The U.S. and China are opening a new chapter in artificial intelligence talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins our Joe Kernen to discuss AI, trade, oil prices and more. Bessent argues the U.S. is negotiating from a position of strength, as the Trump administration weighs chip export rules and the future of Nvidia sales to China. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers breaks down President Trump’s visit to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are tackling trad...
May 14, 2026•37 min
President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a highly anticipated two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the stakes for trade, diplomacy, and U.S.-China relations. Bob Hormats, former Goldman Sachs International vice chairman and former Under Secretary of State, shares his perspective on the meeting and the state of the relationship between the two global powers. Plus, Tech Journalist Joanna Stern discusses her new book, “I Am Not a Robot,” and what ...
May 13, 2026•35 min
Longtime Tesla and SpaceX bull Ron Baron is on set for an extended, exclusive interview. Baron, whose $55B AUM relies heavily on Elon Musk, discusses his faith in the world’s richest man. Plus, eBay has rejected GameStop’s bid to buy it, a cohort of U.S. CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing , and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the state of the conflict in Iran after President Trump said the U.S. ceasefire is “on life support.” Dan Murphy - 6:27 Ron Baron - 16:40 In this epi...
May 12, 2026•43 min
President Trump has rejected Iran’s counteroffer in the effort to end the war. In the UAE, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the negotiations and the energy prices hanging in the balance. In Beijing, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon awaits the arrival of President Trump–and tech leaders–for a meeting with President Xi . In the U.S., hantavirus patients have arrived in Nebraska . Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the risks of the illness, as well as the rumored potential departure of current FDA ...
May 11, 2026•43 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses the geopolitics at play in the AI revolution, including President Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Xi . Friedman is calling for collaboration–even an arms deal, of sorts–between the two nations on the topic of artificial intelligence. Plus, CNBC’s Dan Murphy is in Dubai reporting on the war in Iran, and Anthropic could be nearing a valuation larger than OpenAI’s. Dan Murphy 2:32 Tom Friedman 16:55 In this episode: Dan ...
May 08, 2026•26 min
Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones shares his market outlook, comparing today’s market environment with that of autumn, 1999. Fresh off an intimate AI conference, he relays some of his biggest takeaways about AI opportunity, regulation, and dangers. Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of the Robin Hood Foundation, also looks ahead to the upcoming gala. Plus, Anthropic says it saw 80-fold growth in the first quarter on an annualized basis, and jet fuel prices could take a toll on politicians in the mi...
May 07, 2026•32 min
Proposals to end the war in Iran could be coming soon, but President Trump has warned of escalation if Iran does not agree to those proposals. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the morning’s major geopolitical news. The Treasury Department is considering adding stock ownership to Trump accounts for kids , and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is expanding his firm’s footprint in Miami amid a spat with NYC Mayor Mamdani. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses his company’s Q1 results and his vision for the platfo...
May 06, 2026•34 min
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses his platform’s support for Trump Accounts , as well as his ambition to build a “financial super app.” CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on the effort to build a distributed network of small data centers attached to residential homes , and CNBC’s Dan Murphy is in the United Arab Emirates, reporting on the latest escalations in the region . Plus, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Melissa Lee recap their newsy interview with Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen , and E! host Keltie Knight recal...
May 05, 2026•42 min
In an exclusive interview, Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen fields questions about his proposed and unsolicited deal to buy eBay for $55.5 billion . Andrew Ross Sorkin, Becky Quick, Melissa Lee, and Mike Santoli bring up concerns about the financing calculus, given Gamestop’s current market cap and balance sheet. Becky Quick wraps up an eventful weekend at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting in Omaha , and Andrew discusses the latest OpenAI headlines with founder and editor-in-chief of The ...
May 04, 2026•43 min•Ep. 2
In the third and final episode from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, CEO Greg Abel takes the second Q&A session alongside BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer and Adam Johnson, CEO of NetJets and President of Berkshire’s consumer products, services, and retailing businesses. Together, the three address questions about the future of Berkshire’s subsidiaries, the current inflation environment, and much more. And finally, CNBC’s Becky Quick and Mike Santoli recap the busy day with highl...
