WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

16 episodes

Episodes

Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. So Is the Backlash.
Aug 25, 2026 · 11m
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.
For You This Banana Costs $1, For Her It's $1.50
Aug 25, 2026 · 13m
The Supreme Court cleared a hurdle for Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, while the administration plans mass visa revocations for asylum seekers.
New U.S. Sanctions Aim to Isolate Iran
Aug 24, 2026 · 11m
This episode covers Trump’s proposal of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee and new 50% tariffs on Canadian autos.
Nvidia Takes Aim at Frontier AI Developers
Aug 24, 2026 · 13m
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The Wild West of AI Therapy Laws
Aug 23, 2026 · 18m
This WSJ episode examines the patchwork of state laws restricting AI mental health chatbots, such as Illinois’ ban on AI therapy.
What’s News in Markets: Chip Stocks Clobbered, Retail Rotation, Moderna Makes History
Aug 22, 2026 · 5m
Major stock indexes fell as surging oil prices and the U.
State Lawmakers Try to Crack Down on ‘Ghost Jobs’
Aug 21, 2026 · 9m
The WSJ’s What’s News covers the Supreme Court allowing Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue and his controversial plan to import beef to lower prices, which faces industry pushback.
What's Next for Bonds?
Aug 21, 2026 · 11m
WSJ’s What’s News covers volatile bond markets, with Finance Editor Alex Frangos explaining how rising yields impact borrowing costs and investor strategy.
Colleges Try to Head Off a Coming Enrollment Crisis
Aug 20, 2026 · 12m
Health care costs are set to rise sharply, while Walmart’s stock fell after reporting its weakest sales growth in six years, though it raised full-year estimates.
What’s News in Earnings: Weak Housing Market Weighs on Home Depot and Lowe’s
Aug 20, 2026 · 4m
WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer analyzes Home Depot and Lowe’s Q2 earnings, revealing how high borrowing costs and a stagnant housing market are suppressing consumer spending on major renovations.
Can Trump Deliver His Promised ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran?
Aug 20, 2026 · 15m
This episode covers President Trump’s economic threats against Iran and the UAE’s subsequent suspension of transactions, alongside potential tariff reductions on Canadian imports.
A New Milestone for U.S. Debt: $40 Trillion
Aug 19, 2026 · 9m
Moderna shares surged after a successful melanoma vaccine trial, while the FTC warned retailers against undisclosed personalized pricing.
China Braves the Ice to Unlock New Arctic Trade Route
Aug 19, 2026 · 13m
President Trump delays Canadian tariffs while seeking a North Korea summit and appoints a new FDA head.
Worldwide Bond Selloff Accelerates
Aug 18, 2026 · 10m
ABC sued the FCC over license challenges linked to DEI probes, while long-term bond yields hit multi-year highs, signaling higher borrowing costs.
Meta Is Back on Trial in California
Aug 18, 2026 · 11m
Meta faces a federal trial in Oakland where states seek over $1 trillion in damages for alleged harms to youth mental health.
Big Tech's AI Bill Is $3 Trillion Bigger Than It Looks
Aug 17, 2026 · 11m
This WSJ episode covers L3Harris ousting its CEO, General Atlantic’s IPO plans, and a deep dive into big tech’s $3 trillion in off-balance-sheet AI spending commitments.
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