Episodes

  • CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and Democratic Senate Nominee for Maine Graham Platner is ending his campaign. Former Republican Senator for Nevada Dean Heller is now an advisor to Kalshi, and he responds to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s comments about the difference between prediction markets and sports gambling. Plus, CNBC’s 20th annual list: Top States for Business with Scott Cohn. The guesses and the top 5, plus a special interview with the governor of the state that ranked first. A hint: it’s in the heart of things.

    Megan Cassella - 02:58

    Dean Heller - 12:51

    Scott Cohn - 22:26

    Top State Governor - 30:00

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

    Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

    Scott Cohn, @ScottCohnTV

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump remarked that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over.” CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick reports on the ground in Ankara, and Nicholas Burns, former Ambassador to NATO under George W. Bush, discusses the economic pressure points that could be effective in negotiations with Iran. Andrew Ross Sorkin calls into the show with news about Blue Origin: the space company is taking on outside investmentfor the first time. Plus, it has been a decade since Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and advocate Elie Wiesel’s death. His son Elisha Wiesel discusses carrying on that legacy at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and working to keep lessons from the Holocaust fresh in the minds and hearts of people today.

    Steve Sedgwick - 04:07

    Andrew Ross Sorkin - 15:35

    Nicholas Burns - 22:36

    Elisha Wiesel - 32:53

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • President Trump has arrived in Turkey for the NATO summit, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) is also in Ankara with the U.S. delegation. Sen. Coons discusses the goals for the U.S. and its allies at the summit. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is now a strategic advisor to the American Gaming Association, and he’s zeroing in on the differences between legal sports betting and prediction markets as wagers mount for the World Cup. Plus, the U.S. is officially out of the World Cup after a defeat to Belgium, AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood will star in a feature-length film, and China’s DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own semiconductor chip.

    Senator Chris Coons - 16:50

    Chris Christie - 27:44

    In this episode:

    Sen. Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons

    Chris Christie, @GovChristie

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • On July 4th, the administration officially launched Trump Accounts, a new savings and investing vehicle for kids under 18 in the U.S. One of the orchestrators, Silicon Valley investor Brad Gerstner, explains the platform, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell’s donation to it, and the vision for the American dream. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at MSG in New York over the holiday weekend, and President Trump gave multiple speeches for the 250th celebration of American independence, highlighting a commitment to freedom and opposition to communism.

    Brad Gerstner - 15:44

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • President Donald J. Trump sits down with Joe Kernen for an exclusive, extended interview ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. In a wide-ranging conversation, the President discusses the stock market’s performance, the war in Iran, the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, AI innovation, and the government’s stake in Intel. Plus, President Trump addresses his own financial disclosures and considers his legacy in the context of the Presidents who came before him. Happy Fourth of July!

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    President Donald J. Trump, @POTUS


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  • OpenAI is reportedly discussing giving the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company, and Meta may be preparing to sell its AI compute power. Former Meta Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer maps out the future of tech’s infrastructure and consumption. Plus, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, author Walter Isaacson penned “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,” a deep dive into the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence. He reflects on the intention and legacy of America’s founders. Happy Fourth of July!

    Mike Schroepfer - 13:22

    Walter Isaacson - 23:27

    In this episode:

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa,

    @CameronCostaNY


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  • John Crowley does not stop at bad news. His two young children, Megan and Patrick, were babies when they were diagnosed with Pompe disease, a rare and fatal form of muscular dystrophy. Crowley changed his entire life in a race against the clock to find a treatment for his kids and reinvented his career at the same time. It was a breakthrough that inspired a Hollywood film, he tells Becky Quick for CNBC Cures. Since then, Crowley has built two biotech companies focused on rare diseases that were later acquired by larger pharmaceuticals and today leads the industry lobbying group, BIO.

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  • Palantir CEO Alex Karp is fired up about the costs of AI lab tokens–and he assures us that every other CEO is angry, too. In a passionate interview, Karp addresses “tokenmaxxing,” national security, global AI competition, and Palantir’s expanded partnership with Nvidia. Then, two teens from opposite sides of the political aisle have come together to write a book about bipartisanship. Larra Mullin, daughter of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Ellie Gottheimer, daughter of Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), discuss their upbringing in and out of Washington, D.C. Plus, stocks are kicking off the second half of 2026 after a strong performance in the first, the U.S. government has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, Nike has reported its quarterly earnings, and President Trump’s annual financial disclosure report is making headlines.

    Alex Karp - 21:53

    Ellie Gottheimer & Larra Mullin - 43:05

    In this episode:

    Alex Karp, @PalantirTech

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Seema Mody, @seemacnbc

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • President Trump has not signed the housing legislation that passed both chambers. Instead, the President has underscored his priority: the SAVE America Act. A commercial JetBlue flight hit a drone at JFK, and SpaceX may one day donate stock shares to “Trump accounts.” Former director of the CFPB Rohit Chopra is about to begin a new role as Business and Consumer Services Agency Secretary for California. He’s concerned about pricing pressures on American consumers, calling the current environment a “grocery price emergency.” Plus, head of Coinbase institutional strategy John D’Agostino discusses crypto’s tough year so far, and considers the inherent value of digital assets.

    John D'Agostino 16:27

    Rohit Chopra 31:47

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • The markets are coming off of a volatile week, and Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Evercore founder Roger Altman discusses both. As the Round of 32 begins, donor to the US Men’s National Team Scott Goodwin explains why he’s helping to pay the salary of the head coach, Mauricio Pochettino. A hedge funder and a soccer fan, Goodwin believes in the unifying power of a national sports team. Plus, market indices are undergoing a reshuffle.


    Roger Altman 12:02

    Scott Goodwin 26:52


    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY


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  • Investing legend Jeremy Grantham founded one of the first index funds in the 1970s, and in a special Squawk interview, he’s issuing a warning to investors. A permabear, Grantham expects a market decline of 70%, and he’s counseling his team to avoid U.S. stocks. Plus, OpenAI may wait until 2027 to IPO, and Apple is hiking product prices, thanks to rising costs of memory chips.

    Jeremy Grantham - 16:00

    MacKenzie Sigalos - 41:55

    In this episode:

    MacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalos

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • After New York’s primaries, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) discusses the future of the Democratic Party in a midterm election year. Plus, Zynga founder and Reinvent Capital partner Mark Pincus has written a book, “Life at the Speed of Play.” Pincus discusses his thesis of how to build successful products from good ideas, as well as his investments in SpaceX and Anthropic. Pincus is still waiting for the “technology treasure” invention of the AI age. Plus, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains the surge in Qualcomm and Micron shares.


    Kristina Partsinevelos - 8:41

    Mark Pincus - 19:08

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries - 36:40


    In this episode:

    Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffries

    Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • In an extended interview, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses the administration’s approach to tariffs, negotiations with Iran, and his own view on America’s AI dominance and regulation, and the future of the Federal Reserve. The morning after the NYC primary elections, Sec. Bessent also weighs in on the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, Google parent Alphabet has replaced Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.


    Sec. Scott Bessent - 16:24


    In this episode:

    Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • Coatue founder and portfolio manager Philippe Laffont shares his perspective on AI, the investing mistakes he’s made, and much more in an extended interview. Once a ‘Tiger Cub,’ Laffont now has $90 billion under management and is looking for his next bet in space and tech. Plus, a tech selloff has rocked global markets, the Senate has advanced a housing bill that limits private equity purchases of single family housing, and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has challenged Elon Musk to a debate.

    Philippe Laffont 19:40

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at 100 years old, leaving an enormous legacy for the American financial system. Economist Mohamed El-Erian remembers this titan of American economics, including his historic career as Fed Chair for five consecutive terms under four U.S. Presidents. Author Walter Isaacson shares Greenspan stories of his own, as well as his expectations for a SpaceX-Tesla merger. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, and “Toy Story 5” lassoed 2026’s biggest opening weekend at the box office.

    Eamon Javers - 3:36

    Mohamed El-Erian - 18:05

    Walter Isaacson - 28:53

    In this episode:

    Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • SpaceX will be acquiring AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. AI venture capitalist Michael Fertik was that company’s first investor, and he explains why a software vibe coding company is a good match for Elon Musk’s AI ambitions. Victor Riparbelli, CEO of AI video platform Synthesia, was at the AI working lunch at the G7 in France, in the room with Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, Marc Benioff, and world leaders including President Trump. Riparbelli discusses the group’s effort to collaborate on AI guardrails, while maintaining the pace of innovation. The U.S. and Iran have signed the Memorandum of Understanding to end the war in Iran, but CNBC’s Eamon Javers indicates that there are more negotiations still to come. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve Chairman.

    Steve Liesman 4:06

    Eamon Javers 11:28

    Victor Riparbelli 18:26

    Michael Fertik 28:13

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

    Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

    Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • At the G-7 meeting in France, President Trump commented on the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. CNBC’s Megan Cassella reports on the market reaction to the document, and David Albright, former Nuclear Weapons Inspector, reviews his concerns about the MOU’s “leaky language.” AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are also attending this year’s G-7 summit; former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra considers the importance of global coordination on AI development, particularly in light of Anthropic’s decision to suspend its top models Fable and Mythos.


    Megan Cassella - 13:03

    David Albright - 16:55

    Aneesh Chopra - 26:27


    In this episode:

    Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • SpaceX has surged past expectations - and many of the most valuable companies in the U.S - in its meteoric stock debut. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins believes enthusiasm for Elon Musk’s space company can fuel demand for more initial public offerings. President Trump is at the G-7 meeting of world leaders in France, as negotiations on the wars in Iran and Ukraine continue. Megan Cassella reports on the latest from the summit. And, do sports or pets make you happier? Arthur Brooks on the science behind what our brains love.


    Megan Cassella 5:38

    Paul Atkins 13:29

    Arthur Brooks 25:20


    In this episode:

    Paul Atkins, @SECPaulAtkins

    Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks

    Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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  • The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, set to be signed on Friday. Vice President JD Vance shares details of the deal, including flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, and the resulting shifts to energy prices. As SpaceX starts its first full day of trading on the public markets, Ron Baron, with about half of his $70B+ fund’s portfolio in SpaceX and Tesla, says he’s still betting on Elon Musk. Baron addresses valuation concerns and explains his ongoing optimism regarding the world’s first trillionaire.


    Leslie Picker

    Ron Baron

    Vice President JD Vance


    Leslie Picker - 10:01

    Ron Baron - 18:26

    Vice President JD Vance - 44:25


    In this episode:

    Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

    Robert Frank, @robtfrank
    Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY


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  • SpaceX is now publicly traded on the Nasdaq. Andreessen Horowitz General Partner David George bet on Elon Musk in 2021, and he’s still betting on him–and SpaceX. Venture capitalist Ben Narasin considers the potential future of the stock and what it could mean for other IPOs (like Anthropic and OpenAI) that are also set to list this year. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the numbers that will make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. CNBC’s Morgan Brennan shares highlights from her interview with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, and Elon Musk addresses his employees and investors ahead of the company’s first trade.


    Morgan Brennan - 3:47

    David George - 10:59

    Ben Narasin - 19:47

    Robert Frank - 30:19

    Elon Musk - 37:07

    In this episode
    David George, @DavidGeorge83

    Robert Frank, @robtfrank
    Morgan Brennan, @MorganLBrennan

    Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY


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