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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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    The WSJ What's News podcast is my absolute favorite source of news and information. It keeps me updated and current on all the important headlines, providing a perfect dose of news. The reporting is top-notch and the analysis is always insightful. This podcast does an excellent job of delivering the news in a short and precise manner, allowing me to stay informed without spending too much time listening. I appreciate that the hosts have a conversational style rather than sounding like traditional news casters, making it feel more engaging and relatable.

    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.

    However, one criticism I have is that in recent episodes, interviews with reporters seem to be getting longer. While I appreciate hearing from experts and journalists, I prefer when the show includes shorter stories to cover more news in each episode. Additionally, some reporters have a tendency to raise their voices at the end of every sentence or have a sing-songy cadence, which can be distracting and take away from the content.

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    Congress Receives Epstein's 2003 Birthday Letter With Trump's Signature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 14:22


    P.M. Edition for Sept. 8. Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate have given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book that includes a letter with Trump's signature. Plus, lumber prices are falling, sounding an alarm on Wall Street about potential problems on Main Street. Ryan Dezember, who covers commodities for the Journal, discusses what's going on and why. And the French government has collapsed, deepening the country's political and fiscal mess. We hear from WSJ reporter Noemie Bisserbe about how this means for the French economy. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Korean Citizens Head Home as Trump Threatens More Raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:36


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. South Korea's foreign minister is on his way to Washington D.C. to help bring Korean workers back home following one of the largest workplace immigration raids under President Trump. Plus, WSJ's Kim Mackrael explains why the EU's trade truce with the U.S. is threatening to unravel. And, BMW and Mercedes gear up to zoom past Tesla in the EV arms race. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why This Economist Says Government Economic Surveys Can't Be Replaced

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 29:05


    This week we're bringing you an episode of our podcast WSJ's Take On the Week, where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. In this week's episode, Telis is joined by Dana M. Peterson, chief economist and leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at the Conference Board. They begin with the research group's August consumer confidence index and whether its results mean we're in "vibecession.” Then Peterson defends the importance of survey-based data and why revisions are necessary. And Telis asks: Could private data replace government data? Check out WSJ's Take On the Week. Further Reading:  Consumer-Confidence Survey Slips in August Government Data Is Under Fire, but It Makes the World Go ‘Round Consumer-Confidence Survey Improved in July Trump Advisers Consider Changes to How Government Collects Jobs Data Trump's BLS Firing Tests Wall Street's Reliance on Government Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Kraft Heinz Split, Macy's Turnaround, Musk's Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 6:03


    What do investors think of Kraft Heinz's plan to split its business in two? And how is Macy's turnaround affecting its stock? Plus, Tesla shareholders will be voting on CEO Elon Musk's potential $1 trillion pay package, so how are they viewing it right now? Host Francesca Fontana 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

    Hiring Slowdown Spells a Weakening Labor Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 14:25


    P.M. Edition for Sept. 5. The latest jobs report fell far short of expectations—raising new questions about the strength of the U.S. labor market. WSJ economics reporter Rachel Ensign tells us how the Federal Reserve might respond. Plus, federal agents swept a Georgia Hyundai battery plant, arresting hundreds in an immigration raid. WSJ Korea bureau chief Tim Martin joins to discuss what this means for the future of the South Korean company in the U.S. Finally, Tesla's board is seeking investor approval for a pay package worth as much as $1 trillion in stock for CEO Elon Musk. WSJ business reporter Theo Francis lays out the details of this potential pay deal. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    All Eyes on Today's U.S. Jobs Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 14:05


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 5. Analysts expect further weakening in the labor market. As WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains, that's raising concerns about the U.S. economy stalling out. Plus, tech titans including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Tim Cook praise President Trump's focus on innovation and AI at a White House dinner. And goodbye Department of Defense, as Trump moves to rename the Pentagon. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    RFK Jr. Faces Combative Questioning Over CDC Turmoil, Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 14:51


    P.M. Edition for Sept. 4. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a skeptical Senate committee during a hearing today. WSJ national politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins to discuss the impact of the at times combative hearing. And the Justice Department opens a criminal investigation into Fed governor Lisa Cook. We hear from Brian Schwartz, who covers White House economic policy for the Journal, about what the investigation means for the Fed. And some of the biggest corporate deals of the year… are breakups. WSJ lead deals reporter Lauren Thomas discusses why some companies are splitting up, and what impact that might have. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Admin Pushes for Quick Supreme Court Tariff Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 13:33


