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The Journal.
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.
Episodes
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Inside Intel's Deal With the U.S. Government
The U.S. government is taking a 10% stake in Intel, a deal that caps a two-week frenzy for the troubled chip maker and marks the latest in a series of…
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The Federal Reserve Under Siege
After months of demands for lower interest rates, President Donald Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in the most dramatic step yet…
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How Scotts Miracle-Gro's Weed Business Went Up in Smoke
Over a decade ago, home gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro made a bold push for growth in a nascent and controversial industry: cannabis. What was once the…
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Can a Farming Community Resist a Development Boom?
When a pro-growth mayor in rural Tennessee dies unexpectedly, his vision for development is suddenly challenged. What began as a land dispute quickly escalates…
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Private Equity and Crypto Could Be Coming for Your 401k
President Trump recently signed an executive order that could make it easier for everyday Americans to invest their retirement savings in assets that lie…
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How an NYC Suburb Is Keeping Rents Down
When New Rochelle, NY was faced with a declining population and economy, it set out on a building spree. A decade into the effort, the city – which sits just…
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Is American Capitalism in Retreat?
The Trump administration has made big moves to intervene in critical industries – from computer chips to rare earth minerals to steel. WSJ’s chief economics…
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The Nvidia CEO’s Quest to Sell Chips in China
After months of quiet behind the scenes’ lobbying in both Washington and Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has secured a deal to protect tens of billions of…
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The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children
A couple in Los Angeles say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried their children say they were deceived. WSJ’s Katherine Long explains why an…
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Is an Algorithm Blocking Your Job Search? One Man Is Trying to Find Out.
Derek Mobley spent years applying for jobs online after he got laid off. After more than 100 rejections, he started to wonder whether Workday – the popular…
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How Intel’s CEO Became a Political Liability
President Trump has called for the resignation of Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Tan played a key role in building up China’s chip industry, earning him the nickname…
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The Drug You’ve Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe
Europe has mostly been spared from the synthetic opioid crisis that has ravaged the U.S. over the past two decades. But now, a deadly new drug could be…
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Palantir: Pariah to Power Player
The Silicon Valley company Palantir spent years treading water as a tech outsider in the S&P 500. The company's recent success, as WSJ’s Heather Somerville…
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The Game Making Baseball Fans Go Bananas
There’s a new game selling out stadiums around the country: banana ball. The game’s founder, Jesse Cole, describes how he got started. And WSJ’s Jason Gay…
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Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Labubus?
An ugly-cute monster has become a global sensation. PopMart, the company behind Labubus, has leveraged blind-box packaging, scarcity and artist collaborations…
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Disney’s Big AI Dilemma
Disney is grappling with how to push forward into a new AI era without losing control of its valuable intellectual property. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel takes us…
The Journal.The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover
Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in…
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Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics
On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply…
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Is Trump Winning His Trade War?
Over the last few months, President Donald Trump has struck numerous trade deals with countries and continues to negotiate with others. The European Union…
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Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent the soda…
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The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks
A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in…
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How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge
After decades, Volkswagen brought its iconic VW bus back to the U.S., this time as a fully electric vehicle. But after years of buzz, the new model is falling…
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A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump’s Tariff Strategy
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, though he would give them up to a…
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What Killed 'The Late Show'?
Last week, CBS cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The network said that ending the show was “purely a financial decision.” Over the years…
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Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to…
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The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.
Jamie Dimon, the cautious head of JPMorgan Chase, has consistently warned that private credit, the hottest trend on Wall Street, could trigger a financial…
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A Fight Over Buc-ee’s and for the Soul of the American West
Buc-ee's — the chain of road stops with a beaver mascot and a die-hard fanbase — is looking to expand westward. Its next stop is Palmer Lake, Colorado: a…
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One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance
Tiny rare-earth magnets are used for building phones, electric cars, and submarines, but nearly all of them are mined and made in China. One U.S. company is…
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Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of the…
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How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses
Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labor market, now has over a million robots packing and shipping…
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Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine
After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll impose…
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The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy
After the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy companies are bracing for more challenging times. The law is set to end Biden-era…
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Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence before being…
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Can Superman Save Warner?
The man of steel is back in a new $225 million reboot. Riding on this weekend’s release is the hope that DC Studios will finally begin to match the past…
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Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kevin…
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The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
President Trump’s megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 million fewer…
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Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline
When President Trump paused most of his “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days last spring, the administration had hoped to cut dozens of trade deals. As trade…
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AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs
Artificial intelligence is shaking up business in a big way, and recent college graduates are feeling the pinch. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explores the new corporate…
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Why Meta Is Offering $100 Million for AI Geniuses
In the battle for AI supremacy, Meta’s models have lagged. Now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is racing to hire new AI talent to close the gap with rivals. He’s dangling…
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How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate
After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant…
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Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet
JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers…
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The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained
SCOTUS wrapped up a busy session, giving states room to restrict transgender medical care for minors, allowing the federal government to strip legal status for…
The Journal.Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'
To renowned travel guru Rick Steves, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that…
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Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent?
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has won over legions of rent-strapped young voters with a platform focused on making housing more affordable — including…
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"I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.
Gary Rohwer owns Glenn Valley Foods and lends his name to the company’s signature product: Gary’s QuickSteaks. He says he built his business with the help of…
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Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI
The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at a two-day…
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NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports
Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. The deal…
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Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End?
Today, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Officials said Iran also fired on Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a strike over the…
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Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime
The most well-known cryptocurrency thefts involve online hacks or phishing attempts via text messages. But WSJ's Sam Schechner has been reporting on a new wave…
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Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less
Deportation fears and economic uncertainty is driving changes in shopping behavior in Latino communities. Job losses in industries like construction have also…
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Iran May Be Running Out of Options
After five days of escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s government may be running out of moves. Today, President Trump called on Iran to surrender without…
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D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget
This year, Washington D.C. has faced thousands of federal jobs cuts due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a $1 billion budget shortfall…
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Iran and the U.S. Were Set To Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked.
U.S. officials planned to meet with an Iranian delegation this weekend to discuss curbs on Iran’s nuclear program. In a twist, those talks ended up as cover…
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The Conservative Trying to Shift America Rightward... One Movie at a Time
Leonard Leo is a conservative lawyer and co-chairman of the Federalist Society who played a significant role in shifting the U.S. Supreme Court rightward. Now…
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Inside UnitedHealth’s Dramatic Faltering
UnitedHealth is the largest healthcare company in the U.S. But over the last 18 months, a string of challenges, including several Justice Department probes…
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Inside ICE’s Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants
To fulfill a key campaign promise, the Trump administration has been pushing ICE to arrest more migrants. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains how that’s led to…
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Are Trump and Musk Done for Good?
The storybook bromance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to have come to an end. WSJ’s Rebecca Ballhaus unpacks what happened and what the…
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Medicare, Inc. Part 2: Taxpayers Paid for Care Denied by Insurers
Some of the sickest Medicare Advantage patients ran into problems getting end-of-life care. Ultimately many patients switched to traditional Medicare, costing…
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Medicare, Inc. Part 1: How Insurers Make Billions From Medicare
Medicare Advantage was designed to save the government money. But a Wall Street Journal investigation found that private insurers used the program to generate…
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Deportations Could Upend This Parachute Factory
A special immigration status helped Mills Manufacturing, which makes parachutes for the U.S. military, keep its workforce fully staffed. But last week, an…