Podcast appearances and mentions of becky quick

Disney CFO Hugh Johnston speaks to Julia Boorstin, Joe Kernen, and Becky Quick about Disney's strong quarterly results and news coming from its subsidiary, ESPN. The sports network will acquire 10% of the NFL and will launch a direct-to-consumer sports streaming product, sidestepping cable. From the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum, Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari to discuss the independence of the Fed, the President's tariff agenda, and what he's extrapolating from the last month of economic datapoints. Plus, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cut $500m in mRNA vaccine contracts, and ChatGPT's parent company is in talks with investors about a share sale at an eye-popping valuation for the still-private OpenAI: $500 billion dollars.  Hugh Johnston - 19:16Neel Kashkari - 32:01 In this episode:Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Trump joins Squawk Box to discuss the next Fed chair, future tariffs, and the jobs numbers. Becky Quick and Steve Liesman dig into his wide-ranging interview. Plus, is ‘buying the dip' morphing into ‘catching a falling knife?' 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Tesla's board has approved a 96 million share compensation for Elon Musk, President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney may meet over the next few days, OPEC+ will raise oil production next month, The Athletic is reporting that ESPN will acquire NFL Red Zone, and Marvel's “Fantastic Four” saw a 66% drop in box office sales since its debut weekend.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: shares of Coinbase and Roku are both tumbling after the companies reported quarterly results, but each stock is still up over 50% and 30% for the year, respectively. Nvidia has denied that its chips have “back doors,” amid scrutiny from Chinese regulators, CSX is reportedly speaking with Goldman Sachs about buying a rival, and shares of Reddit popped after the company reported its most profitable quarter ever.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: AI startup Anthropic is nearing a deal to raise as much as $5 billion in new funding. SoFi Technologies under pressure after announcing a $1.5 billion share offering, video game maker Electronic Arts' F1 racing game is fueling growth, Happy Gilmore 2 had a big weekend on Netflix and the Hess Truck's back and it's better than ever. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Boeing expects its St. Louis area workers to strike next week, China has unveiled its global AI action plan, Union Pacific could be nearing a deal to buy Norfolk Southern, a subsidiary of Allianz U.S. was hacked, and Disney and Marvel brought in a total $118 million from the “Fantastic Four: First Steps” opening weekend.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: OpenAI reportedly plans to release GPT-5 next month, Elon Musk's Starlink suffered one of its biggest-ever global outages, Schwab has announced a stock buyback, health insurer Centene stock is plunging after its second quarter report, and the Astronomer HR executive caught on the Coldplay concert kiss cam has left the company, days after the CEO's departure. 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. 

After President Trump's eventful and rare visit to the Federal Reserve building with Fed Chair Powell, OMB Director Russell Vought discusses the building's renovations and the President's concerns about the central bank's budget management. Vought visited the construction site alongside the President, and shares his hope that the project finishes quickly. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) is aiming to redistribute corporate wealth through his SHARE Plan Act. Rep. Suozzi explains his plan to rebuild the middle class with stock ownership. Plus, the FCC has approved Paramount's merger with Skydance, and President Trump signed an executive order to limit money's influence in college sports.  Russ Vought - 14:32Rep. Tom Suozzi - 29:05 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Shares of Texas Instruments are down sharply pre-market, Elon Musk's xAI wants to raise money to access Nvidia chips, sales of Teslas in California are down, Hershey deals with the high price of cocoa, and Jeff Bezos' made a visit to the White House 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. 

Thanks to a $112 million acquisition, prediction market Polymarket is one step closer to operating in the U.S. Founder Shayne Coplan discusses the betting markets and his vision for the global financial ecosystem and its regulation. CEO of Beast Industries Jeff Housenbold joins Beast Games Champion Jeffrey Allen to discuss the Beast empire–YouTube, chocolates, and all. The two discuss the brand's success as the most subscribed YouTube channel. Plus, the Trump administration has struck a trade deal with Japan, big tech's AI talent wars wage on, and AI is taking a toll on the energy grid. Eamon Javers - 02:47Shayne Copan - 16:36Jeff Housenbold & Jeffrey Allen - 33:46 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin remember the late Larry Bossidy, a longtime friend of Squawk Box.  The former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell was a key leader at three Fortune 100 companies. In his 90 years, he made a lasting impact on the CNBC audience and the Squawk Box anchor team.  Hear his last interview on Squawk Box, in 2021, here. 

