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DeepMind co-founder and Inflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman discusses his new book, “The Coming Wave,” which maps out our human future with AI. As one of the technology’s earliest adopters and entrepreneurs, Suleyman discusses the likely shifts to come, and the speed of innovation.  Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to theaters ! Matt Belloni, Puck founding partner, discusses the big concer...

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 form...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 producti...

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, an...

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...

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 sec...

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 th...

Can AI listen to your keyboard? Researchers at Durham University trained an A.I. model to crack passwords with 95% accuracy by listening to keystrokes. The study’s lead researcher, Joshua Harrison, discusses how it works. Rich Lesser, Boston Consulting Group global chair, discusses the mindset of corporate leaders, including CEO concerns about the economy, inflation, the labor market, and climate....

Dad-ager Marc D’Amelio discusses the 200 million+ TikTok followers that his two daughters Dixie and Charli D’Amelio have amassed in the past few years. In the content creating family’s latest IRL venture, D’Amelio Brands is getting into the food business. Insurer  Blue Shield of California is teaming up with Amazon and Mark Cuban ’s online pharmacy Cost Plus; CNBC’s Bertha Coombs discusses the mov...

Target slashed its sales and profit expectations in its latest quarterly report. CNBC’s Courtney Reagan and Forrester Research’s Sucharita Kodali explain the retailer’s troubles, from inflation-conscious shoppers to Pride month backlash. A  new strain of Covid-19 is hitting the American South and West; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the risks, the relevance of vaccinations and...

While the Fed hopes for a soft landing for the economy, “no landing” may not be acceptable and could require additional rate hikes. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on the latest economic data and what it signals for Federal Reserve policy.  Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George weighs in on what the Fed is watching in the economy.  Commercial real estate CEO Scott Rechler of RXR says that so...

Lawmakers face a ticking clock when they return from recess after Labor Day. They have until September 30th to pass an appropriations bill to keep the government running and avoid a shutdown. President Biden is now seeking an additional $40 Billion for emergency spending including Ukraine aid, disaster relief and immigration efforts. Former U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.)  and former U.S. Congres...

Alexis Ohanian, 766 founder and internet venture capitalist, discusses  the rebrand of X Corp.  (formerly known as Twitter) as it makes a big push to win back advertisers. The Reddit cofounder examines the new social media landscape, the power of online communities, the impact of A.I., and more. And pop up shops are popping up everywhere. Susan Sandler, founder and president of PopUpSummer! discus...

The latest  Consumer Price Index shows inflation may have lost a bit of its hold on the U.S. economy. Bank of America’s Liz Everett Krisberg shares results of Bank of America Institute's August Consumer Checkpoint, which reveals a bounceback in consumer spending in July. Virtual game company  Roblox reported quarterly results that disappointed investors, but CEO David Baszucki says, the future of...

President Joe Biden’s economic approval numbers have risen modestly in the wake of efforts by the White House to promote what it calls “Bidenomics.” Still, a substantial majority of respondents to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey still disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy. Brian Deese, MIT Innovation fellow and former National Economic Council Director under President Biden,  discusse...

The Biden administration is set to look more closely at  U.S. investments going abroad ; Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-New Jersey) explains why some American businesses and investors are starting to view China as a risky investment, and why increased scrutiny on outbound capital flows could retain America’s competitive edge. New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan breaks down the workplace trends on social...

A week into  Twitter’s rebranding as X , Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman discusses Elon Musk’s vision for the company, including his hopes of a superapp with financial integrations. President Biden is heading on a trip through the western United States to highlight clean energy  manufacturing jobs and the Inflation Reduction Act. President and CEO of the National Association of Man...

Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman sits down with Becky Quick in a conversation only available in its entirety on Squawk Pod. The private equity giant discusses politics, China, and the global economy. As head of a firm with $1 trillion under management and as a previously important donor for the Republican Party, Schwarzman weighs in on the U.S. economy, and the current state of Washington. In a wid...

After a blowout third quarter report, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel discusses travel trends for Americans and posits  why US travelers are looking to Europe for summer vacations. Wrapping up the busiest week of corporate earnings, billionaire value investor Mario Gabelli explains which companies he’s watching for money-making opportunities. He discusses the Fitch downgrade of US debt, the futur...

The markets are shrugging off  the Fitch downgrade of the U.S. long term credit . Business titans like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNBC that  America’s credit is sound , and  Warren Buffett told CNBC that he isn’t worried either; he’s not slowing down his purchases of Treasury bills. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) responds to the downgrade and to those comments from Buffett and Dimo...

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. CNBC DC correspondent Emily Wilkins explains the downgrade and what it means for America’s standing in the global markets. Former President  Donald Trump has been indicted on four federal felony charges centering around his alleged efforts to discount legitimate votes and discredit the 2020 election. CNBC Eamo...