"Are They Dumb?" - CNBC Ranks Tennessee and Texas Worst States as Millions Move In

"Are They Dumb?" - CNBC Ranks Tennessee and Texas Worst States as Millions Move In

Published: July 14, 2026

Duration: 9:56

CNBC ranked Tennessee and Texas among America's 10 worst states to live in for 2026, a list made up entirely of Republican-led states. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the methodology behind the rankings and the net migration data showing millions of Americans moving to the very states CNBC says are the worst.