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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its commitment to unbiased reporting. Despite what some negative reviews may claim, I find that the show presents the facts without trying to influence my opinion or tell me how to think. It serves as a reliable source of news, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The show assumes that listeners have a basic knowledge of mundane subjects, allowing them to delve deeper into more complex topics. This approach adds depth and nuance to the reporting.

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    Why the Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 13:33


    P.M. Edition for June 30. In the last day before its summer recess, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to upend the longstanding guarantee that virtually everyone born on American soil is a U.S. citizen. We hear from WSJ legal affairs reporter Lydia Wheeler about the legal basis for the justices' decision, and what it shows about the court's relationship with President Trump. Plus, voters in Colorado are heading to the polls for today's primary. The Journal's Elizabeth Findell joins from Denver to discuss a House race that could signal whether challengers from the left are making inroads in the Democratic Party. And the S&P and the Nasdaq closed out their best quarter since 2020. Markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang explains what drove the gains during a period of intense volatility. Alex Ossola hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Stocks Set To Close Out Blockbuster Quarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 14:35


    A.M. Edition for June 30. A premarket rally in tech companies is putting U.S. stocks on track for their best quarter since 2020. Investors pouring into AI suppliers have also boosted stock markets in Korea and Japan. But as the WSJ's Jason Douglas explains, all that foreign money is weakening the Japanese yen and stoking inflation concerns. Plus, a federal judge rules the Trump administration unlawfully froze Hudson River tunnel funding. And WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains how Ukrainian drones are making Russians feel the hardships of war. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What the Lisa Cook Decision Means for the Fed's Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 13:41


    P.M. Edition for June 29. The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can't fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses how the decision gives Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh more room to operate independently of President Trump. Plus, Comcast is splitting its media and connectivity businesses. We hear from WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel about what's behind the NBCUniversal spinoff and how it could lead to more M&A. And it's been about 100 days since Josh D'Amaro took over as the CEO of Disney. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz walks us through how D'Amaro is reorganizing the company around streaming. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A New Chinese AI Resets the Global Tech Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 13:33


    A.M. Edition for June 29. Researchers find a new Chinese AI model is able to match the performance of Anthropic's Mythos, a development WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says is likely to pressure the White House in its overhaul of U.S. AI policy. Plus, we'll look at how your unsecured home devices like computers and digital photo frames are linked to major cyberattacks. And Venezuela desperately searches for some 50,000 people still believed missing after last week's earthquakes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Owning a Piece of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 24:55


    Ever since the Homestead Act of 1862, the U.S. government has worked to help everyday Americans own a piece of their nation. One important innovation was the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, a uniquely American loan that helped supercharge homeownership in the U.S. after World War II. But not every effort by the government to increase homeownership has paid off. Now as younger homebuyers face an affordability crisis, can the U.S. government keep that American dream alive This episode is part of The Wall Street Journal's USA250: The Story of the World's Greatest Economy, a collection of articles, videos and podcasts aiming to offer a deeper understanding of how America has evolved. Listen to previous installments of our USA250 podcast: Nuclear Power's Reboot The Struggle To Keep America's Workers SafeAn Economy Built on Speculation America's Road to a DIY Retirement And check out our special series: Can Anything Kick-Start the U.S. Housing Market? With Homeownership Out of Reach, Some Are Choosing to Rent Forever What's in the New Bipartisan Housing Bill That Congress Just Passed The Housing Market Slumped This Spring. Where Does It Go From Here? The Fight for Affordable Housing Mamdani Won on Housing. Will Democrats Follow His Lead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy's Sizzles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 5:45


    Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who's behind Wendy's big rally? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Iran Devastated an American Naval Base in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 13:29


    P.M. Edition for June 26. Iran's missiles and drones have inflicted extensive damage on the U.S.'s naval base in Bahrain—destruction that the Pentagon hasn't publicly acknowledged. The WSJ's Shelby Holliday walks us through an exclusive analysis of the strikes, and how they've pushed the U.S. to recalculate its military's footprint in the region. Plus, two U.S. senators call for regulators to open an investigation into Polymarket's deceptive marketing practices following the Journal's reporting on social-media promotion of fake bets. And Volkswagen is working on a radical overhaul that will likely result in thousands of additional job losses. We hear from Journal European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot about the carmaker's challenges. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Anything Kick-Start the U.S. Housing Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 16:24


