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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks pulled off an historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and it isn't the only sport riding the wave of renewed fan enthusiasm. Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne explains why sports viewership is booming, for the NBA as well as the NHL, MLB, and Golf. Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler led the agency when Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act. Today, he argues that Congress did not intend to set the CFTC up as sole regulator of sports betting. Plus, President Trump issues a warning to Iran, and CNBC's Leslie Picker breaks down what investors should know ahead of the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.   Dan Murphy - 03:03 Leslie Picker - 10:49 Gary Gensler - 17:16 George Pyne - 34:03 In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC Cameron Costa,  @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SpaceX is just days away from going public in what could be one of the biggest and most closely watched IPOs ever. CNBC's Leslie Picker examines why this offering differs from a traditional Wall Street debut, and who stands to benefit. Some state pension funds could see significant gains as well; North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner discusses how the state's retirement system is positioned ahead of the listing and what it could mean for teachers, firefighters, and police officers in his state. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner weighs in on America's housing affordability challenges and the role regulations play in slowing new development. Plus, tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history. Dan Murphy - 04:06 Contessa Brewer - 12:10 Sec. Scott Turner - 19:55 Leslie Picker - 30:52 Brad Briner - 33:39 In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa,  @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OpenAI has officially joined the IPO race with its confidential S-1 filing, but fellow AI lab Perplexity is planning to go public in 2028, . After the Senate's vote-a-rama to pass the reconciliation bill that funds immigration enforcement, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) discusses the DC agenda and elections in Texas and Maine. Apple has unveiled Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, and CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on President Trump's confidence in a deal with Iran. Plus, the Spurs may have beat the Knicks in Game 3, but Washington University in St. Louis sports business director Patrick Rishe underscores the importance of the playoffs for NYC's economy.    Murphy - 04:53 Thune - 15:49 Rishe - 36:15   In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa,  @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a stronger-than-expected May jobs report on Friday, US markets tumbled, breaking the S&P 500's 9 week winning streak. Steve Liesman explains the monetary policy that could be coming this year under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Ahead of the SpaceX IPO this week, Leslie Picker reports on retail investor demand for the listing, including which assets investors might flow out of to accumulate enough cash to buy into SpaceX. Despite the hype around Elon Musk's listing, famed hedge funder Steve Eisman is not as positive. Eisman explains his own rationale for cynicism on SpaceX. Plus, CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on the first strikes between Iran and Israel since the April ceasefire, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Secretary Brooke Rollins explains how the USDA is managing screwworm.    Steve Liesman - 04:19 Dan Murphy - 11:40 Leslie Picker - 20:16 Steve Eisman - 26:30 Sec. Brooke Rollins - 36:54   In this episode: Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Robert Frank, @robtfrank Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A week out from the SpaceX IPO, WSJ business columnist Tim Higgins discusses the interest from retail investors. While the Nasdaq plans to fast track SpaceX's entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, the S&P will not be fast tracking the company into its own marquee index. CNBC's Robert Frank reports on the major wealth that the IPO will generate for SpaceX employees and of course, for Elon Musk. Plus, the Senate has voted to pass a reconciliation package that approves immigration funding. Anthropic is urging its fellow AI labs to slow down AI's development. Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) are part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers drafting AI legislation. Happy National Donut Day!   Leslie Picker - 9:25 Reps. Lori Trahan & Jay Obernolte - 21:16 Robert Frank 31:27 Tim Higgins 35:56   In this episode: Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Robert Frank, @robtfrank Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noted value investor Guy Spier first gained the public's attention in 2007 when he and a partner paid just over $650,000 at a charity auction to have lunch with the world's most famous investor, Warren Buffett. Spier launched his fund Aquamarine in 1997, following closely to Buffett's principles, but closed it down in early 2026 and returned money to investors following a diagnosis of the brain cancer glioblastoma. He tells Becky Quick how facing the end of his life taught him the true meaning of value.   