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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 Cancer Vaccine That Could Save Moderna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 25:55


    For years, Moderna was a one-hit wonder, a company that bet everything on mRNA, struck gold with a COVID vaccine and then watched its stock crater as the pandemic faded. Now, the company may have found a way to fight skin cancer. An experimental mRNA-based vaccine succeeded in preventing melanoma from returning in high-risk patients, sending drug industry stocks soaring. WSJ's Xavier Martinez traces Moderna's wild ride from scrappy startup to the frontier of can treatment. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The FDA Commissioner on Vaccines and Public Trust - The Creator of the Record-Setting Covid Vaccine Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 22:48


    Yesterday, Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media lawsuit. The tech giant struck a deal with 48 states to pay $18 billion and make changes to the way teens can use Facebook and Instagram. WSJ's Meghan Bobrowsky explains what this decision means for the future of social media. And Jessica Mendoza speaks with one of the settlement's key negotiators. Further Listening: - The New Legal Strategy That Beat Social Media - The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Canada Won't Back Down to Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 23:05


    The U.S. and Canada are once again embroiled in a fight over tariffs. During negotiations last week, President Trump threatened big hikes. Canada retaliated with their own tariffs. WSJ's Gavin Bade explains how trade negotiations between two countries broke down and what could come next. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Tariffs Are Back. What's Changed? - Canada's New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can an ‘Economic D-Day' End the Iran War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 18:51


    Yesterday, the Trump administration announced a new strategy in the war against Iran that targets the regime's remaining economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it an “economic D-Day.” WSJ's Brian Schwartz explains the U.S.'s new sanctions approach and analyzes what impact it could have on the Iranian economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Do Sanctions Still Work? - Inside Trump and Netanyahu's Complicated Relationship Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Bankruptcy That's Ruining Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 18:32


    Customers of the meal kit company Blue Apron have been complaining about canceled orders, missing ingredients and incomplete recipes. The company even acknowledged in a social media post that "recent orders have fallen short." What's behind this mess? WSJ's Sarah Nassauer breaks down the chaos at Blue Apron. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street - What's Going On With Lettuce? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Let's Talk Bonds. Treasury Bonds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 20:49


    The swings in the bond market this week had Wall Street scrambling. After bond yields hit a historic high the U.S. Treasury made a surprise announcement: it's doubling the amount of long term debt it's buying back. WSJ's Greg Ip breaks it all down for us, explaining how bonds work, why yields have been on the rise and why we should all pay attention. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Tariffs Are Back. What's Changed? - The Dollar Is Weaker. Is That a Good Thing? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Flock Cameras Are Facing Backlash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 19:41


    Flock Safety, the company behind the AI-enabled street cameras, has grown into a multibillion-dollar surveillance giant over the last few years. Supporters say the cameras have helped police reduce crime and solve cases. But critics say they violate privacy rights and are easily misused. WSJ's Kris Maher reports on recent Flock protests and how the company is responding to the backlash. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist - The ‘Class of AI' Enters the Workforce Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Are Some StubHub Customers So Mad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 24:16


    StubHub, a ticket resale platform, is facing a flood of complaints from World Cup fans who bought tickets months in advance, only to be stranded hours before the games. WSJ's Hanna Krueger unpacks her months-long investigation into the company's customer service and one disappointed fan recounts his troubles getting his refund. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Ticketmaster Breakup Trial Just Got Messier - The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    He's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 17:14


    Costco pays its hourly wage workers more than most retailers. The company says that this keeps turnover low and ultimately, is good for its business. WSJ's Sarah Nassauer explains how this approach helps the company's bottom line, and speaks to one Costco cashier who's been working there for 40 years and now has more than a million dollars saved for his retirement. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street  - How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    This Opioid Alternative Is Fueling an Addiction Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 18:04


