Ro Khanna on the Megabill & OpenAI Warns ‘Token’ Investors 7/3/25
The House of Representatives began debate on President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending bill following a late-night shift as key Republican holdouts threw their support behind the measure. Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) stepped out of an hours long speech from Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to fill CNBC’s audience in on the broader implications of the legislation. Microsoft will lay off about 9,000 employees, just under 4% of its global workforce. CNBC’s Steve Kovach and fellow tech journalist Michal Lev-Ram discussed the role of AI in the cuts and the future of tech’s labor force. Meanwhile, U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, President Trump continues to put pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates, and OpenAI is issuing a warning about Robinhood’s “tokens” in the company. Ro Khanna - 15:28Steve Kovach & Michal Lev-Ram - 23:03 In this episode:Rep. Ro Khanna, @reprokhannaMichael Lev-Ram, @mlevramMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Make IPOs Great Again 7/2/25
In an extended interview, SEC Chair Paul Atkins discusses his vision for the agency. From cutting red tape and rebooting IPOs to expanding retail investors' access to private markets, Atkins outlines what a “new day at the SEC” really means. He addresses his push for a rational crypto framework and his top priorities since taking the helm of the agency in April. Plus, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins joins with the latest developments from Capitol Hill, Sam Altman is calling out Mark Zuckerberg, and Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over its ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris interview. Emily Wilkins - 02:58Paul Atkins - 16:25 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 7/2/2025
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the ADP releases its monthly metrics for private sector hiring later this morning, Tesla will release its own second quarter delivery numbers, health insurer Centene has pulled its 2025 earnings guidance, beverage conglomerate Constellation Brands missed quarterly estimates in its latest report, and Netflix and Spotify could be teaming up on a screen near you. 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.
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Tokenizing the Private Market & NYC’s Housing Shortage 7/1/25
Senators worked through the night Monday as President Trump’s sweeping legislative package struggled to gain passing support in the Senate. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the record-setting vote-a-rama and what’s at stake for the President’s second-term agenda. RXR chairman and CEO Scott Rechler shares his perspective on the NYC mayoral race, candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign promises, and solutions to the city’s housing shortage. Republic is launching a SpaceX token that offers unaccredited investors an opportunity to invest in the company pre-IPO. Co-CEO Andrew Durgee explains his platform, its regulatory hurdles, and the future of tokenized investing. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Apple’s plans to overhaul Siri as the company looks for new AI partners. Emily Wilkins - 02:42Steve Kovach - 10:42Scott Rechler - 22:33Andrew Durgee - 32:14 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 7/1/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Circle applies for a national bank charter, Boeing CFO Brian West prepares to step down, Robinhood launches tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX for users in Europe, NASA strikes a deal to stream live missions on Netflix, and President Trump nears a settlement with Paramount. 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.
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