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The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.

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    The Journal is an outstanding podcast that consistently delivers high-quality reporting and captivating storytelling. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Kate Linebaugh, this show covers a wide range of topics, from business and finance to current events and culture. One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to delve deep into complex issues and provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The hosts have a talent for breaking down complicated topics into digestible segments, making it accessible to a wide audience.

    The thoroughness with which The Journal covers each story is truly commendable. Whether it's the Trial of Crypto's Golden Boy or the SBF trial, the journalists on this podcast leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of uncovering all the details and intricacies of the case. They take listeners inside the courtroom, providing insightful analysis and coverage of the legal issues at hand. Additionally, their anecdotes about court cafeteria discoveries add an extra layer of engagement to the storytelling.

    However, there are some criticisms that can be made about The Journal. In particular, some listeners feel that adding another journalist to certain episodes would enhance the reporting quality. While Ryan and Kate are skilled hosts, there are instances where having another perspective or expertise could elevate the discussion even further. Additionally, some reviewers expressed a preference for Caitlin Ostroff hosting on her own without any interruptions or co-hosts jumping in.

    In conclusion, The Journal stands out as one of the best podcasts available today. Its excellent reporting and storytelling make each episode informative and engaging. While there may be room for improvement by including additional voices in certain episodes, overall, this podcast delivers high-quality content that keeps listeners informed and entertained. Whether you're interested in business news or current events, The Journal is a must-listen for anyone looking for well-researched stories presented in a compelling manner.



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    The Corporate Grudge Fueling Cracker Barrel's Logo Fiasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 19:36


    Just a week after it unveiled a streamlined new design, Cracker Barrel has reversed its controversial decision to change its logo. WSJ's Heather Haddon unveils a behind the scenes corporate grudge from an activist investor who fueled the outrage. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: Red Lobster's New CEO Plots Its Comeback The Epic Mess at TGI Fridays The Taco Tuesday Fight Is Over Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast Battle: The Cereal industry vs MAHA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:50


    The Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has shaken big food companies already reeling from shifting consumer preferences. Cereal giant WK Kellogg, already struggling as Americans move away from cereal, is at the center of many MAHA attacks. WSJ's Jesse Newman reports on Kellogg's journey from American icon to MAHA target. Allison Pohle hosts.  Further Listening: The FDA Boss on the Agency's MAHA Makeover Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Intel's Deal With the U.S. Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 19:33


    The U.S. government is taking a 10% stake in Intel, a deal that caps a two-week frenzy for the troubled chip maker and marks the latest in a series of extraordinary private-sector interventions by President Trump. WSJ's Robbie Whelan peels back the curtain on the unprecedented deal and shares details from the Oval Office meeting between Intel and the Trump administration. Jessica Mendoza hosts.   Further Listening: - How Intel's CEO Became a Political Liability- Is American Capitalism in Retreat?- The Nvidia CEO's Quest to Sell Chips to ChinaSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Federal Reserve Under Siege

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 15:44


    After months of demands for lower interest rates, President Donald Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in the most dramatic step yet in his efforts to take control of the independent central bank. As WSJ's Matt Grossman explains, the move could allow Trump to alter the makeup of the board enough to potentially outvote Fed Chair Jerome Powell and recast the Fed in his image. Jessica Mendoza hosts.Further Listening: - Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff DeadlineSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Scotts Miracle-Gro's Weed Business Went Up in Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 21:39


    Over a decade ago, home gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro made a bold push for growth in a nascent and controversial industry: cannabis. What was once the company's lucrative bet is now a struggling business. WSJ's Dean Seal explains how Scotts Miracle-Gro ventured into marijuana and why their early bet has shriveled up. Oyin Adedoyin hosts. Further Listening:  How the 'Napa Valley of Cannabis' Dried Up The Highs and Lows of Diversifying the Cannabis Industry The Drug You've Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can a Farming Community Resist a Development Boom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 22:45


    When a pro-growth mayor in rural Tennessee dies unexpectedly, his vision for development is suddenly challenged. What began as a land dispute quickly escalates into a clash of values, dividing the deep-red county over the very definition of 'conservative.' WSJ's Cameron McWhirter reports on a fight between tradition and transformation, featuring two farmers on opposing sides. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- A Fight over Buc-ee's and the Soul of the American WestSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Private Equity and Crypto Could Be Coming for Your 401k

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 18:52


    President Trump recently signed an executive order that could make it easier for everyday Americans to invest their retirement savings in assets that lie outside public markets, such as private equity, cryptocurrency and private real estate. WSJ's Anne Targesen explains how 401ks have evolved, and the risks and rewards of adding these alternative assets to people's retirement accounts. Oyin Adedoyin hosts. Further Listening:- The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can't Resist. Even If It Blows Up.- Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFLSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How an NYC Suburb Is Keeping Rents Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 18:46


    When New Rochelle, NY was faced with a declining population and economy, it set out on a building spree. A decade into the effort, the city – which sits just north of New York City – actually managed to keep rents down, bucking a nationwide trend. WSJ's Rebecca Picciotto shares how New Rochelle navigated red tape and some community opposition to build thousands of new housing units. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- Is NYC's Mayoral Race All About Rent? - The Rise of the YimbysSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is American Capitalism in Retreat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 20:25


    The Trump administration has made big moves to intervene in critical industries – from computer chips to rare earth minerals to steel. WSJ's chief economics commentator, Grep Ip, says that these efforts could suggest the U.S. might be moving away from free market capitalism and towards what he calls state capitalism, American-style. Now, Greg is wondering if the U.S. economic system is starting to look more like China's, and if President Trump is imitating the Chinese Communist Party by extending political control ever deeper into the economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.Further Listening: - The Nvidia CEO's Quest to Sell Chips in China- How Intel's CEO Became a Political LiabilitySign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Nvidia CEO's Quest to Sell Chips in China

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 19:55


    After months of quiet behind the scenes' lobbying in both Washington and Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has secured a deal to protect tens of billions of dollars in future sales from the heated U.S.-China trade rivalry. WSJ's Lingling Wei profiles the CEO's transformation from co-founder to corporate lobbyist. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- How Intel's CEO Became a Political Liability- The U.S. Wants American-Made Chips. Can Intel Deliver? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 17:49


    A couple in Los Angeles say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried their children say they were deceived. WSJ's Katherine Long explains why an investigation into a family who say they have 22 children is raising alarm among the commercial surrogacy industry, a fast-growing and multibillion-dollar market. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:  - America's Maternal Mental Health Crisis - How Employer-Funded Child Care Can Work Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is an Algorithm Blocking Your Job Search? One Man Is Trying to Find Out.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 19:51


    Derek Mobley spent years applying for jobs online after he got laid off. After more than 100 rejections, he started to wonder whether Workday – the popular online recruiting platform – was to blame. Now, Mobley is suing Workday, alleging that the company's hiring algorithm discriminated against him. Derek shares his experience, and WSJ's Lauren Weber explains how his lawsuit got this far. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs What's the Worst AI Can Do? This Team Is Finding Out. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Intel's CEO Became a Political Liability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 18:33


    President Trump has called for the resignation of Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Tan played a key role in building up China's chip industry, earning him the nickname “Mr. Chip.” Now his ties to China have opened him up to criticism, just as he's struggling to turn Intel's business around. WSJ's Stu Woo explains how Tan attracted the President's attention, and what it says about the ongoing U.S.-China tech rivalry. Annie Minoff hosts.Further Listening: - The Chip Business Is Booming. Why Isn't Intel?- Why Washington Went to Wall Street to Revive the Chips Industry - The U.S. Wants American-Made Chips. Can Intel Deliver?Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Drug You've Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 18:46


    Europe has mostly been spared from the synthetic opioid crisis that has ravaged the U.S. over the past two decades. But now, a deadly new drug could be changing that: nitazenes. Up to 15 times stronger than fentanyl, nitazenes have been behind hundreds of overdose deaths in European countries over the past few years. WSJ's Sune Rasmussen on where the drug comes from and why it's doing so much damage. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: Fentanyl Is Bad. ‘Tranq' Might Be Worse. The Push to Test Drugs for Fentanyl Why Some Opioid Victims Are Challenging Purdue's Settlement Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Palantir: Pariah to Power Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 20:45


    The Silicon Valley company Palantir spent years treading water as a tech outsider in the S&P 500. The company's recent success, as WSJ's Heather Somerville reports, is due in large part to CEO Alex Karp's ability to find opportunities in crises, as well as to the Trump administration. Michelle Hackman hosts.   Further Listening: - Inside ICE's Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants- Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine - Iran May Be Running Out of Options Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Game Making Baseball Fans Go Bananas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 19:57


    There's a new game selling out stadiums around the country: banana ball. The game's founder, Jesse Cole, describes how he got started. And WSJ's Jason Gay watched a game to see what Major League Baseball – and other pro sports – can learn from banana ball's fan-first approach. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further listening: - NCAA President on New Era for College Sports - How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports - The Biggest Trade in Sports Wasn't an Athlete –– It Was a TV Show Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Labubus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 19:42


