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CBO Fact vs Fiction; A New Middle East 6/16/25 Jun 16, 2025

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As strikes between Israel and Iran continue, Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe discusses a new era of geopolitics in the Middle East, including the relative balance of power between Iran and Israel. Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel shares his agency’s evaluation of the U.S. economy, in spite of pushback from Republican lawmakers. In Albert, CNBC’s Megan Cassella reports on the G7 and the various agenda at play during this year’s meeting. Plus, 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki won the auction for reclaiming the bankrupt DNA database company.

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Phill Swagel - 14:49

Frederick Kempe - 28:10

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/16/25 Jun 16, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel says it has achieved aerial superiority over Tehran, President Trump approves Nippon Steel’s $15 billion deal to acquire U.S. Steel, reports say Renault CEO Luca de Meo will become the next CEO of French fashion group Kering, Taiwan adds Huawei and SMIC to its export control list, and a cyberattack at The Washington Post breached the email accounts of several reporters.

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Israel & Iran: Oil, Iran’s Nuclear Program, & What’s Next 6/13/25 Jun 13, 2025

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Israel’s strikes against Iran early Friday morning killed Iran’s most senior military official and the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as two nuclear scientists. Karim Sadjadpour, Carnegie Endowment senior fellow of the Middle East Program, discusses Iran’s military strategy and the future of its nuclear program. From Brookings, director of foreign policy research Michael O’Hanlon unpacks Israel’s capabilities, Iran’s appetite for retaliation, and whether the United States should be prepared for an attack on American assets. Plus, NBC’s Matt Bradley reports on the ground in Tel Aviv, and RBC’s Helima Croft discusses the impact regional conflict has on global energy markets.

Karim Sadjadpour - 22:35

Matt Bradley - 35:54

Michael O'Hanlon - 38:28

In this episode:

Karim Sadjadpour, @ksadjadpour

Matt Bradley, @MattMcBradley

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/13/25 Jun 13, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Israel launches strikes against Iran, investigators are searching the site of the Air India crash, a federal appeals court rules President Trump can retain control of the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, the House of Representatives votes against $9B in funding - including money for public broadcasting - and venture capital firms like Elon Musk’s xAI.

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Gary Cohn & CNBC’s Disruptor 50: Gecko Robotics 6/12/25 Jun 12, 2025

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Gary Cohn worked in the first Trump administration as the National Economic Council Director. Today, as IBM Vice Chair, Cohn discusses the state of the economy, the U.S. dollar, inflation, and the Fed’s next move. In India, a Boeing plane crashed, and RFK Jr. tapped eight new members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. Plus, CNBC is out with the 13th annual Disruptor 50 list. 2025’s number 30 on the list is Gecko Robotics; Julia Boorstin and Gecko CEO Jake Loosararian discuss the intersection of AI, robotics, defense, and infrastructure, as well as the company’s latest news: a new funding round.

Gary Cohn 17:17

Julia Boorstin & Jake Loosararian 35:16

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Regeneron CEO on 23andMe & $275m in Margaritaville 6/11/25 Jun 11, 2025

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The U.S. and China have reached a framework for a trade deal, marking progress in the London talks between both nations. Bankrupt 23andMe is up for sale, and drugmaker Regeneron is at the negotiating table. CEO Dr. Len Schleifer discusses the value of genetic data in medicine, explaining the role DNA plays in developing drug therapies. Plus, Elon Musk has posted an X of regret after publicly clashing with President Trump on social media, and CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate, currently caught between the Margaritaville empire’s two trustees.

Dr. Len Schleifer - 14:18

Robert Frank - 29:14

In this episode:

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/11/25 Jun 11, 2025

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Elon Musk apologizes (?), Tesla readies its robotaxi, U.S. and China trade talks hit a potential resolution, a federal appeals court allows some of President Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be eyeing a new job.

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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The CDC’s Vaccine Advisors & the PA Governor on LA Protests 6/10/25 Jun 10, 2025

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As the U.S. and China continue trade talks in London, APCO Worldwide’s Jim McGregor discusses the fine line between goals to protect American industry and maintain the global tech supply chain. The federal government deployed the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests. California Governor Gavin Newsom has clashed with President Trump over the deployment, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro weighs in on the tension between federal and state authority. Governor Shapiro warns that unclear communication and leadership on the ground during civil unrest could become dangerous. Plus, RFK Jr. has removed all members of ACIP, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that consults the CDC on vaccines.

Josh Shapiro - 16:16

Jim McGregor - 33:15

In this episode:

Josh Shapiro, @GovernorShapiro

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The Warner Brothers Discovery Split & A Big Handshake with China 6/9/25 Jun 09, 2025

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals of the top U.S. trade negotiators as they meet their Chinese counterparts in London today. A big handshake and a short meeting will hopefully speed up China’s release of the rare earth metals American tech companies need. CNBC’s Juliana Tatelbaum reports from London on the ongoing trade negotiations. CNBC’s David Faber reports on Warner Brothers Discovery’s plan to split into two public companies by next year. Plus, violence has erupted amid protests in Los Angeles, and Walmart is a top pick for one Wall Street firm.

Kevin Hassett - 12:24

David Faber - 24:35

In this episode:

David Faber, @davidfaber

Julianna Tatelbaum, @CNBCJulianna

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/9/25 Jun 09, 2025

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Happy Monday! The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: trade talks between the U.S. and China begin in London as exports drop from China, trade negotiations with India continue, President Trump is eyeing a new Fed chair, and college athletes face a different financial future.

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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