    Millions of Americans take the herbal supplement kratom for everything from energy to pain relief to quitting opioids. But it has also been linked to growing addiction rates and fatal overdoses. WSJ's Sumathi Reddy explains the regulatory battles playing out across the country as some officials consider bans. Jessica Mendoza hosts.   Further Listening: - Is the High Over for Hemp Drinks? - Peptides Are Everywhere. Businesses Are Cashing In. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Live Auction App Where People Can Bid ‘Til They're Broke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 27:02


    Whatnot is one of the fastest-growing shopping platforms in the U.S., featuring live auctions that allow users to bid on trading cards, rare coins, designer fashions and more. But as WSJ's Hanna Krueger explains, critics say Whatnot's high-pressure countdowns and swipe-to-bid design encourage overspending and gambling addiction, claims the company denies. Jessica Mendoza hosts.   Further Listening: - Can GameStop Really Buy eBay? - Inside Quince's Quest to Sell Luxury Goods for Less Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    He Thought He Invested in SpaceX. Then His Shares Vanished.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 21:59


    After the massive initial public offering earlier this year, some investors who thought they had gotten early exposure to shares of SpaceX discovered things may not have been quite what they seemed. WSJ's Corrie Driebusch chronicles the rise of special-purpose vehicle funds and the issues some investors are facing as they navigate private markets. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - 'Eject! Eject! Eject!' Inside the Private Credit Panic - Is SpaceX Worth the Hype? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    To Solve a Cold Case, French Police Bent DNA Privacy Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 25:19


    Across Europe, law enforcement agencies want permission to use genetic genealogy to solve criminal cold cases. But privacy laws restrict the use of recreational DNA in most of Europe. WSJ's Matthew Dalton reports on how French investigators in one case skirted their country's DNA laws by asking the United States for help. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How Did Nancy Guthrie Vanish Without a Trace? - Camp Swamp Road Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jared Kushner's Albania Headache: Flamingos, Contested Land and Cocaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 22:24


    Jared Kushner has been planning to build ultraluxury resorts in Albania for years. But the multi-billion dollar project has run into a string of controversies. The development has triggered mass protests, calls for the Albanian prime minister to resign and a warning from the EU. On top of all that, WSJ's Eliot Brown reports on a suspected gangster who sold Kushner and his partners a key piece of land. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers - The Crypto President: Part 1 - The Crypto President: Part 2 Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Y Combinator CEO on How AI is Changing What Startups Build

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 26:04


    Tickets for our live show in New York are now on sale! Get yours here. Garry Tan is the President and CEO of Y Combinator, a tech incubator that invests millions of dollars into new startups every year. Garry describes himself as “AI-pilled,” saying that he's seen first-hand how the technology is transforming what startups can build. Ryan Knutson interviews Tan about how he remains optimistic despite AI's risks, how AI is impacting the workforce and how we should all be having more parties. Further Listening: - The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist - Chinese AI Is Spooking Silicon Valley  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 19:39


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here. Jersey Mike's started as a small sub shop on the Jersey Shore when a 17-year-old stepped in with big ambitions. Along the way, the company grew to several thousand locations before private equity company Blackstone bought it for $8 billion and took it to Wall Street. But its IPO comes amid struggles in the restaurant industry. WSJ's Heather Haddon and Mark Maurer on Jersey Mike's origins and the hurdles it will have to jump through as a public company. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Can Burger King Regain Its Crown? - How Kraft Lost Its Mac and Cheese Crown Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Trump's Fundraising Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 20:34


    Almost every night in the White House, President Donald Trump calls his fundraiser, Meredith O'Rourke, for an update. Together, they have raised more than $800 million since Trump's second inauguration. WSJ's Josh Dawsey and Dana Mattioli unspool their investigation into the president's unprecedented fundraising and the political operative behind it. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Crypto President: Part 1 - The Crypto President: Part 2 Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Robot Workers Are Here. Human Workers Are Fighting Back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 18:18


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here.  Early this year, Hyundai unveiled its newest employee: a humanoid robot named Atlas. Now, Hyundai's unionized workers in South Korea are on a partial strike, arguing that humanoids shouldn't join the assembly line without their approval. WSJ's Tim Martin explains how the rest of the world is watching to see who wins the battle over the future. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: Move Over, Humans. China's Robots Are Taking Over How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How the ‘Nostradamus of AI' Got It Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 22:39


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here.  Leopold Aschenbrenner, age 24, was hailed as the ‘Nostradamus of AI.' With that reputation, the wunderkind built a multi-billion dollar hedge fund called Situational Awareness, taking on an enormous amount of debt. WSJ's Gregory Zuckerman explains how the fund crashed while Aschebrenner was preparing for his wedding. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Republican Megadonor Ken Griffin on Trump's Economy - Is the AI Boom… a Bubble? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Did Nancy Guthrie Vanish Without a Trace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 28:09


    Six months after Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Ariz., investigators have little to show beyond a trail of tragic missteps and bad luck. WSJ's Valerie Bauerlein reports on how early errors, attention from amateur sleuths and public feuding have complicated the case. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Camp Swamp Road Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 24:48


    Laura Mayer was born a tryhard, addicted to work. A quality that supercharged her career and earned her executive jobs at major media companies. But as Mayer writes in her new memoir, “Tryhard: A Cautionary Tale of Clocking In and Spinning Out,” being a tryhard comes with a cost. Jessica Mendoza hosts.Further Listening: - How an Influencer Built His Business, One Dog at a Time - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind) - The Data Is In On Work From Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 37:16


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here.  Sam Kirchner, the founder of an anti-AI protest group, was on a mission to stop AI's development. Then he mysteriously disappeared. WSJ's Zusha Ellinson takes us inside the growing anti-AI movement. As violent threats against AI companies are on the rise, the backlash has tech executives and employees fearing for their lives. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Inside a Debate at OpenAI Over Mass Shootings - The Killing Spree Tied to a Silicon Valley Intellectual Movement - Artificial: The Open AI Story Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Peptides Are Everywhere. Businesses Are Cashing In.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 20:34


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here. Peptides are a huge part of the wellness craze that's sweeping social media. Demand for restricted peptides has fueled an online gray market for injections promising youth, beauty and strength. Businesses are racing—and taking risks—to get in on the craze. WSJ's Sara Ashley O'Brien explores the burgeoning peptide market and how a recent FDA hearing could signal things are only just getting started. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Trillion Dollar Shot - The FDA Boss on the Agency's MAHA Makeover Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Confused About Automated Driving Features? You're Not Alone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 21:07


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here.  Hands-free driving technology is changing the way people drive, and in some cases leading to accidents. WSJ's Ryan Felton reports on how Ford rolled out its BlueCruise technology and how confusion over what the system can do has led to crashes. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - How Deadly Airbags Are Getting Inside Cars - The Shake-Up Coming for Car Dealerships Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Chinese AI Is Spooking Silicon Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 19:58


    Low-cost artificial intelligence models from China are rapidly improving, closing the gap with U.S. AI products and forcing an industry-wide debate over the future of AI. WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar explains how these "open-weight" models have caused a rift in Silicon Valley. Ryan Knutson hosts.   Further Listening: - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind)- Microsoft's CEO Has a Message: Don't Let AI Eat the Economy Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tariffs Are Back. What's Changed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 22:21


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here. The Trump administration is imposing tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on its major trading partners as part of a new set of duties that the White House says are designed to combat forced labor. The White House has also proposed new tariffs for fining U.S. tech companies. WSJ's Gavin Bade walks us through the new levies and explores the architect behind them and how he built them to last. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How Do You Refund $166 Billion? - Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. He's Got a Plan B. - Trump's Tariff Whiplash. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Data Is In on Work From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 25:55


