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The Wall Street Journal

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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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  1. Why Nurses Are Quitting in Droves

    · 12 min · Episode 4602

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Nurses have relatively high pay and job security in an AI world. But as the Journal’s Te-Ping Chen reports, workplace conditions that lead to burnout and threaten their safety are pushing them…

  2. The Chip Giant Helping Anthropic Buy More Chips

    · 16 min · Episode 4601

    A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Just hours after unveiling details about its hotly-anticipated IPO, the AI startup announced a $63 billion debt deal to help fuel its AI infrastructure push. WSJ reporter Ben Dummett breaks…

  3. Jumping Revenue, Big Losses and Many Risks: Inside Anthropic’s IPO Filing

    · 13 min · Episode 4600

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. Anthropic’s IPO paperwork is out, and the 400-page document gives unprecedented insight into the company’s current business and its future ambitions. Corrie Driebusch, who covers IPOs for the…

  4. The Internet Isn’t Buying Trump’s Economic Claims

    · 14 min · Episode 4599

    A.M. Edition for Oct. 26. As President Trump campaigns on a booming economy, reporter Jack Gillum breaks down a new WSJ analysis that shows his claims about pocketbook issues are facing widespread criticism across…

  5. Social Security Is Breaking and Congress Doesn’t Have a Plan

    · 11 min · Episode 4598

    Democrats and Republicans are pulling out all the stops as they vie to control the next Congress, but neither party is saying much about their plans to address the looming 2032 depletion of the fund that pays out…

  6. What’s News in Markets: Meta’s AI Bill, IBM’s Comeback, Musk Explores Merger

    · 5:12 · Episode 4597

    Can Meta afford to keep spending on AI? And why is IBM bucking the tech selloff? Plus, could Elon Musk combine Tesla and SpaceX? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove…

  7. Why Calling a Democrat a Socialist Isn’t the Insult It Once Was

    · 13 min · Episode 4596

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 23. In midterm races around the country, Republicans are warning about radical socialists. But WSJ national security reporter Vera Bergengruen tells us that warnings of a “communist menace” don’t…

  8. AI Rout Finds a Floor. For Now.

    · 14 min · Episode 4595

    A.M. Edition for Oct. 23. The tech selloff shows signs of easing at the end of a rollercoaster week, even as signs of stress in the AI trade continued overnight, after one of the boom’s biggest winners SK Hynix halted…

  9. AI Fears Rise Again on Wall Street

    · 12 min · Episode 4594

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 22. Investors dump stocks connected to the AI buildout and buy up almost everything else, giving Treasury yields their biggest drop since 2023. Plus, while the price of oil keeps going up, your…

  10. Can Meta Turn Muse’s Popularity Into Profits?

    · 15 min · Episode 4593

    A.M. Edition for Oct. 22. As the U.S. and Israel signal a possible escalation, Middle Eastern mediators scramble to give new life to talks with Iran. While President Trump said he won’t attack before the midterms,…

  11. Why It’s So Hard to Buy One of the Country’s Top-Selling Cars Right Now

    · 13 min · Episode 4592

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Toyota’s RAV4 had long been the most popular SUV in the U.S. But now, as autos reporter Chris Otts discusses, production decisions from the Japanese carmaker undermined that leader status.…

  12. Tesla and SpaceX Weigh a Mega Merger

    · 16 min · Episode 4591

    A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a potential tie up that would create a $3.5 trillion tech giant. Plus, the U.K. says yes to more North Sea gas as the Iran war raises…

  13. Elon Musk Ordered Last Week’s Starlink Slowdown

    · 11 min · Episode 4590

    P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The Wall Street Journal is exclusively reporting that the decision to cap the Starlink speeds, rendering some of Ukraine’s drones useless, came from Musk. Plus, a new draft prospectus ahead of…

  14. Are Americans’ Finances Better or Worse Under Trump?

    · 13 min · Episode 4589

    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…

  15. Saudi Arabia Postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Houthi Attacks

    · 13 min · Episode 4588

    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…

  16. Violent Rioting Sweeps France

    · 18 min · Episode 4587

    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,…

  17. Will Gen Z Hand Democrats a ‘Blue Wave’ in the Midterms?

    · 18 min · Episode 4586

    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…

  18. What’s News in Markets: CoreWeave Selloff, Apple Milestone, Borrowing Boom

    · 5:33 · Episode 4585

    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…

  19. Katie Zacharia Is Out as White House Press Secretary

    · 13 min · Episode 4584

    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…

  20. AI Has an Insurance Problem

    · 16 min · Episode 4583

    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…

  21. What We Know About the Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI Conference Room

    · 12 min · Episode 4582

    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…

  22. Big Banks Ride the AI Boom

    · 6:35 · Episode 4581

    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…

  23. The Tech Selloff Deepens

    · 15 min · Episode 4580

    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…

  24. Gas Prices Fuel Higher Inflation in September

    · 12 min · Episode 4579

    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.…

  25. Have U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?

    · 14 min · Episode 4578

    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…

  26. Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten the Wall Street Party

    · 13 min · Episode 4577

    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.…

  27. IMF Warns AI’s Riches Are Increasingly Concentrated

    · 16 min · Episode 4576

    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…

  28. Justice Department Steps Up Illegal-Voting Prosecutions

    · 14 min · Episode 4575

    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…

  29. Will Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Lower Prices?

    · 17 min · Episode 4574

    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…

  30. Why Gen Z Voters Are Reconsidering Their Support for Trump

    · 17 min · Episode 4573

    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…

  31. What’s News in Markets: Refiners Cash In, AI Stocks Wobble, Homebuilder Blues

    · 4:38 · Episode 4572

    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…

  32. Older Americans Are Now the Richest Age Group

    · 13 min · Episode 4571

    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…

  33. Why Businesses Can’t Budget for AI

    · 14 min · Episode 4570

    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…

  34. Texts Show Kimberly Guilfoyle Asking MAGA Donor for Money and Offering Him Access to Trump Officials

    · 15 min · Episode 4569

    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…

  35. Do Smartglasses Belong in Public Spaces?

    · 14 min · Episode 4568

    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…

  36. The Tension and Turnover at Bessent’s Treasury Department

    · 12 min · Episode 4567

    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…

  37. The U.S. Wants Answers on Russian Lab Death

    · 15 min · Episode 4566

    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…

  38. There’s a New Media Giant in Town

    · 13 min · Episode 4565

    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…

  39. Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Major Counteroffensive

    · 14 min · Episode 4564

    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…

  40. Supreme Court Returns With Culture Wars Front and Center

    · 12 min · Episode 4563

    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…

  41. Brazil’s Bolsonaros Are Back

    · 13 min · Episode 4562

    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.…

  42. How Colleges Are Tackling the Enrollment Crunch

    · 15 min · Episode 4561

    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…

  43. What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut

    · 5:02 · Episode 4560

    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…

  44. An Underwhelming Jobs Report Sends Stocks Higher

    · 11 min · Episode 4559

    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…

  45. DHS Is Paying Police Millions for Immigration Arrests

    · 12 min · Episode 4558

    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…

  46. Why DOJ Is Reviewing the Watergate Investigation More Than 50 Years Later

    · 12 min · Episode 4557

    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…

  47. The Growing Backlash Against Google’s AI Tools in Schools

    · 16 min · Episode 4556

    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…

  48. The Chaos and Crisis on the FlyDubai Flight to Israel

    · 10 min · Episode 4555

    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…

  49. The U.S. Military Leaves Iraq

    · 15 min · Episode 4554

    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…

  50. Delayed Oura IPO Signals a Chill for the IPO Market

    · 12 min · Episode 4552

    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.…

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