Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announced that the Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the decision, and former director of the National Economic Council Gary Cohn looks to the Fed’s future, risks in the AI economy, and what’s coming for consumers. Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) now leads the Airlines for America trade organization, and he warns that jet fuel prices will continue to feel pressure from the Iran war. He’s watching his own brother’s election as well as the rest of the key midterms races around the country. Plus, ECB President Christine Lagarde is stepping down, and the Milwaukee Brewers are baseball’s world champions for the first time in their history.

Steve Liesman - 04:37

Gary Cohn - 16:23

Chris Sununu - 35:34

In this episode:

Gary Cohn, @Gary_D_Cohn

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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California voters will decide next week whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion. Paris School of Economics Professor Gabriel Zucman joins to advocate for the proposal while Stanford’s Joshua Rauh explains why it will generate far less revenue than projected. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker breaks down the pockets of unrest around the world: Houthis in Yemen, protests in Europe, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Israeli elections still have no clear winner, and Amb. Volker warns that it may be some time before results are declared. Plus, GM is planning to roll out new hybrid vehicles, and Sam Altman is warning the public about cybersecurity risks exposed by AI

Zucman/Rauh - 13:22

Volker - 31:55

In this episode:

Gabriel Zucman, @gabriel_zucman

Joshua Rauh, @joshrauh

Kurt Volker, @kvolker

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Anthropic’s S-1 is out! Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Squawk Box are dissecting it and what it means for the AI ecosystem and other AI IPOs. CNBC’s Leslie Picker unpacks the eye-popping numbers and the remaining questions after the landmark filing. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to 27% of its total workforce as the company ramps up its spend on AI compute power. In an exclusive conversation, World Bank President Ajay Banga explains the AI opportunities around the world, including in developed and developing economies. Fresh off the Global AI and Digital Summit in South Korea, he’s focused on developing critical mining infrastructure and AI innovation in agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism. Electronic Arts co-founder Bing Gordon, the man responsible for Madden NFL and The Sims, is out with a book of life lessons, co-authored with his daughter.

Leslie Picker - 02:26

Ajay Banga - 17:16

Bing Gordon - 28:51

In this episode:

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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