    Six years after the pandemic, remote work has become a mainstay of the economy, with almost a quarter of work days taking place outside traditional offices. WSJ's Owen Tucker-Smith explains how this has reshaped businesses, the economy and our work lives. And we hear from you about your love-hate relationship with working from home. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How an Influencer Built His Business, One Dog at a Time - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind)Further Reading: - The Power of Proximity to Coworkers- Does Working from Home Work? Evidence from a Chinese Experiment- Work from Home and Productivity: Evidence from Personnel and Analytics Data on Information Technology Professionals- Remote Work Leaves Younger Workers Sidelined- Has the Rise of Work from Home Reduced the Motherhood Penalty in the Labor Market?- Remote Work or More Pay: What Tech Workers Value in One Chart- Home Alone: Remote Work, Isolation, and Mental Health Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Deadly Airbags Are Getting Inside Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 19:32


    Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here.  Airbags are meant to save lives, but imported, counterfeit parts have killed at least 10 U.S. drivers. and regulators have don't know how many more are in cars on the road today. WSJ's Ryan Felton breaks down the market for these parts, the race to figure out where they're coming from and how you can stay safe. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The Shake-Up Coming for Car Dealerships - The Repo Man Is Busier Than Ever Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can't Get an IMAX Ticket? That's Kind of the Point.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 25:27


    Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” is one of the biggest movies of the year. It is also his first film entirely shot on IMAX 70mm film. But there are fewer than 40 70mm film IMAX theaters in the United States, making those tickets some of the most coveted this summer. Ryan Knutson talks with IMAX's CEO, Richard Gelfond, about the company's origins, his relationship with Nolan and why he isn't scared of competitors. Further Listening: - These Movies Finally Got Gen Z Into Theaters - Why Hollywood Can't Find Good Scripts Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do Sanctions Still Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 27:07


    The U.S. has leaned on sanctions for decades as a way to apply pressure on its adversaries. But countries like Iran and Russia have found increasingly sophisticated ways to get around those sanctions. WSJ's Rory Jones explains why Washington's ability to force other governments to change through economic pressure is diminishing. And Jessica Mendoza sits down with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D., CT) to talk about a new sanctions bill against Russia. Further Listening: - How a Year of Sanctions Is Impacting Russians - How Putin Has Planned For Sanctions Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Going On With Lettuce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 19:46


    Thousands of people across the country have fallen ill in a parasitic outbreak of cyclosporosis linked to contaminated lettuce, but a series of conflicting announcements about where this outbreak started has left consumers confused. WSJ's Jesse Newman and Sabrina Siddiqui look into Taylor Farms, the sprawling company at the center of the outbreak, and explain the communication breakdown. Jessica Mendoza hosts. More info on our upcoming NYC Live Show here! Further Listening: - McDonald's and Coke's Marriage Might Need a Refresher - The Vape Cloud Hanging Over the FDA Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How State Farm's New Contract Sparked an Uproar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 21:46


    This past year Progressive usurped State Farm as the nation's biggest personal auto insurer, losing a throne State Farm had held since World War II. The shift sparked a dramatic overhaul at the company, including new agent contracts, sweeping benefit cuts and a big push into AI. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham reports on the fallout. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Insuring a Home in California Is Getting Harder - Is Florida Just for Rich People Now? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How an Influencer Built His Business, One Dog at a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 21:14


    Elias Weiss Friedman, better known on social media as The Dogist, has made a career out of shooting portraits of dogs. Ryan Knutson met up with Elias in a New York City park to talk about photography, social media pressures, and how The Dogist has evolved and expanded over the last decade. Further listening: - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind) - Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work - The Viral Band Trying to Sing Its Way to a U.S. Visa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The World Cup Story, Part 3: ‘FIFA, What Have You Become?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 30:39


    The stage is set: Spain takes on Argentina in the World Cup final this coming Sunday. WSJ's Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg discuss the highs, lows and controversies of this year's tournament, and explain how political interference as well as FIFA's drive to make as much money as possible have changed the World Cup forever. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The World Cup Story Part 1: Soccer and Scandal - The World Cup Story Part 2: Too Big To Fail Sign up for WSJ's free Sports newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    To Beat Musk, Bezos Befriended Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 20:19


    In his first term, President Trump called Jeff Bezos “Bozo.” But things have changed. The Amazon founder has gone from an avowed enemy of the president to an energetic ally. WSJ's Dana Mattioli unpacks Bezos' previously icy relationship with Trump and how he has turned things around. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Are Trump and Musk Done for Good? - Amazon After Bezos Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Apple vs. OpenAI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 18:22


    Apple sued OpenAI and one of its top executives on Friday, alleging the AI company stole trade secrets as part of its effort to develop competing devices. WSJ's Rolfe Winkler unpacks the explosive filing and explores what it might mean for the tech landscape. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Tim Cook Built the Apple Empire. What's Next for His Successor? - Artificial: The OpenAI Story Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Microfinance Failed the World's Poor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 24:36


    Microfinance was once hailed as a miracle cure for global poverty, promising to empower the world's most vulnerable with small business loans. But in countries like Cambodia, the industry has devolved into a cycle of predatory debt that is leaving families struggling. WSJ's Gabriele Steinhauser explains why this once-celebrated solution has failed so many. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Why Sweden Embraced Capitalism - Is Jane Goodall Fighting a Losing Battle? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Master Conman in His Own Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 29:22


    Over the phone, Paul Regan offered prospective clients something that sounded too good to be true: investments with guaranteed returns of 10-15%. It was all part of a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. WSJ's Jason Zweig obtained hours of recorded phone calls, in which Regan seduced his victims, who were often older and needed help. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich  - Pig Butchering: A Texting Scam With a Crypto Twist Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 25:17


    Artificial intelligence models have taken over the corporate world, and workers are trying to figure out how to collaborate with their new robot co-workers. In this first episode of “Work Mode,” a new series from The Journal on the evolution of work, WSJ's Callum Borchers shares the strategies that work best and the pitfalls to avoid. And we hear from Michael Rueckert, AI power user who transformed his work life with Claude and leveraged his AI skills into a new start up. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - How AI Is Being Trained to Do Your Job - Microsoft's CEO Has a Message: Don't Let AI Eat the Economy - The ‘Class of AI' Enters the Workforce Subscribe to On the Clock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Egg's Price-Fixing Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 20:05


    Record-breaking egg prices in recent years were blamed on an avian flu outbreak. But a recent Department of Justice complaint spells out another cause: a scheme among some of America's top egg producers to bid up the cost of eggs. WSJ's Patrick Thomas explains how they allegedly manipulated the “Wall Street of Eggs.” Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Eggs Are Still Expensive. Is This Company to Blame? - An Eggspensive Dilemma Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Buckling Skyscraper Shakes Confidence In Office Conversions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 19:26


    On Tuesday morning, something potentially very scary happened in New York City. Images of buckling steel beams at the former Pfizer headquarters led to a large evacuation in midtown Manhattan. WSJ's Peter Grant reports on what happened and what this high-profile setback means for the nationwide trend of converting empty skyscrapers into apartments. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Compass vs. Zillow: The Real Estate Wars - Who's in Charge of Fixing Miami's Aging Condos? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Inside Story of Europe's Breakup With the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 28:50


    President Trump's tariffs, threats against Greenland, and other “America-first” demands have turned away the U.S.'s longtime allies. Now, Western leaders are considering how to decouple from American influence and move forward without the decades-long partnership. WSJ's Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw explain how this "loveless marriage" is coming apart. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers - Make Money Not War: Trump's Plan for Peace in Ukraine Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Europe Is Hot as Hell. Why Doesn't It Want Air Conditioning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 19:55


