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The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.
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Howard Rubin is a Wall Street legend, famous in the 1980s and ‘90s for being a risk-loving star trader. He also allegedly was involved in secret sex trafficking for years, hidden in a midtown penthouse. WSJ’s Erich Schwartzel traces the saga and explains the allegations of abuse that ultimately led to Rubin’s arrest. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- The High Pressure Tactics Gloria Allred Uses On Her Own Clients
- Behind the Scenes at Davos, Claims of a Toxic Boss
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Disney’s largest source of revenue is its theme parks and cruises. The people responsible for designing those attractions are the secretive Imagineers. WSJ’s Ben Fritz reports that the company is spending $60 billion to create more Disney magic and it's up to the Imagineers to make it work. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Disney’s Big AI Dilemma - Disney Gets Into Gambling
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1Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer who had a child with Elon Musk, sued Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, alleging that its chatbot Grok generated and shared nonconsensual, sexually explicit images of her. St. Clair’s lawsuit is emblematic of the thorny legal issues that surround new AI tools and deepfakes. It also confronts the question: Who is responsible for the content that users prompt chatbots to create? Jessica Mendoza spoke with St. Clair’s lawyer, Carrie Goldberg, about the lawsuit.
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- Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
- How Elon Musk Pulled X Back From the Brink
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Over the weekend, a federal officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse in Minneapolis. WSJ’s Joe Barrett describes how events unfolded in the wake of Pretti’s killing, and WSJ’s Michelle Hackman breaks down how ICE tactics have led to clashes with local residents. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents
The Hyundai Plant Raided By Immigration Authorities
Inside the ICE Hiring Blitz
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Danielle Gansky was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at age 7. Soon, she was prescribed a daily cocktail of powerful psychiatric drugs that she would be on for years. A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that children who start on ADHD medication at a young age are more than five times as likely to be prescribed additional psychiatric drugs. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran breaks down that investigation. WSJ’s Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Is America on Too Many Psychiatric Drugs?
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Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX, has overseen the rise of the rocket and satellite company. She’s also maintained a long relationship with the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Now, with a potential IPO looming, WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg reports on how expansive Shotwell’s role is, and explains the big year ahead. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening: - When Elon Musk Moves In Next Door- Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceXSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is straining the U.S. power grid and driving up electricity prices. Tech giants and politicians are scrambling to determine who will pay for the massive infrastructure needed to keep the lights on. WSJ's Jennifer Hiller explains what this energy crisis means for the future of the power industry. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- AI Has Come for Advertising
- The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun
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Over the weekend, President Trump intensified calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a territory controlled by Denmark. WSJ’s Max Colchester explains how European leaders are reacting to Trump’s push for the arctic island, and what might happen next. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' on Foreign Policy
- Greenland Has Tons of Minerals. So Where Are All the Miners?
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In this mini-episode of The Journal, WSJ's Katherine Bindley investigates a recent change in behavior among San Francisco’s ubiquitous Waymos, the self-driving robotaxis. Suddenly, the cars are behaving less like deferential drivers and more like New York cabbies. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- How Waymo Won Over San Francisco
- The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here
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From a young age, it was clear that Phillip Bell was a football phenom. He got his first college scholarship offer in middle school. But that talent drew Bell into Southern California’s unruly youth football black market. In that system, high schoolers and their families are paid millions to play football. WSJ's Harriet Ryan reports on a system that ultimately tore Phillip Bell's family apart. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports
- Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFL
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For the past two weeks, Iran has been consumed by protests that have resulted in a heavy government crackdown with deaths estimated in the thousands. But the prelude to the unrest wasn’t just political. It stemmed from a deep financial crisis, and specifically, as WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains, the collapse of an obscure and indebted bank. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End?
- Iran May Be Running Out of Options
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President Donald Trump's sweeping plan for Venezuelan oil is coming into focus. It includes cutting off illicit oil exports, gaining more control over Venezuela's state-run oil company and rebuilding infrastructure. Some of these goals require the participation of U.S. oil companies, but those companies are reluctant to invest in the still-unstable country. WSJ's Andrew Restuccia explains Trump's gambit to bring down oil prices and reshape the global oil market. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' on Foreign Policy
- Was Maduro's Capture About Oil?
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After receiving grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department last week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the investigation was part of a pressure campaign to get the Fed to lower interest rates. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains how the investigation could change who controls monetary policy in the future. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The Fed Says It’s Hard to Tell
- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
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An AI bubble. Geopolitical turmoil. Inflation and interest rates. These things and more could rock the stock market in 2026, and investors have to be prepared. WSJ’s Jason Zweig, writer of The Intelligent Investor column and newsletter, discusse s how investors can best set up their portfolios for the new year and breaks down his outlook for the year ahead. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- It's Almost 2026. How’s the Economy?
