The commodities exchange KalshiEx has resumed accepting wagers on the outcome of the 2024 congressional election after a federal appeals court lifted a previous hold. Tarek Mansour, founder and CEO of Kalshi, discusses the potential impact to the current state of the election betting market. And, OpenAI announced a major funding achievement, securing $6.6 billion and reaching a post-money valuation of $157 billion, setting a competitive stage against Elon Musk's AI company, xAI. Walter...

As dock workers enter their third day of strikes, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, (R) West Virginia, member of the Commerce Committee, says Pres. Biden should invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end the strikes. Plus, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson discusses a new poll that finds that 50% of adults say the outcome of the presidential election will directly impact their personal finances. Financial analysts tell Epperson that people should have a financial planning framework no matter the election outcome. If...

Iran launched nearly 200 missiles into Israel yesterday in retaliation for its recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Retired Col. and Medal of Honor Recipient Jack Jacobs discusses how Israel will respond, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and how oil could be impacted. The Squawk Box anchors share their takeaways from the 2024 election’s only vice presidential debate last night between Sen. J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz. Plus, Fmr. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and Fmr. NEC Director Gary...

Approximately 50,000 East and Gulf Coast port workers began a strike last night. Investor and Boston Celtics owner Glenn Hutchins discusses his perspective on the strength of the economy and the possibility of a soft landing for the Fed. Next, Steve MacMillan, CEO of diagnostic maker Hologic, talks about breast cancer awareness and how his company is using AI to help detect cancer. Plus, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 130 people and legendary baseball player Pete Rose has...

China stocks saw their best rally in 16 years on Monday, with U.S. ETFs following suit as recent economic stimulus measures boosted investor optimism. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer outlines the devastation in Western North Carolina after floods from Hurricane Helene left entire communities submerged. Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, has reported at least 35 deaths. Asheville’s mayor, Esther Manheimer, addresses the extent of the damage and shared ways the public can assist in...

As the U.N. General Assembly wraps up, NBC’s Keir Simmons discusses Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, protests related to the war in Israel, and the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin to share his pitch to the global business community and discuss his meeting with former President Trump while in New York. Also on Squawk Pod, Japan will have a new prime minister, Chinese markets recorded their best week in almost...

Investor Mark Cuban has suggested he would take SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s job, should VP Kamala Harris win the election. Both Cuban and Gensler join the show today, along with billionaire investor David Tepper, to talk about market regulation, crypto, and the presidential election. First, Gensler discusses crypto regulation and Elon Musk dodging SEC depositions. Then legendary hedge funder David Tepper, founder and president of Appaloosa Management and owner of the Carolina Panthers, shares...

The Department of Justice is suing Visa, Boeing workers on strike have overwhelmingly opposed the company’s latest offer, and a federal judge has ruled in favor of food delivery companies like DoorDash. Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is betting on equities. The legendary Wall Street veteran weighs in on the markets and the upcoming election, arguing both candidates’ economic plans are disappointing. Plus, as world leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, former...

Former President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere on Monday if the company offshores production to Mexico. John Paulson, billionaire investor and adviser to Trump’s presidential campaign, defends the tariff plan, arguing it would create an “American manufacturing powerhouse.” Paulson also responds to concerns about Donald Trump’s character and offers his market outlook, should the former President win a second term. Plus, China will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on...

In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut last week, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari discusses whether this is “mission accomplished” on inflation and what kind of rate cuts are still coming. He also shares why one FOMC voter cast an historic dissention vote. Next, Andy Dunn, known for co-founding Bonobos, says making friends should be “as easy as calling an Uber.” He has launched a new app called Pie to help people meet new friends in real life through frequent...

 This bonus episode of Squawk Pod, from our partners at “The Keynote” features a mogul at the forefront of innovation in social media and tech. CEO of Snap Evan Spiegel spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Game Plan sports business summit hosted by CNBC and Boardroom on September 10th 2024. They discuss social media’s integration with sports, the future of augmented reality and what he wishes other social media companies would copy about Snapchat. To listen to other interviews from events...

A new shark has joined Shark Tank: Daniel Lubetzky. Years after founding Kind Snacks, Lubetzky discusses the lessons he’s sharing with entrepreneurs seeking investment and guidance. He says in his founders, he’s looking for grit, wit, and market fit. After the Fed’s 50 basis point interest rate cut, economist and Harvard Kennedy School professor Jason Furman weighs the central bank’s move alongside the economic plans from Vice President Harris and former President Trump. Plus, Nike CEO John...

In a move that largely surprised economists, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point, the first cut in four years. Former Fed Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson explains the possible reasoning behind the larger-than-expected cut. As Boeing’s strike continues, port workers on the east coast are threatening to strike as well. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg weighs in on both worker plights, as well as the road ahead for electric vehicle infrastructure. The...

The House of Representatives is voting on a stopgap funding bill–but Washington expects it to fail. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discusses the voter verification legislation that he’s attached to the bill, despite limited Republican support. Actor, writer, and producer Mark Duplass is known for his roles on The Morning Show and The Mindy Project, but he’s betting on a big shift for streaming. Ahead of the launch of “Penelope,” Duplass explains his inspiration for his new series and for a new...

Amazon is calling all employees back to the office 5 days a week, your Apple Watch can now detect sleep apnea, and TikTok is in an uphill battle in US courts. Less than 50 days until the Presidential election, former President Trump’s senior economic advisor Stephen Moore debates former campaign manager for President Obama and informal advisor to the VP Kamala Harris’ campaign Jim Messina. The two spar over economic proposals from each candidate. Plus, for an annual $40,000, you can have...

After an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest details, the suspect, and the possible impact on the Presidential race. If Trump wins a second term, the campaign has tapped Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Co-Chair of the transition team; Lutnick makes his case for Trumponomics 2.0. Today TikTok is in court, fighting to remain operational in the US. Entrepreneur Frank McCourt says he’s ready to buy TikTok, but...

Over 30,000 Boeing employees are on strike after the workers union rejected its negotiated contract. After “China week” on Capitol Hill, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discusses the 2 dozen China-focused bills lifted in Congress, and argues that the CCP would prefer the uncertainty and division of a second Donald Trump presidency. Companies including Tractor Supply, Molson Coors, John Deere, Lowe’s, and Ford have announced they’re rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies at...

Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance discusses former President Donald Trump’s plans for the economy, the impact of tariffs, and the urgency of immigration policy in an extended conversation. Days after the Presidential debate, Sen. Vance explains how he plans to prepare–sort of–for his own debate against Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz. Best-selling author of “Moneyball” and “The Blind Side” Michael Lewis reacts to that discussion and shares...

CNBC’s Eamon Javers and pollster Frank Luntz help digest the fireworks of the Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, including the big Taylor Swift endorsement that came after. On Wall Street, investors were unsurprised by the Labor Department’s August Consumer Price Index. Neuberger Berman’s Steve Eisman discusses the likelihood of a 25 basis point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week. And, 23 years later, Americans come...

China tariffs and tax reform are key topics in the 2024 election–and in the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton and Hayman Capital Management Founder & CIO Kyle Bass discuss America’s shifting trade politics, the case for tariffs, and which tax changes they’d like to see from the White House. Horror filmmaker Jason Blum is out with his latest fright flick this Friday. Blumhouse Productions, which brought...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both agree on tax free tips for service workers. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) shares his take on tax reform, including the tip economy. Bestselling author of “Sapiens” Yuval Noah Harari is out with a new book; Harari explains how we should be thinking about–and controlling–AI in “Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI.” Plus, the star studded cast of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” jolted the box office...

The most decorated American woman in Olympic history, Katie Ledecky has written a memoir, “Just Add Water.” In a special interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ledecky shares details about her swimming life–including both leisurely and competitive moments in the pool. She explains what she thinks about, while swimming 1500 meters, and how she’ll prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games. Plus, CNBC’s Megan Cassella reports on the CEOs backing former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala...

Investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses VP Kamala Harris’ new tax proposal: a 28% capital gains tax. Based on his conversations with the Harris campaign, Cuban explains his faith in her policy’s benefit for entrepreneurs and investors. Nvidia is denying reports that it had received a subpoena from the Department of Justice, Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20B deal, and the White House is reportedly aiming to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel. Plus, the...

The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena to Nvidia over antitrust practices; shares of the chipmaking giant fell 9% in the session, losing more than any company ever has in a single trading day: $279 billion. Democrat and Harris Campaign surrogate Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) discusses ideas to reform the U.S. tax code, including taxing loans related to unrealized gains. Rep. Khanna’s district includes Silicon Valley, its trillions of value to the American economy, and their many wealthy...