The only person to have held both the Treasury Secretary and the Fed Chair positions, Janet Yellen weighs in on America's economy and the pressure President Trump is putting on sitting Fed chair Powell. She also discusses stablecoins and the inflation risks of politically-driven monetary policy. Plus, OpenAI and Oracle are expanding their Stargate project, and a report on the report about Berkshire Hathaway-owned railroad BNSF asking Goldman Sachs for counsel on a transaction.  Janet Yellen - 13:15 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Block is heading into the S&P 500, Alaska Airlines is back in the air after an IT outage, China's exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. jumped in June, Trump administration officials are planning to tour renovations at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve, and the viral “Coldplay kiss-cam” moment that broke the internet.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Chevron has prevailed in its mediation with Exxon over oil assets in Guyana, Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has officially responded to White House concerns about Fed building renovations, Amazon is laying off some cloud computing staffers, and the Commerce Department will impose anti-dumping duties on graphite imported from China and used in EVs.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Federal investigations into prediction betting site Polymarket have been closed, a procedural vote on the $9 rescissions package passed in the Senate, SpaceX is planning an insider share sale, Tesla's top North American sales executive has left the company, and a robot calls balls and strikes at baseball's midsummer classic. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: “Superman” tops the weekend box office, online spending surged thanks to Amazon Prime Days, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is traveling in China, exports from China grew last month, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning about the dangers of private credit – while he wants to up the firm's investment in private credit markets. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump announces new tariffs on Canada, Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels in Asia, Google will provide cloud-computing services for the U.S. government, Apple is prepping a new range of product releases, and Flutter comes closer to buying FanDuel. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: SpaceX is preparing to sell insider shares, the China unit of Starbucks has attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing that business at up to $10 billion, Boeing completed delivery of the most planes since December 2023, the TSA has officially changed shoe policy at airports, and Philadelphia workers have reached a deal with the city, nearing an end to a labor strike that halted garbage collection. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend that countries who don't make a trade deal with the U.S. before August 1st will see their tariff rates revert to what they were in April. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump at the White House today, Oracle is offering the U.S. government a 75% discount on some of its software, and Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee) will resign from Congress this month, temporarily tightening the margin between Democrats and Republicans in the House.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the ADP releases its monthly metrics for private sector hiring later this morning, Tesla will release its own second quarter delivery numbers, health insurer Centene has pulled its 2025 earnings guidance, beverage conglomerate Constellation Brands missed quarterly estimates in its latest report, and Netflix and Spotify could be teaming up on a screen near you.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Circle applies for a national bank charter, Boeing CFO Brian West prepares to step down, Robinhood launches tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX for users in Europe, NASA strikes a deal to stream live missions on Netflix, and President Trump nears a settlement with Paramount. 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.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: China's manufacturing contracted for the third consecutive month, President Trump has teased a buyer for TikTok, Tesla says it has completed its first driverless delivery of a new car, and Warren Buffett is making a $6B donation.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: key inflation data is out today, Elon Musk has fired Tesla's vice president of manufacturing and operations, a changing of the guard at Vogue, Uber may reunite with founder Travis Kalanick, and a small intimate wedding in Venice for the world's fourth-richest person. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes President Trump's tax and spending bill is on track for Senate passage this week, betting site Polymarket is close to raising $200 million in a new funding round, there's a new opportunity for crypto investors to have access to private companies, chip design firm Ambarella is working on a potential sale, and Micron reports quarterly results after the bell.  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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says damage to Iran's nuclear program is “monumental” following U.S. strikes, investors are watching the oil markets' closely, Tesla started robotaxi service in Austin, Apple may beef up AI capabilities with a big acquisition, and the Oklahoma City Thunder has won the NBA Championship. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says a decision on U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict will come within two weeks, Iran's foreign minister meets with European counterparts in Switzerland, SoftBank is reportedly in talks with TSMC to build a trillion-dollar robotics and AI complex in Arizona, Microsoft may end negotiations with OpenAI, and a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during testing at its Texas facility. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel and Iran exchange airstrikes for a sixth consecutive day as President Trump weighs a potential U.S. strike, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says generative AI will lead to a smaller corporate workforce in the future, New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander is released after being arrested at an immigration court protest, the Senate passes the Genius Act to regulate stablecoins, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump's tax cuts could raise deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel says it has achieved aerial superiority over Tehran, President Trump approves Nippon Steel's $15 billion deal to acquire U.S. Steel, reports say Renault CEO Luca de Meo will become the next CEO of French fashion group Kering, Taiwan adds Huawei and SMIC to its export control list, and a cyberattack at The Washington Post breached the email accounts of several reporters. 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. 

