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Real estate agent commission rules change on Saturday, after the National Association of Realtors’ landmark $418m settlement in March. CNBC’s Diana Olick explains the shift underway for the real estate industry, and Re/Max President Amy Lessinger discusses the contracts and negotiations worked into every property transaction before and after this change. In DC, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the crypto community’s support for Vice President Harris in her Presidential bid. In the EU, Epic Games is launching a new store on mobile devices in direct competition with Apple’s App Store. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the power play between the two companies and the legal case to protect consumers, both in Europe and in the U.S. Paramount Global has a new suitor (again); in the latest chapter of the company’s messy merger, media executive Edgar Bronfman is readying a bid. Plus, the FDA may make a regulatory move on sodium, and former President Trump has released his latest financial disclosure, revealing crypto holdings and a branded Bible-driven income.  Amy Lessinger - 14:57Emily Wilkins - 22:10Steve Kovach - 26:30 In this episode:Diana Olick, @DianaOlickEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsMelissa Lee, @melissaleecnbcSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

16 Aug 202429min

For the first time, the US government has negotiated down drug prices for ten of Medicare’s most expensive prescriptions. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on the health care shift, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure explains the implications for drugmakers and patients. After the White House held its first “influencer summit,” social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk (known by his millions of followers as Gary Vee) explains the untapped value of content creators for brands and for politicians. Plus, months after protests at Columbia University captured national headlines, Columbia’s president has resigned.  Bertha Coombs - 11:10Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - 13:55Gary Vaynerchuk - 21:02 In this episode:Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, @BrooksLaSureCMSBertha Coombs, @berthacoombsGary Vaynerchuk, @garyveeKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

15 Aug 202427min

“The Crimes of Putin’s Trader,” hosted and reported by CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers, explores the secret life of a young Russian oligarch, Vladislav Klyushin, who generated an illicit $93 million through insider corruption adding to his already massive fortune, and his Moscow-based cyber security firm that doubled as a front for hacking-driven insider trading on Wall Street. The podcast reveals real-time details of Klyushin and his employees in action, financial information they stole, companies they invested in, and millions of dollars in profits taken through illegal trades in the stock of prominent American companies as well as the private communications between the conspirators. Featuring exclusive interviews with the FBI investigators and Department of Justice prosecutors who led the investigation and a former Russian spy, Javers takes listeners inside the shocking Russian crime that is targeting the U.S. economy, with profound implications for anyone who has retirement accounts, investments, or works in corporate America. Follow and listen to "The Crimes of Putin's Trader" wherever you get your podcasts  or by visiting https://link.chtbl.com/spputinstrader.

15 Aug 202415min

FiveThirtyEight founder and political prognosticator Nate Silver is out with a new book, “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything.” Silver discusses the margin for error in 2024 Presidential election polling, as well as the art of risk and betting on everything, from sports to elections. On the 89th anniversary of Social Security, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports that 69% of the Americans polled by CNBC ranked social security a top issue in deciding their votes in the election, and over 70% of adults polled were concerned about the program running out. Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley explains the program’s longevity and proposed reform. Plus, the Department of Justice is considering pursuing a breakup of Google parent Alphabet, and activist investor Elliott Management is gearing up for a proxy fight at Southwest Airlines. Sharon Epperson - 11:46Martin O’Malley - 15:39Nate Silver - 25:30 In this episode:Nate Silver, @NateSilver538Sharon Epperson, @Sharon_EppersonMelissa Lee, @melissaleecnbcAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

14 Aug 202430min

Starbucks' lead independent director Mellody Hobson on the coffee giant’s stunning decision to replace CEO Laxman Narashimhan with Chipotle’s leader Brian Niccol. In this newsmaking interview, Hobson describes the tough decisions taken by the company’s board and the opportunities ahead.  Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on the upcoming Fanatics Fest live event for sports fans.  Plus, Former President Trump returns to social media platform, X, in a live “Spaces” with Elon Musk … the potential deficit bubble from eliminating taxes on tips … and the expectations for Vice President Harris’ economic plan.  Mellody Hobson - 22:19Michael Rubin - 33:56 Robert Frank, @robtfrankMelissa Lee, @melissaleecnbcAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

13 Aug 202439min

Pressure is intensifying on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav to deliver shareholder value after taking a $9.1 billion impairment charge on the decline of its TV business. Puck’s Matt Belloni explores the state of legacy media, Warner Bros. Discovery’s crucial carriage fee negotiations with Comcast, and the future of streaming. Meanwhile, Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris is set to unveil her policy plans this week. Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate and co-founder of Strive Asset Management, weighs in on the 2024 election and what the economy might look like under Harris versus Trump. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports that activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a stake in Starbucks and is pushing for actions to boost the stock price, and Deadpool and Wolverine hits a billion dollars at the box office. Matt Belloni - 17:53Vivek Ramaswamy - 28:19 Vivek Ramaswamy, @vivekramaswamyMatt Belloni, @mattbelloni Kelly Evans, @kellyCNBCMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoli Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

12 Aug 202437min

With just 88 days left until the presidential election, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are shoring up support on Wall Street. Lydia Moynihan of the New York Post shares what she’s hearing among financiers, including their opinions of both candidates and their perception of VP Harris’ approach to regulation. Former President Donald Trump wants a say in the Fed’s interest rate decisions, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman shares new data on the health of the American consumer. Plus, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla is in Paris with the National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman. They delve into the impressive performance of Team USA's women's soccer at the 2024 Olympics and discuss the broader implications for the sport's popularity and the NWSL's expansion. Catch the Olympic women’s soccer final between Team USA and Team Brazil tomorrow on Peacock and NBC. Lydia Moynihan        15:49Jessica Berman     25:43 In this episode:Lydia Moynihan, @LJMoynihanSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJessica Berman, @JessicaBerman1Carl Quintanilla, @CarlQuintanillaMelissa Lee, @melissaleecnbcAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

9 Aug 202428min

Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Counselor at Centerview Partners, discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, critical geopolitical hotspots, and support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb is zeroing in on the opioid crisis; fentanyl claiming over 80,000 American lives each year, and he’s urging the U.S. to disrupt the fentanyl trade. Plus, the Financial Times is reporting a secret deal between Google and Meta aimed to target Instagram advertisements at teenagers, and Taylor Swift has canceled her Vienna shows after authorities suspected a plotted attack. Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 14:20Richard Haass - 22:47 In this episode:Richard Haass, @RichardHaassScott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

8 Aug 202424min