    An ugly-cute monster has become a global sensation. PopMart, the company behind Labubus, has leveraged blind-box packaging, scarcity and artist collaborations to turn these collectible plushies into a booming business. WSJ's Kaitlyn Wang explains the rise of the Labubu and a "Labubu influencer" describes the appeal. Michelle Hackman hosts. Further Listening: - How the Stanley Cup Became the Internet's Favorite Water Bottle - Mattel Bets Big on Barbie - Is Supreme Still the King of Streetwear? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Disney's Big AI Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 17:12


    Disney is grappling with how to push forward into a new AI era without losing control of its valuable intellectual property. WSJ's Jessica Toonkel takes us inside the company's complicated relationship with AI and its race to figure out how to leverage the new technology for maximum gain – without putting too much at risk. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney - Disney Gets Into Gambling - Why Florida is Fighting with Walt Disney World Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The FDA Boss on the Agency's MAHA Makeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 21:07


    Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in charge. In an interview with host Jessica Mendoza, the new FDA head talks about food dyes, AI, vaccines and the big changes he has in store for an agency that regulates one-fifth of consumer spending. Further Listening:  Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup MAHA Influencers Go to Washington Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 19:18


    On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply this summer. The jobs report was the weakest in President Trump's second term. WSJ's Matt Grossman reports on the economist at the heart of the controversy, Erika McEntarfer, and on bigger concerns around data from the bureau. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin ​​- Is Trump Winning His Trade War? - Is the Economy… OK? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Trump Winning His Trade War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 19:33


    Over the last few months, President Donald Trump has struck numerous trade deals with countries and continues to negotiate with others. The European Union, Japan and South Korea all agreed to a tariff rate of 15%. WSJ's Greg Ip says Trump has succeeded on his own terms and created a new trade world order, albeit a fragile one. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump's Tariff Strategy- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff DeadlineSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 17:29


    When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent the soda world into a fizz. WSJ's Laura Cooper explains why Coca-Cola and other sodamakers originally made the switch from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup and why it would be hard to go back. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening:- ‘It Came out of Nowhere': The Rise of Dr Pepper - Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:56


    A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in China. Now it's expanding stateside, with two new locations in New York City. WSJ's Hannah Miao  explains why Luckin's tech-forward business model made it a winner in China, and whether Starbucks can fend off the competition by returning to its coffee house roots. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: Fraud Rocks China's Hottest Coffee Startup The Inside Story of Starbucks's CEO Drama The Underdog Coffee Bean That's Making a Comeback Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 21:25


    After decades, Volkswagen brought its iconic VW bus back to the U.S., this time as a fully electric vehicle. But after years of buzz, the new model is falling flat. WSJ's Sean McLain explores the hype around the ID.Buzz and why it struggled to capture American hearts and dollars. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -Kia and Hyundai's ‘Kia Boyz' Problem -Will Honda Be Nissan's Ride or Die? -Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump's Tariff Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 17:59


    Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, though he would give them up to a year and a half before fully implementing the tariffs. Trump's goal is to bring more manufacturing to the United States, but one pharmaceutical CEO, Richard Saynor of Sandoz, says there is little incentive to build in the U.S. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline - Inside the Surprise U.S.-China Trade Deal  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Killed 'The Late Show'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 22:47


    Last week, CBS cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The network said that ending the show was “purely a financial decision.” Over the years, late-night audiences and profits have dwindled. But some fans have suggested the move was partly political: CBS pulled the plug just days after Colbert criticized Paramount, CBS's parent company, for agreeing to settle a lawsuit with President Trump for $16 million. WSJ's Joe Flint delves into the controversy and the economics of late-night TV. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: -Will Paramount Settle With Trump? -Why Buying Paramount Global Won't Be Easy  -'Love Is Blind' Is Back. Not All the Drama Is On-Screen. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 20:44


    Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to naturally-mined ones are flooding the market with cheaper options and reshaping the diamond business completely. WSJ's Jenny Strasburg takes us inside the showdown in the diamond market, and we speak to a ring shopper weighing her options. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:-One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance-Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?-How Target Got Off TargetSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can't Resist. Even If It Blows Up.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 21:12


    Jamie Dimon, the cautious head of JPMorgan Chase, has consistently warned that private credit, the hottest trend on Wall Street, could trigger a financial blowup. So why is America's biggest bank pouring money into it? WSJ's Alexander Saeedy explains JPMorgan's strategy and why you should care. Annie Minoff hosts.  Further Listening: - JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What's Next for the Economy - Is the Economy… OK?  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Fight Over Buc-ee's and for the Soul of the American West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 21:00


