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Where the Jobs Are 9/1/23 Sep 01, 2023

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The Labor Department released its latest employment data, revealing 187,000 new jobs added to the U.S. economy in August. CNBC reporters Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman discuss whether the unemployment rate, which ticked up to 3.8%, will inform the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy moving forward. President Obama’s former chief economic advisor Betsey Stevenson, Nuveen’s CIO Saira Malik, and former deputy director of the National Economic Council Andrew Olmem discuss the data and the influence it will have on interest rate hikes in the second half of the year.

In this episode:

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Scott Wapner, @ScottWapnerCNBC

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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AI in Classrooms, Weed on Court 17, & $100 in Your Wine Glass 8/31/23 Aug 31, 2023

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Salesforce reported a surprise beat in its quarterly report, and investors seem pleased with Marc Benioff’s optimistic outlook. Elon Musk’s X Corp. is hoping to collect biometric data for the “everything app” of his dreams, and the Tesla chief’s glass house plans are raising eyebrows at the SEC and the DOJ. Cannabis is on track for a reclassification among regulators, but it’s still unwelcome at the US Open. As back-to-school season begins, Chris Caren, Turnitin CEO and president, explains how his software detects the use of A.I. in the classroom and offers his advice to students and educators. Inflation has hit the beverage industry: Ray Isle, Food & Wine executive wine editor, discusses reports that the average price for a bottle of Napa Valley wine is currently over $100.
Chris Caren 12:04

Ray Isle 20:24
In this episode:
Chris Caren, @Turnitin
Ray Isle, @islewine
Jon Fortt, @jonfortt
Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Grayscale CEO on Crypto’s Big Bitcoin Win, & Political Ads on ‘X’ 8/30/23 Aug 30, 2023

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The crypto community celebrated a win this week after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled that the SEC was wrong to deny crypto investment giant Grayscale permission to convert its popular bitcoin trust into an ETF. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein discusses the company’s win, and what it means for the broader crypto community. X has lifted Twitter’s 2019 ban on political ads, and Puck founding partner Teddy Schleifer discusses the social media platform’s influence on the 2024 presidential election. Plus, Apple has a new camera, and Tesla has an ‘Elon mode’ Autopilot configuration.

Michael Sonnenshein - 13:25

Teddy Schleifer - 23:46

In this episode:
Michael Sonnenshein, @Sonnenshein

Teddy Schleifer, @teddyschleifer

Robert Frank, @robtfrank
Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Biden’s Drug Pricing Push, ChatGPT for Business, & Meta’s Disinformation Discovery 8/29/23 Aug 29, 2023

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The Biden administration has unveiled the first 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, discuss the announcement, how the list of drugs were chosen, and more. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly ready to let go of remote employees who’d rather stay remote, and OpenAI is launching its chatbot business tier, called ChatGPT Enterprise. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports, Meta says it has disrupted a disinformation campaign linked to Chinese law enforcement, what the platform has called the “largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world.”

Bertha Coombs 15:50

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure 20:33

Eamon Javers 28:17

In this episode:
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, @BrooksLaSureCMS
Bertha Coombs, @berthacoombs

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Fed Tips from the Tetons, A U.S. Trade Trip to China, & Drug Pricing Power in DC 8/28/23 Aug 28, 2023

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The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting is over, but chair Jay Powell’s comments there are still echoing through the markets. Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El Erian digests Powell’s Wyoming speech, including his comments that inflation is still too high, and his choice to leave the door open for more rate hikes in the future. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China this week, meeting top officials in an effort to pursue a more stable relationship with the CCP. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon reports from China on the local response to Sec. Raimondo’s visit, and what Chinese officials expect to get from the meetings. Plus, the Biden administration is poised to negotiate costs of Medicare drugs directly with pharmaceutical companies. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses the impact of these negotiations and the complications still ahead to lower prescription prices.

Eunice Yoon - 11:46

Mohamed El Erian - 17:46

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 28:27

In this episode:

Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv

Scott Gottlieb, MD, @ScottGottliebMD

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The Strike Strikes Movie Releases & LA’s Smash & Grab 8/25/23 Aug 25, 2023

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The SAG-AFTRA strike is resulting in movie release delays from big studios. Semafor’s Ben Smith discusses the delay of “Dune: Part Two” and the importance of promotion and marketing in the Hollywood machine. Remote workers could be losing touch with the larger mission of their company; HR expert and Medley Co-founder Edith Cooper discusses how intentional hybrid work can be impactful and productive, and probes the real needs of employers looking to get employees back to the office. Plus, a group ransacked a Nordstrom store in California, and CNBC’s Julia Boorstin reports on the EU’s new content laws that could result in big fines for big tech.

Julia Boorstin 6:51

Ben Smith 15:25

Edith Cooper 21:23

In this episode:

Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstin

Ben Smith, @semaforben

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Nvidia’s Chip Boom, GOP Fireworks, & The Escape of Carlos Ghosn, a Docu-Series 8/24/23 Aug 24, 2023

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Chipmaker Nvidia boasted a 171% uptick in data center revenue in the second quarter; CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains the earnings beat and the road ahead for chips. Venture capitalist and tech investor Bradley Tusk considers how demand for AI proves to be a tailwind for Nvidia and its competitors. Former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan captured global headlines in 2019, and now the story is ready to capture streaming eyeballs. Director of “Wanted: The Escape Of Carlos Ghosn” James Jones shares details from his new docuseries ready to stream on AppleTV+. Former Green Beret Michael Taylor, a character in the series, explains how he orchestrated Ghosn’s now infamous “music box escape,” and how, after succeeding, he ended up in a Japanese prison. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers breaks down the highlights of the GOP’s first presidential debate for the 2024 election.

Kristina Partsinevelos - 14:49

Bradley Tusk - 20:33

Michael Taylor & James Jones - 29:05
In this episode:
James Jones, @jamesjonesfilm
Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts

Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Klaire Odumody, @klairemarie

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The First Republican Debate & Return-To-Office Backlash 8/23/23 Aug 23, 2023

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Eight presidential hopefuls have officially qualified for the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee. Frank Luntz, FIL Inc. pollster and political strategist, previews the debate, what to expect from the candidates, and the impact of Donald Trump’s absence. Jason Greer, Greer Consulting founder and president, discusses the return to office push by some companies and whether the hybrid work model is here to stay or nearing its end. Plus, Hollywood producers are taking their latest contract proposal public as talks between the studios and writers union remain heated.
Frank Luntz - 14:30

Jason Greer - 26:37
In this episode:
Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntz
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Shoppers & Shrink, Big Tech’s Big Role in AI, & an Arm Up for IPOs 8/22/23 Aug 22, 2023

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Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta aren't just investing in AI internally; CNBC’s Julia Boorstin reports, big tech is also playing a key role in the AI startup ecosystem. Aneesh Chopra, CareJourney president and former White House Chief Technology Officer, discusses whether big tech is playing too big a role in the AI stack, and whether regulators will soon crack down on the burgeoning sector. Retail visionary Mickey Drexler, former J.Crew Group chairman and CEO and current Alex Mill chairman, discusses retail’s latest earnings, shrink, and the state of the consumer. Plus, Microsoft has submitted a new deal for the takeover of Activision Blizzard and chip designer Arm, which is owned by Japan’s SoftBank, has filed to go public via a Nasdaq listing.

Julia Boorstin - 12:42
Aneesh Chopra - 16:03
Courtney Reagan - 24:09
Mickey Drexler - 25:05

In this episode:
Aneesh Chopra, @aneeshchopra
Julia Boorstin, @JBoorstin

Courtney Reagan, @courtreagan

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Pullbacks in Equities & in China, Hurricane Hilary, & A Windy City Tipping War 8/21/23 Aug 21, 2023

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The markets are mid-pullback, this August; Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel offers his perspective on bonds versus stocks, and which investments are the most promising for your portfolio. In Chicago, a tipping battle is underway. Scott Weiner, restaurateur and co-owner of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group in the windy city, discusses the gratuity quandary–and legal proposal–gripping consumers and the local dining industry. Plus, CNBC’s Jane Wells reports from Palm Springs, where Hurricane Hilary made landfall, and CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports from Beijing, on China’s latest interest rate cut and the country’s struggling economic recovery.

Jane Wells - 16:24

Jeremy Seigel - 20:08

Scott Weiner - 30:45

In this episode:

Jane Wells, @janewells

Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Scott Wapner, @ScottWapnerCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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