Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discusses the government’s stake in Intel, including whether the Trump administration will create a sovereign wealth fund. In an extended interview, Sec. Lutnick also weighs in on President Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post at the central bank after White House official Bill Pulte alleged that Cook had committed mortgage fraud. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down that story, the unprecedented politicization of the Fed, and what happens next–to both the U.S. economy and the economist herself.

Howard Lutnick - 18:57

In this episode:

Howard Lutnick, @howardlutnick

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Wilfred Frost, @WilfredFrost

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The U.S. government is officially taking a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the terms of the deal and hints that more transactions may be on the administration’s agenda. In other transaction news, Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 billion. Plus, sports entrepreneur Mark Ein is part owner of the Washington Commanders and owner of the DC Open, a tennis tournament in Washington. After the first matches of the US Open in New York, Ein discusses the evolution of the players on and off the court, and highlights the opportunity that the US Open “experience” model offers to other sports.

Kevin Hassett - 19:50

Mark Ein - 34:48

In this episode:

Mark Ein, @Markein

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Wilfred Frost, @WilfredFrost

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Spotify is looking to raise prices, the Trump administration has ordered Danish wind power company Orsted to halt development on its project off the coast of Rhode Island, China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Keurig Dr Pepper will pay $18 billion for coffee brand JDE Peet’s, and Coca-Cola is reportedly exploring splitting with its own coffee brand, Costa.

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.

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