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P.M. Edition for April 15. Interest-rate cuts could be further down the line than many investors had hoped. Markets reporter Hardika Singh explains what keeping rates higher for longer could mean for the stock market. And Tesla plans to cut more than 10% of its workforce. Autos reporter Ryan Felton has more. Plus, investment banking and trading power earnings at Goldman Sachs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2024 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 15. After the U.S. helped Israel repel the first direct attack by Iran, WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber says President Joe Biden is now tasked with trying to prevent the wider war in the Middle East he’s sought to avoid. Plus, Samsung moves past Apple to become the top global smartphone provider. And Donald Trump’s day in court arrives in his hush money criminal trial. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2024 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds

According to the numbers, the U.S. jobs market is doing well. The Labor Department says employers added 303,000 jobs in March, 100,000 more than most economists expected, and the unemployment rate remains close to lows not seen since the 1960s. So why do so many Americans feel frustrated by their employment prospects? Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry and columnist Calum Borchers answer your questions on the labor market. Luke Vargas hosts.Further ReadingBrisk Hiring Bolsters Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate CutsThese College Seniors Locked In Job Offers. Here’s How They Did It.How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt GenerationAmericans Don’t Care as Much About Work. And It Isn’t Just Gen Z.What’s Wrong With the Economy? It’s You, Not the DataLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2024 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds

How is inflation becoming a thorn in the side of U.S. banks, despite many reporting big earnings? And will AI turn into Amazon’s “fourth pillar” along with its Marketplace, Prime and Web Services businesses? Plus, is there an end in sight for Boeing’s troubles? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/13/2024 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 12. Turkey’s rental prices have become "crazy expensive" following a rush for housing after a major earthquake last year. So, how's Turkey addressing extreme housing inflation? Producer Anthony Bansie reports. Plus, the U.S. moves warships to defend Israel in case of Iranian attack. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2024 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 12. We're exclusively reporting that an Iranian attack on Israel is expected in the next two days. WSJ reporter Marcus Walker says this comes as Israel faces the prospect of having made some tactical gains in Gaza but not achieving its overall strategic goal of eliminating Hamas. Plus, China orders its telecom carriers to stop using American chips. And Oakland triggers a Bay Area spat with San Francisco by renaming its airport. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2024 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 11. The U.S. is building up its domestic semiconductor industry. But it will need a lot of workers to do it. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip has more. And markets and economics reporter Sam Goldfarb explains why inflation is a stubborn political problem for President Biden. Plus, O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial spurred a national debate over race and criminal justice, has died at the age of 76. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2024 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 11. U.S. intelligence shows Iran or its proxies could be preparing to attack Israel in retaliation for an alleged strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in Syria. WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen says the warning shows Iran itself might engage Israel in a conflict. Plus, Instagram begins warning teens against sending nude images. And WSJ reporter Isabel Coles unpacks the stakes of Kyiv’s anti-corruption campaign. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2024 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 10. A June interest-rate cut could be off the table after inflation came in hotter than expected for March. The major U.S. stock indexes fell on the news, with the Dow dropping more than 400 points. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2024 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 10. Ratings company Fitch says China’s public finances are facing strain as a result of a shaky economy and rising fiscal deficits. WSJ Asia markets editor Matthew Thomas explains how a prolonged property slump is at the center of Fitch’s concerns. Plus, more turbulence for Boeing as an engineer alleges it took shortcuts in fixing its jets. And how an EU court’s ruling that protection from climate change is a human right could have global ripple effects. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2024 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 9. Sunday’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament final drew more viewers than the men’s final for the first time in history. But the TV rights to broadcast it cost far less. Senior sports reporter Rachel Bachman explains why. And Arizona revives a 160-year-old abortion ban, putting the swing state front and center in the 2024 election. Plus, President Biden’s climate record beats that of his predecessors. So why don’t voters seem to care? Climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/9/2024 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 9. Laws meant to protect refugees from persecution are being used by vast numbers of economic migrants, creating a conundrum for rich countries, WSJ’s David Luhnow says. Plus, the U.S. proposes a six-week cease-fire in Gaza that would see hostages released. And, we take a look at the best job markets in America. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/9/2024 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 8. Changing industries have shifted party politics in Pennsylvania. Economic churn is pushing voters toward Trump in the Pittsburgh area, potentially overwhelming Democrats’ base of college-educated workers. Reporter and editor Aaron Zitner explains. And JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. could face an interest-rate spike. Plus, Donald Trump says abortion should be left to the states, in a new campaign video. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/8/2024 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 8. Insurance companies are deploying drones, airplanes and even high-altitude balloons to document the condition of homes nationwide. WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham explains how the ensuing wealth of aerial imagery is helping the industry ditch higher-risk properties. Plus, Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza to prepare for a next, potentially larger offensive. And Elon Musk vows to fight Brazil’s Supreme Court in a free-speech showdown. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/8/2024 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds

The Final Four is now the final two ahead of Monday's NCAA men's college basketball championship. Women’s college basketball will crown its champion today. But off the court, many players and fans may have their eyes on Dartmouth, where the men’s basketball team last month voted to unionize. The move is already having ripple effects across the college sports world, with big questions over whether college athletes are amateurs or professionals. Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky and sports columnist Jason Gay answer listener questions. Luke Vargas hosts.Further ReadingAre NCAA Athletes Amateurs Anymore?College Athletes Are Cashing In on the NCAA’s New Rules The NCAA Wants to Pay College Athletes. It Doesn’t Really Have a Choice.College Sports Stares Down Its Doomsday ScenarioDartmouth Basketball Players Vote to Unionize in New Challenge to NCAA’s Amateurism ModelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/7/2024 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds

Which beauty stock lost its glamor? And why is Levi’s betting on baggier jeans? Plus, what did Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners win after losing the Disney proxy battle against Bob Iger? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2024 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 5. We begin our series on inflation, starting with Argentina. Young people are getting “delulu” with their spending, buying more now since their pesos will get them less later. What’s Argentina doing about it? Producer Anthony Bansie reports. Plus, U.S. employers hired briskly in March, adding 303,000 jobs to the economy. Reporter Justin Lahart has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2024 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 5. More U.S. companies are shipping white-collar jobs across the Atlantic. WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why a sluggish U.K. economy has made the country an unlikely outsourcing destination. Plus, Israel has agreed to allow more aid into Gaza after the White House warned that support for the war against Hamas depends on easing a growing humanitarian crisis. And China turns to new AI tools to spread misinformation abroad. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2024 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 4. President Biden has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. National politics reporter Vivian Salama has more. Meanwhile, the Israeli military scrambled GPS signals today, as the country prepares for possible retaliation from Iran. Plus, why Amazon sellers are miffed about return theft. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 4. NATO’s 32 members are gathering to mark the military alliance turning 75, but as WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains, the anniversary comes amid growing tensions over how to handle the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Manhattan judge rules that Donald Trump’s hush money case can go ahead later this month. And interest rates in Europe and the U.S. finally look set to fall with rate cuts now firmly expected in June. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2024 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 3. Disney defeats activist shareholder Nelson Peltz in a fight for influence in the company’s boardroom. Hollywood business reporter Robbie Whelan has more on CEO Bob Iger’s victory over one of Wall Street’s most aggressive investors. And Paramount enters exclusive merger discussions with Skydance, pausing any conversations with other bidders. Plus, up to 20% of those who applied for college financial aid using a federal government form received incorrect results. Personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin says that could reduce their aid packages. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2024 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 3. A new WSJ poll finds that President Biden faces an uphill battle if he hopes to recreate his path to victory in the 2020 election this November. Journal editor Aaron Zitner explains whether the results offer any silver linings for the president. Plus, Taiwan suffers its strongest earthquake in more than two decades. And U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to warn China against flooding the world with cheap goods. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2024 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 2. How did an airplane factory in Washington state suffer the production breakdown that would allow an Alaska Airlines jet’s door plug to blow off midflight? Andrew Tangel has the details on a Wall Street Journal exclusive. And Tesla reports its first year-over-year decline in quarterly deliveries since 2020. Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel’s allies demand an explanation one day after an airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/2/2024 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 2. José Andres’ World Central Kitchen has suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed in what it said was an Israeli airstrike. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin explains how the incident could cause diplomatic fallout in Washington. Plus, Disney takes an early lead in its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz. And Donald Trump posts bond in his civil fraud case. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/2/2024 • 14 minutes

P.M. Edition for April 1. Occupancy rates at many senior communities in the U.S. are rising close to their pre-pandemic levels. Real-estate reporter Peter Grant explains that means for aging Americans—and for investors. And Google agrees to destroy private browsing data as part of a settlement that still leaves it vulnerable to individuals filing claims. National legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney has more. Plus, a Florida Supreme Court decision clears the way for voters to decide, this November, whether to guarantee abortion rights in their state constitution. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2024 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 1. Lawmakers backing a crackdown on TikTok are worried Senate changes to a recently passed House proposal could see their efforts delayed or scrapped entirely. Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews explains what could be in store for the legislation. Plus, families of Israeli hostages join anti-government protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And AT&T discloses that a major data breach has seen the names and Social Security numbers of millions of account holders leaked on the dark web. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2024 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds

What was early trading like after Donald Trump’s Truth Social entered the public markets? And is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at McDonald’s restaurants a sweet deal? Plus, what’s troubling Boeing and United Airlines this week? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2024 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds

Illegal immigration across the southern border has long been an issue that animates Republicans, but recent surges have made it a top concern for voters across the political spectrum. More than 100,000 migrants have come to New York City, and thousands of people are living in shelters in neighborhoods around the city while attempting to obtain legal status. The presence of these newcomers made immigration the top issue there in a recent special election for Congress. The winner, Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, won by talking about border security, and his party-mates hope he has cracked the code for parrying GOP attacks on the issue. For the last installment of “Chasing the Base,” WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to Queens and Long Island to speak with officials and voters about how immigration has become an issue in places far from the southern border.Listen to previous episodes of “Chasing the Base” here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2024 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 29. Giant merger and acquisition deals are making a comeback. But will the rebound last? Reporter Ben Dummett has the story. And why immigration has become a top political issue far from the border, in New York. Political reporter Jimmy Vielkind has a preview of the latest episode of Chasing the Base. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation landed in line with expectations. Markets reporter Charley Grant has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Correction: Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian authorities on March 29. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said it was on March 28. (Corrected on March 29)Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2024 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 29. It’s been a year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was wrongfully detained in Russia. His friend and colleague Eliot Brown looks back on a year of stolen stories, stolen joys and stolen memories, and WSJ Assistant Editor Paul Beckett discusses the efforts under way to secure Evan’s release. Plus, President Biden tops up his campaign war chest with a star-studded fundraiser in New York. And major health insurers will start covering weight-loss drug Wegovy. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2024 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 28. Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors called one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. And lawyers are gearing up for the legal fight over the Baltimore bridge collapse. Insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham explains why it could take years to resolve. Plus, financial regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman has more on why a bond reclassification might be raising your electricity bill. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2024 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 28. Tech companies are serving up million-dollar-a-year compensation packages and a host of other perks amid a shortage in AI talent. WSJ tech reporter Katherine Bindley pulls back the curtain on the fight to attract the right candidates. Plus, Google finds that Russian troll farms linked to the late founder of the Wagner Group are alive and peddling disinformation. And Home Depot eyes a future beyond its big orange stores. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2024 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 27. Hospitals are adding billions of dollars in facility fees to routine care, leaving unsuspecting patients with extra charges. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. Plus, investigators are looking into whether contaminated fuel played a role in the accident. Senior reporter Costas Paris explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/27/2024 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 27. As a probe into the Baltimore bridge accident begins, we are exclusively reporting that it will include whether dirty fuel played a role. WSJ reporter David Uberti also helps size up the economic impact of the collapse. Plus, NBC News drops Ronna McDaniel under pressure from its on-air talent. And, the WSJ’s Ben Eisen breaks down how surging housing prices are drawing in investors eager to snap up homes nearing foreclosure. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/27/2024 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 26. Rescue workers continue to search for six people still unaccounted for after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The bridge was hit by a cargo ship overnight. C. Ryan Barber reports from the scene. And a $20 billion merger deal between Kroger and Albertsons could hinge on the definition of what is a supermarket. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. Plus, shares of Donald Trump’s social-media company, Truth Social, surge in its trading debut. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/26/2024 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a large containership crashed into it, sending vehicles and people into the water and cutting off traffic on Interstate 695. Plus, the Dominican Republic looks to a border wall to contain the crisis in neighboring Haiti. The WSJ’s Santiago Perez discusses what this means for the broader region, including the U.S. And, after a series of high-profile production blunders, some manufacturers are on a quest to eliminate errors. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/26/2024 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 25. Teachers’ pay has barely budged since 1990, even with more funding for public schools. Now, some states want to pass pay mandates. WSJ K-12 education reporter Matt Barnum has more. And an appellate court ruled Donald Trump can post a smaller, $175 million bond in his civil fraud case. Plus, Boeing’s CEO is stepping down. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreau has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2024 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 25. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove examines Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to a terrorist assault that claimed more than 130 lives, and why the Islamic State sees both the West and its authoritarian foes as enemies. Plus, Trump runs out of time to pay—or dodge—a $454 million penalty. And, CEO pay rides the stock-market wave. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2024 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds

Even as inflation is coming down, food prices remain high both at supermarkets and restaurants. WSJ restaurants reporter Heather Haddon answers listener questions about what is keeping food prices so sticky and how consumers can shop and eat smarter. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Further ReadingIt’s Been 30 Years Since Food Ate Up This Much of Your IncomeFood Is Taking a Bite Out of Your Income. These Consumers Are Getting Creative.We Still Don’t Believe How Much Things CostBig Profits and High Prices: There Is a ConnectionThe Skyrocketing Costs Driving Cheeseburger Prices Up—and Restaurant Owners OutSurge Pricing Is Coming to More Menus Near YouLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/24/2024 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds

Why did Unilever lose its taste for ice cream? And how much does Apollo want Paramount? Plus, did FedEx manage to deliver for investors? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/23/2024 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 22. In Russia, authorities say explosions rocked a concert hall just outside Moscow and gunmen opened fire on concert-goers Friday evening, killing at least 40 people. Authorities are investigating it as a terrorist attack. And shares of Donald Trump’s SPAC are surging. Markets reporter Charley Grant explains who’s investing, and whether going public might ease the former president’s financial woes. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2024 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 22. WSJ Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser shares witness accounts of fresh atrocities committed in Darfur, two decades after mass killings there drew global attention. Plus, the U.S. shifts its policy toward Israel by pushing for an immediate Gaza ceasefire at the U.N. Security Council. And lender Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, even once the Fed starts cutting interest rates. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2024 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 21. Federal regulators say large grocery store chains were able to beat smaller rivals, using their size to keep their shelves stocked during the pandemic. Logistics and supply chain reporter Liz Young has more. And the Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it exploits an illegal monopoly. Plus, shares of Reddit soar, closing up more than 48% in its market debut. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Correction: Fifteen states and the District of Columbia joined the Justice Department’s suit against Apple. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said 17 states were involved. (Corrected on March 21)Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/21/2024 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 21. Apple faces fresh legal challenges as Meta, Microsoft, X, Spotify and Match protest its new App Store policies. Plus, Donald Trump is in line for a $3.5 billion windfall from his stake in Truth Social. And our chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how President Biden and Donald Trump have used the powers of the presidency to influence private businesses. Peter Granitz hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/21/2024 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 20. Private equity, hedge funds and other investors are seeing potential in an unusual opportunity in Arizona—having an equity stake in law firms. National legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney has the story. And legal turmoil over a Texas immigration law leaves state and border residents mired in confusion. Reporter Elizabeth Findell has more. Plus, the Federal Reserve held interest-rates steady, but still sees three rate cuts on the horizon this year. The news sent all three major stock indexes to record highs. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/20/2024 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 20. An appeals court has blocked a Texas law that would let the state arrest and deport non-citizens crossing the border illegally, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing the law, known as SB4, to proceed. WSJ Supreme Court reporter Jess Bravin explains why the debate between Austin and Washington could have legal ripples throughout the country. Plus, Intel wins the biggest federal chipmaking grant to date. And the U.S. drops in world happiness rankings. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/20/2024 • 15 minutes

P.M. Edition for March 19. A national legal settlement announced last week could upend the way more than a million people who broker home buying and selling get paid. Reporter Joseph De Avila explains how they are re-examining their careers. And the Supreme Court won’t block Texas from implementing its own criminal law, allowing state officials to arrest and deport immigrants, Plus, U.S. businesses want to revive expired tax breaks. U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains why Senate Republicans aren’t on board. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2024 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 19. Japan’s central bank has raised rates for the first time in 17 years. WSJ Tokyo chief Peter Landers explains why this marks a milestone for one of the world’s biggest economies. Plus, Nvidia presents its next generation of chips. And, Israel agrees to send a team to Washington to discuss its plans in southern Gaza as Biden pushes Netanyahu to reconsider his war strategy. Kate Bullivant hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2024 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 18. Stephanie Cohen, one of the most senior executives at Goldman Sachs, is leaving the company for a new role at Cloudflare. She is the latest in a string of departures by female partners. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has more. And how an obscure server-maker, Super Micro Computer, had a better year than Nvidia. Plus, former President Donald Trump says he can’t secure a bond for a $454 million civil-fraud judgment against him. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2024 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 15. WSJ reporter Liza Lin explains how Chinese officials hope to reverse years of pandemic-induced isolation and boost the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, Vladimir Putin wins another six years in office. And, U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Meta for its role in illicit drug sales. Luke Vargas hosts.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2024 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds

After a big re-election win last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is “where woke goes to die.” But the slew of culture-war policies he pushed, from restricting instruction about sexual orientation in schools to cracking down on drag performances, aren’t a top issue for many voters in the presidential race. While Republicans were generally supportive of DeSantis’s policies, they still said they preferred former President Donald Trump for the White House because of his stances on immigration and his record in the White House. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to central Florida to speak with parents, activists and long-time Republicans about the limits of the culture war and what role they might play in Trump’s re-election campaign.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/17/2024 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds

How are Boeing’s troubles affecting Southwest? And how is inflation impacting discount stores like Dollar Tree? Plus, will the return of a former CEO help Under Armour? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/16/2024 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 15. The young adults in Generation Z are more skeptical of government and pessimistic about the future than any living generation before them. National political reporter Eliza Collins explains why, and whether the U.S. presidential candidates can engage them. And a groundbreaking settlement will change how Americans buy and sell homes. National legal affairs reporter Laura Kusisto explains. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on the election-interference case against former President Donald Trump, now that the deputy with whom she had a romantic relationship has resigned. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/2024 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 15. Top Chinese officials are sharply criticizing the U.S. for moves targeting TikTok, accusing Washington of using “robber’s logic” to try and snatch the popular app. WSJ China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng says that stance leaves TikTok’s Beijing-based owner with few options as it navigates its next steps. Plus, a Florida judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss his Mar-a-Lago documents case. And correspondent Omar Abdel-Baqui breaks down the state of Gaza’s wartime economy amid soaring inflation and a breakdown of the banking sector. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/2024 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 14. We often link big profits and high prices together. Our chief economics commentator Greg Ip dives into the details of their connection. And former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is assembling a group to buy TikTok. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Israel, saying the prime minister “has lost his way.” Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/14/2024 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 14. With the war in Ukraine and other crises occupying global attention, Kim Jong Un has enlarged his nuclear arsenal and deepened diplomatic connections with China and Russia. WSJ Korea bureau chief Timothy Martin says the heightened threat posed by North Korea was palpable during U.S.-South Korea military exercises that concluded today. Plus, fresh warning signs for the EV market as startup Fisker looks into a possible bankruptcy. And rising immigration reverses population declines in American cities. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/14/2024 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 13. Bitcoin ETFs have drawn billions of dollars from investors but they still aren’t bringing in a key target audience: financial advisers. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang has more. Plus, House lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S., or force a sale of the company. But the measure’s fate in the Senate is uncertain. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2024 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 13. House lawmakers are expected to pass legislation today calling for ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok or see the app banned in its most important market. WSJ reporter Stu Woo says the bill is the most serious threat yet to TikTok’s existence in America, but still faces potential hurdles in the Senate and the courts. Plus, the EU prepares to vote on world-first AI regulations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2024 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 12. A Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions, changes in the federal financial-aid application, and testing requirements are making this an exceptionally confusing time for prospective students. Personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin has more. And slightly stronger than expected inflation in February is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve’s rate cut plans. Reporter Justin Lahart explains. Plus, lawmakers grill special counsel Robert Hur over his report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/12/2024 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 12. After a wave of terror attacks hit Europe starting in 2015 inspired by the Islamic State, Journal correspondent Bojan Pancevski reports that security services are now monitoring threats from a growing list of new sources. Plus, the Prime Minister of Haiti agrees to resign as violence rages in the Caribbean nation. And Chinese EV-giant BYD struggles with its overseas expansion amid a slew of quality-control issues. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/12/2024 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 11. The price of gold, long considered a haven asset, has surprised Wall Street analysts by rising to new records. Markets reporter Bob Henderson discusses what is driving the rally and whether it is sustainable. And President Biden releases his budget proposal, with November’s general election in mind. Economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren has the details. Plus, social-media reporter Alexa Corse explains Elon Musk’s latest swipe at OpenAI—making his Grok chatbot open source. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2024 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 11. Companies are turning to generative AI for more and more tasks - including work that was once exclu sively the domain of well-paid knowledge workers. Workplace reporter Chip Cutter explains h ow those changes are fueling both ominous and optimistic predictions about the future of work. Plus, U.S. investors begin circling TikTok ahead of a congressional vote on banning the app or separating it from its Chinese owner. And why news agencies are removing a new photo of the Princess of Wales. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2024 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds

Streaming was supposed to make watching our favorite movie or TV show simpler than cable by giving us more choice over what we watch and when. But streaming has become a lot more complex in recent years, with a multitude of options from numerous different providers, including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and Comcast. How has that changed the way you stream? And what are streaming platforms doing in response? WSJ Los Angeles Bureau Chief Sarah Krouse answers your questions about the streaming wars and the battle for your subscriptions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Further Reading:Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming ServicesESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming PlatformParamount+ Owner Discussed Combining It With Comcast’s Peaco*ckNetflix’s Subscribers, Revenue Surge as It Cracks Down on Password SharingWait, Netflix Has Games?’ Streaming Giant Plans New Videogames Based on Its Hit ShowsYou Hated Your Cable Package. Your Streaming Services Are Bringing It Back.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/10/2024 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds

Which Broadcom financial figures swayed investors? And how is Target planning its turnaround? Plus, how much does a Rivian with a glovebox cost? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/9/2024 • 5 minutes, 39 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 8. U.S. job hot-spots are shifting from the West to the Sunbelt cities like Phoenix and Albuquerque. Workplace reporter Te-Ping Chen explains why. And a preliminary report finds Colorado’s star DNA analyst intentionally manipulated data. Plus, Apple reverses its ban on Fornite-maker Epic Games in the EU. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2024 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 8. President Biden used a fiery State of the Union speech to confront Republicans on immigration, the issue viewed as Americans’ top priority in recent polls. WSJ Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains the significance of Biden acknowledging some of the problems caused by the border crisis. Plus, U.S. lawmakers mount their most serious attempt yet to ban TikTok or separate it from its Chinese owner. And on International Women’s Day we’ll look at how cuts to government spending threaten progress on gender equality. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2024 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 7. A U.S. espionage investigation finds communication device on Chinese cranes at U.S. ports. Cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz explains why U.S. officials are concerned. And a Wall Street Journal investigation has found that since October 7th, Israeli settlers have been rapidly building illegal roads and outposts across the West Bank. More from our video investigations team. Plus, a forensic DNA scandal threatens thousands of criminal cases in Colorado. Enterprise reporter Dan Frosch has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/7/2024 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 7. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how the EU’s Digital Markets Act threatens the dominance of Apple’s App Store and could create new opportunities for Google. Plus, Chinese exports surge as the West readies tariffs to stem a flood of cheap goods. And the U.S. sounds the alarm over the situation in Haiti as warlords threaten to take over the country. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/7/2024 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 6. With Nikki Haley out of the race, the country is headed toward a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. WSJ reporter and editor Aaron Zitner has more. And struggling New York Community Bancorp gets an investment of more than $1 billion. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is on track for rate cuts this year. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/6/2024 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 6. The Journal is exclusively reporting that Nikki Haley plans to suspend her presidential campaign this morning after being trounced in primary contests across the country. Politics editor Ben Pershing explains the significance of Haley’s expected decision to withhold an endorsem*nt of Donald Trump. Plus, Molly Ball breaks down the Super Tuesday results, Trump’s pivot to the general election and his options for uniting the Republican Party. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/6/2024 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 5. Larger banks have more insulation from the pressures their smaller peers face. But, there are risks in going from a midsize lender to a bigger one. Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos explains. And voters in 15 states head to the polls for Super Tuesday. National political reporter Eliza Collins has more. Plus, bitcoin hits a new record. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2024 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 5. China has set an ambitious growth target for this year, signaling Beijing’s confidence in the economy. The Journal’s China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng explains what impact the country’s changing economy could have on the rest of the world. Plus, the U.S. welcomes a top Israeli opposition leader to Washington. And, Bitcoin is within s triking distance of its all-time high as ETF fund inflows continue to surge. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2024 • 16 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for March 4. Escalating payroll costs and diners’ dwindling tolerance for higher checks are putting U.S. independent restaurants in a squeeze. Restaurants reporter Heather Haddon has more. Plus, the Supreme Court restored former President Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility, reversing a Colorado decision to disqualify him and ending similar challenges to his candidacy elsewhere. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2024 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 4. The U.S. begins Gaza aid airdrops following similar moves by Egypt, Jordan and Qatar in recent days, and come as negotiations to secure a Gaza truce appear to hit a roadblock. Plus, editor Aaron Zitner breaks down a new Journal poll showing President Biden getting little benefit from a more upbeat mood about the U.S. economy. And defense reporter Doug Cameron explains how pilotless planes could be the future for the U.S. Air Force. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General warned that social media could pose “profound risk of harm” to young people’s mental health. What makes social media potentially harmful, and whose responsibility is it to protect kids? Reporters Julie Jargon and Jeff Horwitz answer your questions about how social media works and what that means for parents. And Nicol Turner Lee, director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, tells us about the role legislation could play. Luke Vargas hosts.Further reading:​​‘You Have Blood on Your Hands’: Senators Say Tech Platforms Hurt ChildrenStates Crack Down on Social Media for Teens: ‘There Are No Guardrails’NYC Sues Social-Media Companies for Youth Mental-Health EffectsKeeping Teens Safe Online Has to Go Beyond Parental Controls. Here’s What to Do.Meta Staff Found Instagram Tool Enabled Child Exploitation. The Company Pressed Ahead Anyway.How Governments Are Trying to Keep Young Children Off Social Media, From Face Scans to ID ChecksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/3/2024 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds

How did “Emergency Pizza” work out for Domino’s? And is there space for a new weight-loss drug? Plus, is Spirit AeroSystems about to land at Boeing hangars? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/2/2024 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 1. Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging they broke the company’s founding agreement by giving priority to profit over the benefits to humanity. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner has the details. And Boeing is in talks to buy troubled jet-fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems. Plus, President Biden says the U.S. will begin airdropping humanitarian aid to Gaza in the next few days. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2024 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 1. With at least half of the global population now governed by people in their 70s and 80s, Journal reporter Jon Emont explains the effect older leaders are having on political priorities around the world. Plus, Disney’s proxy fight takes a dramatic turn as Walt Disney’s heirs speak out. And coal demand sends energy-related CO2 emissions to a record high. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2024 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 29. Apple is lagging behind, when it comes to generative AI. Apple reporter Aaron Tilley explains why some investors are concerned. And Hamas is losing every battle in Gaza. Contributing reporter Anat Peled explains why the U.S.-designated terrorist group still thinks it can win. Plus, the U.S. House passes a temporary spending bill aimed at averting a partial government shutdown. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/29/2024 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 29. A U.S. regulator is reportedly scrutinizing internal communications from OpenAI to see whether the company’s investors were misled. Journal tech reporter Sam Shechner says the probe is part of a wider fallout from CEO Sam Altman’s ouster and reinstatement last year. Plus, the FAA gives Boeing 90 days to make comprehensive safety and quality control improvements. And, Donald Trump is disqualified from the Illinois primary ballot. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/29/2024 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 28. Is the artificial-intelligence boom a bubble? Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu explains that thinking in those terms isn’t very helpful. And the Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Donald Trump must stand trial in a 2020 election interference case. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will step down from the leadership role in November. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2024 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds

President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump win their respective primaries in Michigan, but as John McCormick and Sabrina Siddiqui report, protest votes are flashing a warning sign for both candidates, as the state is shaping up to be a key battleground this year. Plus, lawmakers in Alabama rush to pass IVF protections as they confront the political fallout from the state’s ruling. And, the feud between Universal Music and TikTok reaches a fever-pitch. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2024 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Congressional leaders emerged from a White House meeting on Tuesday optimistic they would reach a deal to avert a government shutdown. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has more. Plus, hotels are still struggling with staffing shortages, which could mean higher travel prices. Reporter Will Feuer explains. And Macy’s plans to close 150 stores as part of a turnaround plan. Retail reporter Suzanne Kapner has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2024 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Following the SEC’s January approval of U.S. exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, a slew of Wall Street firms have applied to launch other crypto funds holding a smaller and more volatile asset. WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang explains the prospects for spot ether ETFs. Plus, President Biden urges lawmakers to avoid a looming government shutdown. And Canada proposes forcing social-media platforms to remove harmful content. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2024 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block one of the largest supermarket deals ever—a proposed tie-up between Kroger and Albertsons. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. And Nvidia is at the top of the artificial-intelligence economy. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch discusses potential challenges to its dominance. Plus, in a surprise move, Iran reduces its near-weapons-grade nuclear material stockpile. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/26/2024 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 26. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball explains why Nikki Haley is continuing her primary fight against Donald Trump after a string of defeats in early-voting states. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to push ahead with an Israeli invasion of Rafah despite U.S. pushback. And why Warren Buffett is happy standing pat on a record pile of cash. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/26/2024 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds

Was Nvidia the only stock that mattered this week? And has Rivian’s motor stalled? Plus, how did a lunar landing send a company shooting for the stars? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/24/2024 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds

Factory employees and other working-class voters have long been a key political constituency in Midwest states like Michigan. They had been reliable Democrats, but former President Donald Trump won many of them over to his column in 2016. His continued appeal among blue-collar voters has kept him on track to once again secure the GOP nomination. It’s a voting bloc that also will be hotly contested in the general election. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to metro Detroit to speak with auto workers and former Democrats that Trump brought into his fold to find out what’s behind his enduring popularity with these groups.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/24/2024 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 23. Nvidia hit $2 trillion in valuation in morning trading, before falling back below the mark at closing. It is still one of the most valuable U.S. companies, trailing only Microsoft and Apple. Plus, markets reporter Caitlin McCabe explains the strategy behind the three hedge funds dominating the game. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/23/2024 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 23. U.S. firm Intuitive Machines makes a historic touchdown, becoming the first commercial outfit to put a spacecraft on the Moon. Plus, a cyberattack hits one of America’s biggest prescription processors. And two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, James Marson and Georgi Kantchev take stock of how both economies are faring amid sanctions, declining aid and major military expenditures. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/23/2024 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 22. Shares of Nvidia soared more than 16%, setting a record for the largest one-day market cap gain for any company and powering a rally in U.S. markets. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains. And new data shows more than half of college graduates are working in jobs where their degrees aren’t needed. Careers reporter Lindsay Ellis has more. Plus, AT&T says it has restored service, after thousands of customers reported losing cell service. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/22/2024 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 22. Nvidia’s shares have spiked in pre-market trading after the AI titan said revenues soared 265% in the last quarter. Heard on the Street tech columnist Dan Gallagher unpicks the blockbuster earnings and what the future holds for the AI revolution. Plus, Japanese stocks eclipse a 1989 record. And an Alabama court ruling is already changing the landscape for fertility treatment in the state. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/22/2024 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 21. Reddit wants to offer shares to 75,000 of its biggest users, in the hope they will boost its stock-market debut, according to people familiar with the matter. IPO reporter Corrie Driebusch explains the possible risks and rewards of the strategy. And the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting show more officials were concerned with cutting rates too soon as opposed to holding rates too high for too long. Plus, the vice president of Boeing’s 737 program is leaving the company. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/21/2024 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 21. To pay for flashy spending plans, Saudi Arabia is turning to borrowing and planning a major sale of Aramco stock. WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney breaks down the long term tradeoffs that could accompany those moves. Plus, American food spending hits highs not seen in more than three decades. And legendary tech investor Cathie Wood joins others in capturing profits from chipmaker Nvidia. Hear more from her on WSJ Special Access on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/21/2024 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 20. The first case involving what defense lawyers call “shadow insider trading” goes to trial next month. Reporter Dave Michaels explains the test it poses for the SEC. And after decades of debate, the U.S. Treasury Department is planning to extend anti-money-laundering rules to private equity. WSJ Pro reporter Chris Cumming has more. Plus, FuboTV sues ESPN, Warner and Fox over their planned sports-streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2024 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 20. Capital One’s more than $35 billion purchase of Discover would vastly increase its power in the payments ecosystem currently dominated by Visa and Mastercard. Plus, Israel gives Hamas a Ramadan deadline to return hostages or face a ground offensive in Rafah. And WSJ reporter Rhiannon Hoyle takes us inside a recent bust in EV metals prices that’s thwarting attempts to steer supply chains away from China. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2024 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds

It’s earning season and many retail investors wonder what moves they should make based on companies’ quarterly reports. On this week’s What’s News Sunday, markets reporter Hardika Singh answers listeners’ questions about the dominance of the Magnificent Seven in the S&P 500. Then, some of our beat reporters take on listeners’ questions on specific companies and industries, including tech, renewable energy and EVs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/18/2024 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds

How did Lyft's stock respond to a typo in the company's earnings report? And what does an activist investor have planned for JetBlue? Plus, is Robinhood out of the woods? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/17/2024 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 16. A Manhattan judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and his business to pay more than $350 million dollars for misrepresenting his wealth for financial gain. The judge has also placed restrictions on Trump’s future business activity. Reporter Corinne Ramey has the details. Plus, Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons reflects on the life and legacy of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian penal colony today. He was 47. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/16/2024 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 16. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies in a dramatic hearing as defense attorneys make conflict-of-interest allegations in order to sideline her from an election-interference case. Plus, OpenAI unveils a new tool to create realistic AI videos based on written prompts. And WSJ reporter Robert McMillan explains how a new era of deepfakes is complicating upcoming elections around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/16/2024 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 15. The Biden administration confirms that Russia is developing an antisatellite weapon that represents a serious concern, but does not pose an active threat to Americans’ safety. And U.S. retail sales fell more than analysts had expected in January. Markets reporter Charley Grant has more. Plus, a WSJ exclusive: Egypt is building a walled enclosure for Palestinian refugees, as an Israeli offensive looms in southern Gaza. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2024 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 15. The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee warned yesterday of a “serious national-security threat” that people familiar with the matter said related to Russian ambitions to develop a nuclear weapon in space, leading House Speaker Mike Johnson to try and reassure the public. And as America’s immigration influx continues to spark a political firestorm, the WSJ’s Paul Kiernan says a new report finds it could also trigger an economic windfall. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 14. At least one person was killed and several others injured after shots were fired in Kansas City, where crowds gathered to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win. And the State Department is investigating several airstrikes in Gaza that killed dozens of civilians, which could result in new conditions on the delivery of U.S. weapons to Israel. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum has more. Plus, health reporter Liz Essley White explains why the FTC is launching a probe into a shortage of drugs sold to U.S. hospitals. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2024 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 14. Alejandro Mayorkas is now the first sitting cabinet official in history to be impeached, however the Democratic-controlled Senate is unlikely to remove him from office. It comes as new figures for January are showing a sharp drop in illegal crossings from Mexico to the U.S. Plus, an earnings-release typo triggers a 60% rally in shares of Lyft. And WSJ reporter Jon Emont previews a decisive election in Indonesia as the world’s fourth most-populous country races to get rich before it gets old. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2024 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. U.S. stocks tumbled, after January’s consumer-price index came in above Wall Street expectations. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart explains what it means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, there is more trouble for New York Community Bancorp, tied to tougher rent laws in New York City. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/13/2024 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 13. A $95.3 billion package to help fund U.S. allies clears the Senate, but faces a less certain fate in the GOP-controlled House. Plus, China delivers some good news for the planet. The WSJ’s Sha Hua explains how it pulled off a massive renewables rollout, and how this shapes the global response to climate change. And, we look at whether facial recognition is likely to replace office badges. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/13/2024 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 12. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to raise trillions of dollars to reshape the semiconductor industry, which is crucial to developing AI. But even if he is able to raise that amount of funding, there are still plenty of challenges. Reporter Asa Fitch has more. And Israel proposes an evacuation of Rafah ahead of its impending invasion, despite U.S. concerns. Plus, case rates of uterine cancer are rising. Health reporter Brianna Abbott has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/12/2024 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 12. President Biden and other leaders denounce Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would encourage Russia to invade U.S. allies that don’t contribute sufficiently to military defense. Plus, the Israeli military says it has rescued two hostages held in southern Gaza. And the WSJ’s Lauren Thomas breaks down the boardroom drama at Disney ahead of what is expected to be the most expensive shareholder fight ever. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/12/2024 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds

What’s going on with the U.S. housing market? On this week’s What’s News Sunday, reporters Veronica Dagher and Will Parker answer listeners’ questions about everything from what future interest-rate changes could mean for anyone looking to rent or buy a home, to how to know when it’s the right time to refinance.Further reading:The Economy Is Starting to Look Normal—Housing Isn’tThe Rise of Forever RentersSales Pitch for an 8% Mortgage: Buy Now, Refinance Later—for FreeFor Property Investors, The Price of a Home Is Still Not RightLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/11/2024 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds

Why is DocuSign tightening its belt? And what connects McDonald’s with the war in Gaza? Plus, what’s driving Disney’s growth? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/10/2024 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. President Biden’s age and leadership abilities have come under fresh scrutiny after a report on his handling of classified materials. White House reporter Ken Thomas discusses the Democratic and Republican responses. And agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains why less U.S. pork consumption is a problem for the economy. Plus, reporter Kejal Vyas has more on Venezuela’s military deployment to the border with oil-rich Guyana. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/9/2024 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 9. A range of measures show the U.S. economy is on the upswing amid brisk consumer spending, tempering inflation and low unemployment. However, WSJ editor Aaron Zitner explains that many Americans feel a deep sense of financial pessimism that is confounding economists, investors and business owners. Plus, President Biden rejects suggestions that his memory is fading. And OpenAI founder Sam Altman seeks trillions of dollars to reshape the business of chips and AI. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/9/2024 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 8. Special counsel Robert Hur concluded President Biden was sloppy in holding on to classified material that he knowingly kept and shared while a private citizen. Biden will not face criminal charges. And the Supreme Court expresses skepticism over a challenge to Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin has more. Plus, energy reporter Benoît Morenne explains how billionaire donors including the Rockefellers swayed the White House on LNG exports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/2024 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 8. The U.S. trade deficit with China fell last year to its lowest in over a decade. But as chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains, the U.S. hasn’t quite kicked the Chinese import habit as Chinese and Western manufacturers find ways around tariffs. Plus, Elon Musk ratchets up his fight against Disney. And the Supreme Court prepares to take up the question of Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility in a historic hearing this morning. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/2024 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 7. A new venture from ESPN, Fox and Warner will combine their sports content. Media reporter Isabella Simonetti explains what it will mean for consumers. And Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains how challenges to store credit cards could pose a threat to department store profits. Plus, the Senate prepares to vote on aid to Ukraine and other allies. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2024 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 7. Nikki Haley suffers an embarrassing defeat in Nevada’s primary while Biden scores—though the WSJ’s Tarini Parti says cracks are beginning to emerge between the president and progressives, threatening his chances of re-election. Plus, a surplus of new housing is driving down rents–but only for the wealthiest renters. And, ESPN, Fox and Warner strike a streaming deal that will reshape the sports landscape. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2024 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 6. In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board found that four critical bolts needed to hold an Alaska Airlines plane’s plug door in place were missing, before the early January blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9. And shares of New York Community Bancorp plunge, after last week’s earnings report. Markets reporter Gina Heeb has more. Plus, a federal appeals court rejects former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Justice Department and legal affairs reporter C. Ryan Barber explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/6/2024 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 6. A bipartisan deal designed to sharply cut down on illegal crossings at the U.S. border–and pass funding for Ukraine and Israel–seems set to fail. Plus, Nikki Haley applies for Secret Service protection as she faces increasing threats. And, WSJ’s David Benoit explains why America’s biggest bank is doubling down on old-school brick-and-mortar branches. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/6/2024 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 5. U.S. stocks ended the day lower, on dashed hopes we would see rate cuts sooner rather than later. And a WSJ investigation reveals how hundreds of funeral homes have violated a fair practice rule, but kept their names shielded from the public. Medical science reporter Dominique Mosbergen explains. Plus, England’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/2024 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 5. The Biden administration attempts to pair military action with diplomacy in an effort to reshape the Middle East. Correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains whether that strategy is yielding any results. Plus, lawmakers in Washington prepare for expected votes on a border deal and aid for Israel. And Boeing finds a new problem with undelivered 737 MAX jets. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/2024 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds

Former President Donald Trump is quickly racking up delegates on the road to the Republican presidential nomination. But the path forward on his criminal cases is a lot less certain. Trump stands accused of 91 criminal counts in four separate cases, in three states and in Washington, D.C., including two related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, one that accuses him of improperly retaining classified documents, and one connected to alleged hush-money payments to an adult film actress during the 2016 election. With appeals ongoing and a chance the Supreme Court could weigh in on some of the charges, WSJ’s Jan Wolfe explains where the cases stand and the likelihood that any of them will actually come to trial before the election.Further Reading:How Trump’s Courtroom Calendar Collides With His Campaign CalendarTrump Rivals Were Hoping for a Courtroom Knockout. Time Is Running Out.Trump Legal Bills Eat Up One Quarter of His 2023 FundraisingTrump’s Legal Woes Splinter GOP UnityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/4/2024 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds

Why did GM raise its outlook for 2024? And in a week of big tech earnings, what’s behind the market’s different reactions to Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft versus Meta and Amazon? Plus, why has Norfolk Southern become the target of an activist investor? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/3/2024 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 2. The U.S. began a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in an effort to deter more attacks against American forces in the region. And the January jobs report soars past expectations. Reporter Eric Wallerstein has more. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis admits to a relationship with a top deputy, but denies any wrongdoing in the election-interference case against Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/2/2024 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Earnings reports this week have cast a spotlight on the tech behemoths that continue to leave the rest of the S&P 500 in their dust. Eileen Burbidge, the founder of Passion Capital, explains whether investors can still find upside among the world’s most valuable companies. Plus, Intel delays construction of its $20 billion Ohio chip plant. And Barbie-maker Mattel attracts an activist investor eager to shake up the toy company. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/2/2024 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds

P.M. Edition for Feb. 1. Lenders in the U.S., Switzerland and Japan have announced losses tied to troubled real-estate lending. Financial reporter Eliot Brown has the details. And senior reporter Drew Hinshaw explains how security crises on the high seas are threatening global trade. Plus, CEOs have plenty of perks, but as “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers explains, the job can also be hazardous to their health. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2024 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds

A.M. Edition for Feb. 1. Tesla’s CEO says he will call a shareholder vote on moving the company’s state of incorporation to Texas. Plus, EU leaders approve billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine just weeks before Kyiv runs out of funding. And, President Biden bets hefty subsidies can help him deliver on a key policy–and land him a pre-election win. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2024 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 31. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and signaled that cuts are possible, but not imminent. Chief economics correspondent Greg Ip explains. And trillion dollar asset-manager BlackRock wades into infrastructure. Markets reporter Jack Pitcher has more. Plus, U.S. lawmakers take social media CEOs to task—again—over online harms to children. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2024 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 31. Two tech giants kicked off a banner week for the Magnificent Seven with strong results, but Heard on the Street tech columnist Dan Gallagher says investors want to know when investments into AI will pay off. Plus, a judge strikes down Elon Musks’s $55.8 billion Tesla pay package, raising questions about the CEO’s ties to his board. And, NovoNordisk rides the weight-loss drug wave. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2024 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 30. UPS is the latest big company to trim its ranks, announcing plans to cut 12,000 workers this year. And global defense industry reporter Doug Cameron breaks down why some big defense companies are passing on deals with the Pentagon. Plus, reporter Peter Grant explains why the commercial real-estate crisis is reaching elite office buildings. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/30/2024 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 30. The surgery is a potential milestone in the development of “brain-computer interface” technology that could one day help those suffering from debilitating conditions such as paralysis to interact with their surroundings. Professor Anne Vanhoestenberghe explains how the technology works and its potential risks and rewards. Plus, Chinese EV-giant BYD slips as profits miss expectations. And a former Fed official weighs in on the most-watched meeting of the year. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/30/2024 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 29. The U.S. failed to stop a deadly drone strike in Jordan on Sunday, when an enemy drone approached an American military outpost at the same time a U.S. drone was returning to base, according to U.S. officials. And more U.S. fracking companies are going electric. But transitioning isn’t so easy. Benoît Morenne explains. Plus, the $400,000 job at Walmart that doesn’t require a college degree. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2024 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 29. Three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan in a drone strike that the U.S. said was carried out by Iran-backed militants. The WSJ’s Jared Malsin says the attack increases the risk of widening conflict in the region. Plus, Chinese developer Evergrande is ordered to liquidate despite a last-minute push by creditors to prevent a breakup. And with tax season kicking off, we look at one thing the IRS is paying extra attention to this year. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2024 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds

Are you feeling hesitant about getting back into the sky? After the recent Alaska Airlines incident, when a Boeing 737 Max 9 lost an emergency exit-sized door plug during a flight, many flyers have had airplane safety top of mind. So before you return your seat back and tray table to its full, upright position, WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz is here to answer your questions about aviation safety.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/28/2024 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds

Why did streaming giant Netflix sign a deal with WWE? And how did IBM turn into a big winner this week? Plus, why is Tesla hitting speed bumps? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/27/2024 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 26. The nation’s three biggest cell phone carriers reported strong gains this week—and much of the growth seems to be coming from customers switching plans, rather than signing up for new ones. Reporter Will Feuer explains. And the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation shows price pressures moderated in December. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shakes up the leadership ranks. WSJ deputy bureau chief David Benoit explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/26/2024 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 26. New data shows that fully remote employees are more likely to be let go than their peers. Plus, President Biden hits pause on new approvals for natural gas exports in a win for environmental groups. And WSJ reporter Nick Kostov details increasing competition in the luxury goods industry as shoppers pull back from their post-pandemic splurges. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/26/2024 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Donald Trump’s political rivals hoped his criminal trials would knock him out of the race by now. But, he is still standing—and time is running out. Senior writer Aruna Viswanatha has more. And U.S. economic growth accelerated last year. Plus, WSJ “Your Health” columnist Sumathi Reddy explains a debate among doctors over whether to rename low-grade prostate cancers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2024 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Tesla shares slide after the electric-vehicle maker warns of notably slower growth in 2024. Saxo Bank’s Peter Garnry breaks down the company’s latest earnings report and analyzes the road ahead for EVs. Plus, the FAA restricts Boeing’s production of 737 Max jets. And Israel risks a new rift with the U.S. as it builds a buffer zone along the Gaza border. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2024 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 24. Last year’s banking crisis may be over, but there are still challenges for regional lenders. Several saw profits fall sharply in the fourth quarter. Banking reporter Gina Heeb has more. And WSJ Pro reporter Luis Garcia explains why some private-equity firms are betting big on the future of natural gas. Plus, Microsoft’s market valuation crosses the $3 trillion mark for the first time. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2024 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 24. Former president Donald Trump easily won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday. But exit polls showed a significant number of Republicans would not support him in a general election. Plus, Apple plans to get around European antitrust rules by charging developers that offer downloads outside of the App Store. And software giant SAP slashes jobs to focus on AI. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2024 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 23. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah at the Israel-Lebanon border has escalated into an undeclared war. South Europe bureau chief Marcus Walker explains. And U.S. attention is turning to West Africa, where diplomats hope to stem the rise of militant groups. State Department and foreign policy reporter Will Mauldin has more details. Plus, New Hampshire voters are casting their ballots in the nation’s first presidential primary. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/23/2024 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 23. The United States and the United Kingdom launched a major assault on Houthi military targets in Yemen. It’s the eighth attack on the rebels to try and deter the Houthis from striking vessels in the Red Sea. Plus, WSJ reporter Rebecca Feng explains why China’s property slowdown shows little sign of reversing any time soon. And the company that led the charge for regulators to approve Bitcoin ETFs sees massive outflows, as competing crypto funds reap the benefits. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/23/2024 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 22. The Dow and the S&P 500 closed at new records today, with the Dow clearing 38000 for the first time. And commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier explains how landlords are offering incentives to tenants to fill empty office space. Plus, is the office even fun anymore? Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/22/2024 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 22. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for the Republican nomination to be president, vowing to support Donald Trump and hitting out at his closest rival, Nikki Haley. Plus, Ukrainian officials say their country will run out of money in the coming months as aid from the U.S. and EU stalls. And WSJ reporter Paul Hannon explains what attacks on ships in the Red Sea could mean for the cost of your next t-shirt or couch. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/22/2024 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds

New Hampshire offers the best chance for Donald Trump’s rivals in the Republican presidential primary race to notch a win, political analysts say, because of its relatively centrist GOP electorate and an open primary that lets independent voters cast ballots alongside the party’s base. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tried to make an anti-Trump case there and failed, and now former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is hoping her argument that chaos follows the former president will resonate with enough people to give her an upset victory. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to New Hampshire to speak with die-hard Trump supporters and other voters who have been turned off by his ongoing criminal cases and other baggage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/21/2024 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds

Why are some airlines facing turbulence? And which similar banks had very different quarterly results? Plus, why did chip makers lead tech stocks higher? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/20/2024 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 19. A tech-led rally led to record closes for the S&P 500 and the Dow. And home sales hit their lowest level in nearly 30 years in 2023. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb explains how more companies with low credit ratings are slashing their borrowing costs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/19/2024 • 15 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 19. Both the Senate and House passed a short term spending bill that averts a government shutdown. It’s the latest in a string of stopgap measures and keeps the government funded into March. Plus, the U.S. accelerates its strikes on Houthi targets. And recapping the week at Davos with WSJ editor in chief Emma Tucker. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/19/2024 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Investors poured trillions of dollars into money-market funds and other cash-like investments during the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike campaign. Now, Wall Street’s hoping they move it into stocks and bonds. Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein explains. And drugmakers have already raised prices for hundreds of drugs, in the U.S. including blockbusters Ozempic and Mounjaro. Reporter Jennifer Calfas has more. Plus, the Justice Department details “cascading failures” in the response to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/18/2024 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Tensions in the Middle East are spreading after Pakistan conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for an airstrike conducted by Tehran earlier this week.WSJ Middle East correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains how the Israel-Hamas war is threatening to pull the rest of the region into conflict and what that means for U.S. military priorities. Plus, negotiators on Capitol Hill inch closer to a deal on U.S. border security and Ukraine aid. And, children using Instagram and Facebook have been frequent targets of sexual harassment, according to newly unredacted internal documents. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/18/2024 • 16 minutes, 9 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A new report by the American Cancer Society shows that many cancers are on the rise in the U.S., even as overall deaths are down. And, the disease is striking more young people. Health reporter Brianna Abbott has more. And a WSJ scoop: a Chinese lab mapped the Covid-19 virus, two weeks before Beijing told the world. Plus, two cases before the Supreme Court could overturn the Reagan-era Chevron ruling. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2024 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A troubled property market and weak consumer confidence dragged on China’s economy last year, leading to an expansion of just 5.2%. WSJ Asian economics reporter Jason Douglas explains whether 2024 is likely to bring more of the same. Plus, Boeing shares slide into bear-market territory amid concerns over its safety record. Andproposed U.S. legislation would make it a federal crime to share digitally-altered nude images of real people. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2024 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Some recent graduates are still waiting for their expensive M.B.A.s to pay off. Careers reporter Lindsay Ellis explains why they are struggling to find work. Plus, a federal judge has blocked JetBlue’s planned acquisition of discount carrier Spirit Airlines, agreeing with the U.S. Justice Department that it would eliminate an important competitor. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/16/2024 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Former President Donald Trump won with the largest margin in the history of Iowa caucuses, affirming his dominant position in the 2024 GOP race. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball explains what Trump’s strong support within the Republican base means for runners-up Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. Plus, Tesla shares drop after Elon Musk says he wants voting control at the EV-maker. And Houthi rebels in Yemen set their sights on U.S. targets. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/16/2024 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds

Evangelical Christians hold great sway over Iowa’s Republican caucuses. They set back Donald Trump in 2016 when Ted Cruz finished ahead of him. Since then, Trump appointed conservative judges to the U.S. Supreme Court who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which provided federal abortion protections. He also has been found liable for sexual abuse. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to Des Moines and its surrounding communities to speak with evangelical voters who support Trump despite misgivings about his personal life, and those who did so previously but may be going a different direction this election.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/13/2024 • 19 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo report their earnings from the final quarter of 2023. WSJ deputy editor David Benoit breaks down the numbers. And reporter Te-Ping Chen has more on some downsides of remote work. Plus, workplace reporter Chip Cutter explains his supercommute. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/12/2024 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 12. A coalition led by the U.S. hit Iran-backed rebels in Yemen overnight, two days after the Houthis defied an ultimatum to stop attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains whether further escalation is likely. Plus, Boeing shares drop after U.S. regulators launch a probe into the planemaker’s safety procedures. And Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng previews what’s at stake in key weekend elections in Taiwan. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/12/2024 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy officially announce plans to merge, amid lots of dealmaking in the energy sector. Reporter Benoît Morenne explains. Plus, Treasury Department reporter Andrew Duehren explains why the U.S. is reviewing a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. And, how Wall Street is responding to the first day of tradi ng spot bitcoin ETFs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2024 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

Polls show Donald Trump is the far-and-away frontrunner for the Republican nomination for president in this year’s election. But what's driving support from GOP voters?In this multi-part series, WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to some of the key states that will decide the Republican nomination, speaking with GOP primary voters to find out why Trump has such enduring appeal among conservatives.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2024 • 1 minute, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clash in Iowa ahead of the state’s Republican caucuses. WSJ politics reporter Alex Leary says Chris Christie’s exit from the campaign could shape the race to replace Donald Trump as the GOP presidential frontrunner. Plus, Google has laid off hundreds of employees as the tech giant shifts resources toward its AI business. And, what’s next for cryptocurrencies after the SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2024 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 10. The SEC approves bitcoin exchange-traded funds for everyday investors. And borrowing from the Federal Reserve’s emergency fund for banks has soared in recent weeks. Are banks gaming the system? Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein explains. Plus, national political reporter Eliza Collins has more on what to watch for in tonight’s GOP presidential debate in Iowa. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/10/2024 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 10. The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to rule today on whether to approve the first-ever bitcoin-holding ETFs. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos previews what could be a historic day for the crypto community. Plus, armed gangs launch coordinated attacks in Ecuador as Latin America contends with rising drug-related violence. And why ‘derisking’ China-reliant supply chains is creating new risks. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/10/2024 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 9. Businesses are making a conscious effort to avoid using the acronym ESG to highlight their environmental, social and governance initiatives. WSJ workplace, management and leadership reporter Chip Cutter explains what’s behind the shift. And Boeing’s CEO says the company needs to acknowledge “our mistake,” after a door-plug failure on an Alaska Airlines flight. Plus, Meta puts tighter restrictions on teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/9/2024 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 9. United and Alaska Airlines find loose parts on more Boeing Max 9 jets during inspections following Friday’s mid-air blowout. Plus WSJ reporter John Keilman explains how you may end up fielding the cost of removing forever chemicals from your drinking water. And why dog meat is coming off the menu in South Korea. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/9/2024 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Homeowners and drivers are facing rising premiums, less coverage and fewer choices of insurers. Jean Eaglesham reports. Aviation reporter Ben Katz says two near-catastrophic accidents last week—one of which caused five deaths—have put the aviation industry under strain. Plus, commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier explains how office-vacancy rates in the U.S. hit a new record in the fourth quarter. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/8/2024 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Boeing shares slide as investigators probe the cause of a midair incident Friday involving one of its planes. WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg explains how the discovery of a key plane part could narrow down what went wrong on the flight. Plus, U.S. lawmakers push for curbs on China’s dominance of older-generation microchips. And we’ll take a closer look at Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ and what it means for peace in the Middle East. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: An earlier version of this episode misidentified Spirit AeroSystems as Spirit Aerospace. (Corrected Jan 8)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/8/2024 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 5. The Labor Department said 216,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, finishing out a surprisingly strong year. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses why that may change in the year to come. Plus, the FDA allows Florida to become the first U.S. state to import prescription drugs from Canada. Health reporter Liz Essley Whyte explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/5/2024 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 5. European retailer Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products including Lays, Doritos and 7 UP from its stores to protest what it called unacceptable price increases. WSJ reporter Jennifer Maloney says  it's a rare public standoff between a grocer and a food maker. Plus OpenAI’s competitors look to capitalize on the AI leader’s recent management chaos. And why copper is becoming a hotter commodity than gold, even for gold miners. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/5/2024 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 4. A new report by House Democrats finds that China and Saudi Arabia topped a list of countries that spent millions of dollars at properties owned by former President Donald Trump while he was in office. Reporter Kate O’Keeffe explains. Plus, will companies hire or fire in 2024, now that recession fears have faded? Heard on the Street reporter Justin Lahart has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/4/2024 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 4. Major indexes are beginning the new year on a down note, with the Nasdaq off to its worst start since 2005. WSJ markets editor Matthew Thomas explains whether the early-year selloff could portend a longer-lasting downturn. Plus, Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to get him back on the ballot in Colorado. And Google plans to kill cookies in a major shakeup of the $600 billion online ad industry. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/4/2024 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Jan. 3. U.S. auto sales bounced back in 2023. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert explains what that could mean for consumers this year. Plus, can Harvard move past the resignation of its president, Claudine Gay? Education bureau chief Chastity Pratt has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/3/2024 • 15 minutes, 1 second

A.M. Edition for Jan. 3. Barclays analysts have become the latest to downgrade Apple’s stock. Deputy finance editor Quentin Webb explains that while valuing Apple at $160 is below consensus, the sell call isn’t entirely surprising. Plus Maersk pulls out of the Red Sea as U.S. naval efforts fail to avert Houthi attacks on commercial ships. And why the world can’t ignore India’s food-export restrictions. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/3/2024 • 16 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for Jan. 2. Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned, after mounting criticism over her response to antisemitism on campus and allegations that she plagiarized the work of other researchers. And Tesla loses its crown as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles. Reporter Rebecca Elliott has more on its rivalry with Chinese company BYD. Plus, a group of investors is suing e-cigarette maker Juul over its bailout by two longtime directors. Tobacco and beverage reporter Jennifer Maloney has the scoop. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2/2024 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Jan. 2. Japanese broadcaster NHK reports that 367 passengers and 12 crew aboard a Japan Airlines passenger jet are safe after a fiery collision with a coast-guard plane. Plus, geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea send oil prices higher. And WSJ reporter Shen Lu explains how a weak economy is demoralizing Chinese youth and presenting new challenges for Beijing. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2/2024 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

Dec. 29 Edition. On the last trading day of 2023, global stock markets are wrapping up a surprising turnaround, as recession fears gave way to investor optimism.Alex Frangos explains the factors behind the global rally, and what that tells us about 2024. Also, the Trump campaign pledges an appeal after Maine’s Secretary of State joins Colorado’s highest court in barring the former president from the ballot. And Russia launches one of its largest attacks yet on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people. We hear from our editors around the world about the other stories we should be watching in 2024. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds

Dec. 28 Edition. U.S. stock markets are poised to finish the year with double-digit annual returns, as investors bet that 2024 will bring interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Markets reporter Anna Hirtenstein explains what’s driving the Santa Claus rally. And after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Homeland Security officials met with officials in Mexico to discuss ways to slow a record influx of migrants, Tom Fairless tells us how migration is reordering politics around the world. Plus, Apple notches a legal victory letting it once again sell smartwatches. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/28/2023 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds

Dec. 27 Edition. The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement through their generative artificial-intelligence tools ChatGPT and Copilot. Reporter Alexandra Bruell describes how the suit could split the publishing world. And with global inflation easing much faster than expected, several central banks including the Federal Reserve are penciling in rate cuts for 2024. Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford has more on the global outlook for inflation. Plus, Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons explains why snitching is on the rise in Russia. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/27/2023 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds

Dec. 26 Edition. The sticker shock from home prices kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines this year. But some economists now think housing costs are poised to bring price pressures down, with the fight against inflation in its “last mile.” National economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin explains. Alex Ossola hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/26/2023 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds

Will Nippon Steel get U.S. Steel? Why did FedEx cut its outlook? And is it game over for China’s gaming stocks? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/23/2023 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Inflation is narrowing in on the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The Fed’s preferred inflation measure fell last month, for the first time since 2020. Economics reporter David Harrison has more. And Bristol Myers Squibb makes a bet on neuroscience drugs, with plans to buy Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion. Health business editor Jonathan D. Rockoff explains. Plus, the Supreme Court leaves arguments on Trump’s immunity to an appeals court. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/22/2023 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Homeland Security officials are being sent to Mexico to discuss ways to slow a record influx of migrants that is overwhelming border agents. Plus, Nike shares tumble as the sneaker giant warns about slowing consumer spending. And the Journal’s Marcus Walker explains how fear and corruption are hindering Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its battered army. Kate Bullivant hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/22/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 21. Blue Origin and Cerberus are among the companies vying to buy United Launch Alliance, a rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Reporter Micah Maidenberg explains. Plus, after a 16-month rupture, the U.S. and China militaries have resumed dialogue with each other. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 21. The Biden administration is considering increasing tariffs on a range of Chinese exports in an attempt to boost the U.S. clean-energy industry. Journal deputy China bureau chief Yoko Kubota explains how that could affect the Chinese economy and bilateral relations. Plus, the FTC proposes a clamp-down on targeted online ads to children. And we’ll look at why America’s shortage of air-traffic controllers is raising alarm bells. Kate Bullivant hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 20. The CEOs of media giants Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount discussed a possible merger, according to people familiar with the matter. And while many believe generative artificial intelligence will change the way we live and work, an anticipated wave of specialist jobs hasn’t materialized yet. CMO Today reporter Patrick Coffee explains. Plus, a Colorado ruling banning former President Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot puts the Supreme Court in the hot seat. Business legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 20. Donald Trump can’t appear on next year’s presidential primary ballot in Colorado because of his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to the state’s highest court. WSJ reporter Mariah Timms explains what the ruling means for the 2024 election. Plus, a surge in migration leads the U.S. to shut border crossings and Europe to approve tough new laws. And Callum Borchers explains how to field the dreaded question ‘how’s work?’ over the holidays. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for Dec. 19. EV startups used to be all the rage. But now, many Tesla rivals are struggling to survive. Reporter Shane Shifflett explains. Plus, Swiss bank UBS is making another push into the U.S. investment-banking market—and is willing to settle for No. 6. WSJ deputy bureau chief David Benoit has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2023 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 19. The Pentagon has unveiled a multinational naval force to safeguard merchant ships in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemeni rebels saw vessels diverted from the region. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace explains the potential global supply chain effects if the situation is not resolved quickly. Plus, Google pays up to resolve antitrust litigation related to its app store. And U.S. spy agencies accuse Russia of trying to weaken Democrats in last year’s midterm elections. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2023 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 18. Trevor Milton, who was convicted on several fraud charges last year, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors in Nikola, the electric-truck company he founded. Corinne Ramey has the details. And markets reporter Hardika Singh explains why just a handful of tech stocks—the so-called Magnificent Seven—are dominating the market. Plus, Elon Musk’s X faces the first formal investigation under the European Union’s new online-content law. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 18. Southwest Airlines has been hit with a $140 million civil penalty by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which said the carrier violated consumer protection laws when two million customers had their plans upended during last year’s holiday season. Plus, WSJ national security reporter Gordon Lubold details the latest push by U.S. military officials to encourage Israel to take a more targeted approach in its Gaza campaign. And Senators fail to reach a border security deal that could unstick aid to Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 1 second

Which toy makers had a not-so-jolly start to the Christmas season? And what happened to the pandemic-era darling Pfizer? Plus, which sector gained most from the Federal Reserve's latest-rate decision? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/16/2023 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 15. Jan Marsalek, the former COO of the now-defunct payment system Wirecard, is already wanted for $2 billion that went missing from the company’s balance sheet. Now, intelligence officials suspect he had likely been a Russian agent for nearly a decade. Germany correspondent Bojan Pancevski has the story. And the Israeli military says it accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. homeless count surges 12%. Reporter Jon Kamp has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2023 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 15. In speeches and dozens of detailed proposals on his website, Donald Trump is articulating a massive overhaul of the federal government should he win the 2024 presidential election. WSJ White House reporter Andrew Restuccia explains how Trump's agenda could transform the power of the executive branch and move markets. Plus, the U.S. presses Israel to begin winding down the war in Gaza. And the last big economic data of the year paints a gloomy outlook for China and Europe. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2023 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 14. The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate is to tame inflation and maximize employment. But for the past two years the major focus has been on inflation. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how the Fed will seek to strike a balance in 2024. And U.S. consumer spending was strong in November. Plus, reporter Alexander Gladstone explains why billions of dollars in settlement money haven't been paid to victims of the opioid crisis. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 14. In a party-line vote, the U.S. House has authorized an impeachment probe of President Biden, adding muscle to an investigation into whether the president had ties to his son’s overseas business dealings. Plus, WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains how the Fed's projection of three interest-rate cuts next year is driving down global borrowing costs. And EU leaders grapple over new funding for Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 13. The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its final meeting of the year, and signaled rate cuts in 2024. And the Dow tops 37,000 for the first time ever. Plus, how China is rewriting the playbook on handling international debt crises. Bankruptcy reporter Alexander Saeedy explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 13. More than 190 governments gathering at U.N. climate talks have reached an unprecedented deal to accelerate the move away from coal, oil and natural gas. The Journal’s Stacy Meichtry explains how the accord came together. Plus, Israel begins flooding Hamas’ Gaza tunnel network. And Saxo Bank’s Charu Chanana discusses the effects of Argentina sharply devaluing its currency as it attempts a radical economic turnaround. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/13/2023 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 12. WSJ’s Kate King explains why U.S. retailers are leasing less and less space. And reporter Gabriel T. Rubin discusses the latest inflation data. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea on Capitol Hill for more aid fails to break the impasse in Washington. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 12. Volodymyr Zelensky is making a pivotal visit to Washington today in an bid to convince lawmakers to pass a new aid package. WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson explains that Zelensky has few options to hold back Russian forces if U.S. support dries up. Plus, a blow for Google as it loses an antitrust case over the market power of its app store. And the U.K. challenges Unilever over the potential greenwashing of its products. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 11. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb explains why many Americans can’t afford to buy a home. And special counsel asks the Supreme Court to rule on former President Donald Trump’s immunity. Plus, Occidental agrees to buy CrownRock as the U.S. oil patch consolidates. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 11. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds President Biden’s political standing has hit its weakest point of his presidency, with voters now favoring Donald Trump. Editor Aaron Zitner explains how Americans are sizing up the two candidates on the issues. Plus, Macy’s shares jump as investors make a nearly $6 billion offer to buy the store. And, oil producers push back against a proposed fossil-fuel phaseout at COP28. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds

Which airlines turned from competitors to allies? And how did the poster child of meme stocks, GameStop, perform this week? Plus, how are Google and AMD heating up the AI race? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/9/2023 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 8. The U.S. labor market’s gradual cooling extended into November, the Labor Department reported. WSJ reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses the renewed optimism that the economy is on track for a soft landing. And the U.S. has approved the world’s first medicine to employ Crispr technology—a gene-modifying tool—for patients suffering from sickle-cell disease. Biotechnology reporter Joseph Walker has more. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/8/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 8. As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, U.S. cities are reporting an increase in hate crimes and European officials warn of new terrorism threats. Journal reporters Matthew Dalton and Erin Ailworth explain how governments are responding. Plus, Hunter Biden is indicted on tax charges. And Apple plans to ramp up iPhone production in India as it reduces its dependence on China. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 7. WSJ’s Saeed Shah discusses the increasingly dire conditions in Gaza. And reporter Gabriel Rubin explains why New Jersey is struggling to fill jobs despite high unemployment. Plus, WSJ sports reporter Louise Radnofsky shares the latest on an expected deal between Masters champion Jon Rahm and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2023 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 7. Investors and labor unions across Scandinavia are taking action against Tesla amid its refusal to engage in collective bargaining talks. WSJ reporter William Boston explains how the company’s labor practices have provoked a clash of cultures that could ultimately affect its bottom line. Plus, billions in aid for Ukraine stalls in the U.S. Senate. And McKinsey limits pathways to becoming partner as demand for high-price consultants slips. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2023 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 6. Google announces its artificial intelligence system to rival OpenAI as AMD rolls out new chips challenging Nvidia’s dominance in AI. Miles Kruppa and Asa Fitch report. Plus, Eric Niiler says Bitcoin mining used more water than New York City last year, fueling environmental concerns. Shelby Holliday hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 6. It is crunch time in Brussels as EU negotiators try to pass the world’s first sweeping regulations on artificial intelligence. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael says rapid technological progress and intense lobbying efforts are complicating the process. Plus, Nvidia's CEO still plans to sell high-end chips in China. And Russia rejects a proposed U.S. prisoner swap to free Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 5. Investors who made one of the biggest timberland purchases in years say their bet is starting to pay off. Ryan Dezember reports. And Bob Henderson explains why gold prices are hitting record highs. Plus, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is ending his blockade on military promotions. Shelby Holliday hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/5/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 5. CVS is revamping the way it sets drug prices, following criticism that the cost of drugs in the U.S. isn’t transparent enough. Plus, Israel and Hamas engage in some of the fiercest fighting of their two-month war, as Israel considers flooding Gaza’s tunnels with seawater. And the WSJ’s Matt Barnum explains why students globally are lagging in reading and math compared to a decade ago. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The pandemic made Americans richer, but the gains were uneven and fleeting. Plus, U.S. Supreme Court justices weigh the uncomfortable settlement between opioid victims and Purdue Pharma. And investors are betting on transmission projects to get clean energy into U.S. cities. Shelby Holliday hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The Journal’s Gordon Fairclough provides an update on reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia on espionage charges that he, the Journal, and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Here’s how to send Evan a message of support. Plus, the creators of Oxycontin have their day at the Supreme Court, as some victims’ families say they won’t settle with the owners of Purdue Pharma. And Spotify announces layoffs for the third time this year. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds

Which companies benefited most from strong Black Friday sales? And how did investors react to Tesla’s Cybertruck launch and General Motors’ massive stock buyback plan? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds

P.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, over allegations he stole money from his own campaign. Congressional reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Plus, Israel plans to kill Hamas leaders around the world, after its war in Gaza. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum has more on this WSJ exclusive. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds

A.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck pickup, behind schedule and more expensive than promised. Reporter Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel resumes combat operations in Gaza as a week-long cease fire stalls. Middle East Correspondent Stephen Kalin discusses the latest. And TikTok wins a reprieve from a Montana law banning the app. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The Dow rallied today, and all three major indexes ended November with strong monthly gains. And OPEC+ agrees to cut oil production by another one million barrels a day. Plus, the U.S. warns Turkey to stop supporting Hamas and Russia. Illicit finance reporter Ian Talley has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/30/2023 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The controversial statesman Henry Kissinger, who shaped Cold War history as a presidential adviser and Secretary of State, has passed away. WSJ writer Alan Cullison explains how Kissinger’s legacy of navigating great power conflict resonates now more than ever. Plus, Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce for another day. And reporter Matthew Dalton breaks down what to watch for as leaders tackle global warming at U.N. climate talks. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/30/2023 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are discussing a tie-up, which would create a new powerhouse in the industry. Plus, General Motors announces $10 billion in stock buybacks, as CEO Mary Barra seeks to reassure investors about the health of the core business. Autos reporter Mike Colias has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/29/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 29. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its final day, after being extended by 48 hours earlier in the week. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin explains how mediators are hoping to translate the short-term fighting pause into something more lasting. Plus, Apple pulls the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs. And editor Alex Frangos reflects on the legacy of Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/29/2023 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 28. Data from McKinsey & Co. show that U.S. companies have lost momentum in promoting Black professionals into management. Workplace reporter Ray A. Smith has more on this WSJ exclusive. Plus, the federal government is struggling to meet its return-to-office goals. Reporter Peter Grant explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/28/2023 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 28. After disrupting the clothing industry, China-founded Shein could soon test the U.S. public-listing market with a massive IPO. Journal editor Alex Frangos explains the scrutiny it is likely to face before then. Plus, we’ll look at Germany’s dramatic response to fiscal stress being felt across much of the world. And a passenger jet running on sustainable fuel embarks on a first-ever trans-Atlantic flight. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 27. Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their four-day truce for another two days. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. And a WSJ investigation finds that Instagram’s algorithm shows a toxic mix of videos to adults who follow children on the platform. Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains. Plus, food and agriculture policy reporter Kristina Peterson explains how whiskey is getting caught in a U.S.-EU trade fight. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/27/2023 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 27. Israel and Hamas are in the fourth and final day of a halt in fighting that has seen Hamas release dozens of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. WSJ correspondent Stephen Kalin explains where the two sides and the U.S. stand on a possible extension of the ceasefire. Plus, Black Friday sales increase even as brand loyalty wanes. And good climate news, as green tech tops expectations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/27/2023 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 24. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has started, setting the stage for a four day truce in the fighting. WSJ Middle East correspondent Stephen Kalin explains what this means for aid entering the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. Plus, Elon Musk calls Swedish strikes against Tesla ‘’insane’. And, how toys won’t be flying off the shelves this Black Friday. Kate Bullivant hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. The FBI is investigating an explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, in Niagara Falls. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. wants Israel and Hamas to abide by a hostage deal and four-day pause in fighting. WSJ pharmaceuticals reporter Joseph Walker discusses why a pair of U.S. senators is seeking a federal investigation into the role of health insurers in driving up prices for generic drugs. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. After days of turmoil at the company synonymous with the AI tech boom, co-founder Sam Altman is set to retake the helm as chief executive. WSJ tech reporter Tom Dotan explains whether that will pacify OpenAI’s investors and employees. Next, correspondent Jared Malsin breaks down an overnight deal between Israel and Hamas to release 50 hostages. Plus, why Ozempic may be your unexpected Thanksgiving guest and how to navigate that and other tricky topics without ruining your meal. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/22/2023 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 21. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has stepped down and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering requirements. According to court documents, Binance will also pay $4.3 billion dollars in fines. Plus, Israel and Hamas are on the cusp of a deal to free Israeli hostages taken on October 7. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/21/2023 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 21. Chipmaker Nvidia is expected to report a quarterly profit of $7.2 billion when it posts results later today. WSJ reporter Charley Grant explains whether the company behind much of the S&P 500’s gains this year can spark more gains. Plus, issues pile up at GM’s self-driving car unit Cruise. And WSJ. Magazine’s Sarah Ball on Travis Kelce’s (very public) reckoning with superstardom and his career after football. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/21/2023 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 20. The majority of OpenAI’s employees have threatened to leave the company, unless the board resigns and reinstates its former CEO Sam Altman, who was ousted on Friday. Investigative reporter Keach Hagey has the latest. And shares of Microsoft—which still maintains its 49% ownership stake in OpenAI and is the company’s largest investor—closed at an all-time high today. Reporter Tom Dotan has more on what the company stands to gain amid the turmoil at OpenAI. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 20. After an unsuccessful bid to return to OpenAI, Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner reflects on a wild weekend in the AI world and the decisions facing Microsoft. Plus, Israel and Hamas consider a deal to pause fighting and free hostages. And as sales plateau, carmakers ask: are Americans falling out of love with EVs? Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. OpenAI’s board says it has lost confidence in the company’s CEO and co-founder Sam Altman to lead it. And foreign buyers lose their appetite for U.S. Treasury debt. Markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains what that means for Americans. Plus, a succession rift threatens the Estée Lauder beauty empire. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/17/2023 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Hunger warnings in Gaza, as the World Food Programme warns that nearly half the enclave’s population is in desperate need of food assistance. This as Israel faces mounting pressure to substantiate claims about Hamas and Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. Plus, WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes explores Mitch McConnell’s push for a comprehensive foreign-aid package for Ukraine, amidst roadblocks from Republican colleagues. And, voters in Argentina head to the polls this weekend in a closely-watched presidential runoff.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/17/2023 • 15 minutes

P.M. Edition for Nov. 16. The chair of the FDIC, one of the nation’s top banking regulators, allegedly turned a blind eye to misconduct at the agency. This week, a WSJ investigation revealed a longtime toxic culture at the FDIC. Investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus has more. Plus, more student borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to get rid of their debt. National economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/16/2023 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 16. President Biden and China’s Xi Jinping dial back rancor at their summit. WSJ correspondent Brian Spegele explains why the outcomes of their talks are likely to be quickly tested by deep underlying frictions. Plus, the U.S. Senate approves a short-term bill to avoid a looming government shutdown. And, we get the latest on Israeli operations at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 15. President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting for a high-stakes summit in California. Senior news editor Charles Hutzler reports. Plus, U.S. retail sales declined in October for the first time since March. Economics reporter Austen Hufford has more. And the Federal Communications Commission adopts a new rule that will hold internet service providers liable for “digital discrimination.” Tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 15. President Biden and China’s Xi Jinping are set to meet today for the first time in over a year. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei explains what could be accomplished given the tense state of bilateral relations. Plus, global markets bask in the glow of easing U.S. inflation. And Israel launches a military operation inside Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Inflation’s slowdown extended through October. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says that likely means the end for the Federal Reserve’s historic interest-rate increases. Plus, the House approves a GOP bill to avert a government shutdown. Congressional reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Fresh U.S. consumer-price data is due out this morning, with economists expecting lower gasoline prices took a bite out of overall inflation. Plus, WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller explains why electricity demand is soaring in pockets of the country. And Washington puts a price tag on climate change’s economic damage. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. Corrie Driebusch explains why the reopening of the IPO market is, once again, delayed. And employees at one of the nation’s top banking regulators, the FDIC, say sexual harassment and misogyny pervade the agency. Investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus has the story. Plus, the U.S. and Israel warn about the prospects of a wider war in the Middle East. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/13/2023 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott dropped his Republican presidential campaign after failing to catch momentum in a field dominated by former President Donald Trump. Plus, we look to Gaza, where conditions are growing desperate inside the Al-Shifa Hospital amid intense fighting in the area. And WSJ reporter Gunjan Banerji explains why investors are betting the recent stock-market rally has legs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/13/2023 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds

Special Edition for Nov. 11. We’ve been asking our listeners what they want to know about the war in Gaza. In this special edition of What’s News, we’ll answer some of those questions, covering the situation on the ground and the wider ramifications of the war with Shayndi Raice, our deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and North Africa; Yaroslav Trofimov, our chief foreign-affairs correspondent; and Spencer Jakab, our global editor of Heard on the Street. Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas host.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/11/2023 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 10. The costs of transitioning to green energy are getting higher. WSJ Pro reporter Luis Garcia says that's making decarbonization that much more daunting for executives. And investigative reporter Ben Foldy explains how the boom in private credit is raising new questions about the risks involved. Plus, David Cloud reports on how Israeli ground forces have fought their way into the heart of Gaza City. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/10/2023 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 10. More than a decade after Facebook was shut out of the country, its parent company has struck a deal to sell its VR gear in China. Asia tech reporter Raffaele Huang says that could open up a huge new market for Meta, though regulatory questions remain. Plus, NovoNordisk rushes to boost production of its popular obesity treatments. And the WSJ’s Patricia Kowsmann explains how a hack targeting one of the world’s largest banks has disrupted the market for U.S. Treasurys. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 9. The artificial-intelligence boom is using up a lot of energy, driving companies to seek alternative sources. CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin explains. Plus, from electric vehicles to the solar build-out, demand for really big trees that can be turned into utility poles is growing. Commodities reporter Ryan Dezember explains who’s benefiting from it. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 9. Hollywood actors have reached a tentative labor deal with studios and streaming services to end six months of labor strife. Journal reporter Joe Flint explains what it will take to restart the entertainment industry’s content engine. Plus, Republicans debate who is the best alternative to former President Trump. And the Fed probes Morgan Stanley’s controls for stopping money laundering by rich foreign clients. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. Some drugmakers are setting two prices for the same drug. And many health plans are choosing the more expensive version, according to data analysis conducted for the WSJ. Pharmaceutical reporter Peter Loftus explains why. Plus, three companies—including one run by a former NYSE president—are vying for collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX at auction. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. From Ohio to Virginia, Tuesday’s U.S. elections were defined by voters defending abortion rights. The Journal’s Molly Ball explains what it means for the presidential race and how Democrats hope to harness the issue again next year. Plus, Meta will soon require political campaigns to disclose AI-altered ads. And, salad lovers and cooks beware: Olive oil prices are soaring. Commodities reporter Yusuf Khan explains why. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Amid tightening regulations and higher interest rates, U.S. banks have found a new way to unload risk. Reporter Matt Wirz explains. And top Israel officials said they intend to retain security control of Gaza for an indefinite period, after the war with Hamas. Plus, Katie Deighton explains how big online deals are turning into teeny tiny boxes. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Once the most valuable U.S. startup, WeWork is facing the consequences of an expansion that left it with many unprofitable locations. Journal reporter Eliot Brown explains that while its chapter 11 filing caps a remarkable fall from grace, WeWork's fortunes could be changing. Plus, Jess Bravin describes how a case at the Supreme Court could test whether domestic abusers should have access to guns. And, voters go to the polls today in a number of U.S. states in an early pulse check heading into next year’s presidential election. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/7/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. After one of the most intense bombing barrages in the war in Gaza, Israel is deepening its push into Gaza City. And former President Donald Trump clashes with the judge, as he takes the witness stand in his civil-fraud trial. Corinne Ramey reports. Plus, WSJ science and climate reporter Eric Niiler speaks with National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan about why hurricanes are getting stronger more quickly. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/6/2023 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. Under pressure to secure a pause in Israel-Hamas fighting and ease regional tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to visit leaders around the Middle East over the weekend. The Journal ’s Vivian Salama explains the challenges he faces as opinions about the crisis harden. Plus, foreign brands feel the squeeze as Chinese consumers pull back on spending. And why migrants from around the world are showing up at the U.S. southern border. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs to the economy last month, signaling a cooling economy. Economics reporter David Harrison explains. Plus, national security reporter Vivian Salama has more on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel. And on Sunday we will be a year away from the U.S. presidential election. White House reporter Ken Thomas explains how Americans are feeling about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/3/2023 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. World leaders sounded the alarm on AI at a summit in the U.K., saying it was time to ‘take science fiction seriously.’ Microsoft president Brad Smith tells our Luke Vargas why an AI ‘safety break’ is necessary to prevent the technology from endangering humanity. Plus, crypto golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud. Sandra Kilhof hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/3/2023 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 2. U.S. intelligence shows Russia’s Wagner Group is planning to send air defenses to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Israel moves to separate Gaza into two. Correspondent Dov Lieber explains. Plus, fake nudes of real students cause an uproar at a New Jersey high school. Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon has more. And newly unredacted portions of the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon allege company executives talked about how the company’s policies hurt sellers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/2/2023 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 2. American and Chinese officials are reportedly planning to discuss nuclear-arms control on Monday, in the first such meeting in years. WSJ Asia security correspondent Alastair Gale explains the U.S. motivations for the talks. Plus, tensions flare over delayed U.S. military promotions amid a Senate protest over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. And Josh Mitchell breaks down JP Morgan Chase’s decision to push into European retail banking – digitally. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/2/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for Nov. 1. The Federal Reserve held rates steady for the second time in a row, amid a stronger-than-expected economy. But if the economic news is good, why are Americans so gloomy? Chief economics commentator Greg Ip has some theories. Plus, the fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried will soon go to the jury. Corinne Ramey reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/1/2023 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Nov. 1. We’re exclusively reporting that flexible-office-space company WeWork could file for Chapter 11 protection as early as next week. WSJ reporter Alexander Gladstone explains the change of fortune at the company once valued at $47 billion. Plus, U.S. infant mortality rises unexpectedly. And the Journal’s David Harrison reports that other unions are taking inspiration from the UAW’s deals with Detroit automakers ahead of contract talks next year. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 31. Israeli airstrikes rocked a densely populated area north of Gaza City, flattening apartment blocks and causing hundreds of casualties. Plus, the cost of American offshore wind projects is soaring. Energy markets reporter David Uberti explains what it means for consumers. And reporter Paul Hannon explains why the U.S. and eurozone economies are diverging. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2023 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 31. New U.S. restrictions on AI chip sales to China could compel Nvidia to cancel billions of dollars of orders to Chinese companies. WSJ tech reporter Raffaele Huang explains how that could complicate Chinese AI development. Plus, X offers stock grants valuing itself far below the value of Elon Musk’s takeover. And Israel rules out a ceasefire as its troops push further into Gaza. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2023 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. Israeli forces have made a major advance toward Gaza City, in an apparent move to encircle it. Correspondent Dov Lieber has more. Plus, the United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative labor deal with General Motors, the last of the big three Detroit car companies to strike a new tentative agreement. Automotive reporter Mike Colias discusses what the agreements mean for the industry. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/30/2023 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. President Biden plans to invoke the Defense Production Act in the hope of reining in the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner breaks down the U.S. effort to step into the regulatory vacuum over the technology. Plus, the UAW expands its strike against GM after making a deal with Stellantis. And we’ll examine the risk that Hezbollah could drag Israel into a two-front war. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/30/2023 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon plans to sell part of his stake in the nation’s largest bank, for the first time. Banking reporter David Benoit has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried testifies before a jury in his fraud case. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the highlights. Plus, Israel widens its ground operations in Gaza, in its most significant maneuver yet, ahead of an invasion intended to end Hamas rule. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/27/2023 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Israel says it is holding off on a ground invasion of Gaza until the U.S. can place air defenses in the region. But with that potentially finished within days, could we soon see a major escalation? WSJ Middle East bureau chief Michael Amon explains the factors driving Israel’s decision. Plus, Amazon’s profit triples, fueling its efforts to compete in the AI battle to come. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/27/2023 • 16 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. U.S. economic growth surged this summer. GDP grew 4.9% in the third quarter. But will the momentum last the rest of the year? Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joins us to discuss. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried takes the witness stand for the first time, in his fraud trial. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang has the highlights. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 26. The United Auto Workers union has secured a proposed agreement with Ford Motors, six weeks into a historic labor strike. WSJ reporter Nora Eckert says similar deals with GM and Stellantis could soon follow. Plus, a manhunt continues in Maine after the deadliest U.S. mass shooting this year. And the Israeli military carries out its biggest incursion into Gaza since Hamas’ October 7th attack. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 25. Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has been elected House speaker after three weeks of deadlock. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has more. Plus, Israel has agreed to a U.S. request to delay its expected ground invasion of Gaza. Correspondent Dov Lieber explains. And reporter Benoît Morenne explains why overseas risks have oil giants looking west. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 25. Republicans put forward Louisiana’s Mike Johnson as their next nominee for Speaker, after a marathon day of internal debate and voting. WSJ reporter Katy Stech Ferek says a floor vote could come as early as noon. Plus, correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains how a flood of weapons into the West Bank is fueling fears of a new front in the war between Israel and Palestinians. And, Microsoft and Google’s cloud revenues get a boost from AI – but is it enough to appease investors? Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 24. A coalition of 41 states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, alleging it built products with addictive features that harm young users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains. Plus, Republicans’ third nominee for speaker of the House, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, drops out, just hours after being picked. Reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/24/2023 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 24. American officials are encouraging Israel not to rush into a Gaza ground offensive, in a bid to buy more time for Qatar to secure the release of additional hostages taken by Hamas. House Republicans prepare to vote on their latest candidate for Speaker. WSJ reporter Katy Stech Ferek explains who’s who among the contenders. And Bitcoin rallies on hopes that U.S. regulators could approve an ETF pegged to the digital currency. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/24/2023 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Hamas has freed two more hostages, but the militant group’s demand for fuel has complicated negotiations for other captives’ release. And Israel intensifies its aerial bombing of Gaza, urging citizens to leave. Middle East correspondent Chao Deng explains why hundreds of thousands of Palestinians refuse to flee. Plus, the yield on the 10-year Treasury topped 5% earlier today, as some signs point to an economic acceleration in the U.S. Economics reporter David Harrison has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Humanitarian aid is trickling into Gaza as Israel continues preparations for a ground invasion of the enclave. Meanwhile, the conflict is starting to pose challenges for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says a debate is brewing within Meta over how to moderate comments on Instagram and Facebook. Plus another mega-deal in the U.S. oil and gas industry. And Republicans pile into the House Speaker race. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Hamas has freed two American hostages - the first of more than 200 taken by militants during the October 7 raid. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered the evacuation of a city near the Lebanese border. Foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen has more. And as fighting continues, reporter Alan Cullison explains how the risk of a resurgence of terrorist attacks is rising. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is out as the GOP nominee for House speaker. Reporter Katy Stech Ferek explains what could be next. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. President Biden addressed the nation last night, calling for urgent funding for Ukraine and Israel. Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil explains how Arab states are weighing further U.S. involvement in the Middle East and reacting to public demonstrations in support of the Palestinians. Plus, Russia detains another American journalist. And Apple’s Tim Cook makes a surprise visit to China to boost flagging iPhone sales. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. As a humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, the U.N. and world leaders are pushing to get immediate aid to Palestinians who are running out of food, water and medicine during a near-total siege. Dion Nissenbaum reports. And confusion over a Gaza hospital blast exposes the challenges of reporting during times of war. Media reporter Alexandra Bruell has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan plans a third round of voting to become House speaker, after an alternative plan collapses. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has the latest. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/19/2023 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. President Biden returns from Israel after a trip dominated by questions around a blast at a hospital compound in Gaza. WSJ editor Dan Michaels explains how conflicting narratives about what happened have taken on a life of their own. Plus, the U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector. And Elon Musk issues a production warning over Tesla’s much-lauded Cybertruck. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/19/2023 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 18. Israel, the U.S. government and independent security experts are casting doubt on Palestinian claims that an Israeli air strike was responsible for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital. They say preliminary evidence points to a local militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which has denied responsibility for the attack. Chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan fails, for a second time, to get enough votes to become the next House speaker. Katy Stech Ferek reports from the Capitol. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 18. President Biden arrives in Israel to reaffirm support for its ally, a day after a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital heightened fears of escalation. WSJ reporter Will Mauldin says Wednesday’s explosion sparked mass protests and led Arab leaders to cancel planned meetings with Biden. Plus, China’s economic headwinds persist. And Amazon moves to speed up already-fast deliveries. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 17. A deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza has killed more than 500 people, according to Palestinian officials. The blast comes hours before President Biden’s expected visit to Israel, and as the Israel-Hamas war refocuses U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. National security correspondent Nancy A. Youssef has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan falls short in the first round of voting for House speaker. Kristina Peterson reports from the Capitol. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 17. President Joe Biden will depart for Israel today, pledging support for America’s ally and humanitarian relief for Palestinians. Journal correspondent Chao Deng explains the situation in Gaza amid a worsening shortage of food and water. Plus, China rolls out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin as it celebrates 10 years of its Belt and Road infrastructure program. And Jim Jordan closes in on House speakership. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/17/2023 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The U.S. has picked 2,000 troops for a potential deployment to support Israel, though not in a combat role. Meanwhile, efforts to open a border crossing between Gaza and Egypt stumble. Foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin has more. Plus, Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu explains what defense stocks could tell us about the Israel-Hamas war. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 16. Egypt is today expected to open its Rafah border crossing with Gaza, letting U.S nationals, and potentially others within Gaza, leave the Palestinian enclave ahead of an Israeli ground assault. Journal reporter Will Mauldin describes the diplomatic efforts to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Plus, U.S. recession fears abate according to a new WSJ survey. And Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, leaving hundreds of opioid lawsuits in limbo. Luke Vargas hosts.Want to tune in to WSJ Tech Live? Subscribers can register here. Not a subscriber? Become one today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/16/2023 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas. Israel ordered an evacuation of northern Gaza, while the U.N. and other groups warned of an escalating humanitarian crisis there. North Africa correspondent Chao Deng reports. Plus, divisions over the Israel-Hamas war flare up on college campuses. Higher education reporter Doug Belkin has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israel has told more than one million civilians to leave Northern Gaza and distance themselves from Hamas ahead of what Israeli Defense Forces call significant combat operations. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby explains how American officials are pushing for safe-passage options out of Gaza. Plus, Microsoft’s blockbuster deal for Activision Blizzard finally gets the go-ahead. And Steve Scalise pulls out of the race for House speaker, leaving Jim Jordan the sole contender. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/13/2023 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledges U.S. support to Israel and works to stave off a wider war during his Middle East trip. Chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Hamas’s attack on Israel is rewriting the rules of engagement in the region. Plus, U.S. inflation held steady last month, complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. America’s top diplomat is in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli military prepares for an invasion of Gaza. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber explains Netanyahu’s options and the pressure he faces domestically. Plus, Hollywood studios suspend talks with actors and striking autoworkers target Ford’s largest U.S. car plant. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: In our interview with correspondent Dov Lieber, host Luke Vargas said “There've been arguments that Netanyahu's policies had moved Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians.” An earlier version of the show incorrectly said peace with Palestine. (Corrected on Oct. 13)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. Israel launched new rounds of retaliatory air strikes in Gaza today, after last weekend’s attacks by Hamas. And as Israel prepares for a ground invasion, fears of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza are rising. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, on Capitol Hill, Republicans nominate Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise to serve as the next House speaker. But will he get enough votes in the full House? Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 11. After years spent focusing on high-tech defenses and intelligence capabilities, Israel is now contending with a relatively low-tech ground assault. WSJ reporter Rory Jones explains how that could test the Israeli military’s plans in the coming days and weeks. Plus, House Republicans prepare to choose their next speaker. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel is getting ready for a ground war with Hamas in Gaza, following the military group’s surprise attack on Saturday. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, Hamas and other militant groups have raised millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Angus Berwick has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel continues to strike Gaza ahead of a ground invasion that could leave millions of Palestinians with no means of escape. Israeli troops have also deployed to the Lebanese border out of concern Iran could direct Hezbollah to open a second front in the conflict. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Israel’s current war against Hamas could escalate. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2023 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel is launching a powerful wave of attacks on Gaza, after Hamas’s invasion over the weekend. Hamas has threatened to execute hostages in response to the Israeli bombardment of civilians. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Wall Street Journal correspondent Dov Lieber joins us with the latest from the war in Israel and discusses exclusive reporting about Iran’s involvement in planning Hamas militants’ surprise assault. Plus, Journal finance editor Alex Frangos talks about how global markets are reacting to the unfolding conflict. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Hiring accelerated last month, with employers adding 336,000 jobs to the U.S. economy. Markets reporter Dion Rabouin breaks down the numbers and what it means for the Federal Reserve. And workplace reporter Lindsay Ellis explains why the math isn’t adding up for would-be accountants. Plus, the United Auto Workers union said it is forgoing more walkouts for now, after a concession from GM. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2023 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. The potential megadeal for shale driller Pioneer could reshape the American oil industry. Plus, Journal reporter River Davis talks about the hard-charging electric-vehicle maker that’s giving Tesla a run for its money. And, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 5. General Motors has at least 20 million vehicles built with a potentially dangerous air-bag part the government says should be recalled. Ryan Felton reports. And chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains why investors are focusing on the U.S. deficit. Plus, the U.S. has shot down a Turkish drone over Syria. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/5/2023 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is launching a probe into the business practices of cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. Journal reporter Kim Mackrael explains why cloud computing is quickly becoming the next front for regulators. Plus, three GOP members throw their hat in the ring for the role of House speaker. And, how the dollar continues to reign supreme, even as central banks around the world attempt to reduce their dependence on the greenback. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 4. More than 75,000 nurses, pharmacists and other Kaiser Permanente employees walked off the job today, in a dispute over wages and staffing. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. And the prosecution and defense make their opening arguments in the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. Plus, in a boost for Ukraine, Russia withdraws much of its Black Sea Fleet from its main base in Crimea. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. WSJ Washington reporter Kristina Peterson explains how House members will be considering their next move as they step into the unknown. Plus, a sudden selloff of bonds sends rates surging, casting doubt on the prospect of an economic soft landing in the U.S. And, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts AI will have superhuman capabilities by 2030. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. The U.S. House of Representatives has ousted Kevin McCarthy from his post as speaker. It is the first time in history that has happened. National political reporter Eliza Collins has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, appears in court for the start of his financial-fraud trial. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff reports. Listen to The Journal’s new series, The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy, for more. Plus, aviation reporter Ben Katz explains how criminal gangs are exploiting security gaps at airports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2023 • 17 minutes

