The Journal.

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

85 episodes

Episodes

The ‘Class of AI’ Enters the Workforce
May 29, 2026
The Journal explores why the Class of 2026 is booing AI-focused commencement speeches, highlighting their anxiety over career displacement.
The Shakeup Coming for Car Dealerships
May 28, 2026
This episode explores how digital disruptors like Carvana, Tesla, and Volkswagen’s Scout are challenging the traditional car dealership model.
Is Florida Just for Rich People Now?
May 27, 2026
This episode examines Florida’s affordability crisis, where an influx of wealthy residents has driven up housing costs and insurance premiums, pricing out middle- and lower-income families.
Novo Nordisk's CEO Has a Comeback Plan
May 26, 2026
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Douma discusses the company’s strategy to regain market share from rival Eli Lilly in the weight loss drug sector.
How YouTube Took Over the American Classroom
May 22, 2026
This episode examines YouTube’s dominance in American classrooms, driven by Google’s strategy to capture young users via Chromebooks.
Barney Frank’s Legacy of Financial Reform
May 21, 2026
The Wall Street Journal’s Damian Pelletta reflects on the life and legacy of former Congressman Barney Frank, who recently died at 86.
Why Chinese Customers Are Running From Nike
May 20, 2026
This episode examines Nike’s trajectory in China, from Phil Knight’s early vision to its current struggles against domestic rivals like Anta.
Trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
May 19, 2026
This episode examines the humanitarian and economic crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following U.
For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller
May 18, 2026
Riz Ahmed joins Jessica Mendoza to discuss his Amazon Prime series Bait, exploring themes of identity, self-love, and the challenges actors of color face in Hollywood.
Musk vs. Altman
May 15, 2026
This episode covers the high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, focusing on Musk’s claim that the company abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit.
Jerome Powell’s Last Stand at the Fed
May 14, 2026
Jerome Powell breaks tradition by remaining a Fed governor after his chair term ends, aiming to protect central bank independence from political pressure by the Trump administration.
Trump and Xi to Meet at High-Stakes Summit
May 13, 2026
President Trump visits Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, marking the first U.
The Vape Cloud Hanging Over the FDA
May 12, 2026
FDA Commissioner Dr.
She Let AI Take Over Her Life For a Year
May 11, 2026
Joanna Stern discusses her book "I Am Not a Robot," detailing her year-long experiment of integrating AI into every aspect of her life.
Can GameStop Really Buy eBay?
May 8, 2026
The Journal examines GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s audacious $56 billion bid to acquire eBay, aiming to build a Berkshire Hathaway-style conglomerate.
A Data Center Revolt in Missouri
May 7, 2026
This episode explores the intense backlash in Festus, Missouri, against a proposed $6 billion AI data center.
'Eject! Eject! Eject!' Inside the Private Credit Panic
May 6, 2026
This episode examines the panic in the $3 trillion private credit market, focusing on Blue Owl Capital’s liquidity crisis triggered by AI’s impact on software loans.
Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It?
May 5, 2026
Germany’s struggling auto industry is pivoting to defense manufacturing amid economic stagnation and geopolitical shifts.
R.I.P. Spirit Airlines
May 4, 2026
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, marking the end of its 34-year history as a pioneer of ultra-low-cost travel.
The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon
May 1, 2026
This episode profiles Benjamin Brundage, a college student who helped dismantle KimWolf, a massive botnet hijacking nearly two million Android devices.
How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable
Apr 30, 2026
The Journal interviews IKEA CEO Juvencio Maestu about maintaining affordability amid inflation, tariffs, and energy crises.
Move Over, Humans. China's Robots Are Taking Over
Apr 29, 2026
This episode explores China’s aggressive push into humanoid robotics as a strategic response to its aging population and a key front in the AI arms race against the U.
Inside Meta’s Big AI Pivot
Apr 28, 2026
Meta is aggressively pivoting to AI, laying off 10% of its workforce and canceling 6,000 hiring plans to fund a $135 billion technology investment.
Why Air Travel Costs Will Continue to Rise
Apr 27, 2026
The war in Iran has triggered a global jet fuel crisis, with the Strait of Hormuz closure cutting off 20% of supply.
The Crypto President: Part 2
Apr 25, 2026
This episode investigates a secret deal where UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed bought a 49% stake in the Trump family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, just before Trump’s inauguration.
The Crypto President: Part 1
Apr 24, 2026
This episode investigates the Trump family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and its secret ties to Binance and UAE investors.
Tim Cook Built the Apple Empire. What's Next for His Successor?
Apr 23, 2026
This episode examines Tim Cook’s legacy as Apple CEO, highlighting his operational genius, supply chain mastery, and record-breaking financial growth.
How China Keeps Iran's Oil Industry Afloat
Apr 22, 2026
This episode examines Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a network of tankers and shell companies used to evade U.
Cybersecurity Braces for AI ‘Bugmaggedon’
Apr 21, 2026
This episode explores "Bugmageddon," the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats highlighted by Anthropic’s Mythos model, which discovered a 27-year-old bug in OpenBSD.
How Iran's Regime Changed...for the Worse
Apr 20, 2026
This episode examines how U.
An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
Apr 17, 2026
This episode investigates Tai Lopez’s Rev, a company that raised over $230 million from investors by promising to turn bankrupt mall brands like Radio Shack into profitable e-commerce giants.
Why People Aren't Lining Up for This $120,000 Job
Apr 16, 2026
Ford CEO Jim Farley highlighted a mechanic shortage, claiming top earners make $120,000, but The Journal investigates why few pursue this path.
The Energy Shock Is Here
Apr 15, 2026
Hosts Jess and Ryan discuss the economic fallout of the U.
The IRS Shrank. Will That Lead to More Tax Cheating?
Apr 14, 2026
The Journal explores the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to the IRS, which have reduced its workforce by 30,000 employees.
The Strait of Hormuz Showdown
Apr 13, 2026
The Journal examines the failed U.
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