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel launches strikes against Iran, investigators are searching the site of the Air India crash, a federal appeals court rules President Trump can retain control of the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, the House of Representatives votes against $9B in funding - including money for public broadcasting - and venture capital firms like Elon Musk's xAI. 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

We're trying something new!  The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump tries to make a deal with China's President Xi, The White House sent Congress a $9.4B rescissions package, the Bank of Japan is worried about U.S. tariffs hurting exports, challenges at Nissan, and shareholders rebuke Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav. 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.  Let us know what you think of Squawk Pod by leaving a comment or review!

We're trying something new!  The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the big, beautiful bill hits the U.S. Senate, the Trump Administration continues to find ways to cut costs, Ukraine lands a strategic hit on Russia, good news for travelers at Newark Airport and the power of Lilo & Stitch. 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.  Let us know what you think of Squawk Pod by leaving a comment or review.

After a whiplash weekend of trade news, the U.S. will institute a 50% tariff on goods from the EU, starting in July. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals for ongoing negotiations and offers a hint at new trade deals coming soon. Ray Washburne sits on the boards of Sunoco and Red Lobster, and he's invested in luxury retail centers, offices, and restaurants. Based on his exposure to the American consumer, Washburne warns about consumer debt and suggests watching diesel as a barometer for U.S. economic and consumer health. Plus, Disney's live-action remake of “Lilo and Stitch” led the box office over the long weekend, Japan's long-dated bond yields have fallen, and Elon Musk will now be “super focused” on X, xAI, and Tesla.  Ray Washburne - 14:20Kevin Hassett - 31:37 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

