WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

52 episodes

Episodes

Why Ford Ditched Its Boring Cars
Aug 3, 2026 · 9m
This WSJ’s What’s News covers two deaths from a cyclosporiasis outbreak and Iran’s denial of talks with the U.
Trump Pivots Back to Iran Diplomacy
Aug 3, 2026 · 13m
The episode covers the U.
The Buried $150 Billion Bet Inside the Top 20 U.S. Stocks
Aug 2, 2026 · 33m
WSJ’s Take on the Week examines the $150 billion private market exposure embedded in major public companies like Alphabet and NVIDIA.
What’s News in Markets: Tech Winners and Losers, Fed Fallout, Taco Bell Rebound
Aug 1, 2026 · 5m
WSJ’s Shraddha Dinesh reviews a volatile week driven by Fed rate hike bets, tech earnings, and restaurant IPOs.
Chaos in Energy Markets Boosts Big Oil Earnings
Jul 31, 2026 · 11m
This episode covers record-breaking earnings for ExxonMobil and Chevron driven by fuel shortages, despite falling oil prices.
What’s News in Earnings: Can AI Investments Help Private Credit’s Recovery?
Jul 31, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines the struggles of private credit giants like Blackstone, Apollo, and Blue Owl, whose stocks have declined due to client exodus and losses from AI-disrupted software bets.
Token Costs Have Execs Rethinking AI Rollouts
Jul 31, 2026 · 13m
Why the U.S. Economy Slowed in the Second Quarter
Jul 30, 2026 · 12m
Meta Slips and Microsoft Soars on AI Earnings
Jul 30, 2026 · 13m
Markets Dive After the Fed Holds Steady
Jul 29, 2026 · 11m
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady despite three officials voting for a hike, sparking market volatility over inflation concerns.
Meta Faces a Mountain of Lawsuits Amid a Costly AI Pivot
Jul 29, 2026 · 12m
Oil prices surge after Iran attacks US forces in Jordan, raising inflation fears and prompting central banks to monitor rate risks.
Lindsey Graham Remembered as ‘American Original’
Jul 28, 2026 · 12m
Leaders honored Senator Lindsey Graham at a Washington funeral attended by global figures, while the Trump administration announced plans to end a…
Wall Street’s Chip Selloff Goes Global
Jul 28, 2026 · 12m
A global chip sell-off accelerates as investors worry about AI spending sustainability and rising Chinese competition.
Why Are Waymo Robotaxis Getting So Many Parking Tickets?
Jul 27, 2026 · 12m
This WSJ episode covers Cracker Barrel’s CEO stepping down after a controversial rebranding effort and halted construction on a Manhattan office tower.
What’s News in Earnings: Soaring Backlogs for Defense Companies
Jul 27, 2026 · 5m
WSJ’s What’s News examines defense earnings, highlighting record backlogs for Lockheed Martin and RTX driven by global missile demand.
Trump Hits Pause on Iran Escalation
Jul 27, 2026 · 14m
President Trump delays Iran strikes amid munitions concerns, while Apple and Micron lobby the White House over Chinese memory chip usage.
Flying Into the Future: How Will AI Reshape the Aviation Industry?
Jul 26, 2026 · 16m
Host Luke Vargas and aviation reporter Ben Katz discuss how AI could address critical challenges in the aviation industry, including manufacturing delays and the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.
What’s News in Markets: AI’s Price Tag, Elon Musk’s Reality Check, a Fast Track to Trump Posts
Jul 25, 2026 · 5m
WSJ’s Imani Moise reviews a volatile week where Middle East tensions pushed oil prices up, while big tech earnings highlighted costly AI investments.
Why Peptides Could Become More Accessible in the U.S.
Jul 24, 2026 · 12m
Measles cases hit a 30-year high as the USDA lifts a Mexican cattle import ban to ease beef shortages.
Renewed Iran War Spurs Global Inflation Fears
Jul 24, 2026 · 13m
Global markets react to prolonged Middle East conflict and rising inflation, while Spain’s Melia exits Cuba due to U.
Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on 60 Countries
Jul 23, 2026 · 11m
The Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 countries while escalating tensions with Iran and the Houthis, driving oil prices above $100 and pushing mortgage rates to near-year highs.
Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict
Jul 23, 2026 · 12m
Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks and U.
How Startup Insiders Are Using IRAs to Stash Their Wealth
Jul 22, 2026 · 12m
The episode covers the Trump administration’s new tariff strategies, including Section 301 duties and threats against Iran.
Trump to Help Saudi Arabia Go Nuclear
Jul 22, 2026 · 13m
The WSJ’s What’s News covers President Trump’s approval of a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, raising proliferation concerns.
Chinese AI Models Are Worrying Washington and Silicon Valley
Jul 21, 2026 · 10m
GM reported strong Q2 earnings driven by pickup and SUV sales, while gold prices fell as investors pivot to higher-yielding assets amid Fed rate concerns.
Can Disney Magic Save the Kraft Heinz Kingdom?
Jul 21, 2026 · 12m
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Why Retail Traders Are Over the Mag Seven
Jul 20, 2026 · 12m
Retail investors are shifting from Mag 7 tech stocks to newer AI plays, while Chinese AI models gain global traction.
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as American Death Toll Rises
Jul 20, 2026 · 12m
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How Governments in the U.S. and Europe Are Stalling the AI Buildout
Jul 19, 2026 · 12m
WSJ’s What’s News explores global pushback against AI data centers, featuring reporters Will Parker and Yusuf Khan.
What’s News in Markets: IBM’s Warning, Apple’s Comeback, Wall Street Cashes In
Jul 18, 2026 · 4m
This episode reviews a volatile week where oil prices and AI trade shifts drove market losses, with the Nasdaq down 2.
Taco Bell Stumbles on a Lettuce Crisis
Jul 17, 2026 · 12m
This WSJ episode covers Moonshot AI’s open-source model challenging U.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Fraud Claims
Jul 17, 2026 · 13m
The Trump Administration’s Latest Crackdown on Legal Immigration
Jul 16, 2026 · 11m
The Trump administration limits student visas to four years, disrupting graduate studies and work opportunities.
How the Surge in Listings Threatens Historic Stock Rally
Jul 16, 2026 · 12m
Host Daniel Bach covers President Trump’s potential military escalation in Iran and new Pentagon policies on testosterone screening for troops.
Who Are the Millions of Americans Locked Out of the Job Market?
Jul 15, 2026 · 11m
This WSJ episode covers PayPal’s $53 billion takeover bid by Stripe and Advent, and President Trump’s directive for ICE to resume immigration arrests via traffic stops.
U.S. Rewards U.A.E. with Coveted AI Chips After Iran War
Jul 15, 2026 · 14m
Senators propose a bill granting President Trump authority to impose tariffs on major importers of Russian energy.
What’s Behind a Red-Hot Quarter for Bank Earnings
Jul 14, 2026 · 12m
Inflation cooled to 3.
The Tech Company That Rejects 99.9% of Job Applicants
Jul 14, 2026 · 11m
WSJ’s What’s News covers U.
President Trump to Reimpose a U.S. Blockade of Iran
Jul 13, 2026 · 9m
President Trump reimposes a blockade on Iranian shipping, causing oil prices to surge, while a judge rebukes his IRS lawsuit.
Stunned GOP Looks to Replace Graham After His Sudden Death
Jul 13, 2026 · 14m
Republicans scramble to replace Senator Lindsey Graham after his sudden death, narrowing the GOP Senate majority.
More States Want to Tax the Rich. Here's How.
Jul 12, 2026 · 13m
WSJ’s What’s News examines the push to tax the wealthy, focusing on California’s ballot measure for a one-time billionaire wealth tax.
What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles
Jul 11, 2026 · 4m
WSJ’s Imani Moise reviews market volatility driven by renewed U.
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging the AI Company Stole Trade Secrets
Jul 10, 2026 · 11m
Trillion-Dollar Chipmaker SK Hynix Lands on Nasdaq
Jul 10, 2026 · 13m
SK Hynix lists on the Nasdaq to raise $26 billion for AI chip expansion, while the EU accuses Meta of failing to protect users from addictive designs.
Why It’s So Hard to Crack Down on Deadly Counterfeit Air-Bag Parts
Jul 9, 2026 · 11m
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Beijing Weighs Curbs on the AI Models Americans Love
Jul 9, 2026 · 13m
Maine Senate candidate Grant Plattner drops out amid sexual assault allegations, complicating Democrats' path to a Senate majority.
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran
Jul 8, 2026 · 11m
The US launched strikes against Iran, escalating tensions and raising oil prices, while NATO leaders showed unity despite Trump’s criticism of European allies.
Trump Calls Off Iran Ceasefire
Jul 8, 2026 · 14m
Host Daniel Bach reports that President Trump ended the Iran ceasefire after retaliatory strikes, causing oil prices to jump.
Oil Prices Have Fallen. So Why Haven’t Airfares?
Jul 7, 2026 · 12m
This WSJ episode covers Bernie Sanders urging Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner to drop out following sexual assault allegations.
NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump
Jul 7, 2026 · 13m
Maine’s Graham Plattner is expected to exit the Senate race after sexual assault allegations prompted Democratic leaders to withdraw support.
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