The Journal.

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

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Episodes

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.
Smucker, Trader Joe's and a Battle Over PB&Js
Oct 28, 2025
This episode explores J.
"I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.
Jun 26, 2025
Gary Rohrer, CEO of Glen Valley Foods, recounts an ICE raid that arrested 75 of his workers and halted production at his Nebraska meatpacking plant.
Iran and the U.S. Were Set To Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked.
Jun 13, 2025
This episode covers Israel’s unprecedented preemptive strike on Iran, which targeted military leadership, nuclear scientists, and key enrichment facilities.
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