In an extended interview, SEC Chair Paul Atkins discusses his vision for the agency. From cutting red tape and rebooting IPOs to expanding retail investors' access to private markets, Atkins outlines what a “new day at the SEC” really means. He addresses his push for a rational crypto framework and his top priorities since taking the helm of the agency in April. Plus, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins joins with the latest developments from Capitol Hill, Sam Altman is calling out Mark Zuckerberg, and Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over its ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris interview.

Emily Wilkins - 02:58

Paul Atkins - 16:25

In this episode:
Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Senators will begin offering amendments to President Donald Trump’s legislative package after a weekend of tense negotiations aimed at advancing his second-term domestic agenda. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins breaks down the so-called “vote-a-rama.” Then, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg reflects on 25 years since the company formed from the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE. Meanwhile, Apple’s new film ‘F1,’ produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Brad Pitt, opened in theaters with a strong box office performance. Bruckheimer discusses the film’s success, the future of Hollywood, and the challenge of competing with streaming. Plus, Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, said that he believes billionaires should not exist.

Emily Wilkins - 03:47

Hans Vestberg - 22:00

Jerry Bruckheimer - 32:40

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Hans Vestberg, @hansvestberg

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: China’s manufacturing contracted for the third consecutive month, President Trump has teased a buyer for TikTok, Tesla says it has completed its first driverless delivery of a new car, and Warren Buffett is making a $6B donation.

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.

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods discusses the global oil supply in the face of the Israel-Iran conflict, and he highlights the difficulty of the EU’s regulatory push to reduce emissions. YouTuber and influencer Dhar Mann is one of the top scripted creators, and he’s partnered with former MTV president Sean Atkins to create a new production studio specifically for online content creators. The two discuss the addition of creator-driven content to the evolving media landscape. Plus, China and the United States have agreed to a framework for a trade deal, and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports on a new money habit for Americans: “revenge saving.”

Sharon Epperson - 09:31

Darren Woods - 16:27

Dhar Mann & Sean Atkins - 32:28

In this episode:

Dhar Mann, @dharmann

Sean Atkins, @atkinssean

Sharon Epperson, @sharon_epperson

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: key inflation data is out today, Elon Musk has fired Tesla’s vice president of manufacturing and operations, a changing of the guard at Vogue, Uber may reunite with founder Travis Kalanick, and a small intimate wedding in Venice for the world’s fourth-richest person.

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.