As Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell speaks at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, another Fed official remains in the headlines. Former Assistant AG at the DOJ Jonathan Kanter discusses allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Tennis coach and former pro Brad Gilbert discusses the evolution of tennis and racquet sports ahead of the U.S. Open kick off this weekend in New York. Plus, Elon Musk asked Mark Zuckerberg for help in an OpenAI takeover earlier this year, and Nvidia has reportedly asked some suppliers to stop production of components needed for the H20 chip planned for the Chinese market. Brad Gilbert - 15:33 Jonathan Kanter - 28:06 In this episode: Brad Gilbert, @bgtennisnation Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Workday has warned investors of pressure on its HR and finance software business, Zoom and Ross Stores reported strong earnings, NBCUniversal is reportedly in talks to carry MLB games on NBC and Peacock, and The White House is bringing Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia into the administration as Chief Design Officer. 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.

While the world’s central bankers convene in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, President Trump’s Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte has accused Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of "mortgage fraud.” CNBC’s Steve Liesman discusses the allegations and sits down with Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid to discuss the Fed’s mandate, inflation metrics, and the state of the U.S. economy. Author Walter Isaacson is closely watching the Trump administration’s interest in corporate America; the renowned biographer warns that “state capitalism” could bring the country down a path toward “crony capitalism.” Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the Justice Department’s auction of a Russian oligarch’s $300 million mega-yacht. Walter Isaacson - 21:44 Jeffrey Schmid - 33:12 In this episode: Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Robert Frank, @robtfrank__ Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Workday reports quarterly results, President Trump is tightening permitting for renewable energy, United Health wants to repair its public image, Elon Musk faces a potential lawsuit from voters who wanted to win million-dollar prizes before the 2024 election and Starbucks is expanding coconut water beverages. 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.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discusses ChatGPT-5, Sam Altman’s comments on a potential AI bubble, and her vision for tech and artificial intelligence innovation. One of 11 potential candidates for new Federal Reserve Chair, David Zervos discusses his perspective on tariffs, monetary policy, and upcoming remarks from sitting Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, the White House has launched a TikTok account, Target has named a new CEO, and more chipmakers may be weighing deals with the U.S. government. Sarah Friar - 22:26 David Zervos - 41:59 In this episode: David Zervos, @jefmacrostrat Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In the wake of the White House summit with European heads of state, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the President’s strategy to broker peace in Ukraine and the likely terms for both sides in the conflict. Sec. Bessent also discusses the government’s potential stake in Intel, as well as the administration’s proximity to industrial policy in the pursuit of national security. Plus, Kristina Partsinevelos reports on Softbank’s $2 billion investment in Intel, and Nvidia is reportedly working on a new chip for China. Scott Bessent - 21:37 In this episode: Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In the wake of President Trump’s meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins heads of state from Germany, France, the UK, and other European leaders in Washington, DC. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker explains the concessions on the table for peace in Ukraine. A group of Senate Democrats have written a letter urging President Trump to rethink US chip sales to China. In a debate about that industrial policy and the impact of a potential government stake in Intel, former economic advisor for President Trump Stephen Moore joins former Treasury official under President Biden, Natasha Sarin. Plus, investors await the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium this upcoming Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are aiming to capitalize on an open IPO window. Matthew Whitaker - 16:07 Natasha Sarin & Stephen Moore - 29:53 In this episode: Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Tesla is reportedly offering discounts to car leasing companies in the UK, Novo Nordisk received FDA approval for a liver disease treatment, Samsung’s phone shipments to the U.S. surged in the second quarter, tech company supplier Foxconn will operate a U.S. factory as a joint venture with Softbank, OpenAI, and Oracle, and the Warner Brothers horror film “Weapons” remained number one at the weekend box office. 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.

The U.S. government may take a stake in Intel, according to Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal reports. CNBC’s Eamon Javers covers the story, the precedent, and the potential impact on the American system. Alongside Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin, CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli unpack the latest economic inflation data on retail and import sales, including what they tell us about who’s bearing the brunt of tariff costs. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee helps interpret today’s numbers and the recent CPI and PPI reports; he’s flagging a note of unease in the economic picture the data paint. Plus, President Trump and President Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Anchorage, Alaska. Javers - 08:15 Liesman - 22:16 Santelli - 26:23 Goolsbee - 27:38 In this episode: Austan Goolsbee, @Austan_Goolsbee Eamon Javers, @EamonJavers Rick Santelli, @RickSantelli Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a Russia-Ukraine truce, China’s economy slowed in July, Japan’s economy grew more than expected, Air Canada expects to cancel hundreds of flights ahead of a strike, and Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight donates $2B to Oregon Health and Science University. 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.

In a lively conversation, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) discusses the future of the Democratic Party, Zohran Mamdani’s role in it, and strategies to make America more affordable. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the Trump administration’s plans for the American health care system, including prior authorization requirements for Medicare. President Trump is weighing up to 11 potential Fed Chair nominees while pushing for lower interest rates from the central bank. Plus, Chinese AI company DeepSeek has reportedly run into issues using Huawei chips and investor Mario Gabelli is suing Shari Redstone’s National Amusements. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries - 22:02 Dr. Mehmet Oz - 38:47 In this episode: Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffries Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOz Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

After the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the closely-watched Consumer Price Index for July, economists–and CNBC’s Steve Liesman–are debating the impact of tariffs on economic data points. AI platform Perplexity has offered Google a $34 billion bid for its Chrome browser. Jonathan Kanter, former DOJ Assistant Attorney General under President Biden, shares his perspective on the AI wars for search engine dominance. After Cava’s quarterly report, the fast casual chain’s stock plummeted over 24%. CEO Brett Schulman isn’t worried, though; the morning after the release, he discusses his focus on delivering value for hungry consumers. Plus, Silicon Valley’s interest in “superbabies” is rising. Steve Liesman - 17:04 Brett Schulman - 22:57 Jonathan Kanter - 31:16 In this episode: Steve Liesman, @steveliesman Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: the White House is still working out the details of President Trump’s plan to charge 15% export taxes on chipmakers’ business in China, OpenAI’s Sam Altman is working on a Neuralink competitor, the FDA is considering revoking authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children under age 5, Circle announced a new stock offering and a U.S. base in Anchorage is preparing to host the upcoming Trump-Putin Alaska summit. 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.

In his first interview since Circle’s IPO, Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire explains the blockchain-native company’s first earnings report, as well as his own vision for the future of finance. Elon Musk is threatening to sue Apple over its App Store rankings of AI apps; CNBC’s Steve Kovach and contributor Michal Lev-Ram discuss Musk’s strategy and the race for AI dominance. For the new BLS commissioner position, President Trump will nominate E.J. Antoni, an economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation. Steve Kovach - 21:27 Michal Lev-Ram - 26:42 Jeremy Allaire - 34:12 In this episode: Michal Lev-Ram, @mlevram Jeremy Allaire, @jerallaire Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give the U.S. government 15% of revenues from the chips they sell in China, in exchange for export licenses. The deal is an unprecedented arrangement between the government and private industry, raising concerns about what the deal represents for executive power whether it constitutes “paying off” the government. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of fellow chipmaker Intel, is headed to the White House after President Trump has publicly called for his resignation. President Trump and President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on Friday; former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former Acting Chief of Staff to President Trump Mick Mulvaney discuss the meeting and its optics. The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath maps out the battle for AI talent in tech, while firms offer millions for a small pool of hires. Plus, the list of potential Fed Chair nominees has gotten longer. Heidi Heitkamp & Mick Mulvaney - 16:58 Alex Heath - 30:09 In this episode: Alex Heath, @alexeheath Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the President is urging China to quadruple its American soybean purchases, shares of lithium miners are spiking in Asia after a Chinese company halted operations, Warner Brothers’ “Weapons” claimed the top spot at the weekend box office, and AOL is officially ending dial-up on September 30. 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.

The only person to have served as Treasury Secretary and as Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen sits down to discuss interest rates, central bank independence, and the health of the U.S. economy. In a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Forum in Colorado, Yellen speaks candidly about President Trump’s pressure on sitting Fed Chair Jay Powell, as well as the policies of her successor at the Treasury, sitting Secretary Scott Bessent. In this episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sits down for an extended interview after the ChatGPT-5 launch this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Altman discusses the impact his AI is having on human agency and hints at the world he envisions, as AI becomes more integrated into every aspect of society. He explains the expensive bet he’s making on Silicon Valley’s top AI talent, as well as his decision to keep pushing innovation–before focusing on his OpenAI’s profitability. Plus, Intel is still in focus on Capitol Hill and Wall Street. Sam Altman - 19:23 In this episode: Sam Altman, @sama Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today. Expedia taking off thanks to strong earnings, Pinterest is struggling from tariff uncertainty, Instacart is upbeat, SoftBank’s profit beat expectations and Sweetgreen is fighting the competitive salad wars. 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.

President Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on chips and semiconductors imports, although he’s suggested exemptions for companies manufacturing in the U.S. One company that may qualify for that exemption: Apple. During CEO Tim Cook’s meeting with the President on Wednesday, Cook committed an additional $100 billion to onshore manufacturing. Author Walter Isaacson discusses Cook’s commitment in the context of Steve Jobs’ original plans to manufacture Apple products in America. President Trump also has another tech CEO in his sights, calling for the resignation of Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan on social media. CNBC’s Angelica Peebles reveals the latest obesity pill trial results from Eli Lilly. Orfoglipron’s results were similar to Wegovy, and investors are disappointed by the data and the rate of discontinuation among trial participants. Plus, Lyft CEO David Risher explains his company’s earnings report, strong on paper but disappointing to some investors. Megan Cassella - 5:35 Angelica Peebles - 13:03 Walter Isaacson - 20:47 David Risher - 35:21 In this episode: Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Angelica Peebles, @angelicapeebles Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie