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WSJ What’s News
Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 12:16


A.M. Edition for July 23. Oil futures are rising again today, after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on a pair of Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, and as the U.S. surges special-operations forces to the Middle East. Plus, Alphabet and Tesla shares tumble as the big-spending tech giants turn cash-flow negative. WSJ reporters Meghan Brobowsky and Becky Peterson break down the numbers and what to make of Elon Musk's most boring earnings call ever. And the FDA investigates a new outbreak of cyclospora. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ What’s News
Trump to Help Saudi Arabia Go Nuclear

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 13:42


A.M. Edition for July 22. In a landmark agreement, President Trump okays a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. WSJ's Laurence Norman explains why the commercial deal has nuclear proliferation experts concerned and could shift the balance of power in the Middle East. Plus, utilities pledge to limit increases in electricity bills caused by the data-center buildout. And in a real-life cybersecurity nightmare, OpenAI admits that a pair of its models escaped the lab and hacked into another company. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Kraft Heinz Bets Cinderella Can Boost Sales

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 1:45


Plus: President Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian products. And U.S. stock futures gain as investors gear up for earnings from some of America's biggest tech companies. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Three U.S. Troops Killed in Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 2:27


Plus: AAA says gas has risen back above the $4 a gallon mark after the fighting intensifies. And the FDA walks back a statement that the parasite linked to the cyclospora outbreak had been detected on a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Fact-Checking Trump's Election Fraud Claims

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 15:16


A.M. Edition for July 17. President Trump is ramping up his efforts to sow doubt about election results, raising familiar but unproven claims about the voting process. WSJ's Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta breaks down Trump's latest speech on election integrity, and fact-checks key talking points. Plus, the SEC is flooded with complaints over its plan to scrap required quarterly earnings. And WSJ's Callum Borchers explains how companies are quietly using new AI tools to track employee digital footprints. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
The AI Chip Selloff Deepens

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 2:18


Plus: The SEC is overwhelmed with complaints about its plan to scrap required quarterly earnings updates. And the Treasury's top tax official is removed over clashes with the White House over IRS audits. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
How the Surge in Listings Threatens Historic Stock Rally

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 14:26


A.M. Edition for July 16. President Trump mulls a further escalation of the war in Iran. That could include more airstrikes, targeting the fortified tunnel complex at nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain or sending in ground troops near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices, but excludes beef and coffee. And WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman debates whether the recent surge in IPOs and share listings is a sign of a market downturn. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
The U.S. Slaps 25% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Goods

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 2:25


Plus: TSMC's continued earnings streak isn't enough to stave off AI jitters in the market. And Uber agrees to take over Germany's Delivery Hero. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
U.S. Rewards U.A.E. with Coveted AI Chips After Iran War

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 14:57


A.M. Edition for July 15. WSJ reporter Eliot Brown details how the U.A.E.'s years-long lobbying efforts have finally paid off, after the Trump administration gave it a leg-up in the AI race, raising fresh questions about conflicts of interest. Plus, Senators look to give President Trump authority to impose tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. And Meta's AI-powered glasses are everywhere, alarming privacy advocates. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Tech Stocks Rise on ASML Earnings

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 2:30


Plus: Chinese AI developer DeepSeek prepares for an IPO in Shanghai as early as next year. And Hollywood writers sue to block Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
The Tech Company That Rejects 99.9% of Job Applicants

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 13:30


A.M. Edition for July 14. New York becomes the first state to ban data center construction as builders and operators across the U.S. move to cash out and bring private equity in, to pay for even more data centers. Plus, Middle East oil producers and markets align behind the reality that the region's supply chain may never return to the way it was. And Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen details the company that's harder to land a job at than getting into Harvard or becoming a NASA astronaut. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Brent Crude Is Back Above $86 a Barrel

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 2:42


Plus: New York is set to temporarily ban large new data centers. And Chinese startup DSFX releases a new AI-chip built entirely on homegrown technology. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Stunned GOP Looks to Replace Graham After His Sudden Death

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 15:54


A.M. Edition for July 13. Republicans begin the scramble to replace Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death on Saturday evening. WSJ reporter Alex Leary reflects on Graham's career, his relationship with President Trump and who his likely successor may be. Plus, expectations are sky high for this earnings season with the biggest U.S. companies forecasting more than 30% growth on average. But is it a bubble? And SK Hynix shares plummet following their historic debut on Wall Street. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
SK Hynix Plunges After Historic U.S. Debut

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 2:21


Plus: The latest Journal survey of economists suggests high inflation is here to stay. And China greenlights Shein's Hong Kong IPO. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Trillion-Dollar Chipmaker SK Hynix Lands on Nasdaq

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 15:17


A.M. Edition for July 10. The South Korean chip-making giant raised more than $26 billion in the largest share sale by a non-U.S. company. Plus, the EU says Meta failed to protect Instagram and Facebook users from harm caused by addictive apps. And WSJ Middle East correspondent Anat Peled details how Israel learned of a new Iranian plot to kill President Trump. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
SK Hynix's Wall Street Debut Set to Be Biggest by Foreign Company

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 2:25


Plus: EU probe finds Meta didn't do enough to protect users from harm. And VW wants to halve its lineup of cars as part of its second major overhaul in under two years. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Beijing Weighs Curbs on the AI Models Americans Love

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 14:49


A.M. Edition for July 9. Maine's populist Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out of the race under heavy pressure from Democrats. Plus, WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains why China is considering restrictions on the homegrown AI apps U.S. companies are addicted to. And a new WSJ-NORC poll reveals Americans are losing confidence in two main pillars of society: capitalism and democracy. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Drops Out of Race

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 1:46


Plus: China is considering restrictions on the homegrown AI apps U.S. companies are addicted to. And wealthy AI workers are driving up home prices in San Francisco. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ What’s News
Trump Calls Off Iran Ceasefire

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 14:15


A.M. Edition for July 8. President Trump has lashed out at Iran's leadership following a night of retaliatory strikes and said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is over. WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer has all the analysis from the NATO Summit in Ankara. where Trump also reiterated calls to annex Greenland and pull troops from Europe. Plus, SpaceX disappoints on its first day on the Nasdaq-100. And we look at how the White House pressured retailers to lower the price of beef ahead of all those July 4th barbeques. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Oil Jumps As Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 1:46


Plus: Tech shares take another beating after SpaceX's first day on the Nasdaq, disappoints. And Obamacare insurers are hiking premiums, again. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ What’s News
NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 13:03


A.M. Edition for July 7. As President Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit, Brussels Bureau Chief Daniel Michaels says the alliance is rushing to find replacements for the bombers, warships and soldiers that Washington says member nations can no longer rely on in a crisis. Plus, Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to quit the Maine Senate race, a key path to winning a Senate majority in November. And as SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100, WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang says investors in index trackers are exposed to Elon Musk's rocket company whether they like it or not. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
SpaceX Joins the Nasdaq-100 Today

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 1:35


Plus: Shares in Samsung and SK Hynix are down, as the chip-led AI rally takes a breather. And Walmart is cutting prices on thousands of items. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Further reading: SpaceX Is About to Join the Nasdaq-100. Here's How Exposed You'll Be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ What’s News
How the White House Overturned a World Cup Red Card

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 10:32


A.M. Edition for July 6. European leaders are preparing for the latest test in a fractured relationship with the Trump administration. Ahead of this week's NATO summit, WSJ senior reporter Drew Hinshaw has the inside scoop on months of secret meetings between allies looking to decouple from the U.S. Plus, WSJ autos reporter Stephen Wilmot explains how strong battery performance could change American views on electric vehicles. And the World Cup gets political - as President Trump intervenes. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Tech Stocks Rise Ahead of Busy Week

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 1:27


Plus: Oil prices retreat after OPEC and its allies boost production. And easyjet shares surge as the budget airline agrees to a $7bn takeover. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ What’s News
The Fight for Affordable Housing

WSJ What’s News

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

WSJ Minute Briefing
Oil Weakens as U.S., Iran Talks Continue

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 2:36


Plus: the U.K. faces yet another leadership election as Keir Starmer resigns. And China slaps restrictions on dozens of U.S. companies. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
The Whiskey Glut Upending America's Bourbon Heartland

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 14:46


A.M. Edition for May 22. The U.S. puts arms sales to Taiwan on hold, saying the munitions and arms are needed for the war with Iran. Plus, weight-loss drugs like WeGovy and Mounjaro show a surprising ability to stall cancer. And WSJ's Laura Cooper details how bourbon distillers are facing a hangover as more Americans pinch pennies and join the ranks of the sober-curious. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Surprising Ability to Stall Cancer

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 2:25


Plus: GOP lawmakers pull a vote to limit President Trump's Iran war powers. And SpaceX postpones the launch of its new Starship rocket. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI's Trillion Dollar IPO Plans

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 13:48


A.M. Edition for May 21. Wall Street is bracing for a historic wave of tech listings as Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils its blockbuster S-1 prospectus. WSJ reporter  Becky Peterson parsed the filing and says its setting the stage for a landmark debut that could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. Plus, an exclusive look at Anthropic's mind-blowing growth as the AI-startup looks set for its first profit. And, new research shows MAHA-approved natural food colors may cause cancer and diabetes. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Anthropic's Explosive Growth Pushes It Into the Black

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 2:50


Plus: Tesla announces the rollout of fully self-driving tech in China. And as the Iran war begins to weigh on global growth, economists fear the slowdown could be worse than the pandemic. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Massie Joins List of GOP Lawmakers Ousted by Trump

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 13:01


A.M. Edition for May 20. Thomas Massie's ouster in the Kentucky primary, highlights President Trump's growing grip on the Republican party. We take a closer look at the evening's other ballots and what it all means for the midterms. Plus, WSJ editor Jason Douglas explains why a global selloff in bonds is bad news for stock markets too. And the EU agrees to move forward with its U.S. trade deal, warding off new auto tariffs. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Massie Loses GOP Primary After Trump Attacks

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 2:28


Plus: A global selloff in bonds starts to bring down stock markets. And the world's largest memory chip maker, Samsung, faces a strike. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Primaries to Test Whether GOP Has Room for Politicians Who Cross Trump

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 12:19


A.M. Edition for May 19. The outcome of a handful of primaries across the country could signal whether Republicans are willing to adopt a form of MAGA politics that embraces leaders who break with President Trump, including Thomas Massie in Kentucky, WSJ's Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta says. Plus, oil prices slide on the prospect of a potential peace deal between Iran and the U.S. And with blocked data centers, plummeting poll numbers and booed commencement speeches, the American rebellion against artificial intelligence is gaining steam. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Oil Prices Slip on Prospect of Iran Peace Deal

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 2:28


Plus: Google and Blackstone are planning to launch an AI cloud company. And the Long Island Rail strike is called off. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Global Oil Reserves Are Shrinking Fast

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 14:49


A.M. Edition for May 18. Commuters in New York face a day of chaos as the strike shutting the Long Island Rail Road goes into its third day. Plus the U.S. and China agree to launch boards of trade and investment. And while you may think fuel is expensive now, it could get a lot worse. Because global oil inventories are falling at a record pace and as WSJ correspondent Georgi Kantchev explains, that could send prices to all new highs. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Long Island Rail Strike Hits Commuters

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:30


Plus: The U.S. and China have agreed to establish bilateral boards of trade and investment. And coal is making a comeback as the Iran war continues to choke off energy supplies. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Trump Heads to Beijing With U.S. Tech Entourage

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 2:37


Plus: Iran expands its definition of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Tehran's intent to widen its grip on the crucial waterway. And Jack Daniel's parent company Brown-Forman has rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from Sazerac. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Supreme Court Backs Alabama's Move to Redraw Majority Black District

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 1:35


Plus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's personal investments are coming under scrutiny from Republicans ahead of a planned IPO. And a U.K. political crisis hits the Pound and government bonds. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Trump Calls Iran Peace Plan Rejection Unacceptable