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. WSJ reporter Sam Schechner discusses how the social-media giant’s proposal took shape—and its potential reception. Plus: We take a look at the financial health of TikTok’s parent company. And Journal reporter Harriet Torry looks at al abor-market u-turn: More U.S. workers are staying on the job after record turnover during the pandemic. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds

P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial began today in Manhattan. Reporter Corinne Ramey provides updates. Plus, Americans are still spending, despite high interest rates and other economic factors. Consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/2/2023 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes outlines the challenge from Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz after McCarthy bypassed conservatives in passing a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus, Chinese data offers some glimmers of hope as it struggles to steady its economic recovery. And Journal reporter Corinne Ramey discusses what’s at stake for former President Donald Trump in his civil-fraud trial set to begin in New York today. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/2/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. Lawmakers face a Sunday deadline to avert a government shutdown. Economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren discusses what to expect. All three major U.S. stock indexes end the quarter with losses. Markets reporter Karen Langley explains. The United Auto Workers union expands its strike, and autos reporter Nora Eckert has the details. Plus, six months after WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia, we revisit our interview with Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. House Republicans passed a series of annual spending bills late Thursday, but deep divisions persist as the deadline to avert a government shutdown approaches. Plus, auto workers are poised to expand their strikes against Detroit carmakers today. And WSJ reporter Gabriel Rubin discusses the imminent resumption of student-loan payments in a changed landscape for borrowers. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. Oil prices are nearing $100 a barrel again, after Russia and Saudi Arabia extended production cuts. Markets reporter Anna Hirtenstein explains how those countries are cashing in, and reporter Benoît Morenne has more on why U.S. shale producers aren’t coming to the rescue. Plus, desperate Armenians flee the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan takes control. Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons reports from the ground. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 28. Seven GOP presidential candidates sparred in their second debate last night. All were angling to make a case that they should be the front-runner instead of Donald Trump, who decided not to participate. Plus, shares of China Evergrande were suspended following media reports of its founder’s disappearance. And, could a Eurozone recession be in the pipeline? Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo Institute, explains what is at stake if Germany can’t turn things around. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Elon Musk is at the helm of some of the biggest companies in the world, from Tesla to X, formerly known as Twitter. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip says that with that power has come significant influence in international affairs. And Andrew Duehren explains how Ford and General Motors are vying to shape the U.S. electric vehicle market. Plus, as Republicans gear up for the second GOP presidential debate, try our new game: WSJ Election Challenge. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/27/2023 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 27. ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is eyeing a potential share sale that would value it at up to $90 billion. WSJ AI reporter Deepa Seetharaman says that’s roughly triple its valuation earlier this year and could deliver significant profits on paper to part-owner Microsoft. Plus, a new ruling could cripple the Trump Organization’s ability to operate in New York. And senators unveil a bipartisan funding deal as pressure mounts to avoid a government shutdown. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/27/2023 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. President Biden gave an unprecedented show of support for the United Auto Workers union, joining striking workers on the picket line in Michigan today, a day ahead of an expected visit to auto workers by former President Donald Trump. And the Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon, alleging an illegal online monopoly. Reporter Dana Mattioli explains why it is a milestone case. Plus, investors in big pharma are seeing big potential in weight-loss drugs. Markets reporter Charley Grant has the story. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Credit rater Moody’s says a potential U.S. government shutdown – which could come as early as this weekend – would negatively affect America’s sovereign credit. WSJ editor Quentin Webb explains how else a shutdown could hit the economy. Plus, President Biden and Donald Trump plan dueling trips to Michigan to court union voters. And new details on Google’s hardball tactics to keep its search engine the default on smartphones. Luke Vargas hosts..Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The U.S. and other Western nations launched an unprecedented campaign to sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. That included seizing billions of dollars in assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts. But now, those big boats have become a burden for taxpayers. U.K. correspondent Max Colchester explains. Plus, a continued rise in bond yields is hitting tech stocks hard. Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2023 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Striking writers have reached a tentative agreement with studios to end a monthslong strike that’s brought Hollywood to a halt. WSJ reporter Joe Flint breaks down the deal and the significance of studio executives getting involved in talks. Plus, Congress heads into a make-or-break week for avoiding a government shutdown. And Amazon and Meta make new pushes into artificial intelligence. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2023 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds

WSJ’s Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the business and financial week to come. In less than 20 minutes, host Dion Rabouin cuts through the noise to explain the major business and financial news that may move markets, all so you can make smarter investing decisions. Episodes drop every Sunday.This week, we have our eye on the sneaker giant Nike. The company behind the Lebron 21, Air Force 1 and Air Jordans is expected to report its first quarter earnings, and it comes at a pivotal time. Nike stock is down around 20% year to date, as it faces a glut of inventory and a rash of thefts. Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih explains why she thinks it’s time to Just Do It and bet on Nike stock going higher. We’re also adjusting our collars as we gear up for Paris Fashion Week. What does the semiannual designer presentation tell us about how luxury brands are doing in the market? WSJ reporter Nick Kostov will let us know. And with the release of the new movie “Dumb Money” about the GameStop saga, we’re going to talk meme stocks with WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji.Further ReadingHow Nike Sneakers Get Stolen at Every TurnNike Broke Up With Retailers. Now It’s Trying to Win Them Back.It’s Not Your Imagination—Shopping in Person Is Getting WorseAmericans Are Buying Less BlingThe World’s Richest Person Auditions His Five Children to Run LVMH, the Luxury EmpireFor more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/24/2023 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. UAW workers walked out at GM and Stellantis parts-distribution centers across 20 states, but the union spared Ford citing progress in contract talks. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert has more. And New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez are indicted in a bribery scheme. Plus, economics reporter Amara Omeokwe says a historic rise in immigration could boost the U.S. economy’s prospects of a soft landing. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/22/2023 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. U.K. regulators said today that Microsoft’s revised $75 billion takeover plan resolved most of its antitrust concerns, setting up the deal to move forward a s soon as next month. Plus, House Republicans split on next steps for funding the government as a shutdown looms. And WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera explains how Amazon is wrestling with competition from rivals Temu and Shein. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority will be consulting markets on Microsoft’s proposed restructured deal with Activision until Oct. 6. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Oct. 8. (Corrected on Sept. 22)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/22/2023 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 21. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb discusses the effects of higher interest rates on U.S. consumers. And reporter Erin Mulvaney explains the legal challenges ahead as U.S. states and local governments try to sue big energy companies over climate change. Plus, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Ukraine’s president heads to Capitol Hill today amid heightened divisions over continued U.S. aid. WSJ reporter Ken Thomas explains how a group of GOP lawmakers could block or delay further support. Plus, global markets drop on signs interest rates could stay higher for longer. And insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham details the backlash over a change to the federal government’s flood-insurance program. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 20. WSJ’s chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady at a 22-year high. And reporter Ryan Dezember discusses why Wall Street’s real estate giants are struggling to buy properties amid a shortage in supply. Plus, the White House warns of the impact of a government shutdown. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 20. Ukraine’s demand for artillery is powering rapid growth for weapons manufacturers half a world away. Journal reporter Dasl Yoon explains how South Korean industry is responding to current demand and could grow further in the years to come. Plus, Ford avoids simultaneous labor strikes by cutting a deal with auto workers in Canada And the Fed prepares to unveil its latest interest-rate decision. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 19. Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing personal benefits Tesla may have provided Elon Musk since 2017 as part of a criminal investigation. And reporter Amrith Ramkumar talks about why companies that touted big climate goals are now backing off of their targets. Plus, American business confidence in China is falling as tensions between Beijing and the West run high. Shelby Holliday hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/19/2023 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. From Azerbaijan to Algeria, Western nations are forging unusual alliances in a quest to replace natural gas from Russia. WSJ reporter Matthew Dalton takes us to the sands of the Sahara to profile some of the new winners in the global energy war. Plus, oil jumps as a top exec predicts $100-a-barrel prices. And Canadian officials cite "credible" allegations linking India to the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/19/2023 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 18. While many companies cut jobs, the U.S. government is hiring—and boosting pay. Reporter Te-Ping Chen reports on what Uncle Sam is doing to try and attract workers. And WSJ national security editor Sharon Weinberger talks about why the U.S. is racing to catch up with China and Russia when it comes to game-changing hypersonic technology. Plus, Detroit carmakers and the United Auto Workers union resumed contract talks. Shelby Holliday hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The worst drought in a century has forced the Panama Canal’s operators to limit the number of ships passing through the strategic waterway. WSJ video journalist Amber Bragdon says that’s sending shipping prices higher and threatening global supply chains. Plus, historic auto strikes enter a fourth day. And why the Fed’s rate moves are dragging tech stocks lower. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/18/2023 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. UAW members hit the picket lines today, in the first strike at all three major Detroit automakers at once. Ben Kesling reports from the picket line at a GM plant in Wentzville, Missouri. And reporter David Harrison talks about how a protracted strike could impact the U.S. economy. Plus, foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains how a mega arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia fell apart. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/15/2023 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 15. Nearly 13,000 members of the United Auto Workers union have gone on strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis plants. Journal autos reporter Mike Colias explains how the work stoppage could affect U.S. auto production and the road ahead for labor talks. Plus, the U.S. claims China has sacked its vanished defense chief. And Instacart plans to boost its IPO price after Arm’s successful debut. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/15/2023 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 14. The UAW is prepared to call a strike, if the union and Detroit automakers fail to reach contract deals by tonight’s deadline. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert has the latest. Plus, shares of British chip designer Arm soar nearly 25% in its U.S. market debut. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains why investors are watching it so closely. And, Las Vegas casinos are left scrambling, after a cyberattack on MGM Resorts International. Travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson and cybersecurity reporter James Rundle have the latest. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 14. Years after Exxon Mobil stated that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, reporter Collin Eaton details internal documents reviewed by the Journal that show the company approached the issue very differently behind closed doors. Plus, all eyes are on Arm as the chip designer debuts on the Nasdaq in what is expected to be the biggest IPO of the year. And strikes loom as the UAW and carmakers struggle to reach a labor deal. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 13. In the biggest IPO of the year, British chip designer Arm prepares to price its shares at $52 apiece ahead of its trading debut on the Nasdaq on Thursday. Plus, could China weaponize its store of precious metals, as oil- producing countries have with their commodities? Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explai ns why that could mean swapping one commodity dependence for another. And U.S. inflation accelerated in August, due to higher energy prices. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 13. The European Union is launching an investigation into Beijing’s subsidies for electric-vehicle makers. WSJ Brussels reporter Kim Mackrael tells us the probe signals growing concern in Europe about the impact of low-price products from China. Plus, Arm’s Thursday IPO attracts major backing from the chip designer’s clients. And Chinese warships mobilize in a major, unannounced show of force. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 12. Apple has unveiled its latest slate of iPhones which include a new USB-C port. Plus, more banks are using brokered deposits and regulators are growing concerned. Banking reporter Gina Heeb explains. And House Speaker Kevin McCarthy launches an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 12. The Department of Justice will begin squaring off against Google in a Washington court today, seeking to prove the search giant violated U.S. antitrust laws. Plus, Apple prepares to unveil its newest (and priciest) iPhone. And the Journal’s Christine Mai-Duc and Ken Brown explain how a new law in California would force businesses to greatly expand disclosure of the emissions associated with their operations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 11. Just hours before a big football game, Disney and Charter Communications ended their dispute, in a deal that will restore channels including ESPN and ABC to nearly 15 million subscribers. Plus, Apple and Qualcomm reach a three-year iPhone chip deal. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains. And the FDA approves a new Covid-19 booster that could be available within days after the CDC signs off. Health reporter Liz Essley Whyte has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 11. The owner of Facebook and Instagram wants its new artificial-intelligence system to be as capable as OpenAI’s most advanced model. But is that enough to compete with Microsoft and Google? Plus, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are in talks to secure crucial metals for the production of EVs. And WSJ reporter David Harrison on the brightening economic outlook among U.S. voters–and their disagreement over which party deserves the credit. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 8. The IRS is planning to audit large hedge fund and real-estate firms. U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains. Plus, a small bank in Philadelphia faces a test of depositors’ faith. Finance reporter Jonathan Weil has the story. And personal health and wellness reporter Alex Janin tries to live the perfect day. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. Gas futures jumped this morning after news that workers at some of the world’s largest LNG plants in Australia are going on strike. Plus, U.S. home prices pick up after falling for five straight months. And WSJ reporter Rory Jones explains how sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf have rapidly grown in stature to effectively become the world’s ATM. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 7. Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is cutting starting pay for some new hires in a sign that the market for hourly workers is cooling. Retail reporter Sarah Nassauer explains. Plus, new rules could force freight carriers to share tracks with their competitors. Reporter Ted Mann has the details. And as NFL season kicks off, sports-betting companies battle for fans’ attention. Katherine Sayre explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/7/2023 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 7. With the cost of health insurance in the U.S on pace for its biggest jump in more than a decade, we look at what’s driving the surge and its impact on families and businesses. Plus, WSJ reporter Konrad Putzier explains how the troubled commercial real estate market could be bad news for American banks. And Apple faces a fresh challenge in China as Huawei releases a new high-speed phone. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/7/2023 • 17 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for Sept 6. Princeton, MIT and Yale lead the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 rankings which expanded the importance of student outcomes, like graduation rates and graduate salaries. Rankings editor Harry Carr explains. Plus, rent rises in the suburbs are outpacing those in U.S. cities. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. And, the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden says he will seek an indictment of the president’s son by September 29th. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sept. 6. Warren Buffett turned heads this year by announcing that Berkshire Hathaway owned more stocks in Japan than any country outside the U.S. As other investors pile in, the Journal’s River Davis and Macquarie Capital’s Damian Thong explain how long the world’s third-largest economy can continue its rally. Plus Amazon prepares to battle U.S. regulators in court with a breakup of its business at stake. And our exclusive reporting reveals China has banned government workers from using iPhones and other foreign-branded devices. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept 5. Spotify has spent more than $1 billion to build a podcasting empire. But people familiar with the matter say the big bet has yet to pay off. Music industry reporter Anne Steele explains. Plus, chip designer Arm targets more than $52 billion in its highly-anticipated IPO. M&A reporter Ben Dummett has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds

A.M. Edition for Sep. 5. There are three reasons why the U.S. economy continues to remain resilient despite slowing global growth. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains what’s driving the data and what could become the eventual tipping point for the world’s biggest economy. Plus, China’s biggest property developer narrowly avoids default. And our exclusive report on why battery recycling is becoming the hottest trade for investors. Sandra Kilhof hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds

P.M. Edition for Sept. 1. The August jobs report shows a continued slowdown in hiring this summer, as the Federal Reserve looks to cool the labor market. Gwynn Guilford reports. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission drops its legal challenge to Amgen’s $27.8 billion deal to buy Horizon Therapeutics. Financial enforcement reporter Dave Michaels has the details. And, are some Washington politicians too old to hold the job? White House reporter Annie Linskey has more on what voters think. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/1/2023 • 17 minutes

A.M. Edition for Sept 1. Tesla has unveiled a New Model 3 with longer range and conversely, a steeper price tag. WSJ reporter Rafaelle Huang says the launch comes amid fierce competition over EV’s in China. Plus, Beijing moves to shore up its critical property sector. And Heather Haddon reports on the brewing battle over an American dining-out tradition - tipping. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 31. Ukraine has pierced Russia’s main defensive line in the southeast raising hopes its counteroffensive will accelerate. Ukraine correspondent James Marson has more. Plus, global tech editor Jason Dean has more on an exclusive excerpt from Walter Isaacson’s upcoming biography on Elon Musk. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. Microsoft is making changes to the way it sells its Teams videoconferencing service to customers in Europe in an effort to address antitrust issues raised by the European Union. Plus, Chinese tech giant Baidu publicly rolls out Ernie bot, its AI answer to ChatGPT. And WSJ reporter Angus Loten reveals why tech startups are struggling to find funding. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 30. The African nation of Gabon has fallen to a military coup, just weeks after Niger’s president was ousted. Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser has more on the West’s waning influence in the region. Plus, Idalia makes its way through Georgia, after making landfall in Florida as a hurricane. Deborah Acosta reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.To learn more about how meteorologists are working to improve hurricane forecasting, check out WSJ's Future of Everything podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 30. Hurricane Idalia intensifies to a Category 4 storm as it nears Florida. Plus, Ukraine and Russia trade long-distance strikes. And U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel tells What’s News why China's heated rhetoric following the announcement of a new alliance with Japan and South Korea reveals a shift in the strategic plates in the Indo-Pacific. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 29. Hurricane Idalia has strengthened as it heads toward Florida. Deborah Acosta reports from Tampa. Plus, the U.S. government names ten drugs it's targeting in the first-ever price negotiations by Medicare. Pharmaceutical reporter Jared S. Hopkins explains what the talks could mean for consumers. And Grayscale wins a court battle with the SEC, raising hopes for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 29. Florida braces for the first major hurricane of the season as storm Idalia bears down on the Gulf Coast. Plus, Bojan Pancevski on how Germany’s stagnating economy could spell trouble for global growth. And 3M settles up with veterans who alleged its earplugs caused hearing loss. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. The U.S. presidential election is more than a year away, and former President Donald Trump is the front-runner for the GOP nomination. Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry has more on how allies and adversaries are preparing. Plus, more Americans are forgoing insurance. Deputy bureau chief Geoffrey Rogow explains why. And, the company behind ChatGPT launches a business version of its tool, putting it in direct competition with its biggest backer, Microsoft. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. Beijing cuts taxes on stock trading and took steps to limit new IPOs today in an attempt to reverse this year’s market slide. WSJ reporter Rebecca Feng explains why a broader economic turnaround will require further effort. Plus, Yuka Hayashi breaks down how Treasury Secretary Gina Raimondo hopes a trip to China can pull it and the U.S. out of a diplomatic tail spin. And 3M nears a settlement in the largest tort case in US history. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/28/2023 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, argued for holding interest rates steady for now, but left the door open to further rate hikes down the line. Plus, can chip maker Nvidia keep the tech stock rally going? Markets reporter Charley Grant has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/25/2023 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 25. Stock markets are on edge ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the central bank’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole today. WSJ editor Matthew Thomas explains why precarious signals from the U.S. economy have investors nervous. Plus, Donald Trump shakes up his legal team as he surrenders in Georgia. And Saudi Arabia weighs a bid from China to help boost its quest for nuclear power. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/25/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin makes his first comments since Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove has more. Plus, reporter Peter Grant says office tenants in the U.S. are signing leases, but for less space. And, former President Donald Trump shakes up his legal team, before his expected surrender to authorities in Georgia tonight. Legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe has the details. Annmarie Fertoli reports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2023 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Eight Republican candidates for president largely avoided criticism of absent former President Donald Trump in the primary season’s inaugural debate last night. WSJ national political reporter Eliza Collins explains who managed to stand out from the pack. Plus, China and Russia take on the West by expanding the Brics coalition. And relief for global energy markets as Australia's Woodside Energy diffuses a looming labor dispute. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2023 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 23. Yevgeny Prigozhin, who challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority in a short-lived uprising, was killed in a plane crash northwest of Moscow, according to Russian authorities. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov has more. Plus, chip maker Nvidia reports record sales, thanks to the artificial-intelligence boom. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/23/2023 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 23. European business activity weakens further as a downturn spreads from manufacturing to the services sector. WSJ reporter Paul Hannon explains whether the latest data could spell an end to central bankers’ rate hikes. Plus, European startups hunker down as VC funding shrivels. And Hollywood studios pitch a fresh deal to striking writers. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 22. Edward Blum, the conservative activist behind the lawsuit that ended race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions, is now suing two law firms over their fellowships for diverse candidates. Higher education reporter Doug Belkin explains. Plus, in a tough housing market, U.S. homes are getting smaller. Reporter Maggie Eastland has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/22/2023 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 22. Microsoft submits a new proposal to acquire videogame maker Activision Blizzard to the U.K.’s competition authority in the hopes of finally securing approval for the $75 billion deal. Plus, Japan plans to release slightly radioactive water from its f*ckushima nuclear plant into the Pacific week. And WSJ reporter Ryan Dezember explains how the U.S. solar boom is spreading to timberlands and self-storage rooftops. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/22/2023 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. More employers are offering fertility benefits to lower-paid, hourly and even part-time workers. Economics reporter Harriet Torry explains how that is influencing where people decide to work. Plus, India has a shot at being the first nation to land a spacecraft on the south pole of the moon. Reporter Micah Maidenberg has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/21/2023 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 21. Based on early evidence, artificial intelligence-powered ETFs are lagging behind benchmark indexes and have, ironically, failed to capitalize on a bull market fueled by AI enthusiasm. Plus, Tropical Storm Hilary drenches the Southwestern U.S. And reporter Shan Li explains why India’s growing economy doesn’t feature a growing number of working women. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/21/2023 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Maui residents are considering a difficult question as they begin to recover from the devastating Lahaina fire: When is the right time to welcome back tourists? Travel reporter Jacob Passy has more. Plus, amid a shortage of housing stock, the U.S. has tens of thousands of vacant lots. Senior Midwest correspondent Joe Barrett explains the challenges involved in developing them. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Financial stress at a large asset manager in China is making investors nervous about contagion from the country’s slumping property sector, as Evergrande files for bankruptcy. Reporter Rebecca Feng unpacks worries of China’s “Lehman moment.” Plus, Russia’s economy has reached its speed limit. Reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains. And an activist investor pulls up a chair at Outback Steakhouse. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 17. Mortgage rates hit their highest level in more than 20 years. Plus, the cost of child care is rising, even as inflation is easing. Reporter Christian Robles explains what it means for parents and providers. And, health insurance reporter Anna Wilde Mathews has more on a major health insurer's plans to scrap the drug-pricing playbook. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/17/2023 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 17. President Biden is set to announce a new trilateral alliance with South Korea and Japan to counter rising threats from North Korea and China. Plus, food companies say planned U.S. tariffs on certain imported steel products will lead to higher prices. And why Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast could have a long road ahead after soaring to an outsize valuation. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 16. Target reports declining sales, due in part to backlash over its Pride Month promotions. Sarah Nassauer explains. Plus, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note hits a 15-year high. And chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses the economic cost of extreme weather. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2023 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 16. Intel is walking away from its more-than-$5 billion proposed takeover of Israeli chip maker Tower Semiconductor, after failing to win regulatory approval in China. Asia corporate reporter Dan Strumpf unpacks the latest clash between Washington and Beijing over technology. Plus, traders are stashing natural gas in caverns beneath war-torn Ukraine. And why soaring travel demand is leading to more injuries among ground crews. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly suggested farmer Kyle Bridgeforth was using a new kind of sensor technology on his farm. He uses a more traditional kind of sensor. (Corrected on Aug. 16)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2023 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 15. The Georgia indictment against Donald Trump—the fourth against the former president—poses unique challenges for him, as well as the prosecutors arguing the case. Reporter Corinne Ramey explains. Plus, Wall Street firms are looking to buy up commercial real estate at a discount. Reporter Peter Grant has the story. And, movie financier TSG sues Disney, alleging the company deor rateprived it of millions of dollars. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 15. In a sweeping indictment, a Georgia grand jury has charged Donald Trump and 18 allies with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election result and undermine U.S. democracy. WSJ legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe details the charges brought in the fourth criminal case against the former president this year. Plus, China and Russia take emergency measures to shore up their ailing economies. And how streaming giants are betting on higher prices to boost business. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 9 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Startups are experiencing a drought in funding from venture capitalists. Reporter Berber Jin explains why. Plus, a WSJ analysis finds homelessness is up 11% from 2022. Mid-U.S. correspondent Shannon Najmabadi explains what’s behind the rise. And, senior writer Betsy McKay has more on how drugs like Ozempic are changing the way we think about obesity. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. A deepening economic slump in China is beginning to harm the economic fortunes of big American businesses. WSJ reporter Dan Strumpf details how the likes of Caterpillar and DuPont are registering the damage. Plus, Ed Ballard explains why the global industrial subsidies race is leaving many smaller players behind. And a self-styled anarcho-capitalist seizes the political spotlight in Argentina. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed David Weiss to continue overseeing the investigation into President Biden’s son. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has the latest. Plus, some military families are becoming disillusioned with the promises of a career in the armed forces, and recruitment is down. National security reporter Ben Kesling tells us why. Also, recovery efforts in Maui continue as the death toll from the wildfires climbs. Danny Lewis hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/11/2023 • 19 minutes, 24 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. The final installment in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal tech reporter Karen Hao details China’s quest to catch up to Western chipmakers and become a global AI leader. Plus, California regulators have given a green light to driverless cars in San Francisco. And WSJ Heard On the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains why slipping diamond prices could lead to a bounce in engagement ring demand. Subscribe to the WSJ to access exclusive audio content on Spotify. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Some of the best-known public universities in the U.S. went on a two-decade spending spree, funded by tuition hikes and fees. Reporter Melissa Korn has more details. Plus, Amazon is axing dozens of in-house brands amid complaints from sellers and investigations by regulators. Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli tells us why. Also, special counsel Jack Smith recommends Donald Trump stand trial two weeks before the start of the GOP primaries. Danny Lewis hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Firestorms fueled by hurricane winds have destroyed much of the popular tourist town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Plus, U.S. tech giants face new data-privacy rules in India. And WSJ consumer goods reporter Saabira Chaudhuri explains what rum-maker Bacardi’s growing business in Russia says about efforts to isolate the country’s economy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. Theo Francis reports that conservative groups have started legal assaults against American corporations’ diversity initiatives. And the fight to win new stock listings is raging again between the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Corrie Driebusch has more. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant earlier this year requiring X, the social-media company formerly known as Twitter, to produce data and records related to former President Donald Trump’s account. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2023 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. In a warning sign for the global economy, consumer prices in China have begun to fall for the first time in two years. WSJ Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng explains what that signals about the country’s economic growth engine, especially as the U.S. prepares to ban investments into critical technologies. Plus, a win for abortion-rights supporters in Ohio. And WeWork warns its survival is in doubt. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2023 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 8. A scientific agency funded by the European Union finds that July was the planet’s hottest month on record. Aylin Woodward reports. Plus, reporter Jack Pitcher says short sellers have had a painful few weeks amid a surprise stock market rally. And a study funded by Novo Nordisk shows its anti-obesity drug Wegovy reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 8. Ratings company Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 10 U.S. regional banks and warns of potential downgrades for six larger lenders. Plus, weak global demand drags down China’s economy. And WSJ reporter Jon Emont explains how growing wealth in Asia could signal the end of factories producing ultra-cheap stuff. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 7. Once a haven for real-estate investors, multi-family buildings could hurt landlords with mortgages coming due. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. Plus, former President Donald Trump faces the threat of racketeering charges in a case in Georgia. Reporter Cameron McWhirter explains. And WSJ’s Paul Page discusses the economic fallout from the collapse of trucking company Yellow. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/7/2023 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 7. Weather and Wall Street have conspired to push up gas prices to their highest levels in months. WSJ reporter David Uberti explains what that means for drivers and how much further banks expect prices to increase. Plus, trucking giant Yellow files for bankruptcy. And why inflation data has been roiling markets and could do so again this week. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/7/2023 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug 4. The Labor Department said employers added 187,000 jobs to the economy in July. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon has more. And billionaire investor Carl Icahn bows to pressure from activist investor Hindenburg. Investigative reporter Ben Foldy explains. Plus, we report that private-equity firm KKR is in advanced talks to buy book publisher Simon and Schuster. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The third in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal chief China correspondent Lingling Wei describes the increasingly challenging operating environment for businesses in China and how a decline in foreign direct investment comes at an inopportune time for Beijing. Plus, the U.S. considers deploying troops to stop Iran from attacking commercial ships. And Amazon and Apple contend with the curse of high market expectations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/4/2023 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his alleged efforts to remain in power, after his 2020 election loss. Trump denied the charges, and called them politically motivated. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Plus, data centers are seeing increased investment, thanks to demand for artificial intelligence. Reporter Angus Loten explains. Plus, Amazon posts a surprising quarterly profit, reversing a loss a year earlier.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. More U.S. employers are cutting off access to popular weight-loss treatments for workers as spending on the drugs leaps into the tens of millions of dollars for insurance plans. Journal pharmaceutical reporter Peter Loftus explains what that means for patients and drugmakers. Plus, a wave of strikes on Ukrainian ports threaten the world’s food supply. And fresh jitters in China’s property market. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/3/2023 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2. Market reaction to the U.S. credit downgrade has been relatively muted. Spencer Jakab, global editor for the WSJ’s Heard on the Street column, says fiscal strains will get harder to ignore. Plus, private-equity and hedge funds are bracing for an overhaul by the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC reporter Paul Kiernan has the details. And, legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe explains why the Justice Department is on trial, too, as it prosecutes former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug 2. Fitch has downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ after warning about a growing debt burden and political dysfunction in Washington. WSJ finance editor Matthew Thomas explains the significance and how markets are reacting. Plus, Sadie Gurman breaks down the latest criminal indictment against Donald Trump. And Spencer Jakab considers whether Tupperware is the next meme stock. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/2/2023 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds

P.M. Edition for Aug. 1. Donald Trump has been charged with four crimes in an unprecedented criminal case accusing the former president of trying to subvert the will of voters after losing the 2020 election. Plus, President Biden views Artificial Intelligence as a top priority for his administration. White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui has more on his approach. And, Treasury Department reporter Andrew Duehren explains why taxpayers could be on the hook for the collapse of trucking giant Yellow.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2023 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for Aug. 1. From Australia to Zimbabwe, governments are raiding each others’ health systems in a worldwide hunt for medical workers. WSJ Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser explains who is winning and losing as staff poaching intensifies. Plus, presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says he would consider a blanket U.S. ban on TikTok if elected. And Miami sees its first population drop in decades. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2023 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 31. Stocks are rallying. But an important gauge that measures their value relative to owning bonds has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. Markets reporter Sam Goldfarb explains why, and what it means for investors. Plus, State Department and foreign policy reporter William Mauldin has more on why Russia, China and the U.S. are vying for influence in the Arctic. And Florida Governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis releases his economic plan, as he tries to regain his status as a top GOP challenger to former President Donald Trump.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/31/2023 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 31. Signs of deflation are becoming more prevalent across China, with the prices charged by Chinese factories falling for months and consumer prices also declining amid weak demand. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas explains how policymakers in Beijing are responding. Plus, China-founded e-commerce giants Shein and Temu take their battle for U.S. shoppers to the courts. And the end of the road for U.S. trucking giant Yellow. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/31/2023 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 28. A wave of high-level departures from Goldman Sachs’s asset-management division could derail CEO David Solomon’s strategy. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has the details. Plus, wage growth and price pressures are easing. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe explains what it means for the Federal Reserve. And, in Houston, heat is taking a toll on the economy. Consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe has the story. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 28. The second in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal deputy China bureau chief Josh Chin and reporter Joyu Wang trace the rapid growth of China’s military under Xi Jinping and how officials in Taipei and Washington are preparing for the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Plus, Donald Trump is indicted on more charges in the classified documents probe. And the Bank of Japan jolts markets after hinting it would tolerate higher interest rates. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 27. The U.S. economy is defying expectations of a slowdown. The Commerce Department reported GDP grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon has more details. Plus, does Facebook polarize users? Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains why Meta and its research partners disagree. And, the Dow ends its winning streak, failing to notch a 14th straight day of gains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2023 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 27. The European Commission is investigating whether Microsoft is abusing its dominant position by bundling its Teams videoconferencing app with its popular Office productivity software. Plus U.S. officials are telling allies in Asia that a new Alaskan natural gas pipeline could deliver them energy security. So why aren’t they lining up to back it? Journal reporter River Davis explains. And how a coup in Niger could threaten a key bulwark against terrorism. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2023 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 26. The U.S. central bank raised rates a quarter percentage point to a 22-year high. Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart has more. Plus, in a stunning reversal, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges. Justice Department Sadie Gurman has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2023 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 26. Hundreds of Airbus jetliners will need to be taken out of service following a new problem with their Pratt & Whitney engines. WSJ reporter Ben Katz explains what that could mean for the aviation industry and for travelers. Plus, how success in Google and Microsoft’s core businesses is letting them bet big on AI. And new research links the four-day work week to better outcomes for you and your boss. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2023 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 25. U.S. stocks are rallying. Markets reporter Karen Langley explains how investors are feeling about the possibility of a recession. And, economics reporter Austen Hufford has more on how Bath & Body Works may have cracked the code to ‘Made in America.’ Plus, science and climate reporter Eric Niiler explains how extreme heat can put strains on the nation’s infrastructure. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/25/2023 • 18 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 25. Israeli doctors and medical workers go on strike to protest passage of a controversial judicial overhaul. Plus, a quarter-century into the electric-vehicle revolution, there are scant EV options in the large-SUV category preferred by many U.S. families. WSJ autos reporter Mike Colias explains why EV makers long avoided the category and how that could soon change. And China signals support for its struggling property sector. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 24. The Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates this week. But the path after that is less certain. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why some officials aren’t ready to declare victory on Inflation. Plus, some of the workers cleaning up ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots say their work has taken a heavy toll. Reporter Karen Hao has their story. And, Israel’s Parliament passes part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul sparking mass protests. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 24. Regulators and academics say some digital-currency exchanges are inflating trading volumes. WSJ finance reporter Patricia Kowsmann explains how allegations of widespread “wash trading” could change how we view the crypto industry. Plus, Israel is on edge ahead of a key vote on a controversial judicial overhaul. And Twitter prepares for a makeover. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 4 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 21. The Dow rose for a tenth consecutive trading session on Friday, marking its longest winning streak since August 2017. Plus, are economic indicators confusing you? You’re not alone. Senior markets columnist James Mackintosh explains. And, a federal judge in Florida has set the date for former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial over his handling of classified documents after he left office. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 21. The first in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” The Wall Street Journal’s China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng and reporter Stella Yifan Xie discuss what the recent economic downturn in China means for leader Xi Jinping’s strategy for the country and its position in the global order. Plus, the White House says Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft have agreed to AI safeguards. And Quentin Webb explains how big tech companies could roil U.S. stock markets in the coming week. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 20. U.S. home sales fell in June. Housing reporter Nicole Friedman discusses whether the housing market has hit the bottom. Plus, a small town in Arkansas could become the epicenter for lithium extraction. Reporter Collin Eaton explains. And, Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, talks to The Journal about artificial intelligence and more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/20/2023 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 20. Netflix sees strong subscriber growth after cracking down on password sharing. But WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher says investors are concerned about the outlook, as labor strikes in Hollywood hit the streamer’s production pipeline. Plus, Tesla profits top estimates as lower vehicle prices offset economic headwinds. And U.S. violent crime drops as car thefts soar. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 19. Goldman Sachs posts a big loss in the second quarter, but our Heard on the Street reporter Telis Demos explains why the path ahead is clear. Plus, business and labor unions are squaring off over artificial intelligence, as regulators look to lessons learned from efforts to rein in social media. Tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy and AI reporter Deepa Seetharama explain. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/19/2023 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 19. Two U.S. senators are set to propose legislation banning lawmakers and federal executives from owning stock in individual companies. WSJ investigative reporter Brody Mullins explains how the bill could address conflict-of-interest concerns. Plus, Microsoft and Activision continue merger talks despite missing the deal’s deadline. And can Tesla’s earnings build on record EV deliveries? Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/19/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 18. More big bank earnings are rolling in this week. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has the details. And harvesters in the U.S. may be looking at record low wheat yields in Kansas. Mid-U.S. correspondent Shannon Najmabadi explains. Plus, former President Donald Trump says he received a letter indicating that he’s the target of a federal investigation into efforts to undo his 2020 election loss. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/18/2023 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 18. Europeans are contending with a new economic reality: becoming poorer. WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless explains the factors that led to the continent’s economic stagnation. Plus lead-cable concerns drag down U.S. telecom companies. And Southern Europe braces for more heat records. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/18/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 17. Russia says it’s pulling out of a grain deal with Ukraine, raising concerns about disruptions to the global food supply chain. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, U.S. federal regulators approve the first drug to protect infants from the deadly virus RSV. And, Heard on the Street reporter Justin Lahart explains why we could be in for a no good, very bad earnings season. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/17/2023 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 17. Americans’ growing paychecks have surpassed inflation for the first time in two years. Plus, China’s economic recovery fades. And data reporter Jack Gillum provides an update on the money race shaping the 2024 presidential election. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 14. JPMorgan Chase, among the big banks reporting Friday, reported a second-quarter profit of more than $14 billion. Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos explains what the results tell us about the broader economy. Plus, on Capitol Hill, the House narrowly passed a defense policy bill loaded with controversial amendments. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/14/2023 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 14. Millions of Americans face excessive heat warnings and heat advisories today as searing temperatures engulf much of the American West and Southwest. WSJ editor Ken Brown and reporter Jennifer Hiller explain how communities, the grid and businesses are coping. Plus, a setback for the SEC’s crypto enforcement push as a judge rules a digital token isn’t a security. And America’s top general calls for speedier weapons sales to Taiwan. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 13. Hollywood actors are joining the writers' strike, in a move that could have big implications for the entertainment industry. Plus, could the economy avoid a recession and make a soft landing after all? Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains what the latest inflation data tells us. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 13. Elon Musk has launched his long-awaited AI startup in a bid to challenge OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Tech reporter Sam Schechner reflects on the growing AI competition and regulatory challenges, as Google expands its chatbot Bard’s reach in the EU and beyond. Plus, the FTC appeals a ruling allowing for Microsoft to move ahead with its purchase of Activision. And Hollywood actors are set to join writers on strike. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/13/2023 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 12. The rate of inflation has cooled to its slowest pace in more than two years. But, it is still above the Federal Reserve’s target 2%—meaning the central bank is likely to raise rates again later this month. Plus, WSJ investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran discusses the findings of our investigation into what telecom companies knew about toxic lead-sheathed cables in their networks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2023 • 17 minutes

