Tusk Ventures CEO Bradley Tusk joins to discuss the implications of OpenAI reportedly proposing handing over a 5% stake to the Trump Administration. We also discuss this morning&#x27;s jobs number with former CEA Chair Jared Bernstein. Then, we break down Tesla&#x27;s latest deliveries that beat expectations. Plus, as Americans brace for a heat wave this weekend, we take a look at the impact on power prices and the grid. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11AM Hour: Bradley Tusk on Tech, Tesla Deliveries Beat Expectations & Heat Wave Impact on Power Prices 7/2/26

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[SPEAKER_C] Good Thursday morning. Welcome to Squawk on the Street. I'm Carl Quintanilla with Leslie Picker here, post-9 of the New York Stock Exchange. Sarah Izen has the morning off today. So much for the World Cup bump. June jobs coming in about half of expectations. Is the report a blip or the start of a trend?

[SPEAKER_D] Plus, OpenAI reportedly seeking to defuse growing political pressure and talking with the Trump Administration about a government stake in the company. Veterans Startup investor Bradley Tusk is with us. Why he thinks the move could signal that management might think their, quote, valuation is complete nonsense.

11AM Hour: Bradley Tusk on Tech, Tesla Deliveries Beat Expectations & Heat Wave Impact on Power Prices 7/2/26

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The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.

11AM Hour: Bradley Tusk on Tech, Tesla Deliveries Beat Expectations & Heat Wave Impact on Power Prices 7/2/26

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.