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 4. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says delaying a ruling until June 2026 - the end of the court's next term - could result in up to $1 trillion in tariff impacts. WSJ's Quentin Webb says the legal back and forth is being closely watched by investors. Plus, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces fresh senate scrutiny as he attempts to radically remake the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And a federal judge rules that the administration's $2.2 billion in funding cuts to Harvard University are unconstitutional. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Rising Global Bond Yields Are Worrying Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:48


    P.M. Edition for Sept. 3rd. Global bond yields are climbing; yields on U.K. 30-year gilts this week hit their highest level since 1998. WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explains what this means for investors. Plus, Florida is pushing to repeal all vaccine mandates, a move that would make it the first state to end such rules. And the U.S. now has over 1,100 billionaires, but where do they live, and what industries built their fortunes? WSJ data reporter Inti Pacheco shares what he learned from the data. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Google's Big Win and Why it's Good News for Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:30


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 3. After a 2024 ruling that Google operated a search monopoly, a U.S. district judge rejected a forced spinoff of Chrome and allowed the company to continue paying Apple to be the default search provider on Safari. Plus, GOP lawmakers release more than 30,000 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And in a lavish military parade in Tiananmen Square, Xi Jinping flaunts China's growing military power and deepening ties to Washington's adversaries. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Kraft Heinz Is Breaking Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 14:10


    P.M. Edition for Sept. 2. Kraft Heinz plans to separate its business into two companies, unwinding a decade-old food-industry megamerger. WSJ reporter Jesse Newman joins to discuss why the company is splitting up and what it means for some of consumers' favorite packaged-food brands. Plus, data centers driving the artificial intelligence boom are making more requests to connect to the U.S. electric grid—even though not all of them may get built. WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller tells us why that might leave other customers footing the bill. And a federal judge finds the Trump administration's deployment of troops in Los Angeles was illegal. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Family Raises $5 Billion Fortune With New Cryptocurrency

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 13:10


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 2. The launch of WLFI has produced a major windfall for Trump's family with WSJ crypto reporter Angus Berwick saying the currency is likely more valuable than Trump's entire property portfolio. Plus, a new WSJ-NORC poll reveals a record low optimism about improving living standards in the U.S., with more then two thirds of respondents no longer believing in the adage that if you work hard you will get ahead. And an increasing number of Americans are returning positive fentanyl results in random workplace testing. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Bosses Have Had It With Office Activists

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 13:30


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 29. This week, Microsoft became the latest company to crack down on political dissent among its employees. We hear from WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis on why corporate leaders are adopting a new, harder-line playbook for dealing with political debate at work. Plus, the Trump administration said it's using an untested strategy to rescind about $5 billion in foreign aid without congressional approval. Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes discusses the backlash on the Hill and what's at stake. And Kraft Heinz nears a breakup, a move that would undo an infamous 2015 merger. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alibaba Develops a New AI Chip to Fill Nvidia Void

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 15:20


    A.M. Edition for Aug 29. Alibaba's new chip will be made in China and seeks to offer an alternative to Nvidia's H20, as local companies work to build up an arsenal of homegrown technology. Plus, President Trump's trade policy, as well as higher commodity costs, are starting to trickle down to Americans' wallets, with a number of major U.S. firms saying they are raising prices on household staples. And WSJ columnist James Mackintosh explains why markets aren't panicking about President Trump's efforts to remove the Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Chinese Money Launderers Are Moving Billions Through U.S. Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:06


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. The Treasury Department has put out a report about a Chinese money laundering network that has moved billions of dollars through U.S. banks, and how that money is being used to support criminals like Mexican drug cartels. WSJ reporter Dylan Tokar joins to discuss how the network functions, and what the Trump administration is planning to do about it. Plus, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook files a lawsuit over President Trump's attempt to fire her. And starting at midnight tonight, shipments of goods to the U.S. worth $800 or less will be subject to tariffs. We hear from Journal reporter Esther Fung about who will be footing the bill. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nvidia's Outlook Comes Under the Microscope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:53


