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“It’s Over.” The President with NATO & the Legacy of Elie Wiesel 7/8/26 Jul 08, 2026

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At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump remarked that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over.” CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick reports on the ground in Ankara, and Nicholas Burns, former Ambassador to NATO under George W. Bush, discusses the economic pressure points that could be effective in negotiations with Iran. Andrew Ross Sorkin calls into the show with news about Blue Origin: the space company is taking on outside investmentfor the first time. Plus, it has been a decade since Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and advocate Elie Wiesel’s death. His son Elisha Wiesel discusses carrying on that legacy at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and working to keep lessons from the Holocaust fresh in the minds and hearts of people today.

Steve Sedgwick - 04:07

Andrew Ross Sorkin - 15:35

Nicholas Burns - 22:36

Elisha Wiesel - 32:53

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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A NATO Summit in Turkey, Tilly Norwood, & World Cup Wagering 7/7/26 Jul 07, 2026

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President Trump has arrived in Turkey for the NATO summit, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) is also in Ankara with the U.S. delegation. Sen. Coons discusses the goals for the U.S. and its allies at the summit. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is now a strategic advisor to the American Gaming Association, and he’s zeroing in on the differences between legal sports betting and prediction markets as wagers mount for the World Cup. Plus, the U.S. is officially out of the World Cup after a defeat to Belgium, AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood will star in a feature-length film, and China’s DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own semiconductor chip.

Senator Chris Coons - 16:50

Chris Christie - 27:44

In this episode:

Sen. Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons

Chris Christie, @GovChristie

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Trump Accounts Launch: Brad Gerstner 7/6/26 Jul 06, 2026

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On July 4th, the administration officially launched Trump Accounts, a new savings and investing vehicle for kids under 18 in the U.S. One of the orchestrators, Silicon Valley investor Brad Gerstner, explains the platform, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell’s donation to it, and the vision for the American dream. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at MSG in New York over the holiday weekend, and President Trump gave multiple speeches for the 250th celebration of American independence, highlighting a commitment to freedom and opposition to communism.

Brad Gerstner - 15:44

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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President Donald J. Trump: America at 250 7/3/26 Jul 03, 2026

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President Donald J. Trump sits down with Joe Kernen for an exclusive, extended interview ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. In a wide-ranging conversation, the President discusses the stock market’s performance, the war in Iran, the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, AI innovation, and the government’s stake in Intel. Plus, President Trump addresses his own financial disclosures and considers his legacy in the context of the Presidents who came before him. Happy Fourth of July!

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

President Donald J. Trump, @POTUS

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A 5% Stake in OpenAI & Walter Isaacson 7/2/26 Jul 02, 2026

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OpenAI is reportedly discussing giving the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company, and Meta may be preparing to sell its AI compute power. Former Meta Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer maps out the future of tech’s infrastructure and consumption. Plus, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, author Walter Isaacson penned “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,” a deep dive into the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence. He reflects on the intention and legacy of America’s founders. Happy Fourth of July!

Mike Schroepfer - 13:22

Walter Isaacson - 23:27

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa,

@CameronCostaNY

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Bonus: The Path with Becky Quick: A Father’s Rare Determination 7/2/26 Jul 02, 2026

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John Crowley does not stop at bad news. His two young children, Megan and Patrick, were babies when they were diagnosed with Pompe disease, a rare and fatal form of muscular dystrophy. Crowley changed his entire life in a race against the clock to find a treatment for his kids and reinvented his career at the same time. It was a breakthrough that inspired a Hollywood film, he tells Becky Quick for CNBC Cures. Since then, Crowley has built two biotech companies focused on rare diseases that were later acquired by larger pharmaceuticals and today leads the industry lobbying group, BIO.

Check out the video playlist of the first season of The Path: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVbP054jv0Ko-hAZBSDwZaejelC-FMjc_

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp: CEOs are Livid 7/1/26 Jul 01, 2026

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp is fired up about the costs of AI lab tokens–and he assures us that every other CEO is angry, too. In a passionate interview, Karp addresses “tokenmaxxing,” national security, global AI competition, and Palantir’s expanded partnership with Nvidia. Then, two teens from opposite sides of the political aisle have come together to write a book about bipartisanship. Larra Mullin, daughter of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Ellie Gottheimer, daughter of Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), discuss their upbringing in and out of Washington, D.C. Plus, stocks are kicking off the second half of 2026 after a strong performance in the first, the U.S. government has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, Nike has reported its quarterly earnings, and President Trump’s annual financial disclosure report is making headlines.

Alex Karp - 21:53

Ellie Gottheimer & Larra Mullin - 43:05

In this episode:

Alex Karp, @PalantirTech

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Seema Mody, @seemacnbc

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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“Grocery Price Emergency” & Crypto’s Tough 2026 6/30/26 Jun 30, 2026

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President Trump has not signed the housing legislation that passed both chambers. Instead, the President has underscored his priority: the SAVE America Act. A commercial JetBlue flight hit a drone at JFK, and SpaceX may one day donate stock shares to “Trump accounts.” Former director of the CFPB Rohit Chopra is about to begin a new role as Business and Consumer Services Agency Secretary for California. He’s concerned about pricing pressures on American consumers, calling the current environment a “grocery price emergency.” Plus, head of Coinbase institutional strategy John D’Agostino discusses crypto’s tough year so far, and considers the inherent value of digital assets.

John D'Agostino 16:27

Rohit Chopra 31:47

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Comcast’s Next Spinoff & The US Men’s National Team 6/29/26 Jun 29, 2026

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The markets are coming off of a volatile week, and Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Evercore founder Roger Altman discusses both. As the Round of 32 begins, donor to the US Men’s National Team Scott Goodwin explains why he’s helping to pay the salary of the head coach, Mauricio Pochettino. A hedge funder and a soccer fan, Goodwin believes in the unifying power of a national sports team. Plus, market indices are undergoing a reshuffle.

Roger Altman 12:02

Scott Goodwin 26:52

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Jeremy Grantham: The Most Expensive Market in American History 6/26/26 Jun 26, 2026

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Investing legend Jeremy Grantham founded one of the first index funds in the 1970s, and in a special Squawk interview, he’s issuing a warning to investors. A permabear, Grantham expects a market decline of 70%, and he’s counseling his team to avoid U.S. stocks. Plus, OpenAI may wait until 2027 to IPO, and Apple is hiking product prices, thanks to rising costs of memory chips.

Jeremy Grantham - 16:00

MacKenzie Sigalos - 41:55

In this episode:

MacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalos

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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