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AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26 Aug 18, 2026

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In an exclusive, rare interview, CEO and co-founder of Hims & Hers Andrew Dudum sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Dudum maps out his vision for an AI-enabled American healthcare system, comments on the FTC’s lawsuit, and reflects on his company’s impact on GLP1 access and affordability. CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the Buss family drama playing out on the Lakers, and Meta is once again on trial over social media addiction allegations. AI avatar startup Genies has made an AI version of CNBC’s Becky Quick, trained on Becky’s mannerisms, history, and perspectives. CEO Akash Nigam discusses the characters he’s made for athletes in the NBA and MLB, the models he uses to build these personas, and the value of avatars in entertainment and in business. Plus, Becky Quick discusses her own CNBC history with AI “Becky Quicker.”

Alex Sherman - 5:18

Andrew Dudum - 15:01

Akash Nigam - 32:21

In this episode:

Akash Nigam, @akashrnigam

Andrew Dudum, @AndrewDudum

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Alex Sherman, @sherman4949

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman: Now Is the Time to Act 8/17/26 Aug 17, 2026

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OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman issues a call to amp up cybersecurity in the age of AI. Brockman addresses recent leadership departures at OpenAI, the open-weight model debate, and AI safety standards. Keller Cliffton, CEO of drone delivery company Zipline, discusses his company’s scaling deal with Uber. Together, the companies aim to notch one million drone deliveries a day. Berkshire Hathaway added $17 billion to its Alphabet stake, making the Google parent Berkshire’s third-largest holding. Plus, Congressman for Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has sparked heated pushback from the likes of Mark Cuban and Bill Ackman with his pitch for taxing billionaires.

Greg Brockman - 15:45

Keller Cliffton - 37:53

In this episode:

Greg Brockman, @gdb

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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A Wisconsin Upset & Gary Vee’s Next Bet 8/14/26 Aug 14, 2026

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Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor delivers a surprising result as pollster and strategist Frank Luntz discusses what it says about the state of the race and the growing influence of prediction markets on politics. Gary Vaynerchuk, founder of VaynerX and an investor in alternative sports, talks about the business of sports, his love of whiffle ball and his dream of one day owning the New York Jets. Plus, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the future of American space exploration and the space race now underway.
Frank Luntz - 03:20
Gary Vaynerchuk - 13:53
Jared Isaacman - 24:58
In this episode:

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC
Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntz
Jared Isaacman, @rookisaacman
Gary Vaynerchuk, @garyvee

Katie Kramer,

@Kramer_Katie

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Truth Social’s Advantage & AI Anxiety 8/13/26 Aug 13, 2026

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A lawsuit claims Truth Social is giving paid subscribers an unfair advantage by allowing them to see President Trump’s posts fractions of a second before other users. Former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter discusses the case and what it could mean for investors. Senator Bill Cassidy weighs in on changes to the recommended vaccine schedule for kids and what the new guidance could mean for parents. Plus, an exclusive CNBC and Generation Lab survey looks at how young adults feel about AI, the economy and the rapid pace of technological change.
Jonathan Kanter 5:14
Bill Cassidy 14:55
In this episode:

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC
Pippa Stevens, @PippaStevens13

Katie Kramer,

@Kramer_Katie

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AI Deals Go Round and Round & Cava’s CEO 8/12/26 Aug 12, 2026

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Nvidia’s $500 billion deal with top Wall Street firms has sparked a debate about circular spending in the AI ecosystem. Ed Zitron is a critic of the investments pouring into the industry, and he shares his bearish take on AI. Brett Schulman, CEO of fast casual chain Cava, is keeping his eye on consumer confidence amid salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks in the U.S. Schulman discusses the impact foodborne illness has had on the restaurants, despite Cava’s food supply chain being unimpacted by issues. Plus, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses President Trump’s Executive Order on childhood vaccines and the pressure it may create for state leadership.

Ed Zitron - 03:47

Brett Schulman - 14:03

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 22:41

In this episode:

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Nvidia’s Investable Chips, the VA Governor, & AI Gone Rogue 8/11/26 Aug 11, 2026

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Nvidia is taking in $500 billion in new financing from major Wall Street firms as CEO Jensen Huang touts chips as the next “investable asset.” Former senior White House policy advisor on AI Sriram Krishnan discusses America’s tech race with China and the next opportunities in artificial intelligence, including in cyber security. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the new normal in the Strait of Hormuz, a Tesla-SpaceX merger could fast-track Elon Musk’s pay package, and a Staten Island judge has ordered an emergency pause on Mayor Mamdani’s new pied-a-terre tax. Plus, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is intervening in the sale of Dominion Energy to an out-of-state company. The moderate democrat discusses Virginia’s business ecosystem and the primaries underway in multiple states across the country.

Dan Murphy - 04:22

Gov. Abigail Spanberger - 15:06

Sriram Krishnan - 31:53

In this episode:

Abigail Spanberger, @GovernorVA

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Open-Sourcing Meta & Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders 8/10/26 Aug 10, 2026

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Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will open source its most powerful AI models, including a new model called Muse Glimmer. AI investor Vinod Khosla discusses the evolution of AI, investment opportunities in the space, and tech’s ability to support communities displaced by data centers by way of tax changes. Plus, President Trump has renewed his effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says the Grand Theft Auto VI extended trailer will be worth watching on Netflix in a few weeks…but it’s likely not the beginning of an acquisition.

Vinod Khosla - 05:03

Strauss Zelnick - 30:12

In this episode:

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Katie Kramer,

@Kramer_Katie

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AI-Made Viruses, A July Jobs Report, & Meta’s Child Harms Case 8/7/26 Aug 07, 2026

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In a surprise to Wall Street, the Labor Department reported a loss of 23,000 nonfarm jobs in July. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman break down the report and what it means for the broader health of the economy. Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) is focused on AI’s impact on the labor force in his latest legislation to tax hyperscalers, while MIT Associate Professor Kevin Esvelt is closely watching AI’s achievements in science. He considers the implications of a new study from the Arc Institute that showed AI-created viruses are viable in the real world. Plus, in a child harms case in New Mexico, Meta was ordered to pay $567 million into an abatement fund, and OpenAI plans to release a home device to consumers.

Rep. Greg Casar - 14:23

Rick Santelli & Steve Liesman - 25:24

Kevin Esvelt - 32:13

In this episode:

Greg Casar, @RepCasar

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Google’s AI Reshuffle, Calls to the Fed, A Great Wealth Transfer 08/06/26 Aug 06, 2026

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Google is reshuffling its AI team, moving Demis Hassabis from CEO to chairman of Google DeepMind. Hassabis will also take over the chief scientist role of Alphabet after the current chief scientist Jeff Dean leaves the company. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President Trump has called Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh multiple times since Warsh stepped into his role. Google board member and former Fed vice chairman Roger Ferguson weighs in on both Google’s AI strategy and the relationship between the central bank and the White House. Plus, Jamie Dimon has a warning for investors, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports on the major wealth transfer from boomers, including the complicated inheritance of real estate.

Roger Ferguson 23:17

Sharon Epperson 35:34

In this episode:

Sharon Epperson, @sharon_epperson

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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SpaceX’s First Earnings, Janet Yellen, & Uber CEO 8/5/26 Aug 05, 2026

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Former Fed Chair and former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses Kevin Warsh’s new regime at the Federal Reserve and the persistent inflation in the United States. After the first U.S. intervention in the Japanese yen in decades, she discusses global economic stability and the changes still to come, thanks to AI. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the road ahead for autonomous vehicles and safety after Uber reported weaker-than-expected second quarter results and guidance. Plus, SpaceX’s spending surge has rattled investors, the markets are digesting news of a potential deal with Iran, and Chipotle’s jalapenos are causing concern.

Morgan Brennan - 8:31

Janet Yellen - 20:43

Dara Khosrowshahi - 35:41

In this episode:

Dara Khosrowshahi, @dkhos

Morgan Brennan, @MorganLBrennan

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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