    A.M. Edition for Aug 28. Nvidia posts another record quarter, but Journal Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher says its $4 trillion-plus valuation sets an awfully high bar that even strong numbers don't always meet. Plus, The White House says it has fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control, following clashes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the agency's guidance on vaccines. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart unpacks new research that shows AI's effect on job prospects for young Americans. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Move to Fire Fed Governor Sets Up New Legal Test of Presidential Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 14:41


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 27. Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has vowed to fight President Trump's effort to remove her from her post—a legal challenge likely to end up in front of the Supreme Court. WSJ Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin talks about the legal precedents for the president's moves, and how such a case might be decided. Plus, we have the latest on the shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that left two children dead. And the FBI says that Salt Typhoon, the Beijing-linked yearslong espionage campaign, was much more extensive than investigators had previously understood. WSJ editor Aruna Viswanatha joins to discuss just how huge it really was. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Trump's India Tariffs Mean for Global Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:37


    A.M. Edition for Aug 27. As steep duties on a range of Indian products come into effect, the WSJ's Tripti Lahiri discusses which sectors will be hit hardest, and how the levies could have ripple effects for other economies. Plus, President Trump weighs quickly announcing a nominee to replace Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. And WSJ columnist Jinjoo Lee argues that the renewable energy industry can thrive despite the Trump administration's subsidy rollbacks. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How ‘Make America Healthy Again' Has Shaken the U.S. Food Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:04


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 26. Big food companies were already reeling from shifting consumer preferences. Now, the Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has further shaken them. Jesse Newman, who covers food for the WSJ, describes what kinds of pressures these companies are under, and how they are responding. Plus, corn farmers in the U.S. Midwest are preparing to harvest what may be a record-sized crop this year. But as reporter Kirk Maltais discusses, that may not be the good news that it seems. And Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker has pushed back against President Trump's plan to send federal troops to Chicago. We hear from Chicago-based national affairs reporter Joe Barrett about what's going on in the city. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Pushes the Fed Into Uncharted Territory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:10


    A.M. Edition for Aug 26. President Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, escalating his campaign against the central bank. The WSJ's Alex Frangos helps us make sense of whether he actually has the authority to fire Cook, and what this means for the Fed's independence. Plus, U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume this week. And WSJ correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov reports that Russia faces a fuel crunch, as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks on the country's refineries. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What the Immigration Slowdown Means for the U.S. Labor Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 13:54


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. This year, net immigration to the U.S. could be negative for the first time in decades, some experts predict. WSJ reporter Paul Kiernan discusses what impact that might have on the country's job market—and the economy overall—in the short and long term. Plus, some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley have created a network of super-PACs to advocate against AI regulations ahead of next year's midterms. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar tells us what that means about tech's changing relationship with politics. And, at a time when many retailers are exiting American malls, Dillard's is buying one. Journal reporter Kate King joins to talk about the company's motivations. 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 Tech Rally Appears to Be Fading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 13:42


    A.M. Edition for Aug 25. The prospect of September interest rate cuts gave markets a boost late last week, but as the tech slide continues, WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains why investors are being more cautious of the Magnificent Seven. Plus, Eric Trump tells WSJ's Vicky Ge Huang that the decision by some banks to close family business accounts after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol drove him to explore cryptocurrencies. And, Keurig Dr Pepper strikes an $18 billion deal to buy coffee company JDE Peet's. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How the Rising Cost of College Is Changing Families' Calculus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 13:47


    Rounding out our week looking at the finances of parenting, we're looking at one of the biggest costs families can face: college. About 18 million students enrolled in post-secondary education this spring. That's up from last year. And so is the price of tuition. Sandra Kilhof spoke to Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin about how the skyrocketing cost of college is weighing on kids and parents' decisions, and might even change what school they pick. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Further Reading The Price of Parenting  Correction: Sallie Mae's annual How America Pays for College paper found that families spent an average of $30,837 on college this past year. An earlier version of this episode incorrectly said the figure was $13,837. (Corrected Aug. 25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Home Depot Rallies, Target Misses, Meta Pauses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 5:43


    How did Home Depot bounce back in spite of a mixed bag of a quarterly report? And what caused a leadership shakeup at Target? Plus, why is Meta pausing hiring in its AI division? Host Francesca Fontana 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

    DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Transcript

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 14:17


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 22. The Justice Department has released interview transcripts of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. And U.S. stocks surged after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled rate cuts are coming. WSJ's chief economic correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses if Powell's remarks are enough to satisfy President Trump. Plus, if tariffs are driving up prices, why are some retail giants thriving? Sarah Nassauer explains. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fed Signals a Key Policy U-Turn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 13:56


    A.M. Edition for Aug 22. Jerome Powell is set to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium this morning, where WSJ editor Quentin Webb says the Federal Reserve Chair is expected to detail a significant policy shift on an economic strategy that soured. Plus, the Trump administration considers taking equity stakes in companies receiving Chips Act funds. And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ's Sandra Kilhof speaks to personal finance reporters Veronica Dagher and Joe Pinsker for some money-saving hacks to help with the hidden costs of raising a child. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why More U.S. Companies Are Pulling Back on Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 13:35


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. More U.S. companies plan to slow hiring in the second half of the year. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith explains why. And WSJ's Will Parker joins the show to discuss what an unexpected rise in home sales means for the housing market. Plus, a New York appeals court threw out a $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Trump. WSJ reporter Corinne Ramey unpacks the split decision. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Meta Freezes AI Hiring After Talent Spending Blitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 15:04


    A.M. Edition for Aug 21. After months of spending big to hire more than 50 researchers and engineers, Meta Platforms says it's taking a breather on adding to its artificial-intelligence division. Plus, Nick Timiraos details how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is navigating growing economic and political pressures as central bank governors gather for their annual meeting in Jackson Hole. And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ's Sandra Kilhof and Te-Ping Chen unpack the soaring cost of childcare. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Considers Firing Fed Official After Allegation of Mortgage Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 14:05


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. The president called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a housing official alleged she submitted what he called fraudulent information. Economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses how the accusations represent the latest escalation of the White House's attacks on the central bank. And Wall Street editor Cara Lombardo reports on the billionaire Bill Ackman's new pet project—the Alpha School makes full use of artificial intelligence while rejecting lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, the previously undisclosed North Korean site that could store long-range ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elon Musk's ‘America Party' Takes a Back Seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 14:33


    A.M. Edition for Aug 20. Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly pausing his highly publicized ambitions to launch a political party. WSJ's Brian Schwartz says Musk plans to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, while telling allies he is reluctant to create a rift with powerful Republicans. Plus, the Trump administration says immigrants applying for U.S. visas and green-cards will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ's Sandra Kilhof and Dalvin Brown are joined by Passion Capital founder Eileen Burbidge to discuss the costs associated with infertility. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hamas Accepts Temporary Cease-Fire Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 13:39


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. Hamas has accepted a framework for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages. Anat Peled, WSJ's reporter in Tel Aviv, reports on how the offer came about and how Israel might respond. Plus, tariffs are hitting price tags at Home Depot. WSJ reporter Nicholas Miller explains why the retailer is increasing prices after initially saying tariffs wouldn't affect them. And a leading pediatrics group in the U.S. is recommending Covid-19 shots for young children, contradicting federal health guidelines. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Pushes for Peace Summit With Putin and Zelensky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 13:40


    A.M. Edition for Aug. 19. President Trump is calling for a three-way summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, after an Oval Office meeting with NATO and European leaders ends with the path to peace still uncertain. Plus, SoftBank invests $2 billion in embattled chip maker Intel. And, in the first part of our series on The Price of Parenting, WSJ's Sandra Kilhof and Te-Ping Chen discuss what it's like to support a family with a modest income in America. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump, Zelensky, European Leaders Optimistic After White House Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 14:28


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. President Trump appeared optimistic in White House talks with President Zelensky and European leaders on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman reports on what the leaders discussed. WSJ's Corinne Ramey explains why a New York court has yet to reach a decision on Trump's civil fraud appeal. And Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ's European finance reporter, talks about why some of Europe's most notable companies are moving to the U.S. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    America's Stalled Mobility Is Dragging on the Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 13:46