    A.M. Edition for June 26. California's proposed billionaire's tax heads to November's ballot, teeing up a fight among Democrats over wealth, affordability and the future of their party. Plus, a New York City board approves Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze. And WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin answers listener questions about the U.S. housing shortage in the final episode of our special series. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    With Homeownership Out of Reach, Some Are Choosing to Rent Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 15:01


    P.M. Edition for June 25. More Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to achieve. We hear from WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher about the rise of the "forever renter" and what it means for the future of housing and the American Dream. And the Supreme Court handed down a number of big decisions today. Supreme Court reporter James Romoser says two of them enable President Trump's crackdown on immigration. Plus, reporter Kejal Vyas gives us an update on Venezuela, where the death toll is rising after yesterday's earthquakes. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The AI Build-Out Is Inflation's New Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 11:24


    A.M. Edition for June 25. Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela's capital, rattling other cities and leaving dozens dead. Plus, Anthropic claims Chinese tech-giant Alibaba ran a brazen campaign to access its Claude model. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why the massive AI build-out is becoming a new catalyst for inflation, driving up prices for components and electricity. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's in the New Bipartisan Housing Bill That Congress Just Passed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 14:06


    P.M. Edition for June 24. After months of back and forth, Congress has passed new housing legislation aimed at making it easier to build homes and make housing more affordable. As part of our ongoing housing series, we hear from WSJ real estate reporter Rebecca Picciotto about what's in the bill. Plus, President Trump met with Senate Republicans today after he refused to sign the housing legislation into law until the Senate passes a controversial voter-ID bill. Journal reporter Marianne LeVine joins us from the Capitol to discuss how the face-off went and where lawmakers go from here. And this week's tech selloff is over, but markets are still keeping AI in focus. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First an Energy Crisis. Now El Niño?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 15:13


    A.M. Edition for June 24. Progressive candidates allied with Zohran Mamdani swept through New York's primaries, toppling more mainstream Democrats in deep-blue congressional districts. Plus, President Trump threatens big oil with a DOJ probe into why gasoline prices aren't lower yet. WSJ markets editor Alex Frangos, explains the lag and gives us an update on movements through the Strait of Hormuz. And as the energy crisis stemming from the war on Iran eases, HSBC's Frederic Neumann says a new one is brewing in Asia, as the onset of El Niño threatens the global economy. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Housing Market Slumped This Spring. Where Does It Go From Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 14:02


    P.M. Edition for June 23. Mortgage rates dipped below 6% in February, but geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Federal Reserve have sent rates back up. Journal reporter Nicole Friedman discusses what that means for the rest of 2026, and how the housing market could bounce back from a slump this spring. Plus, the Trump administration is pushing for a nuclear power renaissance. The Energy Department is making $17.5 billion in low-interest loans available to help finance the construction of nuclear reactors. We hear from Jennifer Hiller, who covers the power industry for WSJ, about how the program would work. And the tech selloff deepened today, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.2%. WSJ markets reporter David Uberti walks us through what's driving the dip. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wall Street's Tech Selloff Goes Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 15:30


    A.M. Edition for June 23. Monday's tech-driven market slide is accelerating, prompted by concerns around Big Tech's AI spending plans and looming rate hikes. Plus, the Pentagon tries to drum up support on Capitol Hill for $80 billion more to fund the Iran war. And just a year after nine-figure compensation packages seemed to be fading, our annual CEO pay ranking shows the $100-million-plus salary is back with a bang. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Strait of Hormuz Is Open (Sort Of). So How's It Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 15:45


    P.M. Edition for June 22. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have sped up this weekend, but what's next? WSJ reporter Joe Wallace joins us to discuss what we should expect from the vital shipping route if the ceasefire holds. Plus, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla after a fatal wreck near Houston, Texas. And remembering two titans: legendary music executive Clive Davis and former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan have died. We hear from WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos about Greenspan's legacy. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Fight for Affordable Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 16:41


    A.M. Edition for June 22. U.K prime minister Keir Starmer resigns as his potential successor says he wants to save Britain from U.S. style politics. Plus, peace talks continue in Switzerland as Iran and the U.S. agree to create a mechanism to ensure the termination of military operations in Lebanon. And the great American housing shortage is forcing a search for solutions. In the first part of our new series, Luke Vargas and WSJ's Rebecca Picciotto dive into the persistent zoning tug-of-war pitting "Not In My Backyard" politics against "Yes In My Backyard" advocates pushing for more construction. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mamdani Won on Housing. Will Democrats Follow His Lead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 18:04


    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept into office with a campaign focused on costs and a promise to freeze rents on rent-regulated apartments. That pledge unnerved landlords who own buildings with expensive debt and face higher costs for insurance, utilities and other expenses. Ahead of primary elections this Tuesday, Mamdani has endorsed like-minded candidates with similarly progressive ideas for how to address the cost of housing. That has sometimes put them and Mamdani at odds with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on an issue they all hope will resonate with voters in November.  Host Sabrina Siddiqui speaks with Mayor Mamdani and explains how tenants and landlords are viewing his policy proposals in The Cost-of-Living Election, Part 4. Listen to previous episodes in the series: Tariffs' Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: Ohio Inflation Is the GOP's Problem Now. Will Voters Look Past It? How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: SpaceX's Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 5:06


    Will peace in the Middle East lead to an oil glut? And what did investors learn from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman? Plus, is SpaceX stock coming back to earth? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Tech Making ‘Dark-Fleet' Tankers Into Ticking Time Bombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 13:31


    P.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ senior video and national security reporter Shelby Holliday discusses the technology on the dilapidated ships carrying sanctioned oil that makes them a risk around the world. Plus, the Supreme Court rules that not all drug users can be banned from owning guns, expanding the reach of the Second Amendment. And CME, the U.S.'s leading futures exchange, sues the CFTC to stop prediction-market platform Kalshi from diving into the market for the trendy derivatives known as “perps.” Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newslette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iran and the U.S. Make a Deal. What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 15:51


    A.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward has the latest on the deal, what it means for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program and Israel's reaction. Plus, WSJ energy reporter Rebecca Feng says that oil prices have dropped on the news that the U.S. deal will lift sanctions on Iranian oil exports. And Intel's stock soars to an all-time high pre-market after President Trump says Apple will work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Further Reading: We Did the Math on Why the iPhone 18 Pro Could Cost $1,299 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Hawkish Fed Signals Higher Interest Rates Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 11:10


    P.M. Edition for June 17. In Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman, officials unanimously held rates steady, though their projections showed that a rate hike is now more likely than a cut. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what we can glean about how the central bank is changing under Warsh's leadership. Plus, in an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that price increases for Apple products are “unavoidable.” We hear from reporter Rolfe Winkler about how much the next iPhone might cost. And what's in the deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran? Journal reporter Laurence Norman walks us through it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Warsh Faces First Big Test at Fed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 11:35


    A.M. Edition for June 17. The Federal Reserve has trained markets to hang on its every word, but new chairman Kevin Warsh would rather it say less and let the economic data do the talking. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos tells us what to expect. Plus, the Trump administration expands its antifraud campaign to state unemployment programs. And we'll take a bite of the only Gentleman's Relish we could get our hands on. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Check out the latest What's News Sunday episode on how health insurance could be a deciding issue in Georgia's midterms in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SpaceX Makes a $60 Billion Bet on Its AI Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 12:11


    P.M. Edition for June 16. SpaceX said today that it would acquire the parent company of the AI coding tool Cursor for $60 billion. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson explains how the deal is intended to help SpaceX catch up with its AI rivals. Plus, the agreement to end the war will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil. We hear from Journal national security reporter Alex Ward about the strategy behind this–and how it's going over with President Trump's supporters. And WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch discusses how Qualcomm has been diversifying its business to cash in on the AI boom. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the Iran Peace Deal Won't End Rate Hikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 13:15


    A.M. Edition for June 16. President Trump's Iran deal may be providing relief for markets, but central bankers are not convinced the inflation spike is over yet, with the BOJ and RBA warning of higher prices for longer. Plus, WSJ tech reporter Georgia Wells details how AI is supercharging deepfake nudes, with more than half of teens having created a nude image, unleashing a new form of bullying amongst kids. And, Iran's World Cup team was ordered to leave the U.S. after their opening match against New Zealand. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DOJ Career Staffers Were Surprised by Decision to Allow Paramount-Warner Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 13:04


    P.M. Edition for June 15. We're exclusively reporting that Justice Department staffers investigating the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery didn't have an opportunity to object before the DOJ allowed the deal. Plus,news of the preliminary peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran sent stock markets soaring and oil prices sliding–though as WSJ energy markets reporter Rebecca Feng discusses, fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz may take a while. And two new blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Journal health and wellness reporter Alex Janin says not everyone should take them, despite consumers' growing interest in their own health. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S., Iran Reach Peace Deal. But Israel Won't Withdraw From Lebanon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 16:42


