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I'm so tired of listening to Joe pontificate on politics rather than provide financial news. He's currently fixated on inflation and never mentions any positives like improving unemployment numbers or the continued rise of the stock market. He trashes Democratic guests on the rare occasion they're invited and throws softballs to the endless parade of Republicans. I change the channel when Joe is on.

Great show....other than Joe Kernan. He gotta' Go! Yet another angry, myopic, mumbling, disgruntled Old White Republican Dude that just contributes to the Ol' White Guy out-of-touch stereotypes. What a Bubba!!! Just report the damned Financial News and shut up, Joe.... Puh_lease!!! What a Bore. Ship him over to Fox 'Faux News' station, where he belongs.

Ok, we get it. Quick and Buffett have a mutual admiration society. However, Becky Quick needs to stop genuflecting in the presence of the Great One and start asking some tough questions.

For instance, when is Mr. Buffett going to release his death grip on the billions he has accumulated, thanks to the Bull Market and the Trump tax cuts, and start sharing his profits in the form of dividends with his loyal shareholders? A buyback may raise the share price (and further enrich Mr. Buffett), but if the higher priced shares are sold they are gone. Period!! A dividend would enable shareholders to see their holdings accumulate through additional shares,further increasing the value of their holdings.

Those of us who have been loyal to Mr. Buffett and to Berkshire Hathaway are not children. His lame explanations about why he has been reluctant to declare a dividend are condescending and insulting. And, yes, one could always get rid of the holding if Mr. Buffett persists in guarding his billions with pit bull tenacity...however, how nice it would be as he gets ever closer to retirement, if he were to start paying dividends to those of us who have displayed loyalty to Mr. Buffett and to the stock.

So, Ms. Quick, perhaps Mr. Buffett might be taken aback if you stopped playing softball and confronted him on this issue. It would certainly make the show more interesting than watching the two of you making moon eyes at one another over treacly interviews.

And, by the way, I agree with those viewers who question what her co-anchor, Joe, brings to the table except incoherent rambling. There have to be more competent and knowledgeable moderators somewhere out there.

I have to say that I love Squawk Box most of the time. The only problem is when Joe pretends that he can read someone's mind. I suggest that if he thinks he knows what someone thinks, he should ask the person directly. He says "You probably think that", instead of asking the person how they feel about the subject. I feel very uncomfortable for the person that he is attacking. Joe should state his opinion without including others in his opinion. During the show today he stated the the reporter would say the President Elect Trump would be disorganized because he said there will be "No chain of command". The reporter disagreed and said President Elect Trump may be easier to communicate with "No chain of command".

It is refreshing to watch Squawk Box this week due to the absence of Joe Kernen. He is condescending to guests and his co anchor Andrew Sorkin. Joe's ego has gotten the best of him. Humble is not in his vocabulary. I agree with other reviewers online...time for a change at Squawk Box.

I watch this show for financial news in order to gain insight on the stock market but Joe Kernen's political rants override everything financial. I am shocked at his rudeness towards any guest who's opinions don't exactly reflect Joe's. His childish egocentric irrational rants distract from the main purpose of this show. I want financial news to help me make my financial decisions. I do not wish to have Joe's political propaganda rammed down my throat first thing in the morning. I can watch Fox News for that. Squawk Box needs to stay on topic if not then, I'm done watching this show.

Joe needs to go!

I love the show. For those that want to know what's going on in the financial and business world this is the show to watch. I start each day watching and feel smarter for doing so. Joe Kernan is my favorite.

Saw Becky's interview regarding disputed stimulous bill. Has she or anyone at CNBC read the bill passed by Nancy Pelosi? Becky's interview furthers the impression this is just a fight over how much "aid" for Americans suffering the effects of COVID 19. If you read Pelosi's legislation I suspect your questions will be very different. Please read it and then interview. You are one of the last hopes for objective journalism.

Watching the speaker interview today felt like a political paid ad for the Republican Party. I would hope for more financial analysis and less political prompting and promotion. Disappointed to say the least. I couldn't believe how it was allowed to go on and on with only minimal challenges in the questions. An awful lot of airtime free of advertising dollars for the republicans. It's not that there isn't anything worth a discussion that was raised. It was the partisan lack of probative questioning that was over the top. A missed opportunity to learn and understand more of what is going on in DC. Shameful. I would hope for the same probative questions of the dems if on air.

CNBC has repeatedly given misleading and false news in relation to the GameStock short squeeze. They are taking the side of the billion dollar hedge funds who are desperately trying to get people to sell their shares. CNBC allows their show to be used by the billionaire elites to manipulate the stock market. Absolutely shameful.

I used to enjoy The Squawk Box, but not so much anymore. Joe Kernen has become TOO political, condescending towards guest that do NOT agree with his ideals, and his opinions are now based on politics and not stock analysis. He needs to GO or move to FOX to talk about his politics. Compared to Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sorkin a much better anchor for early morning or anytime. His ability to connect with guest and fellow anchors is outstanding. I enjoy watching him with Cramer and Faber, those three have chemistry and makes it an informative morning show that I enjoy with my morning coffee. Sorkin needs to be on the morning shows more and more and REMOVE KERNEN.