WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

131 episodes

Episodes

A Secret Military Jet and a Catering Truck: How Trump Evaded an Iranian Threat
Aug 11, 2026 · 10m
This episode details a secret operation to evacuate President Trump from Turkey due to Iranian missile threats and covers U.
American Tourists Are Everywhere
Aug 11, 2026 · 14m
Anthropic seeks to reassure investors ahead of its IPO amid concerns over Chinese AI rivals and public backlash.
New Rules Are Coming for Food Companies’ Ingredients
Aug 10, 2026 · 9m
The FDA proposed new transparency rules requiring companies to notify the agency when introducing new food ingredients, aiming to close the GRAS loophole.
U.S. Sanctions Aren’t Touching Russia’s Hottest Startup
Aug 10, 2026 · 11m
This episode covers Israeli PM Netanyahu rejecting Trump’s Gaza peace plan and stalled Strait of Hormuz negotiations.
The AI Therapist: When People Turn to Chatbots for Mental Health
Aug 9, 2026 · 18m
This WSJ episode explores the rise of AI chatbots for mental health, featuring producer Pierre Bien-Aimé’s experience with Slingshot’s bot, Ash.
What’s News in Markets: Dow Hits 54,000, Chip Stocks Waver, SpaceX Rebounds
Aug 8, 2026 · 5m
Markets rallied as geopolitical easing and weak jobs data lowered rate hike expectations, pushing the Dow past 54,000.
U.S. Shed Jobs in July, Lowering Expectations of a Fed Rate Hike
Aug 7, 2026 · 11m
WSJ’s Alex Osaleff discusses a surprise U.
A Landmark Child Safety Verdict Against Meta Just Got More Expensive
Aug 7, 2026 · 13m
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Why AI Models Keep Hacking Other Companies
Aug 6, 2026 · 11m
WSJ’s What’s News covers the Senate voting to hold Dr.
Why Trump Keeps Calling Kevin Warsh
Aug 6, 2026 · 12m
The episode covers President Trump’s frequent consultations with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on topics like AI and Iran, raising independence concerns.
The Live-Shopping App That’s Got Some Users in Over Their Heads
Aug 5, 2026 · 11m
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, signaling ongoing party divisions.
What’s News in Earnings: The Restaurant Watchword Is Affordability
Aug 5, 2026 · 5m
WSJ reporters Laura Cooper and Heather Haddon analyze how restaurant chains are navigating affordability challenges through value deals and new leadership, such as McDonald’s replacing its U.
SpaceX Starts Spending Like a Hyperscaler
Aug 5, 2026 · 9m
The WSJ’s What’s News covers Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, seen as a referendum on the party’s direction, with progressive El-Sayed leading.
The Growing Number of Patients Without Health Insurance Is Costing Hospitals
Aug 4, 2026 · 10m
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz face hurdles over Iran’s demand for passage fees, while Missouri voters decide on a ballot measure to replace income tax with higher sales taxes.
How ICE Is Tracking Down its Online Critics
Aug 4, 2026 · 12m
This episode covers the Michigan Democratic primary, where progressive Abdel El-Sayed challenges incumbent Haley Stevens amid a broader socialist groundswell.
Why Ford Ditched Its Boring Cars
Aug 3, 2026 · 9m
This episode covers two deaths from a U.
Trump Pivots Back to Iran Diplomacy
Aug 3, 2026 · 13m
The US and Japan intervene to support the yen, while Kuwait questions the value of hosting US troops after Iranian attacks turn bases into targets.
The Buried $150 Billion Bet Inside the Top 20 U.S. Stocks
Aug 2, 2026 · 33m
WSJ’s Take on the Week explores whether investors are already exposed to private markets through major public companies like Alphabet and NVIDIA, which hold significant stakes in firms like Anthropic.
What’s News in Markets: Tech Winners and Losers, Fed Fallout, Taco Bell Rebound
