Realtor Commissions, Epic Gaming, & Crypto for Politicians 08/16/24

Squawk Pod

Real estate agent commission rules change on Saturday, after the National Association of Realtors’ landmark $418m settlement in March. CNBC’s Diana Olick explains the shift underway for the real estate industry, and Re/Max President Amy Lessinger discusses the contracts and negotiations worked into every property transaction before and after this change. In DC, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the crypto community’s support for Vice President Harris in her Presidential bid. In the EU, Epic Games is launching a new store on mobile devices in direct competition with Apple’s App Store. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains the power play between the two companies and the legal case to protect consumers, both in Europe and in the U.S. Paramount Global has a new suitor (again); in the latest chapter of the company’s messy merger, media executive Edgar Bronfman is readying a bid. Plus, the FDA may make a regulatory move on sodium, and former President Trump has released his latest financial disclosure, revealing crypto holdings and a branded Bible-driven income.

Amy Lessinger - 14:57

Emily Wilkins - 22:10

Steve Kovach - 26:30

In this episode:

Diana Olick, @DianaOlick

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Melissa Lee, @melissaleecnbc

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie