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Episodes
'Eject! Eject! Eject!' Inside the Private Credit Panic
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?
Germany’s struggling auto industry is pivoting to defense manufacturing amid economic stagnation and geopolitical shifts.
R.I.P. Spirit Airlines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
This episode examines Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a network of tankers and shell companies used to evade U.
Cybersecurity Braces for AI ‘Bugmaggedon’
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
This episode examines how U.
An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
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
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
Hosts Jess and Ryan discuss the economic fallout of the U.
The IRS Shrank. Will That Lead to More Tax Cheating?
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
The Journal examines the failed U.