Squawk Pod: AR Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders & POTUS approval ratings - 04/23/26 | Audio Only

Summary

The episode covers three main segments: Steve Liesman presents the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey showing President Trump's approval ratings at their lowest ever, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discusses Q1 earnings, the IPO pipeline, and the upcoming 23/5 extended trading hours launch in December 2026, and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends President Trump's handling of the Iran war and criticizes Tucker Carlson. No direct investment recommendations are made.

• Steve Liesman reports Trump's overall approval at 40%, down 5 points, with net -18, the worst of his two terms.
• Key constituencies (Latinos, independents, non-MAGA Republicans) are moving away from Trump.
• Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman announces 23-hour, 5-day US equity trading starting December 6, 2026.
• Friedman highlights strong Q1 results with 13% revenue growth and 18% fintech growth.
• The Nasdaq 100 index will move to quarterly reconstitution and fast-track large-cap IPOs.
• Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders argues the Iran war is necessary and that Trump is ending a decades-long conflict.
• Sanders criticizes Tucker Carlson for spreading misinformation.
• The show does not offer any specific stock or asset trade recommendations.