    As Europe experiences record-breaking heat waves this summer, many residents are reconsidering the continent's long resistance to air conditioning. Europe's summer high temperatures often cause tens of thousands of people to die from heat-related causes. WSJ's Matthew Dalton reports that the battle over air conditioning is shaping political debates. Ryan Knutson hosts.  Further Listening: - Germany's Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It? - Why Sweden Embraced Capitalism Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Polymarket Made Fake Bets Go Viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 22:21


    Hundreds of social media videos showed people hitting it big on Polymarket. But it turns out, none of it was real. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff and Katherine Long report on their investigation into a fake viral marketing campaign. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Insiders Are Cashing In on Prediction Markets - How Betting on U.S. Politics Is Getting Big Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Booming Industry Keeping Taylor Swift's Wedding a Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 21:29


    Celebrities and ultrawealthy people are spending millions on advanced military-style tactics to keep their weddings private, including security, fake-out venues, airtight NDAs and secret tunnels. WSJ's Chavie Lieber takes us inside the growing wedding security industrial complex as rumors circulate around the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at historic Madison Square Garden. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle - Taylor Swift's Push to Change Music Ownership Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Microsoft's CEO Has a Message: Don't Let AI Eat the Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 21:05


    Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella recently wrote a blistering essay criticizing how the race for AI supremacy has played out, and specifically called out tech leaders' dire prophecies about job losses. Nadella says the industry needs to figure out a path forward that is more beneficial to everyone, not just the biggest AI companies. WSJ's Bradley Olson, who spoke with Nadella in an exclusive interview, says that there might be a business calculus behind his message. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun - How AI Is Being Trained to Do Your Job - The ‘Class of AI' Enters the Workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Supreme Court and Trump: From Birthright to Presidential Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 19:33


    The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's attempt to curtail birthright citizenship, rebuffing the administration's plans to upend the longstanding guarantee that virtually everyone born on American soil is a U.S. citizen. WSJ's James Romoser unpacks the unexpectedly close decision, and the other wins conservatives have had at the court over the past year. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:  - Will Trump's Tariffs Survive the Supreme Court? - How Do You Refund $166 Billion? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Weight-Loss Drugs Are Gobbling Up Small Town Budgets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 19:28


    Many small towns across the country added GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to their employee health insurance plans. Now, some of those towns are being hit with huge unexpected premiums as use of the drugs continues to grow. Imani Moise speaks to a selectwoman from Belchertown, MA who helped navigate her town through a devastating bill and WSJ's Owen Tucker-Smith takes us through the economics for towns around the country. Further Listening: - Trillion Dollar Shot - Novo Nordisk's CEO Has a Comeback Plan - Ozempic Is a Hit. So Why Is the Drugmaker's CEO Out? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside a Debate at OpenAI Over Mass Shootings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 37:20


    This past summer, employees at OpenAI had a meeting. On the table were about 10 cases where users discussed violence. Months later, one of those users committed one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history. Sam Altman wrote an apology letter to the devastated town of Tumbler Ridge. WSJ's Georgia Wells reports on why OpenAI resisted internal calls to alert law enforcement. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - A Troubled Man and His Chatbot  - Artificial: The OpenAI Story Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    McDonald's and Coke's Marriage Might Need a Refresher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 19:58


    For 70 years, McDonald's and Coca-Cola have teamed up as fast food juggernauts. WSJ's Heather Haddon and Laura Cooper explore how changing consumer tastes and increasing competition are challenging their iconic brand partnership. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - McDonald's Wants To Offer Quality And Value. Can It Do Both? - 'It Came out of Nowhere': The Rise of Dr Pepper - KFC Got Fried in the Chicken Wars. Can It Come Back? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Alan Greenspan Is Key to Understanding Today's Fed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 22:03


    Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan died this week at the age of 100. He was a towering figure in modern finance who oversaw unprecedented growth in the US economy. But Greenspan was also blamed for stripping away safeguards that might have prevented the Great Recession. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains that while Greenspan retired two decades ago, his ideas are providing a model for the new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Who Is the New Fed Chair? - Barney Frank's Legacy of Financial Reform  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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