On this special episode of Squawk Pod, media icon Barry Diller reflects on his career and the release of his new memoir Who Knew. He discusses launching Fox with Rupert Murdoch, a bitter legal feud with John Malone, and high-stakes negotiations. Diller offers his insights into the evolving media landscape, warning that tech giants now control the industry's future. He also opens up about his personal life lessons, his marriage to Diane von Furstenberg, and how fear shaped his fearlessness in business. An important conversation with one of media's most influential figures. Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Legendary investor and risk manager Paul Tudor Jones shares his concerns about AI in an extended interview. He argues, those who are creating and profiting from artificial intelligence should also be investing in its security. Barbie-maker Mattel will increase some toy prices to offset rising costs from tariffs. CEO Ynon Kreiz explains the toymaker's supply chain in and out of China. Plus, Ford, pharmaceutical companies, and even Hollywood are also working to counter pressures from tariffs, OpenAI is making some changes to its structure, and concerns mount about safety at Newark airport. Ynon Kreiz - 20:40Paul Tudor Jones - 28:21 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In a surprise announcement at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Becky Quick is in Omaha recapping the highlights of that meeting and the shareholder reception to that moment. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square will invest $900 million in Howard Hughes, in a move that's part of what Ackman considers his long-held ambition of building a company like Berkshire Hathaway. Check out the rest of CNBC's Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage here. Bill Ackman - 23:04 In this episode:Bill Ackman, @BillAckmanBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In the first of two special supersized episodes, Warren Buffett answers Berkshire Hathaway shareholder questions for hours. Hear the Oracle of Omaha's entire exchange with the tens of thousands of shareholders in Nebraska for this year's meeting, including his perspective on global tariffs, his comments to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Berkshire's cash pile, and his thoughts on investing in Japan. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli sit down with special guests at the meeting, including Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, Irv Blumkin, CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Berkshire Automotive CEO Jeff Rachor.  Listener's guide:Artisan Partners' David Samra - 8:10CNBC's Steve Kovach - 17:00Berkshire Automotive CEO Jeff Rachor - 25:05Q&A Session 1 begins - 32:17Warren Buffett addresses Apple CEO Tim Cook - 39:00Warren Buffett addresses tariffs - 49:27Warren Buffett addresses Japan - 55:17Halftime Show with CNBC's Becky Quick & Mike Santoli - 3:02:11Irv Blumkin, CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart C block - 3:13:13Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick C block - 3:20:24Berkshire portfolio managers - 3:17:36Katie Kramer and shareholder - 3:27:46 

In the second of two extended episodes, listeners hear the news that will come to define Berkshire Hathaway's 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Warren Buffett plans to step down at year-end. In another two hours of questions and answers, Buffett shares his thoughts on his recommendation for successor, Greg Abel, as well as Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile. Then, CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli discuss Berkshire's succession plan and the highlights from the meeting with board member Ron Olson. Representative French Hill (R-AR) and his son also join the team, having attended the annual meeting for decades. Listener's Guide:Warren Buffett plans to step down at year-end - 1:57:10Berkshire board member Ron Olson - 2:16:12Rep. French Hill b block 2:37:00

We bring you to Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the tens of thousands of Berkshire shareholders that make the pilgrimage to Warren Buffett every spring. At this “Woodstock for Capitalists,” Berkshire's 60+ portfolio companies sell limited edition and specialty wares to Buffett acolytes. See's Candy CEO Pat Egan is ready to satisfy sweet-loving shareholders with 24,603 pounds and 41,156 units of product, and Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan has special, limited edition sneakers, just for this year's meeting. Sheridan discusses the impact tariffs have had on his production, and both Berkshire portfolio company CEOs share their excitement for another festival of business. Tune into CNBC's TV and digital channels this weekend to catch every minute of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage. Dan Sheridan - 11:57Pat Egan - 19:00 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Becky Quick is in Omaha, Nebraska, awaiting the tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway investors attending the company's annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buffett will hold court. Longtime Berkshire shareholder and GAMCO CEO Mario Gabelli stops by for an extended conversation about the markets, media consolidation, and Warren Buffett's leadership. Tune into CNBC's TV and digital channels this weekend to catch every minute of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage. Mario Gabelli - 04:49In this episode:Mario Gabelli, @MarioGabelliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Berkshire Hathaway lead director Sue Decker sits down with Becky Quick in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the annual shareholders meeting, where Warren Buffett will hold court. Decker discusses her board directorships at Berkshire and Costco, as well as Warren Buffett's leadership. Tune into CNBC's TV and digital channels this weekend to catch every minute of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting coverage. Sue Decker - 04:00In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

“I'm an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world's most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Billionaire investor Charlie Munger, the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, died a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death in his home in Los Angeles. In the first part of this special conversation, Charlie Munger reflects on his century of life and the perspective and knowledge he gained in his final years. For more, revisit our 2021 Squawk Pod series, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: A Wealth of Wisdom. Squawk Pod is produced by Katie Kramer, Cameron Costa, Karoline Rouhotas and Zach Vallese.  CNBC's Managing Editor is Lacy O'Toole. John Lazration edited this podcast series.

