The co-host of CNBC show 'Squawk Box' made racist comments and impersonated an Indian accent during the show on Friday.
While discussing about foreign exchange rates, Joe Kernen ignored his co-hosts' pleas to stop as he mimicked an Indian accent and made an inappropriate joke.
According to the New York Daily News, the host on the show were discussing about India's central bank when Kernen made the racist remarks.
When one of the hosts, Becky Quick, took put two Indian currency notes from her purse, which were left over from a trip abroad, they started talking about how Gandhi's picture featured on one of the notes.
As Quick and the others talked about the notes, Kernen was heard repeating 'Gandhi' in an Indian accent in the background.
His co-hosts then looked alarmed and Kernen asked him to stop, which he chose to ignore and then blurted out 'Are they good at 7-11'.
He was quickly condemned by his co-hosts, which led Keren to apologize.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app