Check out Guy Spier's podcast and videos: https://www.youtube.com/@GSpier12 Read his newsletter: https://www.guyspier.com/   Join us in advancing awareness and understanding of rare diseases. Visit CNBC.com/Cures to access clips, resources, or to sign up for our weekly newsletter.    Learn more about rare disease – and what to do in a diagnosis – at the National Organization for Rare Disorders: https://rarediseases.org/   Follow Becky Quick on X: @BeckyQuick   Please share your thoughts or rare disease story in the comments, and join us on The Path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Yang, founder of the Forward Party and CEO of Noble Mobile, discusses taxing AI as concerns mount about its impact on resources and the labor market. A screw worm was found in Texas, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly pitching the SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, and the U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution to end military action in Iran. Plus, “The Social Network” author Ben Mezrich has written a new book: “Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess.” He recounts the cheating scandal, the “bad boys of chess,” and the big money–and growing fanbase of the game.    Eamon Javers                 7:47 Andrew Yang                 19:57 Ben Mezrich           32:54    In this episode: Andrew Yang, @AndrewYang Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Senate Banking Committee room, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) weigh in on Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General and Bill Pulte's new appointment as acting Director of National Intelligence, and the concept of taxes on AI. Senator Warren does the math on wealth taxes, and Senator Tillis underscores his position with the President. Gearing up for retirement, Sen. Tillis is saying the quiet part out loud–directly to his own party. Plus, Cigna has dropped coverage of GLP-1s for its own employees, CBS has fired veteran correspondent Scott Pelley after a heated meeting about the direction of the network under Bari Weiss, and President Trump has signed an executive order on AI.    Emily Wilkins - 12:42 Sen. Thom Tillis - 17:44 Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 32:23   In this episode: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarren Sen. Thom Tillis, @SenThomTillis Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stops by the Squawk set to discuss trade and tariff strategy. Shortly after news broke of a potential tariff on Brazil, Ambassador Greer references his office's investigations into unfair trade practices. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is in DC as well, addressing his own role in regulating prediction markets. In corporate news, Anthropic is going public, Google plans to raise $80 billion to fund its AI build-out, short-seller Andrew Left was found guilty of securities fraud, and Senator Bernie Sanders has a pitch for national AI ownership: the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.    Dan Murphy - 15:37 Jamieson Greer - 20:09 Michael Selig - 29:48   In this episode: Michael Selig, @ChairmanSelig Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Ross Sorkin breaks a scoop: Barry Diller's People Inc. is preparing a bid for MGM Resorts. Meanwhile, Nvidia is jumping into PCs, Blue Origin's rocket explosion has delayed progress at the company, Berkshire Hathaway is buying Taylor Morrison, and CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on new waves of strikes in the Middle East. Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Dr. Michael Osterholm issues a warning about the United States' ability to manage an Ebola outbreak. Plus, Boardroom co-founder and CEO Rich Kleiman discusses the Knicks and what the team's success means for media ratings, MSG, and owner James Dolan's reputation.    Dan Murphy - 11:06 Dr. Michael Osterholm - 23:17 Rich Kleiman - 36:49   In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As concerns about AI's impact on the labor force mount, lawmakers including Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) are considering taxes on AI to fund federal job programs. Rep. Casar discusses AI-driven layoffs and the obligations of the government during a tech revolution. Ahead of the annual ASCA meeting, Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato discusses his company's innovations in oncology treatment, as well as the FDA's leadership. Plus, the team dives into the other morning headlines: shares of Dell are soaring on the company's AI server revenues, and a Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad.    Joaquin Duato & Angelica Peebles - 17:05 Rep. Greg Casar - 33:20   In this episode: Rep. Greg Casar, @RepCasar Angelica Peebles, @angelicapeebles Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFTC is moving to withdraw its $5 million penalty against the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, a Google staffer in Europe has been charged with fraud over his bets on Polymarket, New York City's pied-a-terre tax will take effect in July, Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars in a $17.6B deal, and drone strikes continue in the Middle East, despite a ceasefire. Thanks to the tech sector, markets are on the rise, but Sanctuary Wealth Management's Mary Ann Bartels is reading for a shift–eventually. Plus, New York City is buzzing with the first Knicks NBA final since 1999. Self-proclaimed “psycho fan” Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the eye-popping courtside ticket prices at MSG, pent up demand, and the power of paid media…when coupled with social media virality.   Mary Ann Bartels - 12:35 Gary Vaynerchuk - 24:38   In this episode: Gary Vaynerchuk, @garyvee Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SpaceX is gearing up for its IPO, sparking debate about the company's governance and its potential fast track to the Nasdaq 100 index. Investor Nell Minow, chair of ValueEdge Advisors, shares her concerns about SpaceX's fundamentals. This year, the Tribeca Film Festival has accepted a fully AI-generated film entitled, “Dreams of Violets.” Tom Rogers, executive chairman of the production company Fountain 0, believes AI studios offer more opportunities for independent filmmakers. The film's director Ash Koosha points to new roles for workers with traditional production skills. Plus, Trump-endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary, and Micron has topped $1 trillion in market value.  In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CDC has expanded U.S. airport screening for the Ebola virus; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses risks of outbreak, as well as the potential uses for GLP-1s in cancer treatments. Author of “The Infinite Machine” Sebastian Mallaby discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI, where humanity fits into global innovation, and the risks of unregulated technology. Plus, Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts have formally unionized, Ferrari has released its first fully electric vehicle, and tensions are high in Iran.   Sebastian Mallaby - 14:28 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 24:09   In this episode: Sebastian Mallaby, @scmallaby Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Squawk Box's Joe Kernen and Becky Quick are in Washington, D.C., where President Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve's next chair. The two are joined by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to discuss his congressional probe into insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket. Then, House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) shares her thoughts on the Democratic agenda ahead of the November midterm elections, the DNC's 2024 election autopsy, and the affordability crisis. Plus, President Donald Trump said he postponed a signing ceremony for his administration's much-anticipated executive order on AI, and reports have unveiled more details about OpenAI's IPO filing.   Rep. James Comer - 13:10 Rep. Katherine Clark - 26:13   In this episode: Rep. James Comer, @RepJamesComer Rep. Katherine Clark, @WhipKClark Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SpaceX S-1 is finally public; CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on the public's first look under the SpaceX hood. Ahead of what will likely be the largest IPO ever next month, Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson highlights the talent running the company under the billionaire's leadership. Isaacson also underscores Musk's ambitions for space, in light of Andrew Ross Sorkin's interview with Jeff Bezos on the Blue Origin factory floor. Plus, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton discusses President Trump's deal with the IRS and using AI to cut down on fraud and waste in the public sector.    Leslie Picker          5:06 Jay Clayton      21:14 Walter Isaacson     45:16    In this episode: Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Gilbert wears many hats: NBA owner, entrepreneur, Detroit booster and Dad.  While building Rocket Companies – the $30 billion mortgage giant – and investing billions in the Motor City's 21st century development, he was a rare disease parent. Gilbert's oldest child, Nick, died in 2023 following a lifelong battle with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disease that causes tumors to grow on nerve pathways anywhere in the body.  The most common type, NF1, affects approximately 1 in 2,500 births. Half of those patients develop learning and physical challenges.    Nick had a following among basketball fans. He represented the Cleveland Cavaliers at multiple NBA draft lotteries and proved something of a good luck charm for the team and the city.  Since his death, the Gilbert family have pledged millions to fund research initiatives in the hopes of finding a cure for NF.    Read more about the Gilbert Family Foundation's work here: https://gilbertfamilyfoundation.org/ Follow the high-impact research to develop treatments for neurofibromatosis type 1: https://www.nfxdetroit.org/     If you are a parent or caregiver seeking NF information: https://www.ctf.org/      Join us in advancing awareness and understanding of rare diseases. Visit CNBC.com/Cures to access clips, resources, or to sign up for our weekly newsletter.    Learn more about rare disease – and what to do in a diagnosis – at the National Organization for Rare Disorders: https://rarediseases.org/   Follow Becky Quick on X: @BeckyQuick   Please share your thoughts or rare disease story in the comments, and join us on The Path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Bezos sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin for an extended interview at the Blue Origin Rocket Park in Florida. In a wide-ranging conversation, the world's fourth-richest person discusses America's wealthiest class, U.S. tax policy, philanthropy, working with President Trump, and our country's future. Bezos predicts AI-prompted deflation and an AI-prompted job shortage, and he doubles down on the concept of data centers in space. Plus, as owner of The Washington Post, Bezos comments on that newsroom's mass layoffs and the current state of journalism.    