A.M. Edition for July 12. U.S. officials and researchers at Microsoft say China-linked hackers breached email accounts in a suspected cyber-espionage campaign to access data in sensitive networks. Plus, Canadian officials cry foul over alleged election meddling by Beijing. WSJ reporter Paul Vieira details what is being alleged. And Ukraine secures a Western defense pledge after NATO rebuffs its goal of quickly joining the alliance. Luke Vargas hostsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 11. A federal judge has ruled that Microsoft can close its $75 billion deal to buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard, clearing a major hurdle in the U.S. Tech reporter Sarah Needleman has more on what’s next. Plus, NATO agrees to pull Ukraine closer, but fails to offer a timeline for membership, disappointing Kyiv. National security reporter Vivian Salama reports from the NATO summit in Lithuania. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 11. Developed economies are at risk of losing roughly a quarter of jobs as a result of automation and artificial intelligence, according to a new OECD report. Plus, correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains what convinced Turkey to drop its objections to Sweden joining NATO. And the WSJ’s Stacy Meichtry breaks down the brewing debate in European capitals over whether to spend increased military budgets on American-made weapons. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 10. Our colleague Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for more than 100 days. Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian, host of the 544 Days podcast, discusses his wrongful detention in Iran and offers his advice and support to Evan. Plus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dropped his opposition to Sweden’s NATO membership bid, according to NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg. The news comes ahead of the alliance’s summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/10/2023 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 10. Lower housing and used-car costs are expected to keep pushing down core inflation in the U.S. in the coming months. However, WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why making further progress toward the Fed’s 2% inflation target could prove increasingly difficult. Plus, deflation looms in China. And a Journal investigation unearths a hidden health hazard: miles of toxic lead cables abandoned across America. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/10/2023 • 18 minutes, 3 seconds

The June U.S. jobs report shows hiring cooled slightly. But wages rose and the unemployment rate is still historically low, likely leaving the Fed on track to raise rates later this month. Plus, why are the world’s autocrats so resilient? U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains. And, West Coast bureau chief Ben Fritz talks about his four-part series With Great Power: The Rise of Superhero Cinema. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/7/2023 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 7. American banks are facing a decline in profitability and further threats to their deposit bases as they prepare to report earnings beginning next week. WSJ reporters Gina Heeb and Jonathan Weil explain how lenders wound up here. Plus, Instagram owner Meta’s Threads app sees early success. And we mark 100 days since the detention of WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich. Here’s how you can support him. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/7/2023 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 6. The third installment in our three-part series on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. WSJ audio producer Ariana Aspuru reports on how these drugs could change the way we think about weight loss. Plus, U.S. stocks fell and bond yields rose on the latest jobs data by ADP. Investors will be scrutinizing Friday’s monthly report even more closely, amid concerns the Federal Reserve will need to keep rates higher for longer. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 6. Meta launches its new microblogging app Threads in the hopes that its Instagram infrastructure and user base can help it take on Twitter. Plus fewer Americans are quitting their jobs in a sign of a cooling U.S. labor market. And WSJ reporter Paul Hannon explains how the U.S. managed to remain the number one target of foreign direct investment despite a decline in inflows. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/6/2023 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 5. The second in our three-part series on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. High demand for drugs that help weight loss means the companies behind them are racking up billions of dollars in sales. But the costs can be high for patients, since not all insurance plans cover these medications. WSJ audio producer Ariana Aspuru reports. Plus, news headlines. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 5. Twitter’s challenges are mounting as competitors capitalize on frustration with Elon Musk’s decision to limit how many tweets users can see. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how a rival app due to be launched tomorrow by Meta could affect Twitter’s business. Plus, the U.S. considers new steps to cut off China from cloud computing. And the Journal’s Te-Ping Chen explains how the end of affirmative action is heating up debates about workplace diversity programs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for July 3. The first in our three-part series on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These are three of the hottest drugs on the market right now, and demand is growing after all have been shown to help patients lose weight. In episode one, WSJ audio producer Ariana Aspuru explains how these drugs work. Plus, news headlines. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds

A.M. Edition for July 3. Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has reported a surge in global deliveries following sharp price cuts and hefty discounts. Plus, amid growing EV demand, countries across the developing world are embracing “resource nationalism” and holding onto critical minerals. WSJ reporter Jon Emont details how those efforts could affect the green transition. And U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to head to China to put a floor under strained diplomatic and economic relations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/3/2023 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds

The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loans held by 40 million Americans, ruling that the plan was unconstitutional. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains the decision and what it means for borrowers. Plus, despite all odds, markets rallied in the first half of the year. Markets reporter Akane Otani explains why and what to expect in the months ahead. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 30. U.S. employers are bracing for challenges to diversity policies after yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. Plus, a dry spell in parts of the U.S. Midwest sends crop prices higher, just as food inflation had begun to ease. WSJ commodities reporter David Uberti explains how the drought is affecting farmers and could have global ramifications. And U.S. officials warn a new Chinese law raises risks for American firms in the country. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 29. The Supreme Court has ruled that affirmative action is unconstitutional, forcing changes to college admissions. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains the ruling and what it means for higher education and students. Plus, air travel leading up to the holiday weekend has been a bit messy. Airlines and air travel reporter Alison Sider provides an update. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 29. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is concerned Israeli weaponry sent to Ukraine could wind up in Iranian hands, one reason he doesn’t support sending Kyiv the Iron Dome air-defense system. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber shares that and more details from his exclusive interview. Plus, officials say a Chinese spy balloon used U.S. equipment to surveil Americans. And how a chemotherapy shortage could affect hundreds of thousands of patients. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 28. Western officials say Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to capture Russian military leaders but Russia learned about the plot. WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski explains how that may have impacted the outcome of last weekend’s mutiny. Plus, in Silicon Valley, psychedelics are big business. Enterprise reporter Kirsten Grind explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 28. We are exclusively reporting that the Biden administration is weighing new restrictions on exports of AI chips to China, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ Asia tech reporter Karen Hao explains how that could affect Beijing. Plus, Russia gains ground in its bid to be China’s top oil supplier. And why everyone in South Korea just got younger. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 27. The Supreme Court has upheld the power of state courts to prevent gerrymandering, under provisions of their own state constitutions. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains the ruling. Plus, the Justice Department’s inspector general issues a scathing report on the U.S. federal prison system. DOJ reporter Sadie Gurman has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/27/2023 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 27. Electric-truck maker Lordstown says it is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest aspiring EV manufacturer to stumble in pursuit of revolutionizing the car market. Plus WSJ deputy China bureau chief Yoko Kubota details how Western firms are siloing their China businesses to lower risks from geopolitical tensions. And why private equity-backed deals keep getting smaller. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/27/2023 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 26. The Kremlin tried to reassert its control over Russia, and President Putin blasted mutineers for betraying their country. Correspondent Georgi Kantchev reports on the aftermath of the Wagner paramilitary group’s weekend rebellion. Plus, Denver, Colorado is bringing armed police back to schools, in an effort to combat gun violence. Education reporter Sara Randazzo explains how that has split students, parents and school staff. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/26/2023 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 26. A mutiny by Russian private military company Wagner ostensibly ended with a truce Saturday. WSJ chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains what the weekend of chaos revealed about the strength of President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Plus, Silicon Valley dips a toe into weapons manufacturing. And junk bond issuance surges. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/26/2023 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 23. The leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group accuses Moscow of striking his camps, raising the prospect of open conflict in Russia. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains. Plus, national legal-affairs reporter Laura Kusisto discusses what has changed in the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. And, the Supreme Court revives a Biden administration immigration policy on deportation. Immigration reporter Michelle Hackman has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/23/2023 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 23. Officials involved in the search for the Titan sub say a top secret military system detected the craft’s suspected implosion days before a debris site was found on Thursday. Plus, the U.S. expands eligibility for billions of dollars in chip subsidies. And WSJ senior reporter Aruna Viswanatha shares new details on the evidence that became a key find in the classified-documents case involving former President Donald Trump. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 22. Five passengers aboard the missing submersible Titan died in a catastrophic implosion, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Plus, markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why central banks are taking different paths in their battle to tame inflation. And, Black Americans are leaving cities in the North and West, reversing a trend during the Great Migration. U.S. news correspondent Jimmy Vielkind explains what’s driving the moves and the impact it’s having on big cities. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/22/2023 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 22. India is expected to purchase U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui explains how the U.S. also hopes to position India as a counterweight to China. Plus, the search for a missing Titanic sub continues as the clock ticks down for a possible rescue. And a Russian court rejected an appeal to release WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 21. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon, alleging the company used manipulative tactics to enroll users into its Prime subscription service. Legal-affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe explains. Plus, as the search for the missing Titan submersible continues, travel reporter Allison Pohle talks about how adventure travel has become a big business, despite the risks. And commercial-property reporter Konrad Putzier explains how higher interest rates could drive up housing costs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 21. The U.S. Coast Guard says Canadian aircraft have detected underwater noises in the hunt for a missing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean as rescue efforts continue. Plus, Wall Street is souring on America’s downtowns. WSJ reporter Heather Gillers explains the source of investor pessimism and why cities may need to rethink how they fill their coffers. And nationwide U.S. test scores show that pandemic learning slide isn’t letting up. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/21/2023 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 20. Hunter Biden, the president’s son, is expected to plead guilty to federal misdemeanor tax charges, which will likely allow him to avoid prison time and a politically explosive prosecution during his father’s re-election campaign. C. Ryan Barber reports. Plus, America is an outlier when it comes to offering gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Health policy reporter Stephanie Armour explains why the European medical community is expressing doubts. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 20. The Wall Street Journal is exclusively reporting that China and Cuba are in negotiations to establish a new joint military training facility on the island. Plus, WSJ Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng recaps U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Beijing. And rescue crews race against time to locate a submarine visiting the wreck of the Titanic. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 16. In a sweeping civil-rights investigation launched following the murder of George Floyd, the U.S. Justice Department finds the Minneapolis Police routinely discriminate and use excessive force. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more on what is next for the MPD. Plus, EV reporter Sean McLain explains why Rivian is inviting prospective car buyers to its factory parking lot. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 16. WSJ reporter John McCormick looks at how Trump’s 2024 presidential rivals are taking on the GOP front-runner following his recent indictment over classified documents. Plus, Asia economics reporter Jason Douglas on how Beijing plans to jump-start China’s flagging economy. And Ukraine reaches the Russian front line as its counteroffensive gains ground. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/16/2023 • 20 minutes

P.M. Edition for June 15. Federal regulators are looking into Goldman Sachs’ role in buying Silicon Valley Bank’s securities portfolio, while it was working on SVB’s doomed capital raise. Plus, WSJ reporter Georgi Kantchev explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine is fueling a shortage of workers in Russia. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/15/2023 • 19 minutes, 4 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 15. Remote work trends and booming EV demand could lead global oil demand to peak before the end of this decade, according to a new IEA report. WSJ energy reporter Will Horner explains what that could mean for oil producers. Plus, finance editor Alex Frangos unpacks the latest moves by central bankers from the U.S. and Europe to China and New Zealand. And music companies sue Twitter over alleged copyright violations. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/15/2023 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 14. The Federal Reserve paused rate hikes after ten consecutive increases, but as chief economics commentator Greg Ip reports, it signaled it could start raising rates again at its next meeting. Plus, deputy Brussels bureau chief Laurence Norman discusses how the U.S. is quietly making a diplomatic push to ease tensions with Iran. And, SEC Chair Gary Gensler talks crypto with The Journal podcast. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/14/2023 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 14. Warsaw is said to oppose the Danish front-runner to be the next head of NATO, underscoring a rift among alliance member states. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels says Poland and others want a leader who has more directly felt the brunt of the war in Ukraine. Plus, the Fed prepares to pause rate hikes. And Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses Donald Trump’s potential defense to charges he illegally retained and shared classified documents. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 13. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally held on to classified national-security documents after leaving the White House, launching an unprecedented federal criminal case against a former president. Erin Ailworth reports from Miami. Plus, stocks are rallying. But how long will the bull run last? Markets reporter Hardika Singh has more. And chip maker Nvidia joins the trillion dollar club. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/13/2023 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 13. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael tells us about the latest trans-Atlantic antitrust push against Google’s digital-ad business. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned in Miami today. And WSJ economics reporter Gwynn Guilford previews the Labor Department’s closely watched consumer-inflation report. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/13/2023 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 12. The FTC plans to seek a restraining order that would block Microsoft and videogame publisher Activision Blizzard from closing their $75 billion deal. Plus, JPMorgan reaches a $290 million settlement over its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Banking reporter David Benoit has the details. And, WSJ Pro reporter Yuliya Chernova explains what’s behind a startup slowdown. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 12. WSJ reporter Marcus Walker is on his way to the front lines in Ukraine and tells us of land gains and material lost in hard fighting with the Russian army. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu takes a closer look at Swiss bank UBS’s just-completed takeover of troubled lender Credit Suisse. Plus, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at age 86. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 9. Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts over his retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has the latest. And, pharmaceutical giants have finalized a $19 billion opioid settlement. National legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/9/2023 • 17 minutes, 1 second

A.M. Edition for June 9. Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face a federal indictment. WSJ Washington reporter Alex Leary discusses the charges and how they could affect the 2024 presidential race. And Facebook owner Meta is exploring a new app to compete with Twitter. Plus, signs of distress for “buy now, pay later” users. Keith Collins hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/9/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 8. We report exclusively that China and Cuba have reached a secret agreement for China to set up a spy base on the island. National security reporter Warren Strobel has the details. Plus, some cancer treatments are changing, as doctors rethink aggressive approaches for some types of the disease. Health reporter Brianna Abbott explains what’s behind the shift. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 8. Residents from Massachusetts to North Carolina are being advised to limit outdoor activities and mask up as smoke from Canadian wildfires hangs over some of America's biggest cities. Plus, we’ll look at how the CEOs of Binance and Coinbase are responding to the SEC’s intensifying regulatory push against the crypto industry. And a leadership shakeup at GameStop. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 7. Investigations by The Wall Street Journal and university researchers found that Instagram helps connect and promote a vast pedophile network. Reporter Katherine Blunt talks about the findings, and how Instagram parent Meta is addressing them. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/7/2023 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 7. Wall Street is backing off earlier expectations for Fed interest-rate cuts this year. WSJ markets reporter Matt Grossman looks at how investors are recalibrating their bets and what that means for the rally in U.S. stocks. Plus, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner hits another snag. And WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos dissects new evidence from China and global institutions about the health of the economy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/7/2023 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 6. CEOs are facing more pressure to take a stance on potentially divisive issues. Workplace reporter Lauren Weber explains how they’re navigating the culture wars. Plus, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance and Coinbase this week. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff explains the ramp-up in regulatory scrutiny. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/6/2023 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 6. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for the destruction of a dam and power plant near the city of Kherson as thousands face imminent flooding. The WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore explains the risks posed by the dam’s destruction and its potential impact on the war. Plus, a former Bytedance executive claims China’s Communist Party accessed TikTok user data. And Hollywood directors consider a new labor deal as actors grant their union authorization to strike. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 5. Researchers at Stanford found that Twitter failed to prevent known images of child sexual abuse from being posted on its platform. Twitter told researchers it has since improved its detection system. Twitter reporter Alexa Corse talks about the challenges of eliminating such content from social media. Plus, American Airlines wants to reinvent business travel. Airlines and airline travel reporter Alison Sider explains what it will mean for airfare. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to launch a long-awaited counteroffensive but is tempering expectations and warning of bloodshed to come. WSJ editor in chief Emma Tucker shares that and other takeaways from her interview with Volodymyr Zelensky. Plus, oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia announces more production cuts. And U.S. regulators prepare to force big banks to boost their capital reserves. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/5/2023 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 2. The May jobs report shows a strong labor market, but complicates matters for the Federal Reserve. Plus, congressional reporter Natalie Andrews discusses the winners and losers in the debt-ceiling deal. And, at public schools across the country, parents, teachers and politicians have been fighting over how and whether to incorporate instruction on LGBT history. Ben Chapman reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 2. The U.S. Senate passes a bill that suspends the debt ceiling and averts an unprecedented U.S. default. London Business School Professor Richard Portes and WSJ deputy finance editor Quentin Webb discuss what this means for the economy and American credibility. Plus, California lawmakers advance a bill requiring big tech companies to pay for news on its platforms. And the U.S. signals a willingness to begin nuclear arms control talks with Russia. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for June 1. The price of beef is nearing record highs, as cattle herds are shrinking. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains why—and what the consequences are for ranchers and consumers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2023 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds

A.M. Edition for June 1. A sweeping bill to suspend the U.S. debt ceiling is on its way to the Senate after clearing the House with bipartisan support last night. Plus, Exxon and Chevron shareholders reject a raft of climate proposals in the latest hit to ESG efforts. And WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels previews a NATO meeting today where officials will discuss whether Ukraine has a future in the alliance. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2023 • 17 minutes, 1 second

P.M. Edition for May 31. The FDA approves Pfizer’s vaccine for RSV, a deadly respiratory virus. But as Wall Street Journal health business editor Jonathan Rockoff reports, companies are preparing to introduce the shots after resistance to vaccination reached new highs during the pandemic. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2023 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 31. The stock market may be riding high, but down below, debt markets are creaking under the strain of rising interest rates. WSJ credit reporter Matt Wirz explains whether worrying trends in real estate, consumer debt, and bankruptcies spell trouble for the broader economy. Plus, House committee members advance a deal to raise the U.S. debt limit. And China warns of AI’s risks as it invests billions into the technology. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2023 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 30. During the height of the pandemic, some analysts predicted that the nation’s biggest cities would experience a downturn, as remote workers fled to cheaper areas. But now, despite the nation’s many empty office buildings, residential areas in cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles are experiencing a resurgence. Commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier and real estate reporter Peter Grant explain the dynamics. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2023 • 19 minutes, 12 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 30. U.S. lawmakers are set to start voting today on a debt deal brokered by the White House and House Republicans. WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes and University College London Professor Julie Norman discuss the road ahead and what a freeze on domestic spending could mean for bipartisanship going forward. Plus, residential areas outside Moscow are hit by a drone attack. And China rebuffs a U.S. request for a meeting between their defense chiefs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2023 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 26. Disney and Comcast share ownership of the streaming service Hulu. But as Jessica Toonkel reports, that partnership may not last long. Plus, what problems at the startup Lordstown Motors reveal about the state of the EV market. And, a look at how markets are responding to the debt-ceiling debate. Dion Rabouin hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/26/2023 • 19 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 26. The global food crisis is worsening, as a double-digit surge in food costs across Europe hits household incomes. WSJ reporters Paul Hannon and Jaewon Kang explain why prices are soaring and what governments are doing to tackle the issue. Plus, the White House and Republicans draw closer to an agreement to raise the debt limit. And Tesla and Ford team up in an EV-charging deal. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/26/2023 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 25. Major U.S. airlines have gone 14 years without a fatal crash. But as Micah Maidenberg reports, a string of close calls on runways has regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration worried ahead of the summer travel season. Plus, we report exclusively that the Treasury Department is preparing to change how the U.S. processes federal agency payments if the debt ceiling is breached. Dion Rabouin hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/25/2023 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 25. Ratings firm Fitch is considering whether the U.S. should retain its top credit rating as negotiators in Washington struggle to reach an agreement on the debt limit. WSJ markets editor Matthew Thomas unpacks that warning. Plus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters the 2024 presidential race with a bit of a glitch. And how Nvidia is capitalizing on AI-fueled demand for chips. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/25/2023 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 24. Debt ceiling negotiations continue, but there’s still no deal on the table. Plus, Kejal Vyas reports on the rising number of unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. border. And why shares in American banks are trading like meme stocks. Dion Rabouin hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 24. South Carolina has moved to ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, imposing severe restrictions in one of the last bastions for legal abortion access in the southern U.S. Plus, baby-formula makers face an FTC collusion probe. And the Journal’s David Benoit on whether JPMorgan’s status as America’s biggest bank is an asset or a liability to the U.S. financial system. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2023 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 23. Twitter Chairman Elon Musk says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be making “a major announcement” on the platform Wednesday night. Plus, activist shareholders are making demands of corporations at a record level. And Apple announces a multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom to buy U.S.-made chips. Dion Rabouin hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/23/2023 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 23. The risk of a U.S. debt default is sending investors searching for new safe havens, including in the bonds of America’s top-rated companies. Plus, Ukrainian-backed forces stage a cross-border incursion into Russia. And the Journal’s Stella Yifan Xie explains how rising youth unemployment in China is raising economic and political red flags in Beijing. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/23/2023 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 22. President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are meeting face-to-face, aiming to broker a debt-ceiling deal. Plus, Western states agree to limit the use of water from the Colorado River. And Senator Tim Scott launches his presidential nomination campaign for the Republican party. Dion Rabouin hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 22. European Union privacy regulators have fined Facebook owner Meta a record $1.3 billion for sending user information to the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how the decision could affect other multinational companies. Plus, U.S. debt talks are set to resume this afternoon. And Russia claims victory in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2023 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 19. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses what may happen as the x-date closes in and debt-ceiling negotiations are at an impasse. Plus, WSJ D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow says the fight over the debt ceiling has put the spotlight on clean energy funding. Danny Lewis hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/19/2023 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 19. President Biden is expected to announce a new round of U.S. restrictions on trade with Russia today. WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey reports on that from the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, where allies are also looking to counter Chinese economic coercion. Plus, a Journal investigation reveals which car models have been built with a potentially dangerous air-bag part. And how the leader of the United Arab Emirates has charted a delicate “friends-with-everyone” strategy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/19/2023 • 19 minutes, 18 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 18. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei says the move by Chinese leader Xi Jinping signals Beijing is prioritizing security over economic growth. And Disney scraps a $900 million investment to relocate employees to a corporate campus in Florida. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 18. Montana’s governor has signed the first American bill that outright bans TikTok. Journal reporter Stu Woo explains how that is paving the way for a legal fight over a nationwide prohibition that is under consideration in Washington. Plus the WSJ’s Gwynn Guilford on how the tightest job market in generations is transforming the employment prospects for Black Americans. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/18/2023 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 17. WSJ news editor Janet Adamy explains how car accidents, homicides, suicides and drug overdoses have pushed up death rates for children and teens in the U.S. Plus, the timing of the debt ceiling crisis may have a silver lining for student loans. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/17/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 17. House Democrats are working on a long-shot parliamentary maneuver designed to circumvent House Republican leadership and force a vote to raise the debt ceiling. WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey says this signals how far apart the two sides are. Plus, the Journal’s Tom Fairless on why migration into affluent countries has reached a record high. And lawmakers in North Carolina ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/17/2023 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 16. President Biden will cut short a planned overseas trip to focus on the debt ceiling, as party leaders remained at odds following a meeting at the White House. WSJ national politics reporter Natalie Andrews discusses what is at stake. Plus, a rare pharma antitrust action seeks to block the Amgen-Horizon deal. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2023 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 16. There are now tentative signs of progress toward a deal that would raise the U.S. debt ceiling as President Biden and top lawmakers prepare to meet at the White House today. But as Journal editor Alex Frangos explains, the risk of a default is sparking concern in the markets, as Treasury holders worry they won’t get some of their money back right away. Plus, the WSJ’s Ruth Simon describes why America’s small businesses are slowing hiring. And reporter Mike Colias discusses how automakers are getting into mining to meet EV demand. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2023 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 15. Microsoft’s $75 billion deal gets Europe’s go-ahead weeks after it was rejected by U.K. regulators. Plus, Shelby Holliday travels to the Philippines to check in on U.S. efforts to counter China’s militarization of the Pacific. Danny Lewis hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/15/2023 • 18 minutes, 21 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 15. Key elections in Turkey appear to be headed for a runoff, testing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-decade rule. WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin explains what a potential leadership change would mean for Turkey and its central role in global diplomacy. Plus, China sentences a U.S. citizen to life in prison over espionage. And former digital news darling Vice Media files for bankruptcy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/15/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 12. Elon Musk officially named Linda Yaccarino, most recently NBCUniversal’s ad chief, as the next CEO of Twitter. Global Tech Editor Jason Dean explains her background in advertising, and the challenges she could face in her new role. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office warns that the U.S. could default within the first two weeks of June.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 12. Linda Yaccarino is in talks to succeed Elon Musk as the next CEO of Twitter, according to people familiar with the situation. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains what the potential leadership change would mean for the social-media company. Plus, markets digest fresh regional banking jitters. And the Journal’s James Marson on how Donald Trump’s refusal to commit to aiding Ukraine is being received in Kyiv. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/12/2023 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 11. The Biden administration is defending its decision to lift the immigration policy known as Title 42 Thursday night, as thousands of migrants attempt to cross the southern border. Santiago Pérez, WSJ Deputy Editor in Latin America, explains what’s happening in Mexico, and D.C. audio reporter Daniella Cheslow reports on how it is all playing out on Capitol Hill. Plus, shares of regional bank PacWest fall nearly 23%.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 21 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 11. The U.S. government has formally ended its pandemic crisis response. WSJ reporter Sabrina Siddiqui and editor Jonathan Rockoff explain what changes are in store as testing and surveillance lose some federal support. Plus, the Biden administration targets power plants with tough new emissions rules. And Donald Trump urges Republicans to risk a U.S. default in order to win spending cuts. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly said ChatGPT was owned by Microsoft. It is owned by OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft. (Corrected May 11)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 10. Republican congressman George Santos is indicted on 13 felony charges. He pleaded not guilty, and said he will not resign. Court reporter Corinne Ramey has the details. Plus, renewable energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains why the West needs Russia to power its nuclear comeback.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2023 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 10. Former President Donald Trump is set to face the cameras–a day after a federal jury held him liable for sexual abuse and defamation of columnist E. Jean Carroll. Plus U.S. inflation is expected to remain stubbornly steady. WSJ national economics reporter Gabriel Rubin explains what that means for you, me and the Fed. And how to go about paying for new weight-loss drugs? The Journal’s Peter Loftus on the barriers to access for the much-hyped obesity medications. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2023 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 9. Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for defamation and sexual abuse, in a civil case brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. Court reporter Corinne Ramey explains. Plus, high-level talks at the White House on the debt ceiling fail to yield a breakthrough. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 9. Goldman Sachs settles a class-action lawsuit covering 2,800 female employees who alleged the bank systematically discriminated against women. Plus, President Biden prepares to host congressional leaders for high-stakes debt ceiling talks. And WSJ science reporter Eric Niiler explains what record spring temperatures in parts of the U.S. and a variety of countries could tell us about the summer to come. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/2023 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 8. WSJ immigration reporter Alicia Caldwell brings the latest from the border city of El Paso, Texas where thousands of migrants have gathered and thousands more are expected, as the immigration policy known as Title 42 ends this week. Plus, why backlash is building against the Biden administration’s $3 trillion clean-energy push. Reporter Jennifer Hiller explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 8. The Biden administration’s new asylum rules are expected to limit which migrants are eligible to ask for protections, as officials prepare for a doubling of illegal border crossings in the coming weeks. Plus, Arab leaders end Syria’s diplomatic isolation. And WSJ U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains the sometimes clever, often unpopular measures governments are taking to cope with a new era of higher costs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 5. The Labor Department said U.S. employers added 253,000 jobs to the economy in April showing strong hiring despite a slowing economy. Heard on the Street Columnist Justin Lahart has more on the numbers. Plus, a major milestone: the World Health Organization declares the pandemic emergency over. Health reporter Brianna Abbott reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/5/2023 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 5. Flexible work arrangements are quickly becoming a thing of the past. With U.S. employment data due out today, we dig into the continued debate over whether remote working really is less productive with WSJ "On the Clock" columnist Callum Borchers and economist Kathryn Anne Edwards. Plus, the U.K.'s ruling Conservative Party is dealt a major political setback in local elections.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 4. Shares of regional banks plunged on Thursday, with investors still worried about the spread of contagion from the March banking crisis. Banking and finance reporter Ben Eisen explains. Plus, the debate over the debt ceiling took on new urgency this week, with the U.S. set to run out of money as early as June 1. D.C. audio reporter Daniella Cheslow has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/4/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 4. Shares of regional lender PacWest have tumbled following a report that the bank was considering a sale. WSJ reporter Ben Dummett explains what the news signals about the health of the U.S. banking system. Plus, the maker of popular obesity drug Wegovy limits doses amid a supply crunch. And Heard on the Street Asia editor Nathaniel Taplin considers whether Singapore can be the next Hong Kong. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 3. The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday and signaled it could be ready for a pause. Economics reporter Harriet Torry has the details. Plus, Russia blames Ukraine for a drone attack on the Kremlin. Ukraine denies responsibility. WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2023 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 3. A record number of reporters were imprisoned last year, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. WSJ international editor Grainne McCarthy discusses Russia's detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and how newsrooms are coping with eroding press freedom. Plus, markets are on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected rate hike. WSJ markets editor Matthew Thomas discusses the stock selloff that walloped shares of U.S. regional banks. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2023 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 2. Shares of regional banks fell sharply on Tuesday. The declines come after First Republic struck a deal to sell the bulk of its operations to JPMorgan Chase and before an expected rate-hike decision from the Federal Reserve. Plus, WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry discusses President Biden’s record on the economy, as he launches his re-election bid. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/2023 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 2. The union representing movie and television writers has gone on strike after talks with studios, streamers and networks broke down. Entertainment reporter Joe Flint explains why. Plus, chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses how the Fed is thinking about its next rate move amid fresh banking turmoil. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for May 1. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. could default as early as June 1 without debt ceiling increase. And Rachel Louise Ensign explains what the takeover of First Republic Bank means for JPMorgan and the banking industry. Plus, the circle of people associated with Jeffrey Epstein is wider than previously thought. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds

A.M. Edition for May 1. U.S. regulators have seized First Republic Bank and struck a deal to sell the bulk of the lender’s operations to JPMorgan. The Journal’s Quentin Webb breaks down the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history and whether more banking turmoil is to come. Plus, the air comes out of the U.S. Dollar. And President Biden calls for the release of jailed WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2023 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 28. U.S. financial regulators released their reports on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Financial regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman has the major takeaways. Plus, in China, raids on businesses and a tougher espionage law are giving mixed messages to foreign businesses. WSJ deputy China bureau chief Josh Chin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/28/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 28. Raids, detentions and unexpected visits to corporate offices by Chinese authorities are undercutting Beijing’s message that it’s open for business to global investors. Plus, WSJ editor Jason Dean discusses the big takeaways from this week’s tech earnings. And Europe narrowly avoids recession as Germany’s economic engine falters. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 54 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 27. The U.S. economic growth slipped in the first quarter of 2023, but consumer spending propped up growth with a surge of buying early this year. Plus, D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow reports on Congress taking a closer look at tightening oversight on the Supreme Court after a report revealed Justice Clarence Thomas received free luxury vacations from a Texas billionaire and never reported them. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Correction: An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated that vacancy was low for commercial real estate in San Francisco. (Corrected April 27)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2023 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 27. DOJ is suing Tennessee to block restrictions on transgender healthcare. And Montana bars a trans lawmaker from debate after she protested a similar bill. Plus Russian crude is nearing a $60 sanctions cap. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2023 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 26. House Republicans advance a bill to raise the debt ceiling. Plus, a U.K. watchdog has rejected Microsoft’s $75 billion deal for videogame maker Activision Blizzard, complicating its prospects. Reporter Kim Mackrael has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2023 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 26. Shares of midsize lender First Republic Bank shed nearly 50% yesterday after it reported a major outflow of deposits. WSJ finance editor Quentin Webb explains whether First Republic’s troubles could signal further banking turmoil. Also, shoppers looking for price breaks on basic products will have to wait, as companies seem to have pricing power on their side. Plus, the U.S. and South Korea reach a nuclear accord. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2023 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 25. President Biden announced another bid for the White House today, focusing on freedom and the future of democracy. White House reporter Catherine Lucey talks about his agenda and another potential matchup with former President Donald Trump. Plus, shares of First Republic fall nearly 50%, a day after it reported a deposit hemorrhage in the first quarter. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/25/2023 • 18 minutes, 46 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 25. President Biden has launched his 2024 election campaign. Today’s video announcement sets the stage for another hard-fought race and a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump. Plus, UBS opens its books a month after its announced takeover of Credit Suisse and WSJ correspondent Shan Li explains how India overtook China as the world’s most populous country and what that means for global growth. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 24. The bank says it would cut head count by as much as 25% and slash executive pay as it restructures its balance sheet. Plus, the world is spending more on defense. Reporter Alistair MacDonald has the details. And the commercial real-estate market is in a downturn. Reporter Konrad Putzier explains what is different this time around. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/2023 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 24. The likes of Amazon, Coca-Cola and Microsoft are all reporting earnings this week, as new research shows American stocks have remained resilient despite recent banking turmoil and market volatility. WSJ market reporters Hannah Miao and Jack Pitcher discuss what stocks are being favored and why. Plus, Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy and Credit Suisse details tough final days before its rescue. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 21. Small donors are abandoning two senators who’ve strayed from the Democratic Party: West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, and Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema. D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow explains what it means for their reelection bids. Plus, more Chinese migrants are going through Latin America to get to the U.S. Reporter Shen Lu explains why. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 21. Planned proxy fights at companies like Disney and Salesforce have fizzled lately, as several big-name activist investors have instead chosen to agree to truces. WSJ reporter Lauren Thomas explains the shift in strategy. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg won’t rule out more Meta layoffs and Credit Suisse investors challenge Switzerland’s $17 billion bond write-down. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 20. SpaceX’s uncrewed Starship rocket exploded a few minutes after lifting off from a launchpad in South Texas this morning. That came a day after Musk’s EV business, Tesla, reported a 24% drop in profit, after a series of price cuts. And today was also the day Musk promised those legacy blue checkmarks on Twitter would disappear. Reporters Alexa Corse, Rebecca Elliott, and Micah Maidenberg join host Annmarie Fertoli to break everything down.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2023 • 19 minutes, 12 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 20. Accounting giant Ernst & Young plans to borrow to offset deal costs in order to cushion the impact on partner earnings. Plus, WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen says that mi llions more Americans will have access to pension-like investments in their 401(k) plans following a new push from two of the biggest money managers, Fidelity and State Street. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2023 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 19. The Supreme Court has extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone through at least Friday, as it considers emergency requests to preserve access. National legal affairs reporter Laura Kusisto reports. Plus, reporter Rachel Louise Ensign breaks down more bank earnings. And reporter Sarah Toy explains why more children are getting stomach surgery to lose weight and how doctors are assessing the risks. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/19/2023 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 19. The world’s biggest contract chip maker is seeking up to $15 billion in government money as it invests in a pair of U.S. factories, according to people familiar with the situation. However, the Journal’s Peter Landers says Taiwan Semiconductor is also pushing back on U.S. rules requiring it to share profits and detail its operations. Plus, Tesla prepares to report earnings after cutting EV prices yet again. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/19/2023 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 18. Fox News has agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million, avoiding a trial on Dominion’s allegations that the network amplified false election-fraud claims. Plus, two decades of war in Iraq and Afghanistan exposed U.S. military medics to intense battlefield training - lessons of war they could teach to civilians who treat trauma patients. WSJ correspondent Ben Kesling reports on how a handful of civilian hospitals are partnering with the military to preserve those lessons. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/18/2023 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 18. Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Russian court today for a pretrial detention hearing following his arrest last month. WSJ world coverage chief Gordon Fairclough explains what is at stake in the hearing. Plus, Russia finds eager trading partners in the Persian Gulf. And it’s tax day in the U.S. Here’s our last-minute tax guide for procrastinators. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 17. In an exclusive, we report on how a pro-Kremlin social-media account overseen by an American administrator helped spread leaked U.S. intelligence documents. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/17/2023 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 17. U.S. lawmakers say they don’t understand how a low-level information technician was allowed to access classified documents and allegedly sneak state secrets out of secured facilities. Plus WSJ markets reporter Hannah Miao and national economics reporter Gabe Rubin preview the week ahead for markets as earnings season kicks off. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/17/2023 • 18 minutes, 55 seconds

P.M. Edition for Apr. 14. Earnings for JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup show the biggest banks did well in the wake of turmoil for the sector last month. Banking reporter David Benoit discusses what led to their profits. Plus, senior video producer Shelby Holliday reports after a conversation with the family of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 14. American allies from Israel to South Korea are grappling with revelations stemming from the leak of purported classified U.S. documents. WSJ national security correspondent Nancy Youssef explains the potential diplomatic fallout stemming from the unauthorized disclosures. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortion after six weeks. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 13. Federal agents have arrested Jack Teixeira, in connection with a leak of purported highly classified documents. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has the details. Plus, D.C. audio reporter Daniella Cheslow discusses how U.S. lawmakers are split over whether the abortion pill mifepristone should remain on the U.S. market. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 13. Elon Musk’s social media company tells the courts it has a new company name and is now incorporated in Nevada. Plus, Brazil’s president becomes the latest world leader to visit China. WSJ reporter Austin Ramzy explains how the trip helps Beijing to further shake off its pandemic-era diplomatic isolation. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/13/2023 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 12. The U.S. Federal Reserve sees a higher likelihood of recession later this year, but another interest rate hike could still be on the table in May. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos reports. Plus, inflation has eased to its lowest rate in two years. Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford discusses some persistent price pressures. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2023 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds

President Joe Biden on Wednesday commemorates the anniversary of the truce that brought peace to Northern Ireland. WSJ U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains how after a quarter century of peace, Ireland may be closer to unification, and why Brexit may be the real catalyst. Plus, Ukraine plays down the classified assessment of its battlefield vulnerabilities, found in purportedly leaked documents. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2023 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 11. Recent turmoil in the banking sector due to the collapse of two midsize U.S. banks will crimp global growth and cut U.S. GDP, according to the IMF. Yuka Hayashi reports. And D.C. correspondent Daniella Cheslow discusses an investigation into a U.S. intelligence breach. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2023 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 11. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided against sacking his defense minister. He had publicly said he would fire Yoav Gallant two weeks earlier after Gallant spoke out against Netanyahu’s planned judicial reforms. WSJ contributor Aaron Boxerman explains why Netanyahu reversed course and what it says about his control. Plus, the U.S. takes one small step toward regulating A.I. chatbots and former executives at Twitter fired by Elon Musk sue the company. Peter Granitz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds

P.M. Edition for Apr. 10. The U.S. State Department has designated WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich “wrongfully detained” by Russia. Plus, the Pentagon is investigating how highly-classified information ended up online. Daniella Cheslow reports. And, reporter John Keilman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what’s behind America’s factory boom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2023 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 10. Purported Pentagon intelligence assessments show Ukraine running out of air defense supplies next month. WSJ chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how the leaked information became public and what it means for the war. Plus, Tesla invests in a new facility in Shanghai amid weak US-Chinese relations. Peter Grantiz hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds

P.M. Edition for Apr. 7. The March jobs report showed strong hiring, with employers adding 236,000 workers. But it marks a slight cooling. Economics reporter David Harrison explains. Plus, Taiwan is again a central flashpoint between the U.S. and China. D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow reports on the ripple effects of a high-level meeting between Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/7/2023 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 7. Israel has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, sparking fears of a broader conflict between Israel and its neighbors. Plus, WSJ labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon explains how the U.S. labor market remains resilient in spite of recent banking turmoil, high inflation and tech layoffs. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/7/2023 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 6. A Russian court will hear an appeal on the detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich on April 18. Plus, reporter Katherine Blunt explains why two of the U.S.’s largest energy companies are rethinking their investments in natural gas. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2023 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 6. Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have agreed to resume flights and reopen embassies closed since 2016. Journal foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains how China managed to broker a restoration of relations between the Middle East rivals. Plus, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the flagship search engine will feature artificial intelligence. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 5. The U.S. State Department is working on an official “wrongful detention” designation for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in Russia last week. National security reporter Vivian Salama reports. Plus, national legal affairs reporter Laura Kusisto explains how abortion rights played a key role in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 5. Former President Donald Trump defends himself to supporters following his day in court. WSJ editor Ashby Jones explains the allegations from Manhattan prosecutors that Trump orchestrated an “unlawful scheme” to help his 2016 campaign and then cover it up. Plus, the U.S. prepares to launch a major government effort to win the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2023 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 4. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to felony charges of falsifying records in a Manhattan courthouse today. Reporter James Fanelli discusses the charges and what comes next. Plus, the White House says the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is a priority. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 4. Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to New York authorities today and face criminal charges related to a hush-money payment to a p*rn star. WSJ court reporter Corinne Ramey sketches out the potential road ahead for Trump after today’s arraignment. Plus, Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2023 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds

P.M. Edition for April 3. EU governments and the chief of NATO denounced Russia’s arrest and detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. Plus, WSJ reporter Heather Gillers explains why public pension plans are eyeing the bond market. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2023 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds

A.M. Edition for April 3. Crude-oil prices surged this morning after a Saudi-led group of producers said new output cuts would kick in next month. WSJ markets reporter Joe Wallace says the move will frustrate U.S. efforts to reduce Russia’s oil revenue. Plus, the World Bank warns of a ‘lost decade’ of global economic growth. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2023 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 31. Support pours in for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia this week. Plus, national politics reporter Alex Leary says the indictment of former President Donald Trump by a Manhattan grand jury is laying bare deep political divisions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/31/2023 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 31. Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in paying hush-money to a p*rn star on the eve of the 2016 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus tells us what to expect in this unprecedented case. Plus, U.S. officials say the release of Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich could be difficult to secure as he heads toward a trial in a court under the control of Russia’s security service, the FSB. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: Mike Pence is a former vice president of the U.S. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to him as a former president. (Corrected March 31.)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/31/2023 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds

Breaking News March 30. A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. In a statement, Trump called the indictment “political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history.” WSJ reporter Rebecca Ballhaus joins WSJ What’s News host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what we know so far. You can follow the Live Coverage on WSJ.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2023 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 30. The White House has condemned the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, on what Moscow described as espionage. The WSJ vehemently denies the charges. Plus, D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow reports on how the U.S. is realigning its goals in the Middle East. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 30. Advanced military equipment from Western allies has arrived in Ukraine as Kyiv prepares a spring offensive against Russia. Wall Street Journal reporter Ian Lovett tells us how the offensive may play out. Plus, recent market volatility is squeezing funding for green startups. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2023 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 29. There was a lot of enthusiasm around the metaverse when Facebook rebranded itself to become Meta in 2021. But lately, companies are souring on the idea. WSJ Tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains why this happened and discusses whether there is a future for the metaverse. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds

A.M. Edition for March 29. Top Chinese officials rolled out the welcome mat for foreign CEOs this week in a bid to restore business confidence after a multiyear tech crackdown. WSJ deputy China bureau chief Yoko Kubota explains whether that and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma’s return to China are enough to sell that message. Plus, UBS brings back its former CEO to oversee the Credit Suisse takeover. Luke Vargas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds

P.M. Edition for March 28. A U.S. indictment unveiled Tuesday alleges that in 2021, the FTX founder directed payoff to regain access to more than $1 billion in frozen cryptocurrency. Plus, rising interest rates haven’t hit U.S. companies that hard yet. But Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart says this could soon change and explains what it could mean for consumers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2023 • 15 minutes