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South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is now publicly traded on the Nasdaq, raising billions from U.S. investors. OpenAI’s Fidji Simo, second in command at the company, is leaving to manage a chronic illness. CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the ongoing questions about governance at OpenAI. Stat News reporter Bob Herman is digging into the cracks of the American health care system, the Federal Reserve is launching a task force, and Netflix is considering moving into live TV. Plus, the World Cup quarterfinals are underway, and American fans–including Joe Kernen–are more excited than ever. Founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Roger Bennett discusses the sport’s growing stateside popularity and business opportunities in the soccer universe. 

 

Kristina Partsinevelos - 03:05

Kate Rooney - 10:19

Bob Herman - 20:28

Roger Bennett - 32:58

 

In this episode:

Roger Bennett, @rogbennett

Bob Herman, @bobjherman

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts

Kate Rooney, @Kr00ney

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and Democratic Senate Nominee for Maine Graham Platner is ending his campaign. Former Republican Senator for Nevada Dean Heller is now an advisor to Kalshi, and he responds to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s comments about the difference between prediction markets and sports gambling. Plus, CNBC’s 20th annual list: Top States for Business with Scott Cohn. The guesses and the top 5, plus a special interview with the governor of the state that ranked first. A hint: it’s in the heart of things. 

 

Megan Cassella - 02:58

Dean Heller - 12:51

Scott Cohn - 22:26

Top State Governor - 30:00

 

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Scott Cohn, @ScottCohnTV

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump remarked that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over.” CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick reports on the ground in Ankara, and Nicholas Burns, former Ambassador to NATO under George W. Bush, discusses the economic pressure points that could be effective in negotiations with Iran. Andrew Ross Sorkin calls into the show with news about Blue Origin: the space company is taking on outside investmentfor the first time. Plus, it has been a decade since Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and advocate Elie Wiesel’s death. His son Elisha Wiesel discusses carrying on that legacy at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and working to keep lessons from the Holocaust fresh in the minds and hearts of people today.  

 

Steve Sedgwick - 04:07

Andrew Ross Sorkin - 15:35

Nicholas Burns - 22:36

Elisha Wiesel - 32:53 

 

In this episode: 

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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President Trump has arrived in Turkey for the NATO summit, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) is also in Ankara with the U.S. delegation. Sen. Coons discusses the goals for the U.S. and its allies at the summit. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is now a strategic advisor to the American Gaming Association, and he’s zeroing in on the differences between legal sports betting and prediction markets as wagers mount for the World Cup. Plus, the U.S. is officially out of the World Cup after a defeat to Belgium, AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood will star in a feature-length film, and China’s DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own semiconductor chip. 

 

Senator Chris Coons - 16:50

Chris Christie - 27:44

 

In this episode: 

Sen. Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons

Chris Christie, @GovChristie

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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On July 4th, the administration officially launched Trump Accounts, a new savings and investing vehicle for kids under 18 in the U.S. One of the orchestrators, Silicon Valley investor Brad Gerstner, explains the platform, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell’s donation to it, and the vision for the American dream. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at MSG in New York over the holiday weekend, and President Trump gave multiple speeches for the 250th celebration of American independence, highlighting a commitment to freedom and opposition to communism. 

 

Brad Gerstner - 15:44

 

In this episode: 

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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