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Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Pay Plan & Obesity Drug Pricing 11/7/25 Nov 07, 2025

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The White House has struck a deal with two more drugmakers: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the administration’s plan to make GLP-1s more affordable for Americans. Tesla shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, as long as he reaches their lofty goals for the company. Musk biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the plan of milestones and Musk’s history of exceeding investor expectations. Plus, U.S. airlines are beginning to cancel flights to manage shutdown-strained staffing of air traffic controllers, and Warren Buffett issued a warning on AI.

Dr. Mehmet Oz - 21:43

Walter Isaacson - 38:56

In this episode:

Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOz

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/7/2025 Nov 07, 2025

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Fans of “Grand Theft Auto” will have to wait for the release of the sixth version of the popular video game will be delayed, Airbnb shares are on the move after reporting upbeat guidance, fintech company Affirm shares also trending up, while competitor Block missed earnings estimates for the fourth-straight quarter, and Ford is considering discontinuing the electric version of its popular F-150 truck.

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The Shutdown, Travel, & “A House of Dynamite” 11/6/25 Nov 06, 2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the prolonged government shutdown, as well as the future of the filibuster and bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. Because of the shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a reduction in flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports starting on Friday, a move that will affect roughly 3,500-4,000 flights per day. American Airlines Pilot Dennis Tajer represents the Allied Pilots Association, and he’s urging lawmakers to pass a clean CR, just so his crews can get back to paid work. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is softening his comments that “China will win the AI race,” and Doordash stock is sinking. Plus, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim discuss their latest movie for Netflix, “A House of Dynamite,” exploring what a nuclear launch crisis might look like in today’s geopolitical climate.

Dennis Tajer - 19:59

Speaker Mike Johnson - 25:43

Kathryn Bigelow & Noah Oppenheim - 42:50

In this episode:

Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnson

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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A Night for Democrats: Zohran Mamdani & The Party’s Future 11/5/25 Nov 05, 2025

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Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, part of a sweep for Democrats across the nation’s elections. CNBC’s wealth editor Robert Frank reports on the impact this victory will have on the city’s wealthiest population and its tax revenue, and CNBC’s Emily Wilkins is in Washington, DC, reporting on the returns across the country. As many Democrats celebrate, tech investor and MAGA donor Chris Buskirk weighs in on the opposite side of the political aisle; Buskirk maps out his vision for America’s next era of success, and it hinges on innovation. Plus, Eamon Javers is covering the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump’s tariffs.

Emily Wilkins - 13:26

Robert Frank - 22:35

Chris Buskirk - 26:28

Eamon Javers - 38:12

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/5/2025 Nov 05, 2025

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AMD posted better than expected earnings in the third quarter, Pinterest shares are plunging after that company’s quarterly report, EV maker Rivian posted a surprise gross profit in the past quarter, Apollo has reportedly withdrawn its offer to take Papa John’s private, and President Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman after having pulled that nomination in May amid the President’s spat with Isaacman friend, Elon Musk.

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp & Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 11/4/25 Nov 04, 2025

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The Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments for the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will be at the hearing, defends the emergency measures and discusses the ongoing government shutdown. Palantir reported a beat in its third quarter earnings, but short sellers are concerned about AI valuations. CEO Alex Karp snaps back at dubious investors, doubling down on the value Palantir and its industry offer the United States. Plus, Vice President Dick Cheney has died, and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund will vote against Elon Musk’s pay package. Happy Election Day!

Sec. Scott Bessent - 15:07

Alex Karp - 35:19

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Introducing: CNBC Changemakers and Power Players Nov 04, 2025

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast delivers candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women in business, hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. Listen to an excerpt now!

The series spotlights women from the CNBC Changemakers list and other female innovators who are redefining leadership, breaking barriers, and transforming industries; including CEO of Retirement Solutions at TIAA Kourtney Gibson.

Episodes of CNBC Changemakers and Power Players are available now and drop every Tuesday. Stay right here to listen to a special preview, and for the full episode, search for CNBC Changemakers and Power Players and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts.

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Big Tech’s Big Challenges & Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy 11/3/25 Nov 03, 2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses the government shutdown’s impact on travel and federal travel workers across the country as we enter the second month of the standstill in Washington, DC. Tim Wu, Columbia Law Professor and tech and competition adviser under President Trump, discusses the importance of competition in the big tech landscape. For him, the best foil for China’s tech dominance and competition here in the United States. Plus, Kimberly-Clark will buy Tylenol maker Kenvue, SNAP food benefits could restart this week, and in an interview with 60 Minutes, President Trump discussed the government shutdown and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire the President pardoned last month.

Sec. Sean Duffy - 18:25

Tim Wu - 32:28

In this episode:

Sean Duffy, @SecDuffy

Tim Wu, @superwuster

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/3/2025 Nov 03, 2025

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Berkshire Hathaway reporting a sharp rebound in earnings in the third quarter, President Trump says Nvidia’s most advanced semiconductor chips should be reserved for the U.S., Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart this week, OPEC+ has agreed to a small increase in monthly crude oil output, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is apologizing for the province of Ontario’s political ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

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Exxon’s Darren Woods & NYC’s Marathon Weekend 10/31/25 Oct 31, 2025

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In an exclusive interview, Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods discusses his company’s latest quarterly financials and the geopolitics at play in oil patches around the world. In tech, Netflix has announced a stock split amid reports that the streamer is preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon’s stock soared after earnings, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is celebrating AI’s profitability for his company. Plus, it’s Halloween and NYC’s marathon weekend. Jackolanterns.com President Mike Pollack gets into the spooky spirit with trails of thousands of carved pumpkins, and Sunday, NY Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer will be cheering on around 50,000 runners, alongside two other million spectators. Happy Halloween!

Darren Woods - 19:09

Rob Simmelkjaer - 35:11

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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