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Paul Tudor Jones’ Call for 2027 & Vibes 10/13/26 Oct 13, 2026

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Amid growing concerns about valuations and the AI boom, legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones joins for his take on the markets and his outlook for the new year. He predicts a strong fourth-quarter post the midterm elections but warns of challenges in 2027 due to negative flow pictures in the stock market. Author and professor Adam Grant is out with a new book, “Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World.” He says we need to engage in “deep talk” when meeting someone new and ask questions that we would normally wait to ask at a second or third meeting. Plus, Anthropic warns AI models could soon copy themselves across home devices and hackers target French supermarket fridges.

Paul Tudor Jones 11:53

Adam Grant 38:59

In this episode:

Paul Tudor Jones, @ptj_official

Adam Grant, @AdamMGrant

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Rising Oil Tensions, AI Agent Oversharing 10/12/26 Oct 12, 2026

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Tensions are heightened in the Middle East following a deadly attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport in Riyadh. CNBC’s Dan Murphy joins from the region with the latest, while Brian Sullivan reports on the move in oil and President Trump’s claim of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Amid growing concerns about rogue AI agents and personal security, XMTP Labs Co-Founder & CEO Shane Mac describes how an agent shared his personal bank statement in a work group chat. Plus, Nvidia is reportedly in talks to buy open-source startup Reflection AI and “The Social Reckoning” disappoints at the box office.

Dan Murphy 02:34

Brian Sullivan 18:49

Shane Mac 35:12

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Shane Mac, @ShaneMac

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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SpaceX Aims for Telecom, Starbucks Eyes Chipotle 10/9/26 Oct 09, 2026

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In a move that’s pushing telecom stocks lower, SpaceX has agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio. Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson explains how this move fits into the rest of Musk’s vision for connectivity around the world–and around the solar system. As concerns about AI-fueled job displacement mount around the world, Chieh Huang–founder of Boxed–has started a new re-training venture for laid off employees. Huang explains how Pelgo translates layoffs and employer investment into a more skilled, less anxious workforce. Plus, Starbucks could be prepping to acquire Chipotle, and the Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Isaias.

Walter Isaacson 17:29

Chieh Huang 32:06

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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AI Math vs. Human Math & Tariffs in the Midterms 10/8/26 Oct 08, 2026

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President Trump has suggested that the U.S. may initiate more attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, and tariffs remain on center stage as the midterm elections draw nearer. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses both from the White House North Lawn. Mathematician and NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster has been working on solving the Navier-Stokes Problem for years; now OpenAI agents have solved it, but Buckmaster believes his work was used in the process. The mathematician discusses his conversations with OpenAI’s leadership and his own concerns about models training on private work. Plus, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer is in Macao for the NBA’s latest push, and a missed email at UPS resulted in China’s receipt of U.S. F-35 parts.

Contessa Brewer - 04:39

Jamieson Greer - 11:34

Tristan Buckmaster - 24:24

In this episode:

Amb. Jamieson Greer, @USTradeRep

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer

Ryan Anastasio, @Ryan_Anastasio

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DOGE ‘Blockers,’ Media’s Mega Merger, & Bigger Billionaires 10/7/26 Oct 07, 2026

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It’s day two of a new media behemoth under David Ellison’s Skydance umbrella. Founding partner of Puck Matt Belloni details the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and he considers the giant’s headwinds, including cable’s declining profits and ~$80 billion in debt. Michael Lewis wrote “Moneyball,” “The Big Short,” “Going Infinite,” and “The Blind Side,” and he’s now out with a new book: “Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State.” The bestselling author discusses government efficiency and his own dive into the federal workers who resisted in the early days of Elon Musk’s DOGE effort. Plus, protests rage on in France, young people are leaning away from beer, and tech billionaires are only getting bigger.

Robert Frank - 08:23

Michael Lewis - 21:55

Matt Belloni - 35:07

In this episode:

Matt Belloni, @MattBelloni

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Losing Friends & Antagonizing Presidents with Sen. Tillis 10/06/26 Oct 06, 2026

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28 days from the midterms, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reflects on his tenure in government as documented in his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.” Sen. Tillis shares his own regrets and his hopes for a Republican Party under pressure from a fractured voter base. As AI innovation continues to spark moral and ethical questions about humanity, machines, and the dignity of work, religious leaders have begun to participate in discussions of the technology’s future. Reverend Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, discusses the paths forward for humans and for society on the whole. Plus, President Trump has signed an executive order to make cheaper diesel more accessible, SpaceX shares jumped this week, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency as measles cases rise in the state.

Senator Thom Tillis - 13:18

Rev. Walter Kim - 27:40

In this episode:

Thom Tillis, @SenThomTillis

Walter Kim, @revwalterkim

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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An AI Task Force, AI & Your Happiness, Plague in Siberia 10/5/26 Oct 05, 2026

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Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has been picked to serve as AI czar, leading a “Super Intelligence Force” to address growing concerns about AI. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is suggesting people “accept some bad things” in exchange for the benefits of AI. Professor, columnist, author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks counsels AI users to retain control of their relationships in the AI era, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses potential AI regulation. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent goes on the record about the bond market, nearly 200 were hospitalized in Siberia after exposure to the plague, and elections in Brazil and Spain are coming in the next month amid unrest in each country.

Arthur Brooks - 11:58

Sen. Chris Coons - 22:45

In this episode:

Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks

Sen. Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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AI Safety with a Facebook Whistleblower & A $110B Media Merger 10/2/26 Oct 02, 2026

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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen wrote a memoir of her time at Facebook, during which she leaked documents to The Wall Street Journal to shed light on what (and when) Facebook knew about the potential harms of its algorithms. The memoir is now part of the basis for “The Social Reckoning,” a film designed as a follow up to “The Social Network.” Frances Haugen herself explains how the world of AI is different from that of social media, and the role big tech can play in self regulation on both. Plus, former MTV CEO Michael Wolf discusses the $110B merger of Paramount Warner Bros, expected to close soon, Anthropic’s IPO could be coming before Thanksgiving, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT wants to help you shop.

Frances Haugen - 15:12

Michael Wolf - 28:25

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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AI Agents with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky & Walter Isaacson 10/1/26 Oct 01, 2026

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Google is the latest tech giant to release its own AI agent as concerns about AI safety persist both inside and outside the tech industry. Elon Musk biographer, professor, and student of history Walter Isaacson discusses the AI doomsday narrative and the personality clashes behind the AI headlines. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky weighs in on the future of AI agents, including his own efforts to build one and the larger rhetoric problem that Silicon Valley has, when it comes to AI. Chesky issues a wake up call to his fellow tech leaders. Plus, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is moving to Paramount-WBD, and Foundayo’s latest trial results made good news for Eli Lilly.

Walter Isaacson - 18:31

Brian Chesky - 33:37

In this episode:

Brian Chesky, @bchesky

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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A White House Accord with AI’s Leaders 9/30/26 Sep 30, 2026

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After President Trump hosted tech and AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the group ultimately agreed to an “Accord on Super Intelligence.” Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, in the room for the meeting, discusses the significance of the accord and liability issues for AI. While Axios has reported that Jay Clayton could be one of President Trump’s candidates for AI Czar, Clayton is focused on the outcomes of Tuesday’s meeting. Author of “The Infinity Machine” Sebastian Mallaby weighs in on the accord as well, addressing Dario Amodei’s relationship with the President and the friction between innovation and safety in the world of artificial–or super–intelligence.

Sebastian Mallaby - 19:56

Jay Clayton - 31:12

In this episode:

Sebastian Mallaby, @scmallaby

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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