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Chamath Palihapitiya, host of the All-In Podcast and CEO of both Social Capital and 8090, sits down with Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin for a wide-ranging interview. The founder and investor views AI as a “great leveler,” and he argues that Silicon Valley has an AI marketing problem. A California billionaire himself, Palihapitiya discusses his commitment to the state–and his frustration with the state’s politicians. Once a donor to the Democratic Party, he addresses his shift in politics and his current relationship with President Trump. Plus, where he went wrong on SPACs, and unpacking a warning from IBM that sent the stock plummeting 23%. 

 

Stephanie Link - 03:19

Chamath Palihapitiya - 06:32

Robert Frank - 36:06

 

In this episode:

Chamath Palihapitiya, @chamath

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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After the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), former Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) discusses Sen. Graham’s legacy and the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties. 

Shares of SK Hynix fell over 15% in Seoul on Monday after its impressive Friday debut of US-traded shares on the Nasdaq. Semafor’s Rohan Goswami is reporting that friends and advisers of Paramount CEO David Ellison are pushing him to consider relocating the company out of California. Goswami discusses the state’s role in Paramount’s $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and the likelihood that the company will start fresh somewhere new. Plus, Apple is suing OpenAI, and Elon Musk and Sam Altman are taking shots at each other on X. 

 

Emily Wilkins - 02:32

Patrick McHenry - 16:51

Rohan Goswami - 33:52

 

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is now publicly traded on the Nasdaq, raising billions from U.S. investors. OpenAI’s Fidji Simo, second in command at the company, is leaving to manage a chronic illness. CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the ongoing questions about governance at OpenAI. Stat News reporter Bob Herman is digging into the cracks of the American health care system, the Federal Reserve is launching a task force, and Netflix is considering moving into live TV. Plus, the World Cup quarterfinals are underway, and American fans–including Joe Kernen–are more excited than ever. Founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Roger Bennett discusses the sport’s growing stateside popularity and business opportunities in the soccer universe. 

 

Kristina Partsinevelos - 03:05

Kate Rooney - 10:19

Bob Herman - 20:28

Roger Bennett - 32:58

 

In this episode:

Roger Bennett, @rogbennett

Bob Herman, @bobjherman

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts

Kate Rooney, @Kr00ney

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and Democratic Senate Nominee for Maine Graham Platner is ending his campaign. Former Republican Senator for Nevada Dean Heller is now an advisor to Kalshi, and he responds to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s comments about the difference between prediction markets and sports gambling. Plus, CNBC’s 20th annual list: Top States for Business with Scott Cohn. The guesses and the top 5, plus a special interview with the governor of the state that ranked first. A hint: it’s in the heart of things. 

 

Megan Cassella - 02:58

Dean Heller - 12:51

Scott Cohn - 22:26

Top State Governor - 30:00

 

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Scott Cohn, @ScottCohnTV

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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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