May 03, 2026•1 hr 8 min
In the second of three special episodes from the Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Becky Quick sits down with the Oracle of Omaha himself, chairman Warren Buffett. It’s Buffett’s 61st meeting, but it’s his first as a member of the audience. He weighs in on the current investing environment, and he comments on rampant “gambling” in markets today. For more Berkshire Hathaway coverage: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2026-live-updat...
May 03, 2026•1 hr 12 min
It’s the first Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting with the company’s new CEO Greg Abel presiding, while chairman Warren Buffett sits in the audience of the meeting after 60 years on the stage. CNBC’s Becky Quick and Mike Santoli cover the beginning of this new chapter of “Capitalist Woodstock” with shareholders like Bill Murray and Ariel Investments founder and Co-CEO John Rogers. Then, Greg Abel takes the stage with Berkshire’s vice chairman of insurance operations, Ajit Jain, for a ...
May 03, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Becky Quick is in Omaha at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting , Greg Abel’s first as CEO . She sits down with Abel to discuss carrying on Warren Buffett’s legacy , the picture of inflation, and changes he’ll make in his tenure. Chris Davis, Davis Advisors chairman and a Berkshire Hathaway director, offers his perspective on the new era at Berkshire, expectations for Abel’s leadership, and the state of private equity. “No one can communicate the way Warren can.” Tune in tomorrow t...
May 01, 2026•32 min
Home from space, the crew of the Artemis II stops by the Squawk set. Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen discuss their brave journey around the moon , the newest frontiers, the emotional and physical toll of takeoff and reentry, and handling snafus–like smoke alarms and toilet troubles–while in space. Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks discusses the drugmaker’s big financial quarter in an exclusive interview. He shares the first prescripti...
Apr 30, 2026•43 min
Today is likely Jay Powell’s final FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, with Kevin Warsh expected to be sworn in as his successor. Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein discusses the Fed’s two-day policy meeting and Powell’s legacy leading the central bank. Then, a heated debate over a potential federal rescue of Spirit Airlines : Association of Flight Attendants international president Sara Nelson and Advancing American Freedom senior fellow Joel Griffith break down the pr...
Apr 29, 2026•41 min
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will leave OPEC, effective May 1. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan breaks down the role that the UAE has played in the group since joining in the 1960s . In business, a WSJ report reveals that OpenAI missed internal growth targets. The news comes as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI consider IPOs; three new debuts, each with enormous demand, mean the AI race is now also a race for public capital. This weekend, Formula 1 heads to Miami . Mercedes team principal and...
Apr 28, 2026•31 min
It took years for actress Selma Blair to find the role of a lifetime – and joy – in a shocking diagnosis. Discovering in her 40s that decades of health concerns and misunderstandings were the result of multiple sclerosis, Blair transformed her diagnosis into action. Around 1 million Americans are known to have the auto-immune disease MS, which can impact the brain and spinal cord, as well as the body’s ability to communicate. The “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions” actress is an advocate for...
Apr 27, 2026•34 min
After gunshots interrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, attendees including CNBC’s Joe Kernen and Eamon Javers recount the evening’s turn. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton was also in the room, close enough to the President to be swept off with the Secret Service. Clayton considers the public’s and media’s role in amplifying hate, and then he discusses the legal proceedings of the week, starting with the feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk over ...
Apr 27, 2026•41 min
The FDA has approved Regeneron’s gene therapy for a rare form of inherited deafness, and it’s free for Americans. Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer discusses the breakthrough treatment, drug pricing , AI’s role in medical innovation, and what breakthroughs might come next. Co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology David Sacks was one of the original executives at PayPal, alongside Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. As an AI and crypto advisor to President Trump, the All In ...
Apr 24, 2026•38 min
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discusses the exchange’s latest financial results, the IPO pipeline–including SpaceX’s potential listing –and the 23 hours a day, 5 days a week U.S. equity trading coming in December. CNBC’s Steve Liesman shares the results of the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey: 40% of people nationwide approve of the President’s overall job performance. Amid surging fuel prices and the Iran war, President Trump’s net approval rating fell 10 points to -18, the lowest ever measu...
Apr 23, 2026•35 min
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses his company’s latest financial report and responds to President Trump’s comments on a potential United-American merger . Plus, an executive order on medical treatments for serious mental health issues bumped psychedelics stocks higher. Psychedelics investor and founder Christian Angermayer explains the industry’s opportunity for mental health–and for investors. Dan Murphy Scott Kirby & Phil LeBeau - 15:13 Christian Angermayer - 30:21 In this episode:...
Apr 22, 2026•36 min
In an extended interview, President Donald Trump discusses negotiations with Iran , the U.S. alliance with Israel, and the future of America’s presence in the region. The President also weighs in on inflation, the White House’s relationship with Anthropic , and the possibility of consolidation in the airline industry. Plus, Steve Liesman reports on Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair confirmation hearing , and both President Trump and Warren Buffett address the biggest corporate headline of the day: Apple C...
Apr 21, 2026•53 min
As concerns mount regarding the health of the private credit ecosystem , Oaktree Capital Management co-chairman Howard Marks offers perspective–and some investing advice–when it comes to private lending. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses Eli Lilly’s deal to expand its cancer treatment pipeline as well as President Trump’s executive order on therapeutic psychedelics . Plus, Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination hearing is this week, and Anthropic’s Mythos is at work within the NSA...
Apr 20, 2026•47 min
In the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire , and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. Meanwhile, President Trump reassures Americans that the war in Iran is going “swimmingly.” Former Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt discusses the negotiations in the region and the leverage of each stakeholder. In business, Anthropic may be bringing its Mythos LLM to some government agencies, and Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down . Plus, obesity e...
Apr 17, 2026•30 min
As the DHS shutdown has crossed 60 days , pressure is on House Republicans to end the standoff. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses the latest in the funding battle, Democratic demands for ICE reforms, policy changes at the department, and the real-world impact of the prolonged shutdown. As Anthropic’s “Mythos” model grows more advanced, concerns about AI risk are also accelerating. Stuart Russell, UC Berkeley professor and president of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI,...
Apr 16, 2026•40 min
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) offers his party’s perspective on the Iran War, the President’s delivery on the economy, and America’s affordability crisis. This week, the market digested multiple economic data sets. On Tuesday, the producer price index , a gauge of pipeline costs for final demand goods and services, made the biggest 12-month gain since February 2023. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March, and petroleum...
Apr 15, 2026•53 min
Lowe’s is launching annual subscription service HomeCare+ to deepen the company’s relationship with customers. CEO Marvin Ellison discusses the initiative, the investment he’s making in trade skill training, the future of the labor market, and the ideal housing environment for his bottom line . Then, Robert Frank reports on the Iran War’s impact on luxury shoppers in the Middle East and, by extension, on luxury conglomerate LVMH . Plus, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a merger...
Apr 14, 2026•32 min
President Trump has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran failed over the weekend . Founder and senior chairman of Evercore Roger Altman discusses the business community’s response to the conflict, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from the UAE, and former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the perspective of U.S. allies around the world as the Iran War continues. Plus, McDonald’s is exploring an expansion to its beverage menu, and Rory M...
Apr 13, 2026•40 min
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March CPI data revealed an annual inflation rate of 3.3% . Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the pressures on American consumers, including an Iran War-prompted energy price surge and DHS funding. NYT investigative journalist John Carreyrou spent years digging into the real identity of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and concluded that it is famed computer scientist, Adam Back. Adam Back, though he’s made notable contributions to the founda...
Apr 10, 2026•46 min
The state of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears fragile amid Israel’s strikes in Lebanon. Council on Foreign Relation president Michael Froman discusses the fog of the Iran war, the confusion in negotiation, and the many stakeholders in the region. Head of policy at Palisade Research Dave Kasten discusses Anthropic’s newest model Mythos, an LLM so powerful the company isn’t rolling it out to the public. Kasten shares his worries about the AI race, including developers’ increased tolerance of AI “ba...
Apr 09, 2026•35 min