    Buc-ee's — the chain of road stops with a beaver mascot and a die-hard fanbase — is looking to expand westward. Its next stop is Palmer Lake, Colorado: a small, rural town known for its lush greenery and outdoor recreation. But some local residents are looking to “heave the beave.” And they have a powerful billionaire backing them: ‘cable cowboy' John Malone. WSJ's Jim Carlton reports on this standoff over development and the future of the American West. Annie Minoff hosts.   Further Listening: - The Fight Over Water in the West - The Rise of the Yimbys Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 18:30


    Tiny rare-earth magnets are used for building phones, electric cars, and submarines, but nearly all of them are mined and made in China. One U.S. company is trying to change that. WSJ's Jon Emont spoke with MP Materials' CEO about his goals for the mine, which has now made deals with the Pentagon, General Motors, and Apple. Can this industry come back the U.S.? Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: -Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals  -Greenland Has Tons of Minerals. So Where Are All the Miners?  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Letter to Jeffrey Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 19:33


    In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of the letters was from Donald Trump. The president says the letter "is a fake thing." WSJ's Khadeeja Safdar reveals what's in the letter and Sadie Gurman explores what it means for Trump and the Department of Justice. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: -JPMorgan's $75 Million Jeffrey Epstein Settlement  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 20:17


    Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labor market, now has over a million robots packing and shipping goods in its fulfillment centers. While some employees are finding ways to transition into higher-paying technical roles that manage the robots, the company's CEO Andy Jassy has said it plans to cut the size of its overall workforce. Sebastian Herrera explains Amazon's vision for the warehouse of the future. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs.  - The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon   Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Turns Up The Heat on Putin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 21:42


    After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can't make it happen, he says he'll impose tariffs on Russian goods to ratchet up economic pressure. The move underscores Trump's growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ's Lara Seligman unpacks the latest and explores the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: -Inside the Hunt for Putin's Sleeper Agents  -How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea  -Ukraine Makes a Deal With Wall Street  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 18:52


    After the passage of President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy companies are bracing for more challenging times. The law is set to end Biden-era subsidies for clean energy, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that the industry could lose half a trillion dollars in tax incentives over the next decade. WSJ's David Uberti reports on the renewable energy pullback. And Annie Minofftalks to a co-owner of a North Carolina-based solar-panel-installation company about what the winding down of subsidies means for his business.  Further Listening: - The Healthcare Costs of Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill'  - How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Went Rogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 22:52


    Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence before being deactivated, leaving users with a question: Where were Grok's guardrails? WSJ's Alexander Saeedy breaks down what happened and what it means for Musk's company's plans for an AI future. Annie Minoff hosts.    Further Listening: - How Elon Musk Pulled X Back From the Brink  - The Musk-Twitter Saga  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Superman Save Warner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 22:36


    The man of steel is back in a new $225 million reboot. Riding on this weekend's release is the hope that DC Studios will finally begin to match the past successes of its archrival Marvel. Its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery views DC Studios as critical to its success or failure. WSJ's Ben Fritz talks to Jessica Mendoza about whether or not Superman can be the savior that DC and Warner are hoping for. Further Listening: - With Great Power: The Rise of Superhero Cinema  - Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 22:47


    For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kevin Hassett, one of Trump's closest economic advisers and Kevin Warsh—a former Fed governor) are vying to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. WSJ's Nick Timiraos takes us inside the contest for the next Fed Chair and what the President might be looking for with his choice. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline  - Is the Economy…OK?  - Trump 2.0: Where Is the Economy Headed?  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Healthcare Costs of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 20:47


    President Trump's megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 million fewer people covered by Medicaid, and hospitals face reduced payments and higher costs. WSJ's Dominique Mosbergen reports on the bill's historic cuts. Annie Minoff hosts.  Further Listening: - How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate  - Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 19:03


    When President Trump paused most of his “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days last spring, the administration had hoped to cut dozens of trade deals. As trade advisor Peter Navarro put it, there could be "90 deals in 90 days." But as Trump's deal deadline approached, it became clear that the administration's deal-making push has hit some snags, resulting in only a handful of agreements with the UK, China, and Vietnam. This week, Trump extended his deadline to August 1st and sent public letters to many U.S. trading partners. WSJ's Gavin Bade explains the sticking points that have gotten in the way of “90 deals in 90 days.” Annie Minoff hosts.  Further Listening: - Trump's Plan B After Trade Court Setback  - Inside the Surprise U.S.-China Trade Deal  - Taking Stock of the 'Sell America' Trade  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 19:11


