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 with American, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports that the NFIB small business optimism index for March of 2026 fell to its lowest level since the Liberation Day tariffs in April of 2025. 

Steve Liesman - 6:46

Marvin Ellison - 16:24

In this episode:

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Robert Frank, @robtfrank

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row. 

Dan Murphy - 08:27

Roger Altman - 21:37

Jens Stoltenberg - 34:16

In this episode: 

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 foundations of bitcoin, denies the conclusion. Back makes his case directly–and explains why anonymity might be good for bitcoin. Plus, OpenAI has fired at Anthropic in a new memo to shareholders, Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing was delayed, and a fake research paper fooled AI models. 

Pete Buttigieg            15:09

Adam Back                  31:29

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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 “bad behavior” in the name of innovation progress and speed. Plus, Anthropic has lost its bid to temporarily block the Pentagon’s blacklisting, and a few Polymarket users won big on particularly well-timed Iran war bets. 

Dan Murphy - 3:42

Michael Froman - 21:03

Dave Kasten 31:04

In this episode: 

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 exploit digital weaknesses. 

Dan Murphy       2:52

Ed Bastian        22:02

Brian Sullivan       32:45

In this episode: 

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 Cable in its $78.7 billion acquisition by Charter Communications. Today, Kindler weighs in on Bill Ackman’s $64B pitch for Universal Music, the politics in business, and the IPO pipeline in 2026. Plus, the University of Michigan Wolverines have won the NCAA Championship. 

A block Dan Murphy         3:23

B block Robert Kindler       18:59

C block Jared Isaacman   35:07

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 Dimon highlighted geopolitical, inflationary, and regulatory risk in his annual shareholder letter, and Artemis II is ready to swing around the moon and return to Earth. 

Dan Murphy - 3:08

Jay Clayton - 20:13

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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, and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports on teens and sports betting. 

Sharon Epperson - 09:16

Arthur Brooks - 17:36

Firas Maksad - 30:32

In this episode:

Sharon Epperson, @sharon_epperson

Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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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 dermatologist Dr. Reid Waldman discusses the market, the audience, and the innovation in hair care. 

Dan Murphy - 07:03

Cathie Wood - 19:14

Dr. Reid Waldman - 32:01

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Cathie Wood, @CathieDWood

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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