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From the CNBC and Boardroom’s Game Plan event, Andrew Ross Sorkin interviews tennis legend Roger Federer and his agent, Tony Godsick. Together, Federer and Godsick started the Laver Cup in 2017, a tournament to celebrate the new and veteran talent of the sport. In an extended interview, Federer discusses his brand partnerships with Nike, ON, Uniqlo, and Rolex, his court fashion, and the likelihood of a “seniors” tournament with fellow legend Rafael Nadal. Plus, Godsick explains the Laver Cup’s Perplexity sponsorship and the AI company’s vision for technology in tennis. Roger Federer and Tony Godsick - 04:08 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia will invest $100B in OpenAI, a deal announcement that boosted chip stocks abroad. After nearly two decades at Disney, Kevin Mayer left to lead TikTok U.S. and serve as COO at its parent Bytedance in 2020. Three months later, amid concerns about Chinese influence and the CCP’s access to the platform’s data, Mayer left his role. Today, he discusses TikTok’s path forward in the U.S., as well as Disney’s decision to suspend and reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s show on ABC. General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja believes it’s time for Silicon Valley to move away from its long-held “move fast and break things” attitude. The investor in Stripe, Snap, Anduril, and Airbnb is betting on intentional building in the fast-paced world of AI innovation. Plus, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is speaking out on the Trump administration’s proposed H-1B visa policy. Kevin Mayer - 21:32 Hemant Taneja - 33:28 In this episode: Hemant Taneja, @htaneja Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the aftermath of Disney-owned ABC’s choice to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air “indefinitely,” New York Times columnist James Stewart discusses the FCC’s pressure on the company and whether it played a role in Disney CEO Bob Iger’s decision. Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) also discusses the wide-ranging reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death, including the relationship between rhetoric and violence in America. Senator Coons also discusses the looming government funding deadline, rising support for a Palestinian state, and mitigating America’s housing affordability crisis. As President Trump and Chinese President Xi negotiate the future of TikTok U.S., details of investors and ownership are emerging. Plus, President Trump announced plans to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, which are critical to America’s tech and innovation ecosystem. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on a separate program to offer luxury U.S. visas. Robert Frank - 17:05 Senator Chris Coons - 21:12 Jim Stewart - 38:11 In this episode: Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons Jim Stewart, @JamesStewartNYT Robert Frank, @robtfrank__ Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Senate minority leader Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging President Trump to meet with Congressional Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, the parent company of Saks is looking to sell a stake in Bergdorf Goodman, a group of U.S. lawmakers are making a visit to China, Porsche has slashed its 2025 profitability outlook, and a civil trial begins this week to whether Amazon’s Prime service is too tough to cancel. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In its race to rival Amazon and become the next great “everything store,” Walmart leveraged its brick and mortar empire to grow into a major player online. And it didn’t take long for the world’s biggest retailer to build a massive digital marketplace with hundreds of millions of products and thousands of third-party sellers. But Walmart’s digital boom has a little known and much darker underside – where some sellers steal the identities of legitimate businesses so they can peddle counterfeit and sometimes dangerous products to unsuspecting customers. After CNBC shared its reporting with Walmart, the company began tightening its vetting process for both products and sellers and says it has a “zero-tolerance policy for prohibited or noncompliant products.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Apple’s iPhone 17 goes on sale globally, CEO Tim Cook joins Jim Cramer in Apple’s 5th Avenue store for a conversation about global sales and the tech giant’s newest devices. President Trump and Chinese President Xi discuss the future of TikTok on a call today; former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs discusses the potential deal on the table–and the parameters of the law. After the Fed’s rate cut, FOMC member and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari discusses the meeting, his newest colleagues, and the state of the economy with Steve Liesman. Plus, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen unpack the fallout from ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Tim Cook & Jim Cramer - 13:13 Neel Kashkari - 22:31 Chris Krebs - 39:04 In this episode: Tim Cook, @tim_cook Neel Kashkari, @neelkashkari Chris Krebs, @C_C_Krebs Jim Cramer, @jimcramer Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: The House of Representatives set to vote today to fund the government through November 21st, Nvidia is paying more than $900 million to partner with startup Enfabrica, Netskope jumped in its Wall Street debut, homebuilder Lennar reported a decline in quarterly profits, and there are reports that Softbank’s “vision fund” will lay off workers. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hedge fund billionaire David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa, discusses his bets on AI, his latest call on Chinese equities, and the lessons he’s learned after years of beating the market. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) discusses the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, and Eamon Javers reports on President Trump’s U.K. visit and the state banquet between American tech CEOs, the President and First Lady, and the royal family. Biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the cocktail of business and geopolitics served at that dinner. Plus, Nvidia is investing $5B in Intel. Walter Isaacson - 24:22 Senator Elizabeth Warren - 32:10 David Tepper - 44:24 In this episode: Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarren Jon Fortt, @jonfortt Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Mike Santoli, @michaelsantoli Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, Becky Quick and Joe Kernen consider monetary policy’s impact on the equity markets. House Speaker Mike Johnson underscores his hope that the central bank will cut interest rates this week, and he also discusses the President’s deadline extension for TikTok, ongoing trade talks with China, government funding, and the death of Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle today, where they were greeted with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, as well as an extensive parade. President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass explains that regardless of the rare visit and special welcome, the United States has shifted its posture toward allies, including the UK. Plus, Stubhub makes its IPO today. Richard Haass - 17:54 Speaker Mike Johnson - 27:59 In this episode: Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnson Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Chinese authorities have reportedly told the country’s tech companies to stop buying chips from Nvidia, mortgage rates are dropping sharply ahead of today’s highly anticipated Federal Reserve rate decision, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit his namesake company, Baidu shares are jumping, and Costco has recalled bottles of its house brand prosecco. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the ground in London for the President’s state visit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses tariffs, a potential trade deal with China, Federal Reserve independence, and reports of a spar between himself and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Plus, Stephen Miran was confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, the SEC is considering changing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, and President Trump is bringing a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Secretary Scott Bessent - 18:55 In this episode: Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After TV’s biggest night, Variety’s Brent Lang highlights the true winners at the Emmy Awards: streamers. Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel offers a long-term view of the American economy and American wallets, and he sees signs of weakening. Plus, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor, China ruled that Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law, and TikTok parent ByteDance is up against another divesting deadline for its U.S. business. Phillip Swagel - 17:12 Brent Lang - 28:20 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Lawyers for President Trump are asking an appeals court to let his bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook continue before next week’s Open Market Committee meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues interviewing candidates for next Fed chair, Adobe shares are heading up, RH is under pressure, and AI tech firm Super Micro has begun to ship Nvidia Blackwell chips worldwide. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paramount Skydance may be preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees that the company must rebuild trust, internally. Ivanka Trump is partnering with Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya to combat food waste through her company, Planet Harvest. Both entrepreneurs discuss the food supply chain and their new project, and Trump reflects on nearly a decade of friendship with the late Charlie Kirk. Plus, Jesse Cole, owner of the exhibition dancing baseball team Savannah Bananas, discusses the viral entertainment and athletic team that has captured the hearts of millions on social media. Finally, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin reflect on three decades of collaboration under the “Squawk Box” name. Ivanka Trump & Hamdi Ulukaya - 15:26 Jesse Cole - 29:01 In this episode: Ivanka Trump, @IvankaTrump Hamdi Ulukaya, @hamdiulukaya Jesse Cole, @YellowTuxJesse Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Lawyers for President Trump are asking an appeals court to let his bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook continue before next week’s Open Market Committee meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues interviewing candidates for next Fed chair, Adobe shares are heading up, RH is under pressure, and AI tech firm Super Micro has begun to ship Nvidia Blackwell chips worldwide. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

On this somber day, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin remember Charlie Kirk and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on Kirk’s assassination, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp to discuss America’s future and our current political environment. Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses his wary optimism about the state of America’s economy, and another longtime guest of Squawk Box helps celebrate the show’s 30 years on air: Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman, David Rubenstein. David Rubenstein - 02:52 Eamon Javers - 15:40 Kevin McCarthy & Heidi Heitkamp - 22:42 Lloyd Blankfein - 36:11 In this episode Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In an extended interview, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf shares his perspective on the health of America’s economy, including the dichotomy between low and high income consumers and the real impact of tariffs on U.S. businesses. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has been building sports businesses since his first appearance on Squawk Box in 1999. Now, he’s growing his company’s sportsbook and collectibles businesses and answering questions about his own IPO. Plus, Lisa Cook will remain Federal Reserve governor for now, Klarna is going public on the NYSE, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person, thanks to a stock surge after Oracle’s earnings report. Charlie Scharf - 19:38 Michael Rubin - 37:26 In this episode Michael Rubin, @michaelrubin Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the Supreme Court will hear the White House’s appeal of lower court rulings that many of President Trump’s tariffs are illegal, India and the US are talking about tariff policy on social media, Apple stock is down after the company announced new iPhone models, Microsoft is looking to use artificial intelligence tools from Anthropic, and Gamestop …won’t stop. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

Two longtime guests of Squawk Box help celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary: sports and entertainment entrepreneur Ted Leonsis and famed stock investor Mario Gabelli. Founder and CEO of Monument Sports and Entertainment Ted Leonsis discusses a potential IPO and the future of his teams, including the Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics. Mario Gabelli, chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, shares his investment thesis amid a reopened IPO window. Plus, OpenAI is reportedly exploring an exit from California, and Rupert Murdoch’s succession saga has reached a resolution–for now. Ted Leonsis - 10:08 Mario Gabelli - 22:50 In this episode: Ted Leonsis, @TedLeonsis Mario Gabelli, @MarioGabelli Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discuss the latest Gallup poll results: American support for capitalism has hit a new low. In a lively discussion, the two share their ideas for the country’s future, as well as the rise of support for socialism and solutions to the nation’s affordability crisis. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the agenda of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including restricting access to vaccines. Plus, FHFA Director Bill Pulte has called for Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign over allegations of mortgage fraud, but his own family is now in the spotlight for a similar issue. President Trump joined the crowds at the U.S. Open Men’s Finals in New York, and Squawk Box kicks off a celebratory week! It has been 30 iconic years of ‘squawking’ on TV, as of this summer. Vivek Ramaswamy & Rick Scott - 16:01 Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 27:53 In this episode: Vivek Ramaswamy, @VivekGRamaswamy Rick Scott, @SenRickScott Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie