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Regulating Prediction Markets & Meta’s $375M Lawsuit 3/25/26 Mar 25, 2026

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As lawmakers take aim at prediction markets, Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) discuss the bipartisan ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act,’ why they support banning sports-style betting. The Senators and CNBC’s own Emily Wilkins all weigh in on the Capitol Hill negotiations on DHS funding. Then, a New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay nearly $400 million in a civil case over child safety on its platforms. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez explains the ruling, what it could mean for big tech and social media, and what comes next in the appeals process. Plus, OpenAI shutters its video app Sora.

Emily Wilkins - 12:04

Senators John Curtis & Adam Schiff - 17:23

Raúl Torrez - 35:56

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

John Curtis, @SenJohnCurtis

Adam Schiff, @SenAdamSchiff

Raúl Torrez, @TorrezforNM

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Inside Energy: Power Rations & Asia’s Supply 03/24/26 Mar 24, 2026

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As Iran denies President Trump’s assertion that the U.S. and Iran have held talks to end the war, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from Dubai. Former deputy national security advisor for the Trump administration Victoria Coates shares her perspective on the region’s future, including support for reliable, secure internet in Iran. On the ground at CERAWeek with the world’s energy executives, Brian Sullivan reports on oil pricing and supply amid the Iran War. Plus, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are moving to ban insider trading, asset management giant Apollo is limiting withdrawals this quarter in the latest concerning signal in private credit, and Valley National CEO Ira Robbins shares what he’s seeing from the small and medium sized businesses that he banks.

Dan Murphy - 04:09

Brian Sullivan - 17:41

Victoria Coates - 24:44

Ira Robbins - 36:26

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Talks with Iran, a Call with the President, & Energy Prices 3/23/26 Mar 23, 2026

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Energy prices are on the move after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he ordered the U.S. military to postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. Shortly after the post, he spoke directly with Joe Kernen, mentioning “productive talks” with Iranian representatives and regime change. While Iranian media denied any such talks had taken place, the markets moved on each chapter of the news as it unfolded. Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian shares his own economic perspective, and then Richard Goldberg offers his analysis on the military operations still in play in Iran, as the former White House National Security Council Director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction. In Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on sentiment among the Gulf nations, including from his sources in Emirati leadership.

Mohamed El- Erian - 06:49

Richard Goldberg - 18:28

Dan Murphy - 29:21

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Aaru, Iran, & an AI Horror Story 3/20/26 Mar 20, 2026

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Aaru cofounders Ned Koh, Cameron Fink, and John Kessler discuss their company’s AI-driven shakeup of the market research industry and their journey building it—as teenagers. Legendary venture capitalist Katie Haun backed BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure company being acquired by Mastercard for $1.8B. Haun discusses the deal and growing connections between blockchain technology and fintech. Plus, Dan Murphy reports on the latest in the Iran War, Amazon is planning a smartphone comeback, and an AI controversy has struck a horror novel.

Dan Murphy - 02:54

Aaru Cofounders - 17:50

Katie Haun - 32:03

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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The Path with Becky Quick: Head of the Class 3/20/26 Mar 20, 2026

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Baby KJ was a pioneer before he was even a year old. Born in 2024 with a rare, life-threatening genetic mutation, Nicole and Kyle Muldoon’s son is the world’s first patient to receive successful personalized gene editing therapy. Doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine collaborated to create a unique drug just for KJ, to treat his disorder known as severe carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency. After spending the first months of his life in the hospital, KJ’s medical breakthrough came with his first dose in February 2025 when he was 6 months old.

Now, a busy toddler and youngest brother, KJ is a piece of medical history – and he just started to walk.

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TSA with the Transportation Secretary & the EU-U.S. Relationship 3/19/26 Mar 19, 2026

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As the funding shutdown of the DHS wears on, TSA agents and regional airports are under pressure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses the looming airport shutdowns and his concern about national security amid funding squabbles on Capitol Hill. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest strikes in the Gulf region and the potential long term effects for oil supply. Former EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager discusses Europe’s relationship with the U.S. in wartime, including the bloc’s perspective on AI innovation, independence, and propping up the EU’s own strength. Plus, the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, and Micron reported blowout earnings, but the stock fell on concerns of chip supply crunch.

Dan Murphy - 03:41

Sec. Sean Duffy - 16:32

Margrethe Vestager - 28:59

In this episode:

Sean Duffy, @SecDuffy

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

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Iran Retaliation & “Know Your Value” with Mika Brzezinski 3/18/26 Mar 18, 2026

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From Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest in the Middle East as Iran retaliates against other states in the region. CEO of the Anti-Defamation League Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the state of antisemitism in the U.S., weighing in on university campus changes and potential bias in anti-Iran War sentiment. Plus, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is calling OpenClaw “the next ChatGPT,” and MSNow’s Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski and HSBC’s Racquel Oden discuss their Know Your Value venture, highlighting financial fluency among women.

Dan Murphy - 02:45

Jonathan Greenblatt - 13:30

Mika Brzezinski & Racquel Oden - 24:01

In this episode:

Jonathan Greenblatt, @JGreenblattADL

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Kevin Hassett, Sen. Rand Paul, & the Property Brothers 3/17/26 Mar 17, 2026

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s resolve in the Iran War, as well as the conflict’s timeline. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) is preparing for the confirmation hearing for President Trump’s pick for DHS Secretary, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma). In addition to the hearing, Sen. Paul discusses his opposition to the Iran War. Plus, the Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott discuss the regulatory and “NIMBY” hurdles to solving America’s affordable housing crisis.

Kevin Hassett - 4:57

Senator Rand Paul - 17:33

Jonathan & Drew Scott - 28:35

In this episode:

Rand Paul, @SenRandPaul

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer,

@Kramer_Katie

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The UAE’s Infrastructure & Oil Markets 3/16/26 Mar 16, 2026

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Starting the third week of the war in the Middle East, Morgan Stanley’s chief of U.S. equity strategy Mike Wilson discusses the energy and broader markets and considers the likelihood of a recession in the short term. On the ground in Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on Iran’s strikes on the UAE’s critical energy infrastructure and transportation hub. The Strait of Hormuz is pivotal to the conflict; President Trump is reportedly planning a coalition of naval escorts through the channel key for the world’s energy supply. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera offers her perspective on the oil markets, investor sentiment, and geopolitics. Plus, the U.S. and China are holding trade talks in Paris, and a federal judge has blocked subpoenas to the Federal Reserve in the criminal investigation of Jerome Powell.

Steve Liesman - 13:13

Mike Wilson - 19:12

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera - 27:48

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Michael Santoli, @michaelsantoli

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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China Trade Pressure & TSA Workers Miss First Paycheck 3/13/26 Mar 13, 2026

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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are rising ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing now less than three weeks away. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the administration’s new trade investigations, the state of relations with China, the impact of the Iran war, and President Trump’s tariff agenda. Then, with TSA workers set to miss their first paycheck of the shutdown, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson explains what the Senate’s funding fight could mean for airport staffing and air travel. Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank on Democrats’ plan to raise taxes on the rich, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy on the drone strike that hit Dubai’s financial district Friday morning.

Jamieson Greer -13:18

Robert Frank - 24:13

Jeh Johnson - 30:24

In this episode:

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Jamieson Greer, @jamiesongreer

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @ZachVallese

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