# The Top State for Business & Debating Prediction Markets 7/9/26

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Podcast: [Squawk Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/squawk-pod-254103)
Published: 2026-07-09T16:24:17+00:00
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## Resource

CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and Democratic Senate Nominee for Maine Graham Platner is ending his campaign. Former Republican Senator for Nevada Dean Heller is now an advisor to Kalshi, and he responds to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s comments about the difference between prediction markets and sports gambling. Plus, CNBC’s 20th annual list: Top States for Business with Scott Cohn. The guesses and the top 5, plus a special interview with the governor of the state that ranked first. A hint: it’s in the heart of things. Megan Cassella - 02:58 Dean Heller - 12:51 Scott Cohn - 22:26 Top State Governor - 30:00 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Megan Cassella, @mmcassella Scott Cohn, @ScottCohnTV Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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