- Investment Accounts for Babies Are Coming. Wall Street Can’t Wait.
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In August, a troubled man named Stein-Erik Soelberg killed his mother and took his own life. In the months leading up to the tragedy, Soelberg had been engaging in delusion-filled conversations with ChatGPT. Now, his mother’s estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, and Soelberg’s son Erik wants the tech giant to take responsibility for a product that he believes deepened his father’s decline. WSJ’s Julie Jargon tells Ryan Knutson about the challenges facing OpenAI when it comes to mental health.
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- A Troubled Man and His Chatbot
- OpenAI’s ‘Code Red’ Problem
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Netflix is in a high-stakes fight to buy storied movie studio Warner Bros. The company has a $72 billion deal in hand, but rival Paramount isn't going down without a fight. At the helm of the streaming giant is co-CEO Ted Sarandos, whose strategies have helped transform the entertainment industry. WSJ’s Joe Flint says that Hollywood’s creatives were once enamored with Netflix’s approaches but have grown more wary of what new changes could come with consolidation. WSJ’s Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Netflix’s Fight for Warner Just Got Harder
- Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
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Amid an intense trade dispute with the US, China has started looking to other markets to sell its low value items. In recent months, Chinese e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu have started homing in on Europe. But the pivot has been met with resistance by many in Europe. WSJ's Chelsey Dulaney reports on the evolving China-Europe trade dynamic. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- China and the U.S. Are in a Race for AI Supremacy
- Is Trump Winning His Trade War?
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Since World War II, U.S. geopolitical strategy prioritized global trade and building alliances, especially with democracies. Now, after his action in Venezuela, President Trump is ushering in a new era of American foreign policy that is focused primarily on territory and resources. WSJ’s chief economics commentator Greg Ip breaks down the moment, its historical context, and what’s next. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Was Maduro's Capture About Oil?
- Greenland Has Tons of Minerals. So Where Are All the Miners?
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For months, the U.S. sold its pressure campaign against Venezuela as a way to curtail drug trafficking. Now, after a surprise military operation on Saturday that led to the capture of President Nicolàs Maduro, U.S. oil companies have a path to regaining access to one of the world’s largest oil reserves. But WSJ’s Collin Eaton explains why getting companies to flock back to Venezuela will be a massive challenge. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Make Money Not War: Trump’s Plan for Peace in Ukraine
- Why Is the U.S. Giving Billions to Argentina?
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The stories that defined 2025, the themes to watch in 2026. Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza hear from top editors across the paper. Plus, Ryan's bold proposal to switch Christmas and Valentine's Day.Thanks for listening to the show in 2025. We’ll see you in 2026!
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I got prescribed Adderall at 11. Took me 12 years, and got off that. My parents took the advice of a doctor and a 4th grade teacher. If I didn't take my pill, I would get exhausted after doing 10 minutes of class/homework. After 12 years, my parents would say, "We think you should stop taking the pills." And I would respond with, "No shit, i've been trying since I've started." Haven't taken Aderrall in 5 1/2 years. Im glad im off it now. I feel 10x better. I rely on myself, not a supplement.
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A governor seeking reelection in the state of New York talking about the city of New York, as if it's not the whole shooting match. Go ahead and get in the way of one of the most popular candidates in 50 years. You'll be running for Congress before you know it.
You ignored international products sold by Heinz for years that are much healthier than American versions. Don't tell your audience that these companies cannot figure out how to sell cost-efficient healthier products in America
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Horrible vocal fry…
Tooooo Fuuuunnnny!!!! RAISE YOUR WAGES LIKE YOU SAID! Let the market work it all out right?
Israel 🇮🇱 Iran 🇮🇷
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Not impartial, very left leaning.
Every screw-tube video contains an Ad for this company. A few years ago, a similar scam played out with Athletic chits, a powder which causes explosive diarrhea.
what a piece biased report! DJT can force sale a foreign port owned by a Chinese company, of course China can and should block it. Selling chips to China is national security, let alone selling an important port to usa. Xi didn't even ask Lee go to Beijing to "kiss my ass" seems pretty reasonable.
weird to start the episode with "when Elon Musk founded tesla" when he didn't. disappointing that the journal continues to spread this revisionist history
The opening to this episode brought me so much joy!
Since when is DUI a minor offense?
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