Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Tariffs, TikTok, & A Duel 9/16/25
On the ground in London for the President’s state visit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses tariffs, a potential trade deal with China, Federal Reserve independence, and reports of a spar between himself and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Plus, Stephen Miran was confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, the SEC is considering changing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, and President Trump is bringing a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Secretary Scott Bessent - 18:55 In this episode:Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessentJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
16 Sep 45min
Emmys & Streamers, NY Politics, & TikTok’s Deadline 9/15/25
After TV’s biggest night, Variety’s Brent Lang highlights the true winners at the Emmy Awards: streamers. Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel offers a long-term view of the American economy and American wallets, and he sees signs of weakening. Plus, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor, China ruled that Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law, and TikTok parent ByteDance is up against another divesting deadline for its U.S. business. Phillip Swagel - 17:12Brent Lang - 28:20 In this episode:Joe 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.
15 Sep 39min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 9/12/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Lawyers for President Trump are asking an appeals court to let his bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook continue before next week’s Open Market Committee meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues interviewing candidates for next Fed chair, Adobe shares are heading up, RH is under pressure, and AI tech firm Super Micro has begun to ship Nvidia Blackwell chips worldwide. 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 Sep 1min
Ivanka Trump, Chobani, & Savannah Bananas 9/12/25
Paramount Skydance may be preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees that the company must rebuild trust, internally. Ivanka Trump is partnering with Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya to combat food waste through her company, Planet Harvest. Both entrepreneurs discuss the food supply chain and their new project, and Trump reflects on nearly a decade of friendship with the late Charlie Kirk. Plus, Jesse Cole, owner of the exhibition dancing baseball team Savannah Bananas, discusses the viral entertainment and athletic team that has captured the hearts of millions on social media. Finally, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on three decades of collaboration under the “Squawk Box” name. Ivanka Trump & Hamdi Ulukaya - 15:26Jesse Cole - 29:01 In this episode:Ivanka Trump, @IvankaTrumpHamdi Ulukaya, @hamdiulukayaJesse Cole, @YellowTuxJesseJoe 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.
12 Sep 37min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 9/12/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Lawyers for President Trump are asking an appeals court to let his bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook continue before next week’s Open Market Committee meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues interviewing candidates for next Fed chair, Adobe shares are heading up, RH is under pressure, and AI tech firm Super Micro has begun to ship Nvidia Blackwell chips worldwide. 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 Sep 2min
Lloyd Blankfein & David Rubenstein Remember Charlie Kirk & 9/11 9/11/25
On this somber day, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin remember Charlie Kirk and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on Kirk’s assassination, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp to discuss America’s future and our current political environment. Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses his wary optimism about the state of America’s economy, and another longtime guest of Squawk Box helps celebrate the show’s 30 years on air: Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman, David Rubenstein. David Rubenstein - 02:52Eamon Javers - 15:40Kevin McCarthy & Heidi Heitkamp - 22:42Lloyd Blankfein - 36:11 In this episodeEamon Javers, @eamonjaversJoe 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.
11 Sep 51min
Bets & the Economy: Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf & Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin 9/10/25
In an extended interview, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf shares his perspective on the health of America’s economy, including the dichotomy between low and high income consumers and the real impact of tariffs on U.S. businesses. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has been building sports businesses since his first appearance on Squawk Box in 1999. Now, he’s growing his company’s sportsbook and collectibles businesses and answering questions about his own IPO. Plus, Lisa Cook will remain Federal Reserve governor for now, Klarna is going public on the NYSE, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person, thanks to a stock surge after Oracle’s earnings report. Charlie Scharf - 19:38Michael Rubin - 37:26 In this episodeMichael Rubin, @michaelrubinJoe 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.
10 Sep 50min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 9/10/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the Supreme Court will hear the White House’s appeal of lower court rulings that many of President Trump’s tariffs are illegal, India and the US are talking about tariff policy on social media, Apple stock is down after the company announced new iPhone models, Microsoft is looking to use artificial intelligence tools from Anthropic, and Gamestop …won’t stop. 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 Sep 3min