    A.M. Edition for June 15. The U.S. and Iran say they've reached an interim deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says more needs to be ironed out as Israel's defence minister said they will not withdraw from land it has seized in Lebanon. Plus, Anthropic sends top staff to Washington in a bid to end export restrictions. And, the U.K. announces plans for an under-16 social media ban. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 18:56


    Thousands of residents in the Peach State have dropped out of health insurance coverage since the start of 2025, prompted in part by this year's expiration of enhanced federal subsidies that helped them pay their monthly premiums. For our special What's News series The Cost-of-Living Election, WSJ national politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui speaks to Republican pollster Adam Geller and Democratic pollster John Anzalone. They discuss voters' expectations of Congress when it comes to healthcare costs, Democrats' trust advantage on healthcare, and whether that could swing the election to their party—including incumbent Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff—in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX's Historic IPO, Knicks Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 5:47


    Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SpaceX Is Now America's 6th Most Valuable Public Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 13:29


    P.M. Edition for June 12. Shares of SpaceX closed up 19% on their first trading day, giving the company a market cap of more than $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Plus, China has been importing a lot less oil since the start of the Iran conflict, helping keep a lid on global oil prices–without disrupting its economy. WSJ energy markets reporter Rebecca Feng discusses how China's doing that, and what happens if the country reverses course. And Iran, the U.S. and mediators agree that a peace deal is close at hand. We hear from Journal Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what points might still be up for debate. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will SpaceX Skyrocket on Trading Debut?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 15:39


    A.M. Edition for June 12. With just hours to go until SpaceX's trading debut we look at what to expect when the largest IPO ever hits the market today. Plus, oil falls on the prospects of an imminent U.S. peace deal with Iran - but will it stick? Analysts warn of more volatility to come. And, as the U.K. defense secretary quits over a lack of military spending, WSJ's Alistair MacDonald explains what it says about Europe's military readiness. Luke Vargas hosts. Further reading on SpaceX's IPO: SpaceX's IPO Couldn't Be More Old School  Musk Looks to an Army of Loyalists to Help Make Him a Trillionaire Meet the SpaceX Employees Who Are About to Make an Overnight Fortune Musk Poised to Be the World's First Trillionaire Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stocks Soar After Trump Cancels Threatened Strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 12:11


    P.M. Edition for June 11. After threatening more strikes against Iran this morning and then calling them off, President Trump said this afternoon that there's an agreement to end the war–although final details still need to be completed. Plus, Trump says he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, a top federal Manhattan prosecutor and former SEC chairman, as intelligence director. WSJ national security reporter Yoko Kubota discusses why this move might help defuse a fight with Congress over a crucial spying tool. And SpaceX officially sold $75 billion worth of shares, making it the biggest IPO ever. Asset managers like BlackRock helped: The Journal learned that it put in an order to buy at least $5 billion worth of SpaceX shares. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why OpenAI Might Slash Prices for Users

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 15:07


    A.M. Edition for June 11. OpenAI is considering sweeping price cuts as it braces for an intensifying battle for users with chief rival Anthropic. The potential price drop comes as corporate clients begin to pull back on high AI spending and express difficulty tying costs to real investment returns. Plus, social media bans for kids gain momentum as Canada weighs a law that would likely apply to American tech companies like Meta and Snapchat. And the CEO of Bloom Energy K.R. Sridhar tells us how the company is navigating growing opposition to new data centers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elon Musk Is Betting Big on Retail Investors With SpaceX's IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 14:16


    P.M. Edition for June 10. Everyday investors have coalesced into a market-moving force in recent years. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang how Elon Musk is tapping that force for the SpaceX IPO. Plus, we exclusively report that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. has subpoenaed some of the country's biggest banks as part of a probe into “debanking.” And consumer prices rose 4.2% last month, hitting a three-year high and causing stocks to dive. We hear from Journal economics reporter Harriet Torry about what the war in Iran has to do with it. Alex Ossola hosts. The WSJ Guide to Choosing a World Cup Team (and Your Backup)  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Regulators Get a Grip on Prediction Markets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:38


    A.M. Edition for June 10. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to propose new rules for booming prediction markets in an effort to crack down on manipulation and bets regulators determine aren't in the public interest. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich discusses where the CFTC is likely to draw the line – allowing most sports betting while targeting wagers on war, terrorism and assassinations. Plus, Democrat Graham Platner coasts to victory in Maine, teeing up a crucial Senate contest against Susan Collins in November. And GM follows Ford with a pivot into energy storage. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: A previous version of this podcast incorrectly said the Senate had included funding for an anti-weaponization fund in the immigration bill that passed last week. In fact, the Senate bill refrained from adding language to kill the fund. (Corrected on June 10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the Social Security Shortfall Is Coming Sooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 12:56


    P.M. Edition for June 9. The fund that helps pay out Social Security benefits is now projected to run out by late 2032, earlier than was previously expected. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen walks us through why… and what it could mean for retirees. Plus, today Anthropic rolled out a new AI model, Claude Fable 5, that gives the public access to Mythos–a model the company previously said was too dangerous for general release. Bob McMillan, who covers computer security for the Journal, explains how Anthropic aims to prevent bad actors from using the new model for hacking and bioweapons. And President Trump accused Iran of downing an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz last night, saying the U.S. must respond and threatening the fragile ceasefire. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    OpenAI Files for IPO in Test of Investor Appetite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 13:53


    A.M. Edition for June 9. OpenAI has privately filed for an IPO, setting the ChatGPT creator up to potentially listing as soon as this fall. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says the filing comes amid intense competition with rival Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX and who will get the biggest slice of public investor money this year. Plus, the Pentagon targets Alibaba, Baidu and BYD in a new Chinese military blacklist. And from London Tech Week, our conversation with the founder of AI voice company ElevenLabs, Mati Staniszewski. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PepsiCo Is Bringing Driverless Trucks Into the Mainstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 12:31


    P.M. Edition for June 8. Pepsi has rolled out 35 driverless trucks to ship Cheetos, Doritos, and other products on the public roads in Arizona. Journal reporter Esther Fung took a ride in one. Plus, a judge invalidated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. And as the World Cup kicks off across 16 North American cities this week, occupancy rates in U.S. hotels are lagging behind. We hear about the reasons why from WSJ real estate reporter Kate King, and what it means for the economic boost cities were hoping for from the World Cup. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Global Stocks Sink on Renewed AI Jitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 14:54


    A.M. Edition for June 8. Markets across Asia and Europe are falling, tracking Friday's Wall Street rout. WSJ editor Peter Landers says tech stocks–especially in South Korea–are being especially hard hit amid “extraordinary sensitivity” among investors over the outlook for future AI growth. Plus, Israel and Iran exchange fire for the first time in months. And Apple prepares to unveil a ChatGPT-like revamp of its Siri voice assistant in a bid to catch up in the AI race. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Record-Breaking Stakes of the SpaceX IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 15:37


    SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster public debut that could be the biggest in Wall Street history and redefine the global space economy. But as the company evolves from a dominant rocket launcher into an AI-powered conglomerate, questions remain about its financial losses and its de facto monopoly on U.S. space ambitions. WSJ's Corrie Driebusch and space reporter Micah Maidenberg join host Luke Vargas to break down the numbers behind the deal and what this massive infusion of capital means for the future of the cosmos. Further Reading See How SpaceX Is About to Eclipse Every Other Blockbuster IPO The Secrets Revealed in SpaceX's IPO Filing Morgan Stanley Sees SpaceX's Revenue Reaching $3.4 Trillion in 2040 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: AI Reality Check, Oil's Tipping Point, Crypto Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 5:47


    Why did Broadcom's strong earnings trigger a chip selloff? And what does the standoff in the Middle East mean for oil prices? Plus, what's bitcoin's value when no one is paying attention? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Stocks Are Diving After a Strong May Jobs Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 13:47


    P.M. Edition for June 5. The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the third month in a row of steady gains. Economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why job-seekers may not be sharing that optimism. Plus, a sharp selloff in tech stocks led the Nasdaq to its worst day of 2026. What's News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors are worried about higher interest rates and AI demand. And… a $419 hotel tab on a family vacation? DoorDash orders totaling $1,576? Scott Calvert discusses how public watchdogs are blowing the whistle on local officials' spending, and why taxpayers are so angry about it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anthropic Calls for Global Pause in AI Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 14:47


    A.M. Edition for June 5. Anthropic calls on top AI labs to consider slowing down their development. Tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses “recursive self-improvement,” when AI systems can improve on their own without human intervention. The FDA launches a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially paving the way for the Trump administration to restrict its distribution and use. Liz Essley Whyte has the scoop. And Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is taking a U.S. tour as Beijing urges Washington to rethink its support for Taipei. National security reporter Yoko Kubota breaks down the geopolitical context and the timing of the visit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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