    Artificial intelligence is shaking up business in a big way, and recent college graduates are feeling the pinch. WSJ's Chip Cutter explores the new corporate philosophy emerging around hiring and explains how the promise of artificial intelligence is putting entry-level jobs on the chopping block and less experienced applicants may be forced to pivot. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - The Company Behind ChatGPT  - The Hidden Workforce That Helped Filter Violence and Abuse Out of ChatGPT  - OpenAI's Weekend of Absolute Chaos  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Meta Is Offering $100 Million for AI Geniuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 18:43


    In the battle for AI supremacy, Meta's models have lagged. Now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is racing to hire new AI talent to close the gap with rivals. He's dangling huge pay packages to lure experts away from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. WSJ's Meghan Bobrowsky explains how Meta's AI efforts fell short, and who will be joining the company's new “Superintelligence Labs” to turn things around. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: -The Battle Within Meta Over Chatbot Safety  -Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 17:21


    After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can sign the bill into law. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 21:21


    JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers will stick around because of the status and exclusivity the card conveys. WSJ's Imani Moise reports on how credit card companies have increasingly attracted customers by offering perks. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - The Unusual Economics of the Bilt Credit Card  - The Fight Over Your Credit Card Swipe  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Supreme Court's Season Finale, Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 18:29


    SCOTUS wrapped up a busy session, giving states room to restrict transgender medical care for minors, allowing the federal government to strip legal status for Venezuelan migrants and, in one of its final acts on Friday, clipping the power of federal judges to block President Trump's policies nationwide. Jessica Mendoza speaks to WSJ's Jess Bravin about the emergency cases filling the Supreme Court schedule and what that signals for the future. Further Listening: -Is There an Ethics Problem at the Supreme Court?  -Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 25:26


    To renowned travel guru Rick Steves, “fear is for people who don't get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that builds bridges. Recently, he sat down with Ryan Knutson at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle for a conversation about his business, his politics and how the two intersect. Further Listening: The Love Triangle Over Spirit  An Air Traffic Controller Speaks Out About Newark Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is NYC's Mayoral Race All About Rent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 20:07


    NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has won over legions of rent-strapped young voters with a platform focused on making housing more affordable — including by freezing rents. This week he cleared an important hurdle, winning the Democratic primary in an upset of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. But his success has panicked the New York real estate industry, which is now in a mad scramble to assess its options. WSJ's Rebecca Picciotto explains how the city's housing crisis is driving the election. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: -How Eric Adams Became New York City's First Indicted Mayor  -The Rise of the Yimbys  -The Downfall of a Real Estate Empire  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 21:31


    Gary Rohwer owns Glenn Valley Foods and lends his name to the company's signature product: Gary's QuickSteaks. He says he built his business with the help of mostly immigrant workers, whose legal status he says his company vetted using the government's E-Verify System. This month, his plant was raided by ICE. He speaks with Annie Minoff about what happened, his industry and what's next for his company.  Further Listening: - Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less  - Inside ICE's Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants  - Deportations Could Upend This Parachute Factory  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 21:58


    The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at a two-day international AI conference in Rome. WSJ's Margherita Stancati reports on why Silicon Valley is watching to see if Leo will use the Church's moral authority to push for stronger AI rules. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - The Financial Mess Facing the Vatican  - Pope Francis Has Died. What's Next for the Catholic Church?  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 24:22


    Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. The deal will create a new system for college athletes to get paid directly by schools. They discuss how payments will be regulated, what impact Title IX could have and how the deal could change college sports. Further Listening: - The TikTok That Changed College Hoops  - California Takes On the NCAA  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:13


    Today, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Officials said Iran also fired on Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a strike over the weekend that hit three of Iran's nuclear facilities, authorized by President Trump. WSJ's Shayndi Raice reports on how Iran got backed into a corner and has been forced to decide whether or not to escalate into a broader war. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: -Iran May Be Running Out of Options  -Iran and the U.S. Were Set to Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 21:04


    The most well-known cryptocurrency thefts involve online hacks or phishing attempts via text messages. But WSJ's Sam Schechner has been reporting on a new wave of violent crypto thefts: wrench attacks. Brutal physical attacks against the crypto elite are on the rise. Annie Minoff hosts.  Further Listening: -Pig-Butchering: A Texting Scam With a Crypto Twist  -How North Korea's Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto   Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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