“I'm an accidental guru.” He was irreverent, he was focused, he was one of the world's most successful investors, and he was one of a kind. Billionaire investor Charlie Munger, the longtime right-hand man and close friend of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, died a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, Squawk Box co-host, interviewed Munger two weeks before his death in his home in Los Angeles. In Part 2 of this special conversation, Charlie Munger reflects on the childhood traumas that shaped him and the investing wins and losses that made his career. For more, revisit our 2021 Squawk Pod series, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: A Wealth of Wisdom. Squawk Pod is produced by Katie Kramer, Cameron Costa, Karoline Rouhotas and Zach Vallese.  CNBC's Managing Editor is Lacy O'Toole. John Lazration edited this podcast series.

Ahead of the Chevron Championship in Houston, Becky Quick sits down with LPGA golfers Amy Alcott and Stacy Lewis. Alcott, a hall of famer and Chevron Champion, reflects on the history of fandom for women's sports and the current momentum for sponsorships and viewership. Lewis, a competitor in the Chevron this week, explains golfing strategy off the green; for the athletes and fans of women's sports, the time is now for investment and publicity. To watch Stacy Lewis and her competitors at the Chevron this week, tune into NBC or Peacock.  Amy Alcott & Stacy Lewis - 6:06 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Trump intensified attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, fueling market volatility and concerns over the central bank's independence. At the Chevron Leadership Initiative's CoMission Champions of Women in Sports event, Becky Quick sits down with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to discuss market volatility, trade policy, economic uncertainty, and investing in women's sports. Facebook co-founder and chair of the Economic Security Project Chris Hughes is out with a new book, “Marketcrafters.” Hughes discusses Fed independence and the future of capitalism. Plus, Harvard is suing the Trump administration, the Academy Awards set new AI rules, and the FTC is suing Uber over premium billing. Chris Hughes - 15:43David Solomon - 26:53 In this episode:Chris Hughes, @chrishugesBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit and Roman Catholic pontiff, has died at age 88. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on his impact on the business community, and Andrew recalls his interview with the Pope just before the Covid-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, calling him a “major loser” and warning of a potential economic slowdown if interest rates are not lowered immediately. Krishna Guha, Evercore ISI vice chairman, weighs in on the possibility of Powell's removal, the independence of the central bank, and the potential market implications. Then, CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation strategy, and the impact of the Trump administration's tariff policy on the economy. Krishna Guha - 16:58Austan Goolsbee - 27:12 In this episode:Austan Goolsbee, @Austan_GoolsbeeSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote” features a leader at the forefront of women's sports. Seattle Storm Forward Nneka Ogwumike has already built her legacy as a WNBA Champion with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016. TheMVP of league (also 2016). The first overall pick in 2012, and before that she brought Stanford to the Final Four, four years in a row. Now after the players opted out of their collective bargaining agreement her next challenge will be leading negotiations for a new contract in a pivotal time for women's hoops. She spoke with Becky Quick about the growth of the WNBA, advocating for players and her approach to leadershipat the CNBC Sport: Inside the Business of Women's Basketball event on April 5th 2025. To listen to other interviews from events check out “The Keynote by CNBC Events” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keynote-by-cnbc-events/id1493248246 For information on upcoming events visit: CNBCevents.com In this episode: Nneka Ogwumike, @NnekaOgwumike Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Just days after the White House shut down rumors of a potential pause on tariffs, the world reacts to a swift reversal. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the market's reaction to President Trump declaring a 90-day pause on tariffs and how a spike in the bond market possibly changed negotiations. Plus, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sits down in an exclusive interview at the company's headquarters, saying he believes sellers will pass increased tariffs costs on to consumers.  Meanwhile, Becky Quick revisited her 2019 conversation with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates discussing the then-latest developments in the U.S.-China trade talks and what they thought would benefit all parties involved. Watch the video from that discussion here. Kevin Hassett     25:37Andy Jassy          47:07 In this episode: Andy Jassy, @ajassyBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie