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Coatue’s Philippe Laffont: The Year of the Privates 6/25/25 Jun 25, 2025

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An early backer of Facebook and Netflix, Philippe Laffont is known as the founder of famed hedge fund Coatue. In an exclusive and rare interview, Laffont explains his investment strategy through the entire life cycle of companies. He shares his optimism for technological innovation and his belief that AI-prompted changes in business will eventually yield a new era of entrepreneurship and profits. Plus, President Trump is at the NATO summit, CNBC contributor and former Democrat politician Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the NYC mayoral primary, and Alex Rodriguez is now part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal long in the making.

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera – 6:24

Philippe Laffont - 20:04

In this episode:

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, @MCaruso_Cabrera

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/25/25 Jun 25, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes President Trump’s tax and spending bill is on track for Senate passage this week, betting site Polymarket is close to raising $200 million in a new funding round, there’s a new opportunity for crypto investors to have access to private companies, chip design firm Ambarella is working on a potential sale, and Micron reports quarterly results after the bell.

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An Israel-Iran Ceasefire & New Yorkers Head to the Polls 6/24/25 Jun 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he is “not happy” that Israel fired fresh rockets at Iran. CNBC’s Megan Cassella breaks down the latest on a ceasefire. Then, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses more on the Israel-Iran conflict and the SALT deduction cap. Plus, New Yorkers are heading to the polls to rank their choices for the Democratic mayoral primary. Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City president and CEO, discusses the state of race and the late surge by Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell testifies today and this year’s Game 7 of the was the most watched NBA Finals game in 6 years.

Megan Cassella - 03:05

Rep. Mike Lawler - 28:44

Kathryn Wylde - 42:48

In this episode:

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Rep. Mike Lawler, @lawler4ny

Kathryn Wylde, @Partnership4NYC

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The U.S.-Iran Escalation Explained 06/23/25 Jun 23, 2025

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President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. Retired U.S. Army Col. Jack Jacobs explains the strategic impact of the attack and what Iran might do next. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins covers the reaction in Washington and gives an update on President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Then, Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O’Day talks about the FDA approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, and its importance in public health. Plus, Pixar’s Elio sees the worst box office opening in the studio’s history.

Col. Jack Jacobs - 05:06

Emily Wilkins - 17:39

Daniel O'Day - 24:20

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/23/25 Jun 23, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says damage to Iran’s nuclear program is “monumental” following U.S. strikes, investors are watching the oil markets’ closely, Tesla started robotaxi service in Austin, Apple may beef up AI capabilities with a big acquisition, and the Oklahoma City Thunder has won the NBA Championship.

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Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates & Stablecoin Bill Advances 6/20/25 Jun 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he will decide within two weeks whether the United States will enter the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat discusses Israel's strategic goals in its ongoing campaign against Iran and how the country views potential U.S. involvement. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has advanced the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating dollar-pegged stablecoins, setting up a final vote in the coming days. Katie Haun, CEO of Haun Ventures, weighs in on how the legislation could reshape the crypto industry and the future of digital currencies. Plus, President Trump extended the deadline for a TikTok ban by another 90 days, while a new report finds the U.S. added roughly a thousand new millionaires each day in 2024.

Nir Barkat - 17:22

Katie Haun - 32:35

In this episode:

Nir Barkat, @NirBarkat

Katie Haun, @katie_haun

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/20/25 Jun 20, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says a decision on U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict will come within two weeks, Iran's foreign minister meets with European counterparts in Switzerland, SoftBank is reportedly in talks with TSMC to build a trillion-dollar robotics and AI complex in Arizona, Microsoft may end negotiations with OpenAI, and a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during testing at its Texas facility.

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AI Jobs, $100m Offers, & Two Plans for Iran 6/18/25 Jun 18, 2025

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Retired 4-star General Wesley Clark, once NATO Supreme Allied Commander, offers his advice to the Trump administration: don’t bomb Iran’s nuclear plant Fordow. In a lively discussion about geopolitics, General Clark suggests having both a military and a diplomatic plan for the conflict. Former Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang is raising the alarm on AI’s impact on the workforce. Yang discusses the future of labor and technology. Plus, General Mills has joined Kraft Heinz in eliminating artificial food dyes in U.S. products, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused Mark Zuckerberg of attempting to poach OpenAI talent with $100m paychecks.

Wesley Clark - 15:53

Andrew Yang - 29:51

In this episode:

Andrew Yang, @AndrewYang

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/18/25 Jun 18, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel and Iran exchange airstrikes for a sixth consecutive day as President Trump weighs a potential U.S. strike, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says generative AI will lead to a smaller corporate workforce in the future, New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander is released after being arrested at an immigration court protest, the Senate passes the Genius Act to regulate stablecoins, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump’s tax cuts could raise deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade.

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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Steve Eisman’s Market Calls: Middle East Conflict & a Trade War 6/17/25 Jun 17, 2025

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President Trump has left the G7 meeting early, citing his priority monitoring the Israel-Iran conflict. Steve Eisman famously called and profited from the housing crisis, and today the Wall Street watcher is optimistic on the conflict in the Middle East–at least when it comes to the markets. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb weighs in on the price of cutting health and research funding, as well as his outlook for the innovation pipeline in the U.S. Plus, drama might be brewing between OpenAI and Microsoft, and crypto billionaire Justin Sun is taking Tron public.

Steve Eisman 11:59

Dr. Scott Gottlieb 22:54

In this episode:

Steve Eisman, @EismanPlaybook

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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