The Emotional Impact of Film and The Power of Storytelling

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