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:52


Plus: Passengers from the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak return home, with one American testing positive. And inflation in China soars on the back of higher energy costs. Daniel Bach hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Minute Briefing
Trade Court Rules Against New Trump Tariffs

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 2:35


Plus: President Trump is downplaying Thursday's exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Persian Gulf. And more airlines are reporting hits to their bottom line from rising fuel costs. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Trump Advisers Concerned About Rising Fuel Prices

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 2:36


Plus: Washington and Beijing are considering guardrails around AI as competition threatens to become the arms race of the digital era. And Arm Holdings says it's doubling its demand forecast for a new line of computer chips. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soars

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 14:21


A.M. Edition for May 6. A Journal investigation finds China is supplying Russia and Iran with drone factories. WSJ senior correspondent Josh Chin explains how Chinese companies are managing to circumvent U.S. sanctions. Plus, Samsung joins the trillion dollar club amid relentless demand for AI memory chips. And weight-loss drug giant Novo Nordisk surprises with strong sales even as competition with Eli Lilly continues to weigh on growth. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Flying Out of the U.S. Now Costs 50% More

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 12:55


A.M. Edition for May 5. The Trump administration is weighing a new government-review process for AI tools that could pose cybersecurity risks, in response to Anthropic's powerful Mythos model. Plus, oil prices are slipping even as fresh attacks from Iran risk a further escalation in the war. But those higher fuel prices have already made their mark, pushing some U.S. airline ticket prices up 50%. And older Americans are sitting on $110 trillion of wealth. WSJ reporter Rachel Louise Ensign says they're also living longer, meaning “the great wealth transfer” isn't happening anytime soon. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Why Almost Everyone Loses on Prediction Markets

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:36


A.M. Edition for May 4. President Trump announces a new plan for opening the Strait of Hormuz - but traders seem unconvinced, sending oil prices higher. Plus, GameStop makes a massive play for e-commerce giant Ebay. And a Journal investigation reveals why most prediction market bets end in a loss. WSJ's Neil Mehta details the winners and losers of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket - and why the odds are worse than a Vegas slot machine. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
GameStop Wants eBay. It's Offering $56 Billion to Get It.

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:46


Plus: A Journal investigation finds prediction market bets offer worse odds than Vegas Slots. And, President Trump announces a new plan for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. First

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 2:31


Plus: Maine becomes the first state to ban large data-center construction. And the NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company's efforts to power its data centers in Tennessee and Mississippi are creating a local health risk. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
Saudi Arabia Presses U.S. to Drop Blockade

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 2:27


Plus: The Iran war begins to hurt China's export momentum. And LVMH posts weak first quarter sales as the conflict weighs on hopes of a rebound in demand for luxury goods. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ Minute Briefing
U.S. and Iran Trade Threats Over Strait of Hormuz

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 2:38


Plus: Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán suffers a landslide defeat in national elections. And McDonald's plans to capitalize on the booming energy drinks and specialty sodas segment with a new line of drinks. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Why a Hormuz Toll Makes Economic Sense

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 14:49


A.M. Edition for April 10. The White House is racing to contain Israel's deadly war in Lebanon ahead of peace talks with Iran this weekend. At the centre of negotiations is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible toll on ships passing through the waterway. WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless explains why Iran and the U.S. might be able to agree on this - and the global consequences such a toll would have. Plus, we look at why MAGA is so invested in this weekend's election in Hungary. And why an innocent-sounding - yet notorious - flying fish, is threatening the Great Lakes. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
Israel's Lebanon Strikes Threaten Iran Peace Push

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 14:50


A.M. Edition for April 9. Global stocks fall and oil prices are climbing as cracks in the fragile U.S.-Iran truce begin to show. Israel's deadly attacks in Lebanon have emerged as a key sticking point for Tehran, while tanker traffic remains snarled in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, with businesses and consumers feeling the economic impacts of the war, WSJ editor Alex Frangos says another long-term problem is looming: Americans aren't having enough babies. And AI companies are trying to avert a public backlash for a distrustful public. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices