America’s Health Care: Affordability, AI, & Politics 11/21/25

Happy Thanksgiving! On this special holiday episode: Becky’s extended interview with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, spanning from his teenage years unloading Walmart trucks to his upcoming role as Chairman of the Business Roundtable. McMillon has led Walmart—and corporate America—through changes in wages, gun policy, and grocery delivery; his highs, lows, and lessons, plus Becky’s context and insights, exclusively on the podcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Nov 201933min

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and that means it’s turkey time—and travel time. AAA Media Manager Robert Sinclair explains the best habits for your holiday drives. If you’re stuck on how to cook a turkey, the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is here to help. It’s an annual Squawk Box tradition, and now it’s a Squawk Pod tradition: the best cooking tips from America’s top turkey producer. Andrea Balitewicz, supervisor of the Illinois-based Turkey Talk-Line, shares proper stuffing, thawing, and spatchcocking (?!) techniques. If you need something to do while that turkey cooks, NYT’s Ed Lee and CNET’s Joan Solsman have your streaming options covered. Plus, Toys R Us returns just in time for Black Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Nov 201923min

Michael Bloomberg’s campaign co-chair Greg Fischer believes in his candidate, and trusts that voters who get to know him will believe in him, too. Former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp discusses Elizabeth Warren’s tax plans with CNBC’s Robert Frank and former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Axios’ Dan Primack maps out Uber’s road ahead after London revoked its operating license. Disney+ makes a strong debut, and the fake meat market is heating up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Nov 201934min

LVMH and Tiffany have tied the knot, and so have Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Michael Bloomberg is officially running for President, and CNBC contributors Joanne Lipman and Edmund Lee consider his strategy in running as a Democrat. Plus, there’s holiday traffic on the highway and at the box office. Joe, Becky, and Andrew run through travel options for the holidays, from congested road trips to Flexjet’s private planes. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin and Fandango’s Erik Davis discuss the best movies this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Nov 201929min

This Friday’s podcast is vehicles and vapes. Tesla’s new truck isn’t exactly what it was cracked up to be, Uber’s major shareholders are making moves, and vaping industry executives are meeting with President Trump at the White House. On today’s episode: CNBC reporters Eunice Yoon and Phil LeBeau, Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives, Tusk Ventures’ Bradley Tusk, Columbia Business School’s Craig Hatkoff, and Fmr. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Nov 201933min

Becky breaks news that Charles Schwab is reportedly in talks to acquire TD Ameritrade, potentially creating a brokerage behemoth. Political pollster Frank Luntz doesn’t see any frontrunners emerging from the Democratic debates, and he has a surprising candidate suggestion who is not any ballots. Recode’s Kara Swisher is watching Silicon Valley and Washington meet again. She weighs in on what turns out not to be an Apple-owned manufacturing plant in Texas and Google’s new stand on political ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Nov 201930min

Target CEO Brian Cornell is looking forward to a bustling holiday season after the company’s strong quarterly report. He and Becky Quick talk strategy and seasonal sales in the Herald Square Target location in NYC. The Dean of Stanford Medical School Dr. Lloyd Minor is prescribing tech innovation for rising healthcare costs. Joe, Andrew, and CNBC reporter Eamon Javers weigh the positives and perils of Tim Cook’s meeting with President Trump. Plus, Mohamed El Erian is on set, and Mark Mahaney believes the worst may be over for Uber and Lyft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Nov 201933min

Kris Jenner, the “momager” behind the Kardashian-Jenner empire, sees family business opportunities beyond Kylie Jenner’s $600 million cosmetics deal with Coty. In a conversation exclusively for Squawk Pod, Andrew Ross Sorkin shares his insights about the family and the deliberate strategy that drives its success. Former Yum! Brands CEO David Novak is optimistic about the trade war with China and sets up a special night for Andrew and Joe. Plus, Disney+ accounts might have been hacked and American Express is trying out a new business strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Nov 201936min