Coatue’s Philippe Laffont: The Year of the Privates 6/25/25
An early backer of Facebook and Netflix, Philippe Laffont is known as the founder of famed hedge fund Coatue. In an exclusive and rare interview, Laffont explains his investment strategy through the entire life cycle of companies. He shares his optimism for technological innovation and his belief that AI-prompted changes in business will eventually yield a new era of entrepreneurship and profits. Plus, President Trump is at the NATO summit, CNBC contributor and former Democrat politician Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the NYC mayoral primary, and Alex Rodriguez is now part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal long in the making. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera – 6:24Philippe Laffont - 20:04 In this episode:Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, @MCaruso_CabreraBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie 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.
25 Juni 39min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/25/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes President Trump’s tax and spending bill is on track for Senate passage this week, betting site Polymarket is close to raising $200 million in a new funding round, there’s a new opportunity for crypto investors to have access to private companies, chip design firm Ambarella is working on a potential sale, and Micron reports quarterly results after the bell. 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.
25 Juni 1min
An Israel-Iran Ceasefire & New Yorkers Head to the Polls 6/24/25
President Donald Trump says he is “not happy” that Israel fired fresh rockets at Iran. CNBC’s Megan Cassella breaks down the latest on a ceasefire. Then, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses more on the Israel-Iran conflict and the SALT deduction cap. Plus, New Yorkers are heading to the polls to rank their choices for the Democratic mayoral primary. Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City president and CEO, discusses the state of race and the late surge by Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell testifies today and this year’s Game 7 of the was the most watched NBA Finals game in 6 years. Megan Cassella - 03:05Rep. Mike Lawler - 28:44Kathryn Wylde - 42:48 In this episode:Megan Cassella, @mmcassellaRep. Mike Lawler, @lawler4nyKathryn Wylde, @Partnership4NYCBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie 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.
24 Juni 50min
The U.S.-Iran Escalation Explained 06/23/25
President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. Retired U.S. Army Col. Jack Jacobs explains the strategic impact of the attack and what Iran might do next. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins covers the reaction in Washington and gives an update on President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Then, Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O’Day talks about the FDA approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, and its importance in public health. Plus, Pixar’s Elio sees the worst box office opening in the studio’s history. Col. Jack Jacobs - 05:06Emily Wilkins - 17:39Daniel O'Day - 24:20 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
23 Juni 36min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/23/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says damage to Iran’s nuclear program is “monumental” following U.S. strikes, investors are watching the oil markets’ closely, Tesla started robotaxi service in Austin, Apple may beef up AI capabilities with a big acquisition, and the Oklahoma City Thunder has won the NBA Championship. 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.
23 Juni 4min
Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates & Stablecoin Bill Advances 6/20/25
President Donald Trump says he will decide within two weeks whether the United States will enter the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat discusses Israel's strategic goals in its ongoing campaign against Iran and how the country views potential U.S. involvement. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has advanced the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating dollar-pegged stablecoins, setting up a final vote in the coming days. Katie Haun, CEO of Haun Ventures, weighs in on how the legislation could reshape the crypto industry and the future of digital currencies. Plus, President Trump extended the deadline for a TikTok ban by another 90 days, while a new report finds the U.S. added roughly a thousand new millionaires each day in 2024. Nir Barkat - 17:22Katie Haun - 32:35 In this episode:Nir Barkat, @NirBarkatKatie Haun, @katie_haunJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
20 Juni 41min
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 6/20/25
The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says a decision on U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict will come within two weeks, Iran's foreign minister meets with European counterparts in Switzerland, SoftBank is reportedly in talks with TSMC to build a trillion-dollar robotics and AI complex in Arizona, Microsoft may end negotiations with OpenAI, and a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during testing at its Texas facility. 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.
20 Juni 1min
AI Jobs, $100m Offers, & Two Plans for Iran 6/18/25
Retired 4-star General Wesley Clark, once NATO Supreme Allied Commander, offers his advice to the Trump administration: don’t bomb Iran’s nuclear plant Fordow. In a lively discussion about geopolitics, General Clark suggests having both a military and a diplomatic plan for the conflict. Former Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang is raising the alarm on AI’s impact on the workforce. Yang discusses the future of labor and technology. Plus, General Mills has joined Kraft Heinz in eliminating artificial food dyes in U.S. products, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused Mark Zuckerberg of attempting to poach OpenAI talent with $100m paychecks. Wesley Clark - 15:53Andrew Yang - 29:51 In this episode:Andrew Yang, @AndrewYangBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie 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.
18 Juni 36min
