WSJ What’s News

A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, avoiding a political crisis amidst the U.S. trade war. WSJ’s Canada correspondent Amanda Coletta explains what the results mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan for growth. Plus, Japan launches a spacecraft to explore Mars’s moons, as the country looks to carve out a role in the lucrative commercial space market. And just two weeks away from the midterms, WSJ’s Terell Wright details five ways Americans' finances have changed under President Trump. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference was scheduled for next week—now, its organizers are postponing the event until next year after Houthi attacks on the country. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains why it’s a blow to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to attract foreign investment. Plus, high mortgage rates might be putting entry-level home buyers off, but the U.S. luxury housing market is booming. We hear from housing reporter Nicholas Miller about what’s driving the K-shaped housing market and what that means for home builders. And “You Can See Everything,” the documentary about the convicted startup founder Elizabeth Holmes, just had a big opening weekend. Journal film and culture reporter Esther Zuckerman tells us what all the buzz is about (without spoilers). Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. The French government is holding emergency meetings following a weekend of violence across the country. WSJ’s Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry reports on the cost-of-living protests. Plus, Vladimir Putin proposes talks with President Trump and China’s Xi to discuss ending the Ukraine war. And Anthropic says it will put 5% of its shares into a fund to offset disruption caused by AI, though ahead of a planned IPO, the company has shared few details on a trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves. Luke Vargas hosts. To hear Jamie Dimon’s full interview on inflation, AI, and bolstering America's supply chains, subscribe to the WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders podcast here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After losing ground with young voters, especially young men, in 2024, Democrats are trying to win back this critical part of the electorate ahead of the midterm elections. But the party faces widespread voter apathy and a debate over how best to connect with Gen Z on issues like affordability and housing. WSJ politics reporters Sabrina Rodriguez and Maya Davis join host Pierre Bienaimé to discuss how Democratic candidates are using social media, the rise of the party's progressive and Democratic socialist factions, and whether young voters will show up at the polls to propel a "blue wave." Further Listening: Why Gen Z Voters Are Reconsidering Their Support for Trump Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does the CoreWeave selloff signal for the AI trade? And will the iPhone Duo revive Apple’s sales? Plus, why are brokerages like Charles Schwab cracking down on margin loans? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The Journal has learned that White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is out, after facing sharp criticism following her first briefing earlier this week. Plus, drones have struck two ships in Romanian territorial waters of the Black Sea—the first attack of its kind, and NATO says Russia is to blame. As Journal Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels discusses, Russia’s increasingly brazen attacks are putting NATO in a tight spot: offer a rebuke without escalating the conflict unnecessarily. And gas prices are up all over the U.S., but it’s not hitting all Americans the same. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses which states are getting hit the hardest by prices at the pump, and what impact that might have on the midterms. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 16. A string of AI safety incidents is exposing a gaping hole for the fast-growing industry: the lack of available insurance. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham explains how AI’s ability to change the world also includes a wide-ranging capacity for harm that could leave companies that produce or use AI legally vulnerable. Plus, U.S.-Mexico trade talks hit a roadblock in Washington as WSJ’s Gavin Bade reports commerce secretary Howard Lutnick is refusing to cut tariffs on steel, aluminum and cars. And Tesla’s new Roadster takes flight, quite literally. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 15. When the FBI arrested engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan earlier this week for allegedly planting a mic in an OpenAI conference room, AI companies had already been on alert for espionage. Journal reporter Maxwell Zeff discusses what we know about Alfozan and how Silicon Valley is trying to prevent incidents like these. Plus, Meta announces that it’s teaming up with Apple to deliver open-weight AI models to Mac computers. We hear from tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about why the two rivals have entered a partnership. And President Trump reverses a decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan won’t be livestreamed. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode for Oct. 15. Big U.S. banks opened earnings season with growing profits—and warnings that rising interest rates could stop the party. Still, bankers said higher rates have yet to dent consumer or business appetite to borrow and spend. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo each reported higher third-quarter profit and revenue from a year earlier. WSJ banking and payments reporter Ben Glickman says that’s in part because of the near-endless need for financing related to the artificial-intelligence industry. Revenue across all four increased 9% to $115 billion. Pierre Bienaimé hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 15. Wednesday’s tech selloff is poised to continue even as Anthropic and TSMC report blockbuster revenues. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says that what had been a relatively placid stock market is now facing threats from all sides. Plus, UBS mulls leaving Switzerland over proposed new capital requirements. And WSJ’s Anat Peled provides a glimpse inside Gaza where Israel’s military is expanding its footprint just weeks ahead of Israeli elections. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 14. September inflation rose to 3.7% from a year earlier . WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses why that’s putting pressure on the Fed to raise rates at its meeting later this month. Plus, we hear from WSJ reporter Dylan Tokar on what comes next after a government investigation found examples of businesses that were debanked by some of America’s largest financial institutions. And nine years after it was first unveiled, the Tesla Roadster is finally set to make its debut tomorrow in Texas. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 14. Ukraine claims Starlink is throttling its internet speed, foiling its attacks against Russia. Plus, WSJ’s Laurence Norman explains how China is helping Yemen’s Houthis pursue the creation of an advanced, homegrown missile. And the EU is taking fresh steps to limit the flood of Chinese plug-in hybrids into the bloc as Chinese carmakers flex their might at the Paris Motor Show. With most of those cars boxed out of the U.S., autos reporter Stephen Wilmot looks at whether Detroit has lost its competitive edge. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. It was another strong quarter for some of the country’s biggest banks, but WSJ banking and payments reporter Ben Glickman says rising interest rates are darkening the mood on Wall Street. Plus, Journal housing reporter Nicholas Miller tells us about a new type of mortgage that’s driving investment in some low-income neighborhoods. And Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece following Journal reporting that she had solicited payments from a Trump donor ahead of her confirmation. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. The International Monetary Fund says AI is powering global growth. But with fewer countries benefiting, can the economy outrun surging inflation and rising debt risks? Plus, Asian tech stocks sell off on fresh signs China is catching up in the chips race. And, WSJ editor Dan Michaels explains how hackers could be using your webcam to track, surveil and attack the enemy. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Further Reading: Trump Says He’s Considering Whether to Fire Kimberly Guilfoyle Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Ahead of High-Stakes Texas Senate Race Correction: U.S. CPI data is due out on Wednesday the 14th of October. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said it was due out today. (Corrected on October 13) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. In recent months, the Justice Department has prosecuted more than 60 people it says voted when they shouldn’t have… because they’re not U.S. citizens. Journal reporter Sadie Gurman discusses why this has long been a focus of President Trump’s and what effect these prosecutions could have on voting in the midterms. Plus, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C. as part of a criminal investigation. And WSJ Detroit bureau chief Patrick George explains how EV charging keeps getting better. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are speaking out against a deal announced by President Trump to import diesel from Russia in the runup to the midterms. Dow Jones Energy’s Andy Critchlow explains what it means for prices at the pump. Plus, Yemen’s Houthis strike at the heart of Saudi society. WSJ Middle East editor Andrew Dowell considers whether a pair of weekend attacks that left hundreds injured at Riyadh’s international airport could draw the U.S. into the fight. And we’ll look at a cohort of practically unknown political donors boosting the "New Left" ahead of November. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To stave off a blue wave in the U.S. midterm elections, Republicans hope to retain a group they overperformed with two years ago: voters under 30. But President Trump is beset by low approval ratings and a historical midterm trend that favors the party not holding the Oval Office. White House correspondent Natalie Andrews and WSJ editor Aaron Zitner join host Pierre Bienaimé to discuss how young voters are shifting away from the GOP. They consider conservative podcasters’ criticism of the president, Trump’s slipping poll numbers and use of AI memes, Gen Z’s growing disillusionment over foreign policy and economic pressures, and whether Republicans can hold on to their 2024 gains. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which companies are cashing in as wars shrink global fuel supply? And why are AI trade favorites suddenly lower? Plus, how are homebuilders coping with soaring mortgage costs? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. New data out today from the Federal Reserve show that the typical American family got a little richer in the years after the pandemic. Journal economics reporter Rachel Ensign explains why the oldest and wealthiest Americans saw the biggest gains, painting a picture of a two-speed economy. Plus, economics reporter Matt Grossman explains how President Trump’s new committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook is his latest bid to exert control over the central bank. And reporter Kejal Vyas tells us what he saw on a recent visit to Lake Maracaibo. It’s the birthplace of Venezuela’s oil industry–a region that’s now at the center of the U.S. effort to revive the country’s energy sector. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. The Pentagon says it plans to live stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Plus, shares of U.S. wireless carriers drop after SpaceX takes a big step toward breaking into their market. And if you’re struggling to estimate your AI token usage, WSJ’s Stephanie Stamm explains just how challenging that’s become for businesses. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 8. Rebecca Ballhaus walks us through the Journal’s exclusive reporting on the messages between Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, and MAGA donor Eric Deters–communications that are raising new questions about the high-profile diplomat. Plus, WSJ Ukraine bureau chief Marcus Walker discusses Russia’s escalating campaign of airstrikes against Ukrainian cities that has killed more than more than 50 Ukrainians in the past two days, and how Ukraine is bracing for a terrible winter. And mortgage rates rise to 7.4%, their highest rate in nearly three years. But, as Journal housing reporter Nicholas Miller says, there’s good news there for some home buyers. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. Norway’s government is considering a nationwide ban on the use of AI smartglasses in certain public or sensitive areas over privacy concerns. We speak to the minister behind the push about how the lessons of social media are motivating this world-first proposal. Plus, AI giants embrace blockbuster debt deals to fund their voracious appetite for chips. And energy prices rise as the Houthis ramp up attacks on Saudi Arabia and Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Gulf Coast. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. President Trump expects his Treasury Secretary to solve stubborn problems, including rising borrowing costs, high gas prices, and even the war on Iran. White House economic policy reporter reporter Brian Schwartz tells us how Bessent is taking the pressure out on his staff–and faces skepticism on Wall Street. Plus, the Trump administration is investigating Wells Fargo over its efforts to increase homeownership among Black Americans. And even as Israel loses residents to emigration, an increasing number of Americans are moving in. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Washington is pushing Moscow for more information about a mysterious laboratory death in Siberia, saying the details shared so far have been limited. WSJ Russia bureau chief Thomas Grove says the coming days will be crucial in determining whether a potential plague outbreak is underway. Plus, Shell's refining margin hits a new record as the closure of Mideast refineries boosts its bottom line. And we look at the cohort of influencers on a mission to stop people paying sky-high medical bills. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Skydance has ambitions to take on Netflix and other tech behemoths in streaming now that it’s clinched its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery. But WSJ media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint says Hollywood has reservations. German police have arrested the country’s former spy chief on suspicion of espionage, a crisis for the German foreign intelligence service. And workplace reporter Ray Smith says a new layoffs playbook used by companies including Nike and Meta is leaving workers in limbo for months over the future of their jobs. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. With France on the precipice of a dangerous financial spiral, student protestors are demanding President Emmanuel Macron raise spending, the one thing WSJ Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry says the country can’t afford to do. Plus, Saudi and Yemeni forces launch an operation to take back a strategic port Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been using to disrupt oil-tanker traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. And the Treasury Department enables auto-enrollment and stock donations for Trump Accounts, turning the program into a universal child investment vehicle. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 5. WSJ reporter James Romoser walks us through what to expect from the high court’s term, which opened today with oral arguments on a major climate-change case. A trio of scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for a breakthrough in neuroscience. Plus, WSJ’s Jared Mitovich goes inside Cornell University to examine the fallout from an explosive sexual assault allegation. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. Flávio Bolsonaro deals President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a bruising first-round defeat, finishing ahead of the leftist leader and putting Brazil’s right within reach of taking back power. Plus, as renewed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz once again threaten oil flows, the International Chamber of Commerce warns of a looming global food security crisis. And WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon details the multiple security failures that allowed a FlyDubai pilot to nearly bring down an Israel-bound plane last week. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American colleges and universities are in an admissions crunch. A looming demographic cliff means fewer 18-year-olds are applying, leaving schools scrambling to fill budget holes and chart a new path forward. WSJ education reporters Doug Belkin and Roshan Fernandez join host Alex Ossola to discuss why this is happening now and how three institutions are handling the problem. Further Reading:  America’s Colleges Are Hurtling Toward an Enrollment Cliff  America’s College Towns Go From Boom to Bust The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace  Why Syracuse Can’t Attract the Students It Needs to Pay the Bills The New Students at This Liberal Arts College Are in Their 80s  Hampshire Students Navigate the Chaos of a College Shutting Down  In Demand: The Colleges Where Students Start Jobs Right Away  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are cruise stocks rallying despite soaring fuel costs? And how did an egg shortage turn into a glut? Plus, what does Nvidia’s record-breaking stock buyback mean for investors? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs last month, falling short of expectations. Journal economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses why that's a more solid number than it may seem… and what it means for the Fed’s next meeting later this month. Plus, the G-7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel and oil to help ease soaring prices. We hear from reporter Matthew Dalton about why that seems to end the threat of a U.S. ban on diesel exports, at least for now. And the Journal has learned that Oman had previously banned the FlyDubai attacker from flying over his radical views. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. A shift in the bond rout this week is dividing the world into winners and losers, with indebted European countries, particularly hard hit. Plus, WSJ investigative reporter Brenna T. Smith explains how Homeland Security is paying local police millions for even just one immigration arrest. And how spurning President Trump has given Mark Carney an unprecedented mandate to transform Canada’s economy. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Justice Department is reviewing whether prosecutors mishandled the Watergate case, decades after the scandal led to Richard Nixon’s resignation. WSJ White House reporter Philip Wegmann explains that the review comes as more conservatives, including President Trump, show renewed interest in Nixon’s legacy. Plus, mortgage rates had their biggest weekly increase in four years, tracking the sharp recent rise in U.S. bond yields. Markets reporter David Uberti discusses why more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz haven’t done more to send gas prices and bond yields lower. And that global bound rout got messier today, as investors started picking winners and losers in different countries. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Trump administration rolls out a new plan to lower drug prices in Medicare, while also sending out $500 checks to nearly 100 million people, a month before voters head to the polls in the midterm elections. Plus, bonds sell off globally, with yields in the U.S., France and U.K. hitting fresh records today. WSJ’s Nicolas Miller explains what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers. And as test scores plummet, WSJ investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran details the growing backlash against widespread use of Google’s AI tools in American classrooms. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. One pilot of the FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv is in custody after a cockpit stabbing forces an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Journal reporter Anat Peled brings us the latest. Plus, the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 24-year high, while stock markets remain on track for double-digit gains in 2026 after a turbulent third quarter. WSJ reporter Heather Gillers explains what’s driving markets–and what poses a risk to the rally. And Eli Lilly says a study of its next-generation obesity drug suggests it could help patients lose even more weight. Pharmaceutical industry reporter Alex Janin breaks down what this means for the weight-loss space. Danny Lewis hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. After more than 23 years and $1.7 trillion, America is winding down its war in Iraq, closing the last major U.S. military base today. WSJ’s Jared Malsin went to Iraq and reports that while Baghdad has undergone a renaissance, behind the scenes, Iranian-backed militia groups have gained a lot of power. Plus, a state judge in New York rules that mayor Zohran Mamdani must redo the rollout of his pied-à-terre tax. And WSJ’s Aaron Zitner details our latest poll, showing Americans want populist policies that defy traditional political labels. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. Oura, a company that makes smart rings, was expected to list on the Nasdaq as soon as this month. But this morning, it announced that it’s delaying its IPO due to uncertain market conditions. Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch explains why there’s a chill creeping into the IPO market after SpaceX’s blockbuster debut this summer. Plus, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to remake the food system as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. But as WSJ health policy reporter Liz Essley Whyte tells us, he’s encountering resistance… from the White House. And AI agents are coming to help Americans get the most out of their finances. We hear from reporter Ben Glickman about why that could pose a problem for banks. Alex Ossola hosts. Inside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Shake-Up (What’s News Sunday) Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. OpenAI is scrapping its new model over safety concerns in one of the clearest signs yet that agent misbehavior could stymie the industry’s rapid progression. Oxford Analytica’s Tatia Bolkvadze explains what this means for AI revenues, ahead of Anthropic’s much-anticipated IPO. Plus, an exclusive look at who’s in line to be Goldman’s next CEO. And WSJ’s Nick Kostov reports on how luxury brands are targeting the ultra-wealthy as well as your average Joe, at Paris fashion week. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. The FAA’s delay, over a software glitch that could pose a potential safety risk, sent Boeing stock sliding. Plus, top researchers from some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence published a report today asking policymakers to oversee self-improving AI systems. It’s the latest turn in the conversation over AI safety—which, as Journal tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar tells us, is also going on in the White House. Nvidia is launching the largest-ever U.S. stock buyback. And WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia in 2023 and spent more than a year imprisoned there, reflects with editor in chief Emma Tucker on how his experience has changed him on the eve of the release of his new book. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 28. OpenAI models target a U.N. website in the latest incident of autonomous agents gone rogue. Plus, British authorities arrest five men over an alleged plot to attack a U.S. air base. And an Iran stalemate sends oil prices and bond yields surging - we look at how some of the world’s best bond investors see the treasury selloff. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week. Host Miriam Gottfried is joined by guest co-host and WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb to break down the unprecedented surge in the 10-year Treasury yield. Meghan Swiber, U.S. rates strategist at Bank of America, joins the show to discuss what influences these yields, and how a 5% yield affects everyday borrowing costs including mortgage rates, which are again topping 7%.  Swiber unpacks the Treasury Department's surprising buybacks, and how this strategy compares to the actions the Federal Reserve took to mitigate the effects of the last financial crisis. Plus, how is the market reacting to the Fed, which is trying to battle inflation by hiking rates?  Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We’d love to hear from you. Email the show at [email protected]. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The Supreme Court said today that Trump administration officials could use an expanded federal immigration database to check whether voters are citizens, which some states want to use to scrub voter rolls. Plus, the Ukraine war is stopping grain exports from getting out of the Black Sea, sending U.S. wheat futures to three-year highs. We hear from Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich about what the disruptions could mean for food prices and the global food supply. And a debut novel by Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien was nominated for some of the top literary prizes in France… until accusations that the author used AI sparked controversy. Reporter Anna Silman discusses how the publishing world is handling the rise of AI. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Bonds have come off yesterday’s highs thanks to a retreat in oil prices, after Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, if its terms are met. But WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon says President Trump is unlikely to compromise ahead of the midterms. Plus, cracks begin to show in Oracle’s massive AI data-center buildout. And a pro-Trump, anti-communism ad paid for by the U.S. government, hits the airwaves. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. topped 7% this week for the first time since early last year–another hurdle for people looking to buy a home. But we hear about a silver lining in the housing market from Journal reporter Nicholas Miller. Plus, President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House with an extravagant ceremony. National security reporter Robbie Gramer discusses the leaders’ friendly tone at this morning’s joint address, and what lies ahead in the talks. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a defiant speech to the United Nations General Assembly, which highlighted his growing isolation on the world stage. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In an apparent first, an OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website gaining unauthorized access to government files. Plus a global bond selloff continues, with Treasury yields extending to multiyear highs. And, a federal judge ordered President Trump to temporarily restore access to news outlets banned from the White House grounds. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ energy reporter Benoit Morenne discusses why the oil industry is so opposed to the Trump administration’s idea of limiting diesel exports.… and who wants President Trump to put restrictions in place. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Trump has invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to the G-20 meeting in Miami this December. And Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has been sending the company’s stock price higher, but Meta’s lead in that space isn’t guaranteed. We hear from Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about hurdles to the app’s growth and what she’ll be watching for during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote later today at the Meta Connect conference. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei breaks down the delicate optics of Xi Jinping’s state visit, which is set to kick off later today. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks President Trump for a new weapons package ahead of winter. And New York City makes DoorDash pay $131.5 million to settle an investigation into its compliance with pay laws for food-delivery workers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Speaking to a room of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump tallied his foreign policy wins while presenting the possibility of further military action in Iran and elsewhere. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses how the speech went over and the outcomes from some of Trump’s closed-door meetings. Plus, a Republican senator has called for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. after the president’s oldest son disclosed that a Russian oligarch had paid for his wedding afterparty. And venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with some of the other biggest names in tech, are backing a new school intended to be an alternative to college. We hear from Journal tech reporter Katie Bindley about what kind of curriculum the school will offer, what kinds of students it wants to attract and what skeptics are saying. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. As President Trump and Iran’s president head to the U.N., we’ll look at whether diplomacy could be in the cards. Plus, investors reward Meta’s push into agentic shopping. And as campaign season heats up, the WSJ’s Ken Thomas and Anthony DeBarros look at how Republicans are pumping money into battleground states to counter Democratic momentum. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general, effectively clearing the final major hurdle for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. WSJ Los Angeles bureau chief Ryan Faughnder discusses what’s in the settlement and when we might see the deal close. Plus, CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. We hear from Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti about why the situation is escalating. And OpenAI calls on the government to set a global standard for AI safety. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount and the state of California discuss concessions that could get the company’s mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery over the finish line. Plus, President Trump proposes a new “AI force,” though don’t hold your breath for more regulation. And WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen details how a new U.S.-Greenland security deal could end months of uncertainty about the island’s future. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Middle East energy security breaks down, gas prices are creeping up and diesel is hitting record highs – driving inflation in the U.S. and around the world. With the help of Dow Jones Energy's Andy Critchlow we'll look at the historic disruptions battering energy supply chains in and around the Persian Gulf. And WSJ reporters Benoît Morenne and Konrad Putzier explain why dwindling strategic reserves and a narrow spectrum of politically-palatable government interventions mean relief likely isn't coming anytime soon. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War How Energy Is Driving Inflation—and How It’s Not Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets? Is Fuel-Export Ban Trump’s Last Option to Ease Prices? How It Could Work Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices ‘Refine, Baby, Refine’ Is the Energy Industry’s New Mantra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to be its first chief technology officer. We hear from Journal reporter Ben Fritz about how this fits into CEO Josh D’Amaro’s strategy. And President Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage of his administration. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company’s core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle’s operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the Bank of Japan follows the Fed in hiking interest rates. WSJ’s Jason Douglas says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off persistent price rises. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Yesterday’s interest rate increase from the Fed seemed to some like an assertion of the central bank’s independence. But afterward President Trump revealed that he and Warsh had a conversation before the decision was announced. WSJ Washington bureau chief Damian Paletta discusses what we know and what this could mean for the future of the Fed. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early this week ahead of the November election, despite criticism that Congress isn’t doing its job. We hear from Journal reporter Maya Davis about what the data show about how much Congress is getting done. And Mastercard becomes the latest credit card company to roll out the option for AI bots to do your everyday shopping. But, as reporter Ben Glickman notes, many consumers aren’t yet ready to hand over their cards to a bot. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Stock markets are gaining on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite President Trump’s rebuke of yesterday’s rate hike. Plus, Congress backs new measures to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. And Canada’s prime minister takes a swipe at Washington, as he welcomes the EU’s offer of an “alliance for the future.” Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to raise interest rates a quarter percentage point today, its first rate hike in three years. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what went into that decision, what it means for the Fed’s relationship with President Trump and what to expect from the Fed’s future meetings this year. Plus, Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they shot down a Saudi fighter jet. We hear from the Journal’s deputy Middle East bureau chief Jon Gambrell about how the Houthis recently seized Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial oil chokepoint, after sitting out months of the Iran war. And business leaders are taking sides in the debate around AI regulation—mostly in opposition to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The EU top’s executive proposes making Canada the bloc’s first associate member as traditional U.S. allies forge stronger ties in the face of tensions with the Trump administration. Plus, WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin details how the U.S. is burning through its interceptors to counter Iran. And, we tee up one of the most consequential Fed rate decisions in recent memory. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. The annual Census report on households’ financial well-being showed that median household income notched a new record last year. But as WSJ economics reporter Rachel Wolfe explains, not all Americans are seeing the gains. Plus, a landmark bill that would regulate the crypto industry failed in a procedural vote in the Senate. We hear from reporter Vicky Ge Huang about where the measure goes from here. And the Kennedy Center’s board voted to close the venue for renovations, even as President Trump threatened to block them over a naming dispute. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 15. The global bond selloff is gaining steam, with a jump in oil prices pushing the 10-year Treasury yield back above 5%. BNP Paribas’ Chi Lo explains how fears of runaway inflation and a range of other factors have dialed up the pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of tomorrow’s interest-rate decision. Plus, the Supreme Court blocks President Trump's plan to restrict mail ballots. And, WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz looks at Hollywood’s latest obsession with the tech bros of Silicon Valley. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: Nathan Fielder is the creator of the HBO television series The Rehearsal. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said he was the creator of The Audition. (Corrected on September 15) Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 14. Industry leaders’ calls for a slowdown in AI development are rippling through tech, government and financial markets. As some look at what more guardrails could look like in practice, some—including President Trump—say they’re unnecessary since they could give China a competitive leg up. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei discusses how the debate is going over there. Plus, chip stocks fell over the prospect of a pullback in spending on the AI buildout… and the 10-year yield briefly touched over 5% as instability in the Middle East pushed up oil prices. We hear from markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang about what drove market moves today. And Democrats have momentum as they eye control of Congress. But as WSJ national political reporter Eliza Collins explains, there are also risks that could trip them up. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 14. After a week of panic over an AI doomsday, top industry CEOs are backing a call from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei to slow down development to allow safeguards to be designed. WSJ tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar says the industry’s quest for money and moral dilemma over safety has created a monumental crisis for AI. Plus, oil prices rise as Iran-backed Houthis seize more key territory and drone attacks shutter a lifeline for Saudi Arabian exports. And, could a trade war with the U.S. lead to Canada joining the European Union? Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his first year atop the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth rebranded himself as a secretary of war, not defense. And the changes didn’t stop there. Under his leadership, the department has announced that all “warfighters” 30 and older will be tested for testosterone deficiency, and that they would be judged on their appearance and grooming. But possibly the most profound change has been a shake-up in the highest ranks of the armed forces. Top officers—especially in the Army—have been stymied, pushed out or fired. Michael Gordon and Lara Seligman join host Alex Ossola to discuss Hegseth’s approach, as well as the possible consequences of fast turnover in the highest echelons of the world’s most powerful military. Further Reading: Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul Hegseth Cuts Army Commander’s Storied Career Short as Part of Broader Shake-Up Hegseth Blocks Eight Navy Senior Officer Promotions Pete Hegseth Army Chief Pick in Jeopardy Over Republican Objections Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth New Drone Unit to Be Phased Out as Hegseth’s Army Pick Makes His Mark Tillis Wants Hegseth Fired. Is the Pentagon Chief in Trouble? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did a failed Novartis drug trial tank Amgen’s shares? And how is taxpayer money funding quantum-computing companies? Plus, will people pay $2,000 for a foldable iPhone? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 11. New data from the Labor Department show that inflation held steady at 3.4% last month. As Journal economics reporter Justin Lahart explains, that puts pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates at its meeting next week. Plus, Anthropic found that Iran used the company’s AI tools to target U.S. forces in the Middle East. And on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we look at how travel security measures have changed with reporter Alison Sider. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 11. The vice president is increasingly looking like a presidential candidate, but some Republicans want Marco Rubio. We wrap up the GOP’s midterm convention with a look at Vance’s prime-time speech. Plus, investors hold their breath before today’s pivotal U.S. inflation report. And we’ll look back on 25 years of the global war on terror with WSJ national security correspondents Michael R. Gordon and David S. Cloud. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 10. An Anthropic researcher who quit over concerns that AI is getting out of control has sparked a debate over whether the technology “could kill us all by the end of the decade.” WSJ tech writer and editor Sam Schechner discusses what people are afraid of when they talk about an AI doomsday. Plus, conflict in the Middle East heats up as Iran starts making ballistic missiles again. We hear from WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward about how Trump’s advisers are raising the possibility that the war with Iran could continue for the rest of his term. And the bond selloff continues, with yields again hitting multiyear highs. We hear from Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab about what’s driving it–and how it’s affecting stock markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 10. President Trump used his keynote speech at a GOP midterm convention last night to promise $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Our Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains why the move marks Trump’s biggest election gambit yet. Plus, Iran shows a new appetite for escalation as it takes direct aim at U.S. forces. And data-center developers consider whether embracing nuclear power can quiet growing public backlash against them. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 9. Apple held its most consequential event in years today: Its new CEO showed off its new foldable iPhone… and unveiled new, higher prices. Plus, the Justice Department’s criminal trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei began in New York City. Dave Michaels, who covers corporate law enforcement, explains the government’s trade-theft case and why the trial might create a headache for a diplomatic meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping later this month. And some states that for years have offered tax breaks to data centers are ripping up the deals. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses where it’s happening and why. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 9. The Trump Administration calls out Ford for doing business with Chinese companies, saying its “reliance on technologies of foreign adversaries” isn’t sustainable for America. Plus, Apple’s new CEO prepares to raise the curtain on a slate of much pricier iPhones, including the company’s first foldable. And WSJ sports columnist Jason Gay previews the new NFL season and the league’s pursuit of global domination. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 8. OpenAI says it’s cracked the Navier-Stokes problem, one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems that are the deepest and most difficult unresolved questions in mathematics. WSJ Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen explains why labs like OpenAI are competing—and spending millions—for such breakthroughs. Plus, a dozen nations are imposing new trade restrictions on Israel over the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. And Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the first African-American and the first historian to lead the institution, is stepping down after more than a year of tension with President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. Energy-price anxiety mounts, sending U.S. gasoline and diesel prices to fresh Labor Day records. Plus, Canada ups the ante in its trade spat with the U.S. as reciprocal tariffs kick in. And WSJ Germany bureau chief Bertrand Benoit explains how a regional election win by the far-right AfD party could shake up German politics in ways not seen since the end of World War II. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What caused bond yields to surge this week? And why is Nvidia expanding its presence in the AI boom? Plus, how did markets react to Apple's new CEO in his first week? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 4. The U.S. added a whopping 162,000 jobs last month, far better than economists expected. We hear from Journal markets reporter Jack Pitcher about what investors are betting that means for the Fed. Plus, we talk to Siobhan Hughes, who covers Congress, about the reaction to her reporting on how John Fetterman has shown little interest in the duties of a U.S. senator. And federal regulators say they have opened a probe into Tesla’s Cybercab, a day after it hit the streets of Austin. Reporters Ryan Felton and Becky Peterson weigh in on what the probe means for Elon Musk’s company. Alex Ossola hosts. Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 4. The world’s biggest wealth fund calls time on government bonds citing recent volatility. Allianz chief investment officer Ludovic Subran gives us his take on what is driving yields higher, whether the U.S. can outgrow its debt problem and what the bond rout means for your investments. Plus, diesel prices hit an all-time high, teeing up more inflation from farm to table. And battered by foreign competition, Volkswagen banks on six-figure job cuts as part of a major turnaround plan. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 3. WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan discusses how with its latest deal for AI platform Hugging Face, chip giant Nvidia is promoting open-weight AI models that compete with OpenAI and Anthropic. Plus, we’re still two years away from the next presidential election, but some Republican hopefuls are already testing the waters. We hear from Journal White House correspondent Natalie Andrews about who may have President Trump’s backing and how Senator Ted Cruz is going over with voters in Iowa. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at age 92. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 3. The U.S. is extending its troop deployments to the Middle East well into 2027, putting the prospects of an end to the Iran war further away. WSJ’s Jared Malsin and Matt Dalton explain what that means for the troops, the U.S. war effort and energy price-driven inflation. Plus, Russia gains the upper hand in Ukraine, with a barrage of new drones. And Uber’s global robotaxi push faces a litmus test on the mean streets of London. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 2. A federal judge today decided that Google doesn’t have to break up its online advertising business, rejecting a request from the Justice Department. Journal reporter Dave Michaels discusses why the decision is such a big win for Google, and a loss for the antimonopoly movement. Plus, Chevron is one of several energy companies to invest in Venezuela’s oil fields, a big win for the Trump administration. And if you’ve been weighing whether to sign up for one of those airport-security line-cutting programs like TSA PreCheck or Clear, travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson has got you covered with her favorite new option. Alex Ossola hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 2. Bonds are selling off again with investors left unimpressed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s seeming indifference to the recent rise in yields. Economics editor Paul Hannon and WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney explain how the bond rout is impacting markets, consumers and businesses and what it will take to calm investors. Plus, Open AI restricts its latest AI model, rating it a 'critical' cyber risk. And Google tries to challenge the frontrunners in agentic coding. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 1. An unruly bond market is sending borrowing costs to their highest levels in decades. Financial markets reporter Jack Pitcher discusses why there’s a global selloff in bonds. One reason? The escalation in fighting in the Middle East, as the U.S. launches a new wave of strikes against Iran. Plus, Hollywood reporter Ben Fritz goes into how the industry is skeptical of Paramount head David Ellison’s promise to release 30 movies in theaters every year after merging with Warner Bros. Discovery. And the House passes a measure funding the government past the midterms. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 1. Apple has a new CEO in the form of John Ternus. WSJ reporter Rolfe Winkler explains how Ternus not only has to follow iconic leader Tim Cook, but also come up with an industry-winning plan for AI. Plus, the SEC asks whether firms promising pre-IPO shares in hot companies actually hold those positions. And President Trump backs the film and TV industry in the hopes that a federal tax credit can save Hollywood. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 31. The second quarter was a good one for S&P 500 companies. Per-share earnings soared 53% and many companies have raised their guidance. WSJ reporter Theo Francis explains what’s propelling those gains. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon for allegedly manipulating prices for ads on its site—and making billions from merchants. And the Supreme Court allows President Trump to keep building his White House ballroom. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher on concerns of a flareup in fighting. Plus, as the leaders of Russia and China converge against the West on supporting Iran, WSJ’s Thomas Grove explains how their fortunes are diverging, with Beijing holding Russia’s economy hostage. And a look at how President Trump’s China tariffs have propelled Vietnam’s economy, as manufacturers shift production. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As summer draws to a close across the northern hemisphere, water scarcity has never been a more pressing or visible issue after record heat waves and drought experienced by Americans and Europeans. With hot and unpredictable weather now a reality, and major rivers running dangerously low, WSJ climate and energy editor Ed Ballard discusses the economics of a water crisis, and what can be done to keep taps running, fields productive and industry humming. Subscribe to the WSJ Climate & Energy newsletter. Further Reading El Niño Is the Next Risk Hanging Over the Global Economy Heat Waves Are Becoming a Chronic Drag on the Economy The World Is Running Out of Clean Water. This Technology Promises to Fix It. San Diego Now Has So Much Water That It’s Selling It Why the Middle East’s Desalination Plants Are Critical Extreme Weather Is Hammering Europe’s Summer Harvest, EU Says Europe Chastised Trump’s Climate Rollback. Now It’s Delaying Its Own Green Goals. How to Put Out Wildfires Fueled by World War II Ammo? Try Driverless Tanks. Water Crisis Deepens on the Colorado River Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Nvidia keep propping up the AI trade? And will Callaway’s controversial ad cost the brand customers? Plus, why are footwear and sneaker stocks getting marked down? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. Economics correspondent Nick Timiraos reports from Jackson Hole on how investors are interpreting Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech. Plus, some of President Trump’s biggest corporate donors are now cutting checks to Democrats, too. WSJ’s White House reporter Annie Linskey explains how American companies are preparing for a potential Democratic comeback in November. And WSJ's global energy reporter Collin Eaton unpacks how Chevron and other U.S. energy companies are closing in on deals worth billions to expand in Venezuela's oil fields. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated Anthropic’s first amendment rights by deeming it a supply-chain risk. Plus, prosecutors scale up their crackdown on insider trading on prediction markets. And as more young people opt out of even searching for entry-level roles, WSJ reporter Natasha Dangoor details the rising interest in apprenticeships on both sides of the Atlantic. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 27. What happened to the Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci? White House Correspondent Natalie Andrews discusses why some Trump administration officials are skeptical of the contempt of Congress case against Fauci. Plus, the FAA moves to fire two air-traffic controllers who left work early before a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in March. And President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 27. A bullish AI forecast from Nvidia lifts markets. And despite blockbuster growth and revenue forecasts, IG Markets’ Chris Beauchamp says Nvidia still has more room to run. Plus, Fed chairman Kevin Warsh has so far kept his views on interest rates to himself. But investors hope that’s about to change. And, WSJ’s Tripti Lahiri brings us the latest from the devastating floods in Nepal and China. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 26. Tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells us why the Meta settlement could change how teenagers use some of the world’s most popular apps. Plus, the FDA approves a milestone therapy for pancreatic cancer. WSJ reporter Xavier Martinez discusses how the nearly $40,000-a-month drug from Revolution Medicines could change patient outcomes of one the deadliest cancers. And the FBI shuts down a sprawling hacking network linked to China that targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve and critical infrastructure. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 26. President Trump sends his landmark nuclear accord with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, kicking off what’s likely to be months of debate among lawmakers. Oxford Analytica’s Rawan Maayeh breaks down whether the kingdom is likely to normalize relations with Israel as a part of the deal, as Trump has insisted. Plus, Bill Gates issues a stark warning on AI’s impact on jobs and humanity, saying big tech has “no plan”. And we look ahead to Nvidia’s earnings, with sky-high investor expectations for the world’s most valuable company. And Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. National affairs reporter Kris Maher discusses how the AI surveillance company has become the target of bipartisan anger. And Canada retaliates against U.S. tariffs with some of its own. Ottawa-based reporter Paul Vieira says the tariffs are strategic—they target products from states in play in the U.S. midterm elections. Plus, Dolly Parton has died. The songwriter behind hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You” was 80 years old. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 25. Two lawmakers detail their bipartisan bill to end personalized dynamic pricing in grocery stores, where AI is increasingly deciding whether Shopper A should pay more for the same product than Shopper B. Plus, the Supreme Court helps clear the way for President Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting. WSJ supreme court reporter James Romoser explains what it could mean for the midterms. And, more companies are preparing to join Wall Street’s IPO bonanza. And Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will go after countries and companies that do business with Iran. White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz says it’s unclear what will happen with Iran’s top trading partner: China. Plus, President Trump escalates the trade conflict with Canada, threatening 50% tariffs on autos. And Heard on the Street columnist David Wainer discusses the challenges Moderna faces in fulfilling investor hopes for a sweeping new era for cancer treatment. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. have broken down, with Mark Carney betting no deal is better than a bad deal. WSJ trade reporter Gavin Bade details the new tariffs. Plus, Paramount begins settlement talks with several Democratic states today in a bid to avert an antitrust lawsuit over its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Nvidia, not satisfied with producing the computing power for AI, spends billions of dollars on developing open-weight AI models to compete with China. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You’ve heard about how AI tools could help meet demand for mental-health treatment, as well as some of the risks involved. Several U.S. states have passed laws limiting what these chatbots are able to do, leading to some changes in the industry. Meanwhile, federal regulators are taking a look at the AI therapy space. In the third and final episode of our series “The AI Therapist,” What’s News PM host Alex Ossola delves into the changing regulatory landscape and where AI mental-health tools could go from here. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot What Parents Need to Know About OpenAI’s New ChatGPT for Teens Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does mayhem in the bond market have to do with AI? And why are discount retailers getting a boost? Plus, how did Moderna help lift healthcare stocks? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. “Ghost jobs”—posted roles that companies have no real intention of filling—are a big source of frustration for job seekers. Now, as Journal reporter Lauren Weber discusses, lawmakers in a few states are proposing bills to reel companies in. Plus, bitcoin just had its best week in two years. Vicky Ge Huang, who covers cryptocurrencies, explains what’s behind the surge. And President Trump is boosting U.S. beef imports in an effort to lower prices–but the cattle industry is pushing back. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 21. WSJ’s Alex Frangos explains the combination of factors that fueled a multi-day bond selloff and what to watch for in the weeks to come. Plus, the Trump administration targets the Bar Association’s ability to accredit law schools. And James Rundle from the Dow Jones Risk Journal podcast looks at a White House initiative that could see private companies join the fight against foreign criminal groups. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Colleges are facing a demographic cliff—lower birth rates means fewer 18-year-olds. WSJ higher education reporter Doug Belkin explains what impact that’s likely to have on colleges–and why it might not make it any easier to get into top-tier schools. Plus, Walmart was the biggest decliner in the Dow after it reported weaker sales growth in its second quarter. We hear from Journal retail reporter Sarah Nassauer about how Walmart’s earnings stack up to its rival Target. And employers are expected to pay even more for health insurance next year, which means their workers costs’ are probably going up too. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode for Aug. 20. Home-improvement retailers are feeling it as homeowners put off big renovation projects. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses how the housing market influenced results this past quarter at Home Depot and Lowe’s, and how the companies are trying to grab market share in their pro divisions for professional contractors. WSJ reporter Veronica Dagher hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Nearly six months into the war, President Trump is pledging a ‘crushing economic operation’ to isolate Iran. WSJ’s Georgi Kantchev explains why a push to get just one country, the United Arab Emirates, to go along with that won’t be easy. Plus, packaged-food giants head to the lab as users of weight-loss drugs say no to once-beloved foods. And we’ll look at why more AI developers are likely to follow Google’s lead in buying up a defunct airline’s old emails and payroll files. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. Today the total U.S. debt passed $40 trillion. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what that means for how the government functions. Plus, a successful trial of a mRNA vaccine for melanoma could mean potential new treatments for a deadly cancer–and news of the trial results more than doubled Moderna’s stock price. And the Federal Trade Commission says retailers have to let shoppers know when they’re using their personal data to raise prices. Dave Michaels, who covers corporate law enforcement for the Journal, explains how personalized pricing works, and how the FTC is looking to rein it in. Alex Ossola hosts. How Governments in the U.S. and Europe Are Stalling the AI Buildout Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 19. President Trump hits pause on 50% tariffs that had been set to hit a range of Canadian products – buying more time for trade negotiators to reach a deal with Ottawa. Plus, OpenAI’s second quarter sales disappoint as rival Anthropic sees its revenue double. And a Chinese cargo ship sets sail for the Arctic in a move that WSJ foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen says could upend global trade. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Government bonds are getting hammered in the U.S. and overseas. WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how the AI boom is playing a part in driving yields of the 30-year Treasury and other long-term bonds to their highest levels in decades. Plus, Disney steps up a fight with the FCC over a challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses. We hear from media reporter Joe Flint about why Disney sued the government agency, the latest front in the battle between the two that started last year. And there’s a secret word game that Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan plays with Wall Street analysts. Is your vocabulary as good as his? Try our quiz. Alex Ossola hosts. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Opening arguments are set to begin today in a hugely consequential trial accusing Meta of contributing to a crisis in youth mental health and which could cost the social media giant more than $1 trillion. WSJ reporters Meghan Bobrowsky and Erin Mulvaney preview what to expect as proceedings get underway. Plus, retail giant Costco prepares to enter the Medicare market. And minerals companies lean into red, white and blue branding in a bid to score U.S. federal funding. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 17. Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegeair discusses why the top technology companies have huge AI spending commitments that aren’t reflected on their balance sheets. WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains how renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping are threatening another critical chokepoint for global energy as the Iran war spills into neighboring countries. And U.K. correspondent Max Colchester unpacks how the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday is reigniting Britain’s culture wars. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newslette Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 17. For the second time in three days, NATO warplanes on Sunday were forced to shoot down a drone in alliance airspace. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Daniel Michaels says that while electronic jamming could make the drone incursions an accident, some countries fear Russia is deliberately probing European air defenses. Plus, the Colorado River’s water crisis worsens as Lake Powell joins Lake Mead at record lows. And we’ll look at the race among job seekers to write AI experience into their résumés. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? In Part Two of our special series “The AI Therapist,” WSJ What’s News host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the questions as to whether they’re enough.  Episode 1 of The AI Therapist: When People Turn to Chatbots for Mental Health Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What’s the latest on inflation? And what’s pushing shares of old-school energy companies higher? Plus, why is Reddit joining the S&P 500? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Money managers have a problem: Clients are holding near-record amounts in cash—by one estimate more than $3 trillion. Miriam Gottfried, a reporter and co-host of WSJ’s Take On the Week podcast, explains why this is happening and what financial planners are pushing their clients to do instead. Plus, two pieces of data—July retail sales and the preliminary August reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey—came in lower than expected. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman says that is painting a picture of a weaker U.S. economy. And AI slop is everywhere, making it hard to know what’s real online. We hear from WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen about the inspiration for her recent special Tech News Briefing podcast series, “AI and the Blurring of Reality.” Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods is planning to close a major beef processing plant, its latest bid to cut costs as the industry tries to cope with a yearslong cattle shortage. Plus, President Trump turns to tariffs to try and reshore drone production. And WSJ South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri takes us inside the frantic scramble for work in India, where thousands of young people are competing for each new job. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. The U.S. is sending a fresh aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid growing concerns over living conditions aboard the carrier currently stationed there, the USS Abraham Lincoln. Plus, seven months into the U.S. energy blockade against Cuba, everyday people are struggling to sleep in the heat and to afford food as blackouts persist. We hear from Journal reporter José de Córdoba about what he is hearing from people across the country. And the proliferation of restaurant reservation apps have made it a nightmare for diners to get a table at a buzzy restaurant. Reporter Heather Haddon explains why restaurants keep doing business with the apps. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 13. A Journal investigation finds that thousands of North Korean operatives have landed jobs at American companies and are funneling millions of dollars back to the regime. Plus, big businesses like Apple and FedEx start reeling in hundreds of millions in tariff refunds. And the WSJ’s Stu Woo details how American chatbots are towing Beijing’s party line. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion—the highest-ever valuation for any sports team. WSJ sports reporter Andrew Beaton discusses the sale, which he calls a “stunning twist.” Plus, inflation cooled slightly last month to 3.4%. Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman joins to talk about what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. And ticket reseller StubHub reported record revenue, thanks in part to this summer’s World Cup. But as retail reporter Hanna Krueger details, both during and well before the World Cup, some fans were disappointed when the tickets they bought on StubHub didn’t work and they faced lengthy fights to get their money back. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 12. Centrist David Crowley scores an electoral upset in Wisconsin, narrowly defeating Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a race to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. WSJ’s Damian Paletta says Crowley’s victory could mark a turning point for progressives. Plus, New York City launches a sweeping investigation into four prediction markets – probing Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan for alleged deceptive marketing practices and the targeting of minors. And could one of Hollywood's oldest studios be relocating from Tinseltown to Music City? Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. President Trump didn’t fly out of Turkey in his new Air Force One last month, instead using an elaborate decoy operation. WSJ chief political correspondent Josh Dawsey runs through the new details about how and why that happened. Plus, the University of Michigan says it will drop first-semester grades for freshmen next school year. Doug Belkin, who covers higher education for the Journal, discusses how it will work and why the university made this decision. And some of the top officials in global soccer are calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign. We hear from WSJ sports editor Joshua Robinson about what the drama could mean for future competitions. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. Anthropic tries to shore up pre-IPO investor confidence amid growing public backlash against AI. Plus, Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary pits the party’s establishment against the far left. And WSJ’s Chelsey Dulaney explains how American tourists with an insatiable wanderlust are boosting Europe’s economies – whether locals like it or not. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. The FDA has laid out new rules intended to make the food system more transparent, part of an overhaul promised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte discusses how the new rules would work and why guidelines for ultraprocessed foods didn’t come today. Plus, as Iran strengthens its demands in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states have begun accepting a new reality: that Tehran will control the strait for the foreseeable future. We hear from WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what they are doing about it. And more than 70 people have been killed in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Iran dials up its demands in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Meta embraces open-weight AI models in a bid to blunt the appeal of cheaper Chinese competition. And WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos breaks down how a payment network backed by the Russian government reveals the limits of Western efforts to economically isolate Moscow. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life’s everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That’s a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental health say they can do better. What’s News host Alex Ossola and WSJ audio producer Pierre Bienaimé explore the growing field of these purpose-built tools, and how people are already using them, in Part 1 of our special series “The AI Therapist.” Correction: An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated that human therapists are required to report to authorities when someone says that they want to hurt themselves or hurt someone else. The requirements for reporting vary depending on how serious and immediate the threat is. (Corrected on Aug. 13) Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What sent the Dow to a new record high? And why did chip stocks stumble despite blockbuster earnings? Plus, who’s behind SpaceX’s most recent rally? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 7. The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs last month, surprising economists who had expected a gain. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses the sectors that saw the biggest losses and gains, and what this latest report means for the Fed. Plus, an appeals court rules that construction on President Trump’s planned White House ballroom must stop. And as New York City has rolled out its new pied-à-terre tax, wealthy homeowners are pushing back. We hear from Journal real estate reporter Rebecca Picciotto about the ways they’re doing it, from lawsuits to potential loopholes. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 7. A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay more than $900 million—upping the cost of a landmark child safety verdict. Plus, new U.S. intelligence finds Russia could try to launch a limited assault on a NATO ally in coming years. WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman says that comes amid a shortfall in critical munitions the military would need in a potential future war. And WSJ’s Bertrand Benoit reports that while most of Europe has embraced seven-day retail, Germany has largely stuck to its longtime ban—until now. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 6. Meta said today one of its AI models hacked a third-party service during cybersecurity testing. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses why these incidents are becoming more common. Plus, billionaire Dan Gilbert has already revived Detroit’s downtown. Now he’s set his sights on a $1.6 billion project that would transform the city’s waterfront—but, as Journal real estate reporter Nicholas Miller explains, it’s a gamble for him, and for the city. And SpaceX investors brace for more volatility after $100 billion of the company’s shares were unlocked today. We hear from markets reporter David Uberti about what investors should expect. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 6. In a departure from recent precedent, President Trump has called Kevin Warsh repeatedly since he was appointed as Fed chairman, including to seek counsel on how AI and the Iran war are affecting the economy. Plus, airlines are pushing back against federal authorities intensifying immigration enforcement at U.S. airports, including near gates and ticket counters. And the Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after a bipartisan grilling on how she would navigate vaccine policy under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. Seven-year-old Whatnot is gaining popularity among people drawn to its high-energy live auction sales on everything from fashion to trading cards. But as WSJ retail reporter Hanna Krueger discusses, some users say they’re hooked even when they feel like they should walk away. Plus, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinched the Democratic senate nomination in a closely-watched race in Michigan. We hear from Journal reporter Terell Wright about what this means for the Democratic party’s future. And Google shakes up the leadership of its AI operations as it struggles to keep pace with competitors’ top models. Alex Ossola hosts. Whatnot, the Live Shopping App Where Some People Bid Until They’re Broke  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode for Aug. 5. Restaurant chains this quarter are focusing on affordability and trying to bounce back from food-safety scares. WSJ reporter Heather Haddon discusses what’s going on at McDonald’s, Chipotle and Taco Bell owner Yum Brands, and why consumers are so interested in drinks like dirty sodas. WSJ reporter Laura Cooper hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 5. Michigan awaits the results of a Democratic Senate primary seen as a referendum on the party’s identity. We’ll get the latest as the vote count continues. Plus, SpaceX shares slide after the company discloses huge AI investments. And struggling private colleges are increasingly tapping restricted donor endowments to cover day-to-day operating expenses, something WSJ’s Douglas Belkin reports is in many cases being done without donor knowledge or consent. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 4. Millions of Americans are going without health insurance after the end of federal subsidies that kept their Affordable Care Act premiums down. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews discusses how that’s weighing on hospital profits. Plus, strong earnings and hopes for an Iran deal send markets soaring. McDonald’s aims to shake up its U.S. operations with a new boss after the U.S. division fell short in its most recent quarter. And SpaceX’s revenue rose 92% in the first quarter since its IPO, while it reported a net loss of $541 million. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. A Journal investigation finds the government has paid millions to private contractors to track down critics of ICE. WSJ’s Hannah Critchfield says agents have confronted Americans at home and work, asking them to sign letters agreeing their posts “may” be a crime. Plus, SpaceX is set to release its first earnings report, with the rocket company needing strong Starlink growth to fund its ambitions. And ahead of primaries in a handful of states, including a bitter Senate battle in Michigan, WSJ’s Terell Wright explains why some Democratic voters are embracing insurgent progressive and socialist candidates. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Ford spent decades producing ho-hum workhorse cars–the Taurus, the Focus. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton explains why the company is hitting reverse. Plus, Michigan public health officials say two people have died in connection with the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And WSJ business reporter Natasha Khan discusses why Kimberly-Clark is embarking on a moonshot effort to make paper towels and toilet paper out of a spiny desert plant called hesperaloe. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. President Trump’s latest walkback came just hours after saying he was prepared to launch the biggest attack since World War II, and as Gulf countries grow frustrated over a lack of a clear U.S. strategy to end the war. Plus, the Japanese Yen rises after Washington and Tokyo launch their first joint intervention in a generation after the currency fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. WSJ Tokyo bureau chief Jason Douglas breaks down the worries that drove Washington to get involved. And California’s Democratic Party endorses the state’s proposed billionaire tax. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week. Host Telis Demos and guest host Spencer Jakab, investing columnist and writer of the Markets A.M. newsletter, are joined by Kaitlin Hendrix, asset allocation research director at Dimensional Fund Advisors, to decode investors’ surging interest in private markets. They break down how investors may already have exposure in their investment portfolios to private companies like Anthropic, Stripe and Flipkart, through holdings in companies like Alphabet's Google, Amazon and Nvidia. Hendrix explains why your public index fund might already provide the diversification you’re looking for, without the high fees. Plus, Jakab explains the way that big tech’s private company investments are boosting earnings to near-unprecedented levels.  To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Further Reading:  Earnings Forecasts Are on Steroids For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ’s Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ’s Live Markets blog. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike’s stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 31. ExxonMobil and Chevron had a blockbuster quarter after the Iran war disrupted energy markets. Journal reporter Collin Eaton discusses the historic refining margins they’re enjoying. Plus, America’s lettuce growers are facing a steep decline in sales because of the cyclospora outbreak. As WSJ’s Amira McKee explains, that’s forcing some to make some tough choices about what to do with their current crops. And Apple saw a record decline in market cap after the iPhone maker’s disappointing outlook. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode for July 31. Investment firms like Blackstone, KKR and Blue Owl have been battered over the past year by a client exodus from private-credit funds. WSJ lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses the state of the industry’s recovery from a surge in redemption requests from rattled investors and whether these firms’ investments in AI can help them recover from blows to the software sector. WSJ reporter Matt Wirz, who covers credit, hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 31. Earnings from AI hyperscalers this week showed rising demand for their cloud services, with Amazon’s CEO forecasting corporate AI use was still in its ‘early stages.’ But as EY’s Dan Diasio tells us, rising token costs are leading many businesses to question their broader AI approach. Plus, the U.S. says Hamas has agreed to a broad plan to disarm in exchange for an eventual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. And WSJ reporter Margherita Stancati describes how the arrival of thousands of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco is piling political pressure on the center-left government in Madrid. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 30. The U.S. economy grew just 1.5% last quarter, lower than the previous quarter and falling short of economists’ expectations. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry explains why the details in the report, particularly around consumer spending, suggest things aren’t as bad as the headline number makes it seem. Plus, the buzzy AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, founded by AI whiz kid Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold most of its stock portfolio to investment firm Citadel. We hear from WSJ special writer Greg Zuckerman about why this happened and where the company goes from here. And a big rally in tech companies sent U.S. stocks soaring today. Alex Ossola hosts. See the new fronts in the Iran war.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 30. Meta shares fall and Microsoft rallies after the hyperscalers sent very different signals on how they’re monetizing their massive AI outlays. Plus, as some people are allowed to return to their homes in southwestern France, WSJ’s Ed Ballard says a debate over aging water bombers and the country’s readiness ahead of a summer of wildfires is picking up. And DoorDash secures a key certification from the FAA to use drones for deliveries. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 29. Fed officials voted to keep current interest rates in place. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman joins to discuss the internal pressure that’s building at the central bank to curb inflation. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a contentious Senate committee hearing about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. And WSJ’s Benjamin Katz explains how a potential Boeing rival could be taking flight with a plane that looks radically different from the passenger jets we’re used to. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 29. Oil prices rise after Iran launches a surprise missile attack on U.S. forces. Plus, Europe’s luxury brands try to move past years of sluggish demand. And as Meta spends big on its AI transformation—technology CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the U.S. should help to accelerate—Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky says a host of lawsuits could cost it billions. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 28. The Washington, D.C. funeral for Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month, drew current and formal officials and foreign leaders. President Trump gave a eulogy for the late senator, his one-time rival turned friend and adviser. Plus, the Trump administration is ending a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans—a move that could make health care more expensive for some seniors. And the Fed’s July meeting kicks off today, with a decision expected tomorrow. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why this is one of the most unpredictable meetings in years. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 28. Monday’s slump in chip stocks spreads to Asian markets. Finance editor Alex Frangos says new concerns that China is catching up in the technological arms race come just as investors brace for updates on how much hyperscalers are spending on the AI buildout. Plus, as Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House, WSJ’s Marcus Walker says the Ukrainian president is hoping to turn President Trump’s fresh optimism about the war against Russia into a promise of more support. And Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to warn of headwinds in China, as the country’s appetite for foreign cars continues to decline. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 27. In the two years since Waymo introduced its robotaxis to Austin, Texas, its cars have gotten thousands of dollars in parking fines. WSJ’s Ellie Davis explains why. Plus, Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down after a turbulent three years. And WSJ advertising reporter Katie Deighton digs into why Target and other companies are partnering with “nanoinfluencers” with followers in the low thousands or even just hundreds to advertise their products on social media. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode for July 27. Defense companies Lockheed Martin and RTX report surging backlogs as war increases demand for weapons. Wall Street Journal aerospace and defense reporter Drew FitzGerald discusses how the defense sector is responding to demands from Washington and what to look for as Boeing, General Dynamics and L3Harris report this week. WSJ national security reporter Marcus Weisgerber hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 27. President Trump calls off a major escalation of strikes against Iran, amid efforts to revive diplomacy with Tehran and a debate over America’s declining munitions stockpiles. Plus, Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financial backstop for OpenAI to lease a massive data center project in Ohio. And WSJ tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how dual lobbying efforts from Apple and Micron are putting the Trump administration in the center of a fight over access to Chinese memory chips. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The aviation industry is grappling with an array of challenges, from a backlog of planes, to safety concerns, and widespread labor shortages. WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz joins host Luke Vargas to discuss how the sector is thinking about AI, plus the latest technology on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. Further Reading Aerospace Startup JetZero to Start Building Futuristic Planes in North Carolina Airbus Comes for Boeing in Battle Over World’s Biggest Jets Boeing Chooses Palantir to Boost AI Adoption in Defense, Space Unit Honeywell Aerospace CEO Says AI Works for Blueprints but Isn’t Ready for the Cockpit Sixteen Airbus A380s to Undergo Inspection After Cracks Found on Airplane Wings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much AI spending is too much? And why are some Tesla and SpaceX investors losing patience with Elon Musk? Plus, why are Wall Street firms paying up to $100,000 for a fast track to Trump posts? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 24. Today an FDA committee voted to increase access to six of seven peptides. Those are substances that haven’t undergone regulatory approval, but they’re promoted on social media and promise physical transformations like better skin. We hear from WSJ health and wellness reporter Alex Janin about what the vote means and whether it paves the way for a peptide gold rush. Plus, new tariffs went into effect today intended to combat forced labor, and President Trump also threatened new tariffs on the European Union. Journal trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses the future of President Trump’s tariff agenda. And measles cases in the U.S. this year have already surpassed last year’s number, reaching a three-decade high. Alex Ossola hosts. And for more on peptides, listen to our What’s News Sunday episode. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 24. Global markets are reckoning with the prospect of prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising inflation as oil prices roar back – pushing up borrowing costs in the U.S. and Asia. Plus, hotel chain Melia pulls out of Cuba in a blow to the island’s vital tourism sector. And WSJ defense reporter Alistair MacDonald explains how Europe is turning to homegrown defense technologies in an effort to counter U.S. dependence. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 23. The U.S. plans to impose new tariffs on most trade partners, replacing President Trump’s temporary global 10% tariff. Plus, the threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices over $100, and concerns around higher inflation made bond yields surge. WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how that ripples through the economy. Meanwhile, heavy AI spending from Alphabet and Tesla spooked investors, and the Nasdaq dropped more than 2%. And after IBM issued a rare profit warning last week, the company’s earnings shed more light on what went wrong. We hear from reporter Anissa Gardizy about where its business goes from here, while tech columnist Christopher Mims spoke with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna. Alex Ossola hosts. Correction: New U.S. tariffs target 60 economies, or more than 80 countries. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the tariffs target 60 countries. (Corrected on July 24.) Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

P.M. Edition for July 22. WSJ special writer Theo Francis explains how startup founders, hedge-fund managers and Silicon Valley insiders are using IRAs to supercharge their wealth. Plus, trade uncertainty comes roaring back. WSJ trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade explains the Trump administration’s new front on tariffs. And Journal reporter Sam Federman explains how the New York Mets turned baseball’s highest payroll into its biggest waste of money. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

P.M. Edition for July 21. Recent AI models from China claim they’re just as powerful as some of the most cutting-edge models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Journal reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins to discuss the latest reactions from Silicon Valley and the White House. Plus, General Motors had a strong second quarter as consumers kept buying pickup trucks and SUVs. And New Jersey says a software error led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in elections in the state since 2023. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 21. The White House claims trade discrimination in slapping new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks and cement, though energy, fish and critical minerals are exempt. Plus, Kraft Heinz hopes Disney will help sprinkle some magic on its products as the sides strike a multiyear partnership. And WSJ’s Lindsay Ellis says firms built from the get-go around AI are offering a vision of a much leaner and flatter workforce that could be the future for American corporations. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. WSJ’s Take On The Week - How This $150B+ Wall Street Strategy Could Lower Your Taxes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 20. The Magnificent Seven have dominated the stock market for years. But now, as markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses, there are signs that everyday investors are buying fewer shares of the megacap tech companies as they look to find the next big AI stock. Plus, a judge puts a temporary restraining order on the $81 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. And how much coffee should you drink for a healthy heart? A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association has the answer… and it may be more than you think. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 20. As fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran’s actions speak louder than words, after three U.S. servicemembers were killed over the weekend. Plus, the World Cup provides an economic boost to U.S. host cities, as fears of a summer bust fizzle. And as Britain gets a new prime minister, a mix of politics, outdated regulation and higher building costs are strangling London, which needs more than one million new homes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech companies are spending hundreds of billions on infrastructure to power AI, but they’ve run into a major roadblock: government regulation. From the U.S. to Europe, a growing backlash over zoning, land, and energy use is putting the brakes on data centers. WSJ reporters Will Parker and Yusuf Khan join host Alex Ossola to discuss how governments in the U.S. and Europe are stalling the AI buildout. Further Reading These Cities and States Are Taking Aim at Data Centers Can a Prettier Data Center Curb the Community Backlash?  These Rural Americans Are Trying to Hold Back the Tide of AI  Bring Your Own Power, Ireland Tells Tech Titans Hungry for Data Centers The American Rebellion Against AI Is Gaining Steam  We Tracked the Growing Pushback Against Data Centers  A Data Center Revolt in Missouri  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can a 115-year old company reinvent itself for the AI era? And what does Apple’s rally say about the AI trade? Plus, why are Wall Street traders having their best year ever? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 17. Taco Bell has outpaced fast-food rivals for years, but contaminated lettuce could put a damper on its growing business. Heather Haddon, who covers restaurants for the Journal, discusses how the chain is handling the situation–and why that’s crucial for its business. Plus, a new AI model from China that could rival the most cutting-edge U.S. models weighed on tech stocks today. We hear from WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims about the challenge for Silicon Valley. And it’s the World Cup final on Sunday. WSJ sports editor Joshua Robinson tells us what he’ll be looking out for when Argentina faces off against Spain. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 17. President Trump is ramping up his efforts to sow doubt about election results, raising familiar but unproven claims about the voting process. WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta breaks down Trump’s latest speech on election integrity, and fact-checks key talking points. Plus, the SEC is flooded with complaints over its plan to scrap required quarterly earnings. And WSJ’s Callum Borchers explains how companies are quietly using new AI tools to track employee digital footprints. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 16. A new regulation from the Trump administration will cap student visas to a maximum of four years, and require extensions to stay longer. Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman gets into how big a change this is and what students—and U.S. companies—will be most affected. Plus, Chevron says it plans to explore how to help Iraqi oil bypass the Strait of Hormuz. And a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that debt collectors took more debtors to court last year. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Dan Frosch about what that suggests about the health of the U.S. consumer. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 16. President Trump mulls a further escalation of the war in Iran. That could include more airstrikes, targeting the fortified tunnel complex at nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain or sending in ground troops near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices, but excludes beef and coffee. And WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman debates whether the recent surge in IPOs and share listings is a sign of a market downturn. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Wednesday, July 15. The U.S. labor market is in a great position, according to most key metrics. But two million people are still looking for work after six months or longer without a job. WSJ economic correspondent Harriet Torry explains who is being sidelined. Plus, Wall Street’s biggest investment banks are bringing in gargantuan hauls. What’s driving them towards their best trading year ever? We hear from WSJ reporter Ben Glickman. And President Trump says ICE officers should keep using traffic stops to arrest immigrants, just after the agency’s leadership suspended the stops. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 15. WSJ reporter Eliot Brown details how the U.A.E.’s years-long lobbying efforts have finally paid off, after the Trump administration gave it a leg-up in the AI race, raising fresh questions about conflicts of interest. Plus, Senators look to give President Trump authority to impose tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. And Meta’s AI-powered glasses are everywhere, alarming privacy advocates. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 14. Big U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America reported soaring profits in the second quarter. But can the party continue? We hear from Gina Heeb, who covers banks for the Journal. Plus, inflation cooled to 3.5% last month. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman talks about what’s driving prices lower, and what’s expected later this summer. And ICE is suspending traffic stops after two fatal shootings in the past week. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 14. New York becomes the first state to ban data center construction as builders and operators across the U.S. move to cash out and bring private equity in, to pay for even more data centers. Plus, Middle East oil producers and markets align behind the reality that the region’s supply chain may never return to the way it was. And Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen details the company that’s harder to land a job at than getting into Harvard or becoming a NASA astronaut. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 13. The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz heats up: President Trump says he is reinstating the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping through the crucial waterway, sending oil prices soaring. Plus, a coalition of a dozen states is suing to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, the strongest legal challenge yet to the $81 billion acquisition. And Kathryn Ruemmler had said she would step down as Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer at the end of June after her long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came under scrutiny. But instead she’s staying on, complicating efforts to find her successor. WSJ lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses what’s going on inside the bank ahead of Ruemmler’s testimony in front of Congress on Wednesday. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 13. Republicans begin the scramble to replace Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death on Saturday evening. WSJ reporter Alex Leary reflects on Graham’s career, his relationship with President Trump and who his likely successor may be. Plus, expectations are sky high for this earnings season with the biggest U.S. companies forecasting more than 30% growth on average. But is it a bubble? And SK Hynix shares plummet following their historic debut on Wall Street. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voters in California are weighing a one-time tax on billionaires. Meanwhile, states including Maine and Massachusetts have already implemented income taxes on wealthy residents. The idea of levying higher taxes on the rich is catching on across the U.S., but the way the measures work—and how residents feel about them—couldn’t be more different. Host Alex Ossola discusses the efforts to tax the wealthy (and their opposition) with WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen and Journal enterprise reporter Laura Nelson.  Further Reading Proposed California Billionaire Tax Clears Key Hurdle on Way to Ballot  Rich Californians Are Finding Creative Ways to Get Ahead of the Billionaire Tax California’s Tax-Weary Billionaires Seek Refuge on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada Shore  Wealth-Tax Fever Is Spreading to Less-Wealthy States Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How are markets responding to renewed tensions in the Middle East? And why did Samsung’s blockbuster earnings send shares lower? Plus, why didn’t SpaceX get the Nasdaq-100 boost investors were hoping for? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 10. Apple’s lawsuit also names one of OpenAI’s top executives, a former Apple employee. Plus, Israeli intelligence about a possible plot to kill President Trump made U.S. officials concerned about a lack of defensive capabilities on the new Air Force One. The success of films like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” means Hollywood is combing sites like YouTube and Reddit for the next big horror hit. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz discusses who’s making money from that and what risks there are for film studios. And South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix pops in its U.S. market debut. Alex Ossola hosts. A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It?  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 10. The South Korean chip-making giant raised more than $26 billion in the largest share sale by a non-U.S. company. Plus, the EU says Meta failed to protect Instagram and Facebook users from harm caused by addictive apps. And WSJ Middle East correspondent Anat Peled details how Israel learned of a new Iranian plot to kill President Trump. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 9. Federal safety officials have linked air-bags with counterfeit parts to at least 10 deaths in the U.S. since 2023. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton discusses why fixing the problem is so difficult, and what you can do about it. Plus, the Manhattan high-rise that was at risk of partial collapse earlier this week was one of a growing number of office-to-apartment conversions. We hear from Journal reporter Rebecca Picciotto about why it’s a reality-check moment for developers and investors. And U.S. existing home sales end the crucial spring season on a sour note, with a sharp decrease in June. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 9. Maine’s populist Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out of the race under heavy pressure from Democrats. Plus, WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains why China is considering restrictions on the homegrown AI apps U.S. companies are addicted to. And a new WSJ-NORC poll reveals Americans are losing confidence in two main pillars of society: capitalism and democracy. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 8. While there’s more fighting in the Middle East, the NATO summit ended with a show of unity between the U.S. and its European allies. We caught up with WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels in Ankara to discuss takeaways from the meeting for the U.S., Europe and Ukraine, including President Trump’s warm reception of its president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Plus, the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund predicts that the world is no longer at risk of a recession caused by the war in Iran. Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why. And Delta Air Lines announces its latest flight tier—basic business. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

P.M. Edition for July 7. Airlines raised prices after the Iran war to cover rising fuel costs. Now, fuel prices have fallen, but travelers may find that their ticket price hasn’t. Journal reporter Alison Sider explains. Plus, the Trump administration revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil after recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to unravel a shaky peace deal. And artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Anthropic want businesses to buy their cutting-edge products. Now they’re sweetening the deal with discounts. We hear from WSJ reporter Berber Jin about just how lucrative these credits are for the Silicon Valley startups using them. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

P.M. Edition for July 6. Crowds thronged the streets of Tehran today as part of the week of funeral events for Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader killed by the U.S. and Israel at the start of the war. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon discusses how Iran is using the funeral as a demonstration of its defiance–potentially complicating peace negotiations. Plus, we’re exclusively reporting that Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum that puts on Davos, is making a comeback bid. And the “Trump Accounts” for kids are now live. We hear from the Journal’s Elyse Goncalves about who should get one, even if it doesn’t come with $1,000 of seed money from the government. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

P.M. Edition for July 2. The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in June, changing investors’ expectations for a July interest-rate hike. We hear from Journal economics reporter Harriet Torry about a missing World Cup bump in hospitality jobs. Plus, WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains how heat waves are taxing the U.S. electric grid. But at least we have AC. High temperatures across the Atlantic are making some Europeans reconsider their longstanding rejection of air conditioning. And after months of sluggish performance, Tesla sales jumped in the second quarter. Alex Ossola hosts. Video: Trump Loyalty Demands Set Stage for Tense NATO Summit   Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 2. A report that Meta plans to enter the cloud business to sell excess AI computing power has dragged down an array of tech stocks in the U.S. and Asia. Plus, WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica and reporter Mark Maurer unpack how AI is reshaping the marketing and consulting industries. And Russia strikes back against Ukraine with one of its largest missile barrages since the start of the war. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 1. Today President Trump flew to North Dakota in new digs: the Air Force One plane that was gifted by Qatar. Journal national security reporter Marcus Weisgerber discusses the refurbishments to the plane as well as the controversies surrounding it. Plus, the U.S. has declined to renew the signature trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, putting the pact’s future in doubt—we’ll get into the economic consequences. And the U.S will now offer federal education funding for short training programs for jobs in fields like healthcare and cybersecurity. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber discusses how it works. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 1. The first family’s focus on crypto investing helped President Trump to a windfall of more than $1 billion in 2025, alongside earnings from royalty deals, real estate, and legal settlements. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos details the unprecedented income revealed in Trump’s financial disclosures. Plus, the Trump administration drops curbs on Anthropic’s most recent AI model Fable, capable of carrying out powerful cyberattacks. And Democratic Centrists lose out in Colorado’s primaries as the far-left groundswell gathers steam. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for June 30. In the last day before its summer recess, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to upend the longstanding guarantee that virtually everyone born on American soil is a U.S. citizen. We hear from WSJ legal affairs reporter Lydia Wheeler about the legal basis for the justices’ decision, and what it shows about the court’s relationship with President Trump. Plus, voters in Colorado are heading to the polls for today’s primary. The Journal’s Elizabeth Findell joins from Denver to discuss a House race that could signal whether challengers from the left are making inroads in the Democratic Party. And the S&P and the Nasdaq closed out their best quarter since 2020. Markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang explains what drove the gains during a period of intense volatility. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for June 30. A premarket rally in tech companies is putting U.S. stocks on track for their best quarter since 2020. Investors pouring into AI suppliers have also boosted stock markets in Korea and Japan. But as the WSJ’s Jason Douglas explains, all that foreign money is weakening the Japanese yen and stoking inflation concerns. Plus, a federal judge rules the Trump administration unlawfully froze Hudson River tunnel funding. And WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains how Ukrainian drones are making Russians feel the hardships of war. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for June 29. The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can’t fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses how the decision gives Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh more room to operate independently of President Trump. Plus, Comcast is splitting its media and connectivity businesses. We hear from WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel about what’s behind the NBCUniversal spinoff and how it could lead to more M&A. And it’s been about 100 days since Josh D’Amaro took over as the CEO of Disney. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz walks us through how D’Amaro is reorganizing the company around streaming. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for June 29. Researchers find a new Chinese AI model is able to match the performance of Anthropic’s Mythos, a development WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says is likely to pressure the White House in its overhaul of U.S. AI policy. Plus, we’ll look at how your unsecured home devices like computers and digital photo frames are linked to major cyberattacks. And Venezuela desperately searches for some 50,000 people still believed missing after last week’s earthquakes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever since the Homestead Act of 1862, the U.S. government has worked to help everyday Americans own a piece of their nation. One important innovation was the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, a uniquely American loan that helped supercharge homeownership in the U.S. after World War II. But not every effort by the government to increase homeownership has paid off. Now as younger homebuyers face an affordability crisis, can the U.S. government keep that American dream alive This episode is part of The Wall Street Journal’s USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy, a collection of articles, videos and podcasts aiming to offer a deeper understanding of how America has evolved. Listen to previous installments of our USA250 podcast: Nuclear Power’s Reboot The Struggle To Keep America’s Workers SafeAn Economy Built on Speculation America’s Road to a DIY Retirement And check out our special series: Can Anything Kick-Start the U.S. Housing Market? With Homeownership Out of Reach, Some Are Choosing to Rent Forever What’s in the New Bipartisan Housing Bill That Congress Just Passed The Housing Market Slumped This Spring. Where Does It Go From Here? The Fight for Affordable Housing Mamdani Won on Housing. Will Democrats Follow His Lead? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who’s behind Wendy’s big rally? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for June 26. Iran’s missiles and drones have inflicted extensive damage on the U.S.’s naval base in Bahrain—destruction that the Pentagon hasn’t publicly acknowledged. The WSJ’s Shelby Holliday walks us through an exclusive analysis of the strikes, and how they’ve pushed the U.S. to recalculate its military’s footprint in the region. Plus, two U.S. senators call for regulators to open an investigation into Polymarket’s deceptive marketing practices following the Journal’s reporting on social-media promotion of fake bets. And Volkswagen is working on a radical overhaul that will likely result in thousands of additional job losses. We hear from Journal European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot about the carmaker’s challenges. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for June 26. California’s proposed billionaire’s tax heads to November's ballot, teeing up a fight among Democrats over wealth, affordability and the future of their party. Plus, a New York City board approves Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze. And WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin answers listener questions about the U.S. housing shortage in the final episode of our special series. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for June 25. More Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to achieve. We hear from WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher about the rise of the "forever renter" and what it means for the future of housing and the American Dream. And the Supreme Court handed down a number of big decisions today. Supreme Court reporter James Romoser says two of them enable President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. Plus, reporter Kejal Vyas gives us an update on Venezuela, where the death toll is rising after yesterday’s earthquakes. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for June 25. Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela’s capital, rattling other cities and leaving dozens dead. Plus, Anthropic claims Chinese tech-giant Alibaba ran a brazen campaign to access its Claude model. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why the massive AI build-out is becoming a new catalyst for inflation, driving up prices for components and electricity. Luke Vargas hosts. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for June 24. After months of back and forth, Congress has passed new housing legislation aimed at making it easier to build homes and make housing more affordable. As part of our ongoing housing series, we hear from WSJ real estate reporter Rebecca Picciotto about what’s in the bill. Plus, President Trump met with Senate Republicans today after he refused to sign the housing legislation into law until the Senate passes a controversial voter-ID bill. Journal reporter Marianne LeVine joins us from the Capitol to discuss how the face-off went and where lawmakers go from here. And this week’s tech selloff is over, but markets are still keeping AI in focus. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.