    A.M. Edition for Aug 18. Americans are moving and switching jobs at much lower rates than before. WSJ reporter Konrad Putzier says that's hurting the country's trademark dynamism, and the economy. Plus, Brussels Bureau Chief Dan Michaels breaks down what to expect from today's high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, European leaders and President Trump. And, a group led by one of the country's biggest hotel owners is nearing a deal to take Soho House private. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The U.S. Is in Its Big M&A Era. Will It Last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 14:57


    Several big M&A deals have been announced in the U.S. in the last few months, including a deal uniting Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to create the first coast-to-coast rail operator in U.S. history. WSJ lead deals reporter Lauren Thomas discusses why we're seeing so many deals, what's in store for big tie-ups and where this M&A trend is headed. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading It's a Scorching Hot Summer for Deals on Wall Street. Vacation Can Wait.   Trump Fast-Tracks Deregulatory Push at Consumer-Protection Bureau    Top Justice Department Antitrust Officials Fired Amid Internal Feud Dealmakers Are Struggling to Make Sense of Trump's Antitrust Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Intel Rallies, Amazon Delivers, Tapestry Plummets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 4:22


    What caused Intel's share price to bounce back? And how did Amazon's new same-day grocery delivery rollout affect its shares? Plus, how did a $160 million tariff hit cause turmoil for Tapestry? Host Liz Young 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

    Can Democrats Embrace AI and Win Back Silicon Valley?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 14:21


    A.M. Edition for Aug 14. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lands in the U.K. to shore up support ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore says prisoner swaps provide an example of how Russia and Ukraine can cooperate in the future. Plus, why the era of big raises for low-paid workers is over. And WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar details how Democrats are trying to reinvigorate waning support from tech executives. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Driving Tech Companies to Hire More U.S. Workers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 14:02


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. A revived tax deduction is prompting tech startups to dust off their hiring plans. WSJ special writer Theo Francis discusses the change and its implications. Plus, the New York Attorney General is suing the parent company of payments platform Zelle for allegedly failing to protect users from fraud. We hear from Journal reporter Dylan Tokar about why the suit, which was abandoned by a now-dismantled federal watchdog for consumers, may not be the last of its kind to come from attorneys general of democratic states. And President Trump meets with European leaders to discuss red lines in Ukraine. WSJ chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski joins to talk about how the call went and what it means ahead of Trump's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Crypto Has Earned the Trump Family Billions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 11:42


    A.M. Edition for Aug 13. Their crypto-currency venture has generated more wealth since the election - some $4.5 billion - than any other part of the president's business empire, as WSJ senior reporter Patricia Kowsmann explains. Plus, hundreds of National Guard troops begin patrolling Washington D.C. And WSJ reporter Vipal Monga explains how some Canadians are using alcohol as a new front in their country's trade war with the U.S. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Perplexity's Longshot Bid for Google Chrome Succeed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 13:59


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. As Google awaits a judge's ruling that could require it to spin off its Chrome browser, AI startup Perplexity makes an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to buy Chrome. Journal reporter Katherine Blunt discusses what we know about the offer, and how likely it is to actually happen. Plus, President Trump calls for Goldman Sachs to replace its chief economist over his past predictions of the impact of tariffs. And the White House plans to review materials from the Smithsonian museums ahead of the country's 250th anniversary. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw explains why. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘Honest and Accurate': Trump Names His Pick for Labor Data Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 13:30


    A.M. Edition for Aug 12. After firing its former head, Trump says the Heritage Foundation's current chief economist, E.J. Antoni, will ensure accuracy in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' data. Plus, ahead of Friday's summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, WSJ correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains why peace in Ukraine doesn't seem to be a priority for Moscow. And WSJ reporter Clarence Leong details China's massive new shipbuilding plans. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Plans to Deploy the National Guard to D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 13:52


    P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. Speaking from the White House this morning, the president compared the homicide rate in Washington with capitals around the world and said he would also put D.C. police under federal control. Plus, 50% tariffs on aluminum imports went into effect in June, and beverage, auto and manufacturing companies are hurting. Ryan Dezember, who covers commodities for the Journal, discusses how the U.S. aluminum industry's answer to boosting the domestic supply of aluminum might currently be in your recycling bin. And Ford Motor has announced a $2 billion investment in a Louisville, Kentucky factory to build high-tech, affordable electric vehicles. WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep discusses how that might help the company take on the makers of cheap Chinese electric vehicles. Alex Ossola 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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