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Scarlett Johansson is taking aim at OpenAI after the company used a voice “eerily similar” to hers for its ChatGPT40 chatbot. Former White House CTO Aneesh Chopra weighs in on the controversy, the latest leadership shakeups at OpenAI, and the ways to build guardrails for society’s newest technology. Whole Foods co-founder and former CEO John Mackey shares his journey bringing health foods mainstream. Mackey discusses his new book, “The Whole Story,” as well as GMOs and the future of grocery. Plus, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon is discussing his succession plan, and Andrew Ross Sorkin is in Paris just 66 days until the 2024 Olympic Games.

John Mackey 16:46
Aneesh Chopra 32:17

In this episode:
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash. Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace Middle East Program, explains the issues Raisi’s death poses for Iranian leadership and succession. Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses China’s real estate crisis, its impact on GDP, and the CCP’s electric vehicle strategy. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos explains Microsoft’s plans for AI PCs, many of which will be unveiled at the company’s Build developer conference. Plus, Xander Schauffele won his first major PGA title, and Blue Origin’s tourism rocket launched passengers to the edge of space after a two year hiatus.

Karim Sadjadpour - 16:15
Kyle Bass - 22:50

Karim Sadjadpour, @ksadjadpour
Kyle Bass, @Jkylebass
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

NYU Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses “The Anxious Generation,” his new book that explores the impact of social media on childhood mental health. Limits of screen time, age verification, and delaying smartphone introduction for kids are among Haidt’s suggestions for a safer youth. The Supreme Court has rejected an argument against the funding structure for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; CFPB Director Rohit Chopra says he’s relieved to get back to work protecting consumers and companies. Plus, Reddit and OpenAI have teamed up, Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems and the world’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested at a PGA championship event.

Rohit Chopra - 12:37
Jonathan Haidt - 23:43

In this episode:
Rohit Chopra, @chopracfpb
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Biden and former President Trump have agreed to two unorthodox debates this election season. Former communications director for President Trump Anthony Scaramucci reacts to the news and the prospect of another Trump presidency. Scaramucci, an outspoken bitcoin bull, also discusses crypto’s recent surge. Sean Evans, host of viral YouTube show “Hot Ones,” discusses how he monetizes his celebrity interviews over hot chicken wings. Plus, Berkshire Hathaway has announced its secret stock pick: Chubb.

Anthony Scaramucci - 13:16
Sean Evans - 26:43

In this episode:
Sean Evans, @seanseaevans
Anthony Scaramucci, @Scaramucci
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

VaynerX Chairman and branding expert Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the evolution of media and advertising as upfront season kicks into gear. Federal prosecutors at the Department of Justice say Boeing breached its 2021 settlement protecting the company from criminal prosecution for the two fatal 737 Max crashes. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the implications for Boeing and the importance of the company for the industry at large. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is honing in on risks for the 2024 election, less than 6 months away. Plus, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang made over $30m last year, a 60% hike from the year prior, Vanguard hired a former BlackRock executive as CEO, and the meme stock rally continues! But it might be fizzling out.

Phil LeBeau - 07:28
Sen. Mark Warner - 15:57
Gary Vaynerchuk - 23:43

In this episode:
Gary Vaynerchuk, @garyvee
Sen. Mark Warner, @MarkWarner
Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In a rare extended interview, Saba Capital Management founder and CIO Boaz Weinstein explains his campaign against the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock. Weinstein, a renowned risk-taking trader on Wall Street, takes on BlackRock’s closed end funds over a decade after he famously “harpooned” the London Whale in 2011. Plus, meme stocks like GameStop are still surging, thanks to “Roaring Kitty,” the Biden administration is ramping up China tariffs, and Kraft Heinz is reportedly exploring an Oscar Mayer sale.

Boaz Weinstein - 16:10

In this episode:
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie