Episodes

  • Alan Greenspan’s Legacy: Mohamed El-Erian & Walter Isaacson 6/22/26
    Jun 22 2026

    Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at 100 years old, leaving an enormous legacy for the American financial system. Economist Mohamed El-Erian remembers this titan of American economics, including his historic career as Fed Chair for five consecutive terms under four U.S. Presidents. Author Walter Isaacson shares Greenspan stories of his own, as well as his expectations for a SpaceX-Tesla merger. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, and “Toy Story 5” lassoed 2026’s biggest opening weekend at the box office.

    Eamon Javers - 3:36

    Mohamed El-Erian - 18:05

    Walter Isaacson - 28:53

    In this episode:

    Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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    33 mins
  • Betting on Cursor & Collaborating in AI 6/18/26
    Jun 18 2026

    SpaceX will be acquiring AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. AI venture capitalist Michael Fertik was that company’s first investor, and he explains why a software vibe coding company is a good match for Elon Musk’s AI ambitions. Victor Riparbelli, CEO of AI video platform Synthesia, was at the AI working lunch at the G7 in France, in the room with Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, Marc Benioff, and world leaders including President Trump. Riparbelli discusses the group’s effort to collaborate on AI guardrails, while maintaining the pace of innovation. The U.S. and Iran have signed the Memorandum of Understanding to end the war in Iran, but CNBC’s Eamon Javers indicates that there are more negotiations still to come. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve Chairman.

    Steve Liesman 4:06

    Eamon Javers 11:28

    Victor Riparbelli 18:26

    Michael Fertik 28:13

    In this episode:

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

    Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

    Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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    35 mins
  • AI at the G-7 & A Memorandum of Understanding 6/17/26
    Jun 17 2026

    At the G-7 meeting in France, President Trump commented on the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. CNBC’s Megan Cassella reports on the market reaction to the document, and David Albright, former Nuclear Weapons Inspector, reviews his concerns about the MOU’s “leaky language.” AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are also attending this year’s G-7 summit; former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra considers the importance of global coordination on AI development, particularly in light of Anthropic’s decision to suspend its top models Fable and Mythos.


    Megan Cassella - 13:03

    David Albright - 16:55

    Aneesh Chopra - 26:27


    In this episode:

    Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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    33 mins
  • SpaceX Making IPOs Great Again & Does Your Dog Love You? 6/16/26
    Jun 16 2026

    SpaceX has surged past expectations - and many of the most valuable companies in the U.S - in its meteoric stock debut. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins believes enthusiasm for Elon Musk’s space company can fuel demand for more initial public offerings. President Trump is at the G-7 meeting of world leaders in France, as negotiations on the wars in Iran and Ukraine continue. Megan Cassella reports on the latest from the summit. And, do sports or pets make you happier? Arthur Brooks on the science behind what our brains love.


    Megan Cassella 5:38

    Paul Atkins 13:29

    Arthur Brooks 25:20


    In this episode:

    Paul Atkins, @SECPaulAtkins

    Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks

    Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie


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    33 mins
  • SpaceX Bull Ron Baron & Vice President JD Vance 6/15/26
    Jun 15 2026

    The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, set to be signed on Friday. Vice President JD Vance shares details of the deal, including flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, and the resulting shifts to energy prices. As SpaceX starts its first full day of trading on the public markets, Ron Baron, with about half of his $70B+ fund’s portfolio in SpaceX and Tesla, says he’s still betting on Elon Musk. Baron addresses valuation concerns and explains his ongoing optimism regarding the world’s first trillionaire.


    Leslie Picker

    Ron Baron

    Vice President JD Vance


    Leslie Picker - 10:01

    Ron Baron - 18:26

    Vice President JD Vance - 44:25


    In this episode:

    Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

    Robert Frank, @robtfrank
    Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY


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    51 mins
  • The SpaceX IPO: a16z’s David George & Elon Musk’s $1T 6/12/26
    Jun 12 2026

    SpaceX is now publicly traded on the Nasdaq. Andreessen Horowitz General Partner David George bet on Elon Musk in 2021, and he’s still betting on him–and SpaceX. Venture capitalist Ben Narasin considers the potential future of the stock and what it could mean for other IPOs (like Anthropic and OpenAI) that are also set to list this year. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the numbers that will make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. CNBC’s Morgan Brennan shares highlights from her interview with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, and Elon Musk addresses his employees and investors ahead of the company’s first trade.


    Morgan Brennan - 3:47

    David George - 10:59

    Ben Narasin - 19:47

    Robert Frank - 30:19

    Elon Musk - 37:07

    In this episode
    David George, @DavidGeorge83

    Robert Frank, @robtfrank
    Morgan Brennan, @MorganLBrennan

    Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

    Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY


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    38 mins
  • Sports Boom: Betting with Gary Gensler & Fandom with George Pyne 6/11/26
    Jun 11 2026

    The Knicks pulled off an historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and it isn’t the only sport riding the wave of renewed fan enthusiasm. Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne explains why sports viewership is booming, for the NBA as well as the NHL, MLB, and Golf. Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler led the agency when Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act. Today, he argues that Congress did not intend to set the CFTC up as sole regulator of sports betting. Plus, President Trump issues a warning to Iran, and CNBC's Leslie Picker breaks down what investors should know ahead of the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.

    Dan Murphy - 03:03

    Leslie Picker - 10:49

    Gary Gensler - 17:16

    George Pyne - 34:03

    In this episode:
    Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy
    Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker
    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

    Cameron Costa,

    @CameronCostaNY


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    38 mins
  • World Cup Bets, HUD Secretary, & an Unconventional IPO 6/10/26
    Jun 10 2026

    SpaceX is just days away from going public in what could be one of the biggest and most closely watched IPOs ever. CNBC’s Leslie Picker examines why this offering differs from a traditional Wall Street debut, and who stands to benefit. Some state pension funds could see significant gains as well; North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner discusses how the state's retirement system is positioned ahead of the listing and what it could mean for teachers, firefighters, and police officers in his state. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner weighs in on America's housing affordability challenges and the role regulations play in slowing new development. Plus, tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history.

    Dan Murphy - 04:06

    Contessa Brewer - 12:10

    Sec. Scott Turner - 19:55

    Leslie Picker - 30:52

    Brad Briner - 33:39

    In this episode:
    Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy
    Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker
    Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer
    Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

    Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

    Cameron Costa,

    @CameronCostaNY


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    39 mins