Eamon Javers           8:36 Jeff Bezos          20:53   In this episode: Jeff Bezos, @JeffBezos Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer,  @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NYC Mayor Mamdani has met with both JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon; Partnership for New York City Steven Fulop discusses the bridge between New York's business community and its Democratic Socialist mayor. Anthropic will begin sharing cyber flaws found by Mythos, while keeping Mythos private to a small circle of users. After a closely watched trial in Oakland, California, a federal jury found that Elon Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. Plus, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has made a personal investment in GAME 7, a sports brand co-founded by NHL legend Mark Messier. The two athletes-turned-businessmen discuss their bets on the world of sports.    Steven Fulop                       10:28 Zak Brown & Mark Messier    20:07   In this episode: Zak Brown, @ZBrownCEO Steven Fulop, @StevenFulop Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After President Trump's meeting with President Xi in Beijing, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, who was in the room with both leaders, discusses the trade agreements between nations and America's stance on Taiwan. The largest low-cost air carrier on the European continent RyanAir says it's well hedged amid a global jet fuel crunch, but CEO Michael O'Leary warns that other airlines may face pricing challenges through the end of the summer. Plus, there's a run on Swatch watches, and Berkshire Hathaway's 13F is out, offering a peek at Greg Abel's first decisions as CEO.    David Perdue - 16:28 Michael O'Leary - 33:33   In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump is on the way back to the U.S., following a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with key decisions on trade deals, sanctions, and Taiwan still to come. Reporters Eamon Javers and Eunice Yoon have been covereing the details of the trip – and its impact on the ongoing conflict in Iran. Dr. Mehmet Oz is focused on potential entitlement fraud as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.  He describes his landmark career as a heart surgeon, with former patient Roger Altman of Evercore.   Eamon Javers - 2:44  Dr. Mehmet Oz - 16:02  Roger Altman - 26:49  Eunice Yoon - 48:15    In this episode: Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOzCMS Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. and China are opening a new chapter in artificial intelligence talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins our Joe Kernen to discuss AI, trade, oil prices and more. Bessent argues the U.S. is negotiating from a position of strength, as the Trump administration weighs chip export rules and the future of Nvidia sales to China. Plus, CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down President Trump's visit to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are tackling trade, technology, and Taiwan.   Eamon  Javers - 3:34 Sec. Scott Bessent - 10:32   In this episode: Sec. Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a highly anticipated two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the stakes for trade, diplomacy, and U.S.-China relations. Bob Hormats, former Goldman Sachs International vice chairman and former Under Secretary of State, shares his perspective on the meeting and the state of the relationship between the two global powers. Plus, Tech Journalist Joanna Stern discusses her new book, “I Am Not a Robot,” and what she learned after letting AI control her life for a year.   Eamon Javers 3:53 Robert Hormats 16:03 Joanna Stern 28:25   In this episode: Joanna Stern, @joannastern Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Longtime Tesla and SpaceX bull Ron Baron is on set for an extended, exclusive interview. Baron, whose $55B AUM relies heavily on Elon Musk, discusses his faith in the world's richest man. Plus, eBay has rejected GameStop's bid to buy it, a cohort of U.S. CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing, and CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on the state of the conflict in Iran after President Trump said the U.S. ceasefire is “on life support.”   Dan Murphy - 6:27 Ron Baron - 16:40   In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump has rejected Iran's counteroffer in the effort to end the war. In the UAE, CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on the negotiations and the energy prices hanging in the balance. In Beijing, CNBC's Eunice Yoon awaits the arrival of President Trump–and tech leaders–for a meeting with President Xi. In the U.S., hantavirus patients have arrived in Nebraska. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the risks of the illness, as well as the rumored potential departure of current FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. Ed Yardeni discusses the market records, despite geopolitical headwinds.    Dan Murphy - 04:28 Eunice Yoon - 12:58 Ed Yardeni - 19:00 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 35:30    In this episode: Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses the geopolitics at play in the AI revolution, including President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi. Friedman is calling for collaboration–even an arms deal, of sorts–between the two nations on the topic of artificial intelligence. Plus, CNBC's Dan Murphy is in Dubai reporting on the war in Iran, and Anthropic could be nearing a valuation larger than OpenAI's. Dan Murphy         2:32 Tom Friedman     16:55   In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones shares his market outlook, comparing today's market environment with that of autumn, 1999. Fresh off an intimate AI conference, he relays some of his biggest takeaways about AI opportunity, regulation, and dangers. Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of the Robin Hood Foundation, also looks ahead to the upcoming gala. Plus, Anthropic says it saw 80-fold growth in the first quarter on an annualized basis, and jet fuel prices could take a toll on politicians in the midterm elections.    Paul Tudor Jones 12:11   In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Proposals to end the war in Iran could be coming soon, but President Trump has warned of escalation if Iran does not agree to those proposals. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports on the morning's major geopolitical news. The Treasury Department is considering adding stock ownership to Trump accounts for kids, and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is expanding his firm's footprint in Miami amid a spat with NYC Mayor Mamdani. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses his company's Q1 results and his vision for the platform: autonomous vehicles, delivery, and travel. Plus, Andrew recaps his conversation with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, covering the government's role in AI innovation and competition with China.    Dan Murphy - 02:30 Dara Khosrowsahi - 14:48 Steve Liesman - 31:30   In this episode: Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhos Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses his platform's support for Trump Accounts, as well as his ambition to build a “financial super app.” CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the effort to build a distributed network of small data centers attached to residential homes, and CNBC's Dan Murphy is in the United Arab Emirates, reporting on the latest escalations in the region. Plus, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Melissa Lee recap their newsy interview with Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen, and E! host Keltie Knight recalls the highlights of the Met Gala's big fashion and money moments.    Dan Murphy - 02:55 Diana Olick - 15:53 Vlad Tenev - 21:43 Keltie Knight - 40:02   In this episode: Vlad Tenev, @vladtenev Diana Olick, @DianaOlick Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It's the first Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting with the company's new CEO Greg Abel presiding, while chairman Warren Buffett sits in the audience of the meeting after 60 years on the stage. CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli cover the beginning of this new chapter of “Capitalist Woodstock” with shareholders like Bill Murray and Ariel Investments founder and Co-CEO John Rogers. Then, Greg Abel takes the stage with Berkshire's vice chairman of insurance operations, Ajit Jain, for a Q&A session with shareholders. The two address AI, cyber risks, global energy flows during the war in Iran, and much more. Plus, a cameo from Warren Buffett–both real and…not so real.    For more Berkshire Hathaway coverage: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2026-live-updates.html For past Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meetings: https://buffett.cnbc.com/annual-meetings/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the third and final episode from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, CEO Greg Abel takes the second Q&A session alongside BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer and Adam Johnson, CEO of NetJets and President of Berkshire's consumer products, services, and retailing businesses. Together, the three address questions about the future of Berkshire's subsidiaries, the current inflation environment, and much more. And finally, CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli recap the busy day with highlights from both Q&A sessions and Becky's interview with Warren Buffett.    For more Berkshire Hathaway coverage: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2026-live-updates.html For past Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meetings: https://buffett.cnbc.com/annual-meetings/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second of three special episodes from the Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Becky Quick sits down with the Oracle of Omaha himself, chairman Warren Buffett. It's Buffett's 61st meeting, but it's his first as a member of the audience. He weighs in on the current investing environment, and he comments on rampant “gambling” in markets today.   For more Berkshire Hathaway coverage: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2026-live-updates.html For past Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meetings: https://buffett.cnbc.com/annual-meetings/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.