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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/7/2025 Aug 07, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today … on a Thursday!

Toyota expects a profit hit due to increased tariffs, e.l.f. beauty is facing higher costs from higher tariffs on Chinese imports, SoftBank is still investing in artificial intelligence, leadership changes at Paramount Global and the MLB’s first female umpire takes the field this weekend.

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Two Treasury Secretaries: Hank Paulson & Tim Geithner 8/6/25 Aug 06, 2025

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Treasury Secretary under President George W. Bush Hank Paulson and Treasury Secretary under President Barack Obama Tim Geithner sat down with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum. In a wide-ranging conversation, Geithner and Paulson–two pivotal characters in the 2008 financial crisis–weigh in on tariffs, economic data, and the independence of the Federal Reserve. Geithner and Paulson underscore the resilience and strength of the American economy, despite slowing growth and tariff uncertainty.

In this episode:

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Disney’s Hugh Johnston & Minneapolis Fed’s Neel Kashkari 8/6/25 Aug 06, 2025

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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 - 19:16

Neel Kashkari - 32:01

In this episode:

Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstin

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The President Donald J. Trump Interview 8/5/25 Aug 05, 2025

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President Trump dials into Squawk Box for an extended conversation spanning the looming Fed Chair nominations, tariffs, and the U.S. economy. He confirms that Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and two others are in the running to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell’s departure, but Treasury Scott Bessent will stay in his current role. While many trade negotiations are still in progress, President Trump shares details on his talks with India, China, and Switzerland, and warns that pharmaceutical tariffs will take effect soon. Plus, the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is preparing an executive order that could fine banks for dropping customers for “political reasons.” President Trump weighs in with complaints of his own, including at Bank of America.

In this episode:

President Trump, @realDonaldTrump

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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A Firing at the Labor Department & Musk’s $29B in Tesla Shares 8/4/25 Aug 04, 2025

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President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after the agency reported a weak jobs report for the month of July. In the aftermath, the White House’s National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the decision and the concerned backlash it prompted. Elaine Chao served as Labor Secretary for eight years under President George W. Bush; she explains how BLS reports are calculated and shared with the public, and she underscores the importance of integrity in the agency. CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli debate the impact this jobs report has had on the markets as well as what it means for the larger economy. Plus, Tesla has awarded Elon Musk $29 billion worth of Tesla shares, and shares of Berkshire Hathaway dipped after the company reported lower-than-expected earnings.

Kevin Hassett - 19:20

Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman - 34:13

Elaine Chao - 39:42

In this episode:

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/4/2025 Aug 04, 2025

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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.

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Strong Tech Stocks, A Weak Jobs Report, & FDA Departures 8/1/25 Aug 01, 2025

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President Trump has ratcheted up tariffs for dozens of countries set to take effect next week. Apple reported its greatest revenue growth in years, Microsoft’s market cap topped $4 trillion after its earnings report, and Amazon’s disappointing earnings forecast overshadowed its solid results. Software design company Figma more than tripled in its NYSE debut; bankers and CEOs are interpreting this performance as a sign that the IPO window is officially open for tech companies this year. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the new direction of his former agency under leadership of the sitting commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary. Top of mind for Dr. Gottlieb: the body’s large number of scientist departures. Lead Edge Capital Founding Partner Mitchell Green discusses the toll the Silicon Valley battle for AI talent is taking on private company share dilution. Plus, the July jobs report came in weaker than economists expected, and it brought some downward revisions for the previous month.

Megan Cassella - 04:12

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 21:51

Mitchell Green - 34:14

In this episode:

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/1/2025 Aug 01, 2025

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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.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent & Media with Mario Gabelli 7/31/25 Jul 31, 2025

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After the U.S. struck a trade deal with South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains that negotiation and the ongoing talks with China after the administration’s two-day meeting with Beijing officials in Stockholm. Sec. Bessent discusses his team’s frustration with India’s negotiating team and the “2-dimensional chess” match that is the China-U.S. relationship. The day after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for the July meeting, Sec. Bessent says he’s compiling a list of candidates to fill the soon-opening seats at the central bank. Veteran media investor Mario Gabelli discusses his 50-year investment in Paramount Global, the company’s upcoming merger with Skydance, and the future of entertainment. He weighs in on media transactions and the best ways to “save Hollywood,” including restoring creative capacity. Plus, Microsoft and Meta wowed Wall Street with their quarterly earnings.

Steve Liesman - 13:15

Megan Cassella - 18:38

Scott Bessent - 22:03

Mario Gabelli - 44:37

In this episode:

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary & U.S. Tourism 7/30/25 Jul 30, 2025

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The morning after the FDA’s vaccine regulator Dr. Vinay Prasad announced his resignation, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary shares the agency’s position on the measles vaccine, Sarepta’s Duchenne therapy, and the addictive kratom-derived compound OH-7. Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel discusses the impact of geopolitics on travel to the U.S. While Canadians and Europeans are still traveling, the operator of Agoda, Priceline, and Kayak says they’re going to Mexico and Asia, instead of the U.S. Plus, Wall Street remembers the lives lost in Monday’s shooting, the first tsunami waves from Russia’s 8.8 earthquake have hit Hawaii’s shores, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on his conversation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about trade talks with China.

Eamon Javers - 07:24

Dr. Marty Makary - 18:51

Glenn Fogel - 36:48

In this episode:

Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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