary Cohn worked in the first Trump administration as the National Economic Council Director. Today, as IBM Vice Chair, Cohn discusses the state of the economy, the U.S. dollar, inflation, and the Fed’s next move. In India, a Boeing plane crashed, and RFK Jr. tapped eight new members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. Plus, CNBC is out with the 13th annual Disruptor 50 list. 2025’s number 30 on the list is Gecko Robotics; Julia Boorstin and Gecko CEO Jake Loosararian discuss the intersection of AI, robotics, defense, and infrastructure, as well as the company’s latest news: a new funding round. Gary Cohn 17:17Julia Boorstin & Jake Loosararian 35:16 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12 Jun 39min
Regeneron CEO on 23andMe & $275m in Margaritaville 6/11/25
The U.S. and China have reached a framework for a trade deal, marking progress in the London talks between both nations. Bankrupt23andMe is up for sale, and drugmaker Regeneron is at the negotiating table. CEO Dr. Len Schleifer discusses the value of genetic data in medicine, explaining the role DNA plays in developing drug therapies. Plus, Elon Musk has posted an X of regret after publicly clashing with President Trump on social media, and CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate, currently caught between the Margaritaville empire’s two trustees. Dr. Len Schleifer - 14:18Robert Frank - 29:14 In this episode: Robert Frank, @robtfrankBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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 Jun 31min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/11/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Elon Musk apologizes (?), Tesla readies its robotaxi, U.S. and China trade talks hit a potential resolution, a federal appeals court allows some of President Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be eyeing a new job. 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.
11 Jun 2min
The CDC’s Vaccine Advisors & the PA Governor on LA Protests 6/10/25
As the U.S. and China continue trade talks in London, APCO Worldwide’s Jim McGregor discusses the fine line between goals to protect American industry and maintain the global tech supply chain. The federal government deployed the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests. California Governor Gavin Newsom has clashed with President Trump over the deployment, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro weighs in on the tension between federal and state authority. Governor Shapiro warns that unclear communication and leadership on the ground during civil unrest could become dangerous. Plus, RFK Jr. has removed all members of ACIP, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that consults the CDC on vaccines. Josh Shapiro - 16:16Jim McGregor - 33:15 In this episode:Josh Shapiro, @GovernorShapiroBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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 Jun 37min
The Warner Brothers Discovery Split & A Big Handshake with China 6/9/25
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals of the top U.S. trade negotiators as they meet their Chinese counterparts in London today. A big handshake and a short meeting will hopefully speed up China’s release of the rare earth metals American tech companies need. CNBC’s Juliana Tatelbaum reports from London on the ongoing trade negotiations. CNBC’s David Faber reports on Warner Brothers Discovery’s plan to split into two public companies by next year. Plus, violence has erupted amid protests in Los Angeles, and Walmart is a top pick for one Wall Street firm. Kevin Hassett - 12:24David Faber - 24:35 In this episode:David Faber, @davidfaberJulianna Tatelbaum, @CNBCJuliannaBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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 Jun 30min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/9/25
Happy Monday! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: trade talks between the U.S. and China begin in London as exports drop from China, trade negotiations with India continue, President Trump is eyeing a new Fed chair, and college athletes face a different financial future. 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.
9 Jun 2min
The Feud, with House Speaker Mike Johnson 6/6/25
President Trump and Elon Musk are in a very public clash on social media, an explosive end to a bromance that began on the President’s campaign trail. The allegations, the X posts, and what’s next–plus, what Congress and the reconciliation bill have to do with the fight. Musk targeted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) in some of his latest social media posts, but Speaker Johnson tells us, “it doesn’t need to be personal.” He explains the GOP rifts over addressing the national deficit. U.S. hiring in May slowed, but not as much as economists expected. CNBC’s Mike Santoli, Steve Liesman, and Rick Santelli join former CBO Director Doug Holtz-Eakin, Nuveen’s Saira Malik, and former Treasury official Kitty Richards to discuss the report and what the numbers tell us about the country’s economic trajectory. Speaker Mike Johnson - 16:13Jobs Panel - 34:10 In this episode:Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnsonSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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.
6 Jun 49min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/6/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: it’s jobs Friday, Circle’s celebrating as a public company, Lululemon and Docusign shares are pressured, Broadcom likes AI, and celebrate - it’s national donut day! 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.
6 Jun 3min
