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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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Jennifer Spivey Foley has her day in court. After a long hearing with new evidence, a judge decides whether Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams should have immunity under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law for the killing of her brother Scott. WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein reports from the courtroom.
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- What Happened on Camp Swamp Road?
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The U.S. and Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran, targeting its leadership and military assets in an attack that risked sparking a wider conflict in one of the most economically sensitive regions in the world.
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A viral blog post by a relatively unknown research firm sent the stock market on a wild ride this week. The post by Citrini Research tapped into a new strain of fears about artificial intelligence, painting a dark portrait of a future in which technological change leads to mass white collar unemployment. WSJ’s David Uberti explains why Wall Street is jumpy about the prospects for AI. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening: - The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun- AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs
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Newell Brands, the Atlanta-based maker of dozens of household brands including Rubbermaid, Coleman and Yankee Candle, paid more than $170 million in tariffs last year. Newell’s CEO Chris Peterson tells Jessica Mendoza that those tariffs hurt business and the company is considering requesting a refund. He also talks about plans to bring more manufacturing to America. One of its brands, Sharpie, is now almost completely made in the United States. But making that happen wasn’t easy.
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Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. He's Got a Plan B.
How Tariffs Could End Italian Pasta in the U.S.
How to Make a $12.98 T-Shirt... in the U.S.
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After Mexican authorities killed El Mencho, the country’s most powerful drug lord, his cartel responded with violence across the country. The operation came amid pressure from the U.S. government on Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. WSJ’s José De Córdoba explains the power struggle that will ensue among the cartels and what it means for the global drug trade. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening: - Mexico's New Cocaine Kingpin is Cashing In- Drug Cartels' New Weapon: Chinese Money Launderers
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President Trump has spent much of the past year trying to pump up international investment in U.S. factories. He's promised to bring back jobs that have moved overseas. WSJ’s Gavin Bade investigates a Chinese automotive glass plant in the Ohio heartland and explores the risks when America’s biggest rival sets up shop. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. He's Got a Plan B.
- How Tariffs Could End Italian Pasta in the U.S.
- The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices
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Anthropic is feuding with the U.S. military, despite their massive $200 million contract. The company says that its AI model, Claude, cannot be used for weapons development or surveillance. The Pentagon is pushing back against those limitations. WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar joins Jessica Mendoza to explain why the Department of Defense is now threatening to label Anthropic a supply chain risk.
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- AI Bots Have Social Media Now. It Got Weird Fast.
- Vibe Coding Could Change Everything
- Her Client Was Deepfaked. She Says xAI Is to Blame.
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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s global tariffs are illegal. It is the first time the Supreme Court has definitively struck down one of Trump’s second-term policies, saying the president went too far in enacting his most sweeping tariffs without clear authorization from Congress. WSJ’s Gavin Bade unpacks the ruling and discusses Trump’s next steps. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Trump's Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade
- How Tariffs Could End Italian Pasta in the U.S.
- The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices
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Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a first-of-its-kind trial with one central question: Are social media platforms causing mental health disorders among young people? The plaintiff argues that platforms like Instagram are designed to keep children addicted, potentially bypassing long-standing legal shields that have protected tech companies in the past. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky takes us inside the courtroom for Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony and explains why this trial could impact thousands of other cases. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- The Battle Within Meta Over Chatbot Safety
- “The Facebook Files’ from The Journal.
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The Food and Drug Administration agreed to begin a review of biotech company Moderna’s application to make a new seasonal flu shot available. The decision comes after the FDA initially refused to review the company's application. It's a back and forth that reveals increased turmoil within the agency. WSJ’s Liz Essley Whyte takes us inside the FDA’s unexpected reversals and explores what’s next for the mRNA flu vaccine. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- The FDA Commissioner on Vaccines and Public Trust
- Breakfast Battle: The Cereal Industry vs MAHA
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Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are booming, but they’re facing questions about users betting on information that is not publicly available, from Super Bowl performances to geopolitical crises. Advocates for the platforms say they are "truth machines" but critics say they’re a new vehicle for insider trading. WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff explains how users are making fortunes, and why regulators are starting to take notice. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in SportsSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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Boy Throb is a new boy band going viral on social media, but member Darshan Magdum is stuck in India. To get him to the U.S., the band needs to convince the United States government that Darshan qualifies for an "extraordinary ability" visa, the type of thing that’s often reserved for Olympians and scientists. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains the visa process and Boy Throb tells Jessica Mendoza about their unconventional quest to get their fourth member stateside.
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- Are Waymos Driving More Like Humans?
- Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession
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The Justice Department recently released millions of additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. These files detailed Epstein’s expansive social and business network and reveal how the disgraced financier maintained ties with the global elite. WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar discusses the new revelations, the fallout for those named in the documents, and the impact of unredacted victim information. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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An influential California labor union is gathering signatures for a proposed asset tax on billionaires. But some of California’s ultra-wealthy are threatening to pack their bags — leaving the state’s tax revenue in the balance. WSJ’s Laura J. Nelson explains what’s potentially at stake and why a billionaire exodus is harder than simply renting a truck. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
- Kathy Hochul on Mamdani, Trump and Where Democrats Went Wrong
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President Xi Jinping has solidified control over China's military after firing his top general Zhang Youxia in an unprecedented military purge that has sent shockwaves through the country. The allegations against Zhang include corruption and a nuclear secrets leak. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how this move potentially gives Xi more room to pursue his long-standing goal of reunifying with Taiwan. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- China's Cheap Goods Are Europe's Problem Now
- China and the U.S. Are in a Race for AI Supremacy
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Doug McMillon was Walmart's CEO for more than ten years, overseeing the company's return to retail success. WSJ's Sarah Nassauer sat down with him to talk about Walmart's turnaround, its future and a CEO's role in politics. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon
- The 20000 Steps to a Walmart Manager's Six-Figure Salary
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There’s a new social media platform for AI agents, but things are getting weird. It’s called Moltbook, and agents use it to apparently talk about things like coding and dating profiles, but also about overthrowing their human overlords and forming their own lobster religion. Initially, Moltbook shocked even some of the most experienced AI researchers, but how much of that is just humans messing around? WSJ’s Angel Au Yeung explains what’s actually happening on the site and how it came to be. Ryan Knuston hosts.
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Vibe Coding Could Change Everything
AI Has Come for Advertising
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This week, SpaceX and xAI, two companies controlled by Elon Musk, merged into a $1.25 trillion company. The deal combines a successful rocket and satellite business with an AI startup. Musk says the goal is to put AI data centers in earth’s orbit. WSJ’s Berber Jin reports on the deal. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
The Woman Behind SpaceX
Her Client Was Deepfaked. She Says xAI Is to Blame.
Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
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Billionaire investor and CEO Ken Griffin runs one of the world’s most successful hedge funds, Citadel. He’s also a Republican who has been outspokenly critical of some of President Trump’s policies. Griffin sat down with WSJ Editor in Chief Emma Tucker at WSJ Invest Live to discuss his concerns about political uncertainty, the dangers of crony capitalism and the erosion of ethics in public service.
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- JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What's Next for the Economy
- It’s Almost 2026. How’s the Economy
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Vibe coding, the process of turning a text prompt into actual software, has taken the AI world by storm. And it has investors in everything from software to legal services nervous. WSJ’s Joanna Stern and Ben Cohen tell us about their experience using Claude Code to develop an article. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun
Her Client Was Deepfaked. She Says xAI Is to Blame.
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probably my favorite episode of this podcast so far. Super interesting!
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
4:05
Horrible vocal fry…
Tooooo Fuuuunnnny!!!! RAISE YOUR WAGES LIKE YOU SAID! Let the market work it all out right?
Israel 🇮🇱 Iran 🇮🇷
9:45
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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