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Former SEC Chair and current US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Jay Clayton addresses the firing of his boss, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Clayton also discusses President Trump’s managerial style, American sentiment toward election interference, and the business of college sports. From Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the Iran War, President Trump’s relationship with leaders in the Middle East, and the resulting volatility in the global oil markets. Plus, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted geopolitical, inflationary, and regulatory risk in his annual shareholder letter, and Artemis II is ready to swing around the moon and return to Earth. 

 

Dan Murphy - 3:08

Jay Clayton - 20:13

 

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Chris Male started the Autism Impact Fund in 2021, aiming to invest in life sciences that impact the 3.2% of U.S. children with autism. AIF is now announcing its first close of its second fund, celebrating $150 million under management. Male discusses the goals of the fund, the opportunities in behavioral health, mental health, and diagnostics, and the private sector’s role in impacting communities affected by autism. 

 

Chris Male - 03:49

 

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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After President Trump’s address to the nation, markets saw volatile energy prices. Eurasia Group’s Firas Maksad discusses the inflection point coming in the coming month, as well as the international energy supply chain. Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks has authored a new book, “The Meaning of Your Life.” He suggests which habits are making our lives feel emptier and which habits that can make us happier. Plus, NASA has launched four astronauts into space in the first lunar mission in 50 years, and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports on teens and sports betting. 

 

Sharon Epperson - 09:16

Arthur Brooks - 17:36

Firas Maksad - 30:32

 

In this episode:

Sharon Epperson, @sharon_epperson

Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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OpenAI has closed a $122 billion funding round, bringing its valuation to $852 billion. Investor Cathie Wood discusses her bets on AI and the future of tech investing. Nike reported a struggle in the Chinese market for its latest quarter, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest in the Middle East. Plus, shares of biopharma company Veradermics are up well over 65% since its IPO in February, all thanks to investor appetite for pattern hair loss treatments. CEO and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Reid Waldman discusses the market, the audience, and the innovation in hair care. 

 

Dan Murphy - 07:03

Cathie Wood - 19:14

Dr. Reid Waldman - 32:01

 

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Cathie Wood, @CathieDWood

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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In his first interview since stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett sits down with CNBC’s Becky Quick in Omaha. He’s teaming up with Stephen and Ayesha Curry to revive his iconic charity lunch auction, bringing new attention to one of his most well-known philanthropic efforts. Buffett also discusses his continued involvement in Berkshire Hathaway’s investment decisions, saying he remains closely engaged and recently made a “tiny” new purchase. He shares his perspective on the current investing environment, his Apple stake, prediction markets, and the Iran War. He also addresses Jeffrey Epstein and the Epstein files, saying he has not spoken to his long-time friend Bill Gates since the revelations became public. 

 

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Zach Vallese, @ZachVallese

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