The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will leave OPEC, effective May 1. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan breaks down the role that the UAE has played in the group since joining in the 1960s . In business, a WSJ report reveals that OpenAI missed internal growth targets. The news comes as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI consider IPOs; three new debuts, each with enormous demand, mean the AI race is now also a race for public capital. This weekend, Formula 1 heads to Miami . Mercedes team principal and...
Apr 28, 2026•31 min
It took years for actress Selma Blair to find the role of a lifetime – and joy – in a shocking diagnosis. Discovering in her 40s that decades of health concerns and misunderstandings were the result of multiple sclerosis, Blair transformed her diagnosis into action. Around 1 million Americans are known to have the auto-immune disease MS, which can impact the brain and spinal cord, as well as the body’s ability to communicate. The “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions” actress is an advocate for...
Apr 27, 2026•34 min
After gunshots interrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, attendees including CNBC’s Joe Kernen and Eamon Javers recount the evening’s turn. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton was also in the room, close enough to the President to be swept off with the Secret Service. Clayton considers the public’s and media’s role in amplifying hate, and then he discusses the legal proceedings of the week, starting with the feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk over ...
Apr 27, 2026•41 min
The FDA has approved Regeneron’s gene therapy for a rare form of inherited deafness, and it’s free for Americans. Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer discusses the breakthrough treatment, drug pricing , AI’s role in medical innovation, and what breakthroughs might come next. Co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology David Sacks was one of the original executives at PayPal, alongside Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. As an AI and crypto advisor to President Trump, the All In ...
Apr 24, 2026•38 min
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discusses the exchange’s latest financial results, the IPO pipeline–including SpaceX’s potential listing –and the 23 hours a day, 5 days a week U.S. equity trading coming in December. CNBC’s Steve Liesman shares the results of the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey: 40% of people nationwide approve of the President’s overall job performance. Amid surging fuel prices and the Iran war, President Trump’s net approval rating fell 10 points to -18, the lowest ever measu...
Apr 23, 2026•35 min
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses his company’s latest financial report and responds to President Trump’s comments on a potential United-American merger . Plus, an executive order on medical treatments for serious mental health issues bumped psychedelics stocks higher. Psychedelics investor and founder Christian Angermayer explains the industry’s opportunity for mental health–and for investors. Dan Murphy Scott Kirby & Phil LeBeau - 15:13 Christian Angermayer - 30:21 In this episode:...
Apr 22, 2026•36 min
In an extended interview, President Donald Trump discusses negotiations with Iran , the U.S. alliance with Israel, and the future of America’s presence in the region. The President also weighs in on inflation, the White House’s relationship with Anthropic , and the possibility of consolidation in the airline industry. Plus, Steve Liesman reports on Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair confirmation hearing , and both President Trump and Warren Buffett address the biggest corporate headline of the day: Apple C...
Apr 21, 2026•53 min
As concerns mount regarding the health of the private credit ecosystem , Oaktree Capital Management co-chairman Howard Marks offers perspective–and some investing advice–when it comes to private lending. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses Eli Lilly’s deal to expand its cancer treatment pipeline as well as President Trump’s executive order on therapeutic psychedelics . Plus, Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination hearing is this week, and Anthropic’s Mythos is at work within the NSA...
Apr 20, 2026•47 min
In the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire , and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. Meanwhile, President Trump reassures Americans that the war in Iran is going “swimmingly.” Former Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt discusses the negotiations in the region and the leverage of each stakeholder. In business, Anthropic may be bringing its Mythos LLM to some government agencies, and Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down . Plus, obesity e...
Apr 17, 2026•30 min
As the DHS shutdown has crossed 60 days , pressure is on House Republicans to end the standoff. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses the latest in the funding battle, Democratic demands for ICE reforms, policy changes at the department, and the real-world impact of the prolonged shutdown. As Anthropic’s “Mythos” model grows more advanced, concerns about AI risk are also accelerating. Stuart Russell, UC Berkeley professor and president of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI,...
Apr 16, 2026•40 min
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) offers his party’s perspective on the Iran War, the President’s delivery on the economy, and America’s affordability crisis. This week, the market digested multiple economic data sets. On Tuesday, the producer price index , a gauge of pipeline costs for final demand goods and services, made the biggest 12-month gain since February 2023. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March, and petroleum...
Apr 15, 2026•53 min
Lowe’s is launching annual subscription service HomeCare+ to deepen the company’s relationship with customers. CEO Marvin Ellison discusses the initiative, the investment he’s making in trade skill training, the future of the labor market, and the ideal housing environment for his bottom line . Then, Robert Frank reports on the Iran War’s impact on luxury shoppers in the Middle East and, by extension, on luxury conglomerate LVMH . Plus, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a merger...
Apr 14, 2026•32 min
President Trump has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran failed over the weekend . Founder and senior chairman of Evercore Roger Altman discusses the business community’s response to the conflict, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from the UAE, and former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the perspective of U.S. allies around the world as the Iran War continues. Plus, McDonald’s is exploring an expansion to its beverage menu, and Rory M...
Apr 13, 2026•40 min
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March CPI data revealed an annual inflation rate of 3.3% . Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the pressures on American consumers, including an Iran War-prompted energy price surge and DHS funding. NYT investigative journalist John Carreyrou spent years digging into the real identity of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and concluded that it is famed computer scientist, Adam Back. Adam Back, though he’s made notable contributions to the founda...
Apr 10, 2026•46 min
The state of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears fragile amid Israel’s strikes in Lebanon. Council on Foreign Relation president Michael Froman discusses the fog of the Iran war, the confusion in negotiation, and the many stakeholders in the region. Head of policy at Palisade Research Dave Kasten discusses Anthropic’s newest model Mythos, an LLM so powerful the company isn’t rolling it out to the public. Kasten shares his worries about the AI race, including developers’ increased tolerance of AI “ba...
Apr 09, 2026•35 min
After the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire , energy prices dropped. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan is watching the flow–or lack thereof–of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to monitor progress of the world’s oil supply. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the ceasefire from the UAE, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau gets the impact on jet fuel and air travel prices from Delta CEO Ed Bastian . Plus, Anthropic is holding the public release of its newest model Mythos over concerns about its capabilities to explo...
Apr 08, 2026•40 min
President Trump is threatening Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless a deal is struck tonight to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from Dubai. The Artemis II crew is on its way home from the farthest away any human has ever been. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the agency’s space strategy into 2027 and beyond. Paul, Weiss Global Chair of M&A Robert Kindler advised Comcast in its $72 billion acquisition of AT&T Broadband and Time Warner ...
Apr 07, 2026•41 min
Former SEC Chair and current US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Jay Clayton addresses the firing of his boss, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi . Clayton also discusses President Trump’s managerial style, American sentiment toward election interference, and the business of college sports. From Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the Iran War, President Trump’s relationship with leaders in the Middle East, and the resulting volatility in the global oil markets. Plus, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dim...
Apr 06, 2026•38 min
Chris Male started the Autism Impact Fund in 2021, aiming to invest in life sciences that impact the 3.2% of U.S. children with autism. AIF is now announcing its first close of its second fund, celebrating $150 million under management. Male discusses the goals of the fund, the opportunities in behavioral health, mental health, and diagnostics, and the private sector’s role in impacting communities affected by autism. Chris Male - 03:49 In this episode: Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeS...
Apr 03, 2026•10 min
After President Trump’s address to the nation , markets saw volatile energy prices . Eurasia Group’s Firas Maksad discusses the inflection point coming in the coming month, as well as the international energy supply chain. Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks has authored a new book, “The Meaning of Your Life.” He suggests which habits are making our lives feel emptier and which habits that can make us happier. Plus, NASA has launched four astronauts into space in the first lunar mission in 50 years,...
Apr 02, 2026•36 min
OpenAI has closed a $122 billion funding round , bringing its valuation to $852 billion. Investor Cathie Wood discusses her bets on AI and the future of tech investing. Nike reported a struggle in the Chinese market for its latest quarter, and CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on the latest in the Middle East. Plus, shares of biopharma company Veradermics are up well over 65% since its IPO in February, all thanks to investor appetite for pattern hair loss treatments. CEO and board-certified dermatologis...
Apr 01, 2026•35 min
In his first interview since stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett sits down with CNBC’s Becky Quick in Omaha. He’s teaming up with Stephen and Ayesha Curry to revive his iconic charity lunch auction, bringing new attention to one of his most well-known philanthropic efforts. Buffett also discusses his continued involvement in Berkshire Hathaway’s investment decisions, saying he remains closely engaged and recently made a “tiny” new purchase. He shares his perspective on the...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 12 min
After a partial government shutdown disrupted travel nationwide, TSA workers are returning to work and could be getting paid as early as today. Former TSA Administrator John Pistole and BOS Security President Nat Carmack discuss the state of the DHS shutdown, ongoing staffing shortages, and whether privatized airport security could expand across the country. Then, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “tax the rich” rally , and Partnership for New York City President and CEO Steven...
Mar 30, 2026•28 min
An end to the DHS funding shutdown is in sight after the Senate passed a deal overnight. Despite the progress, US airports may take longer to get back on track. The Fundrise Innovation Fund listed on the NYSE one week ago, and in that week, the stock surged over 1500% (before sliding back down) and was halted twice for volatility. Fundrise CEO and co-founder Ben Miller discusses his goal of democratizing access to private companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Stanford Life Design Lab co-creator D...
Mar 27, 2026•33 min
After 30 years at Coca-Cola and 9 years as the company’s CEO, James Quincey is handing the reins to his successor, Henrique Braun. Quincey discusses his legacy and the future of the “total beverage company.” As DHS funding has stalled on Capitol Hill , one Democrat is consistently breaking with his party: Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). Sen. Fetterman explains his reasoning for voting with Republicans on DHS Secretary Mullin’s confirmation, as well as the Congressional push to settle on legislati...
Mar 26, 2026•49 min
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 c...
Mar 25, 2026•38 min
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 Polymar...
Mar 24, 2026•39 min
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 ...
Mar 23, 2026•35 min
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...
Mar 20, 2026•40 min
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 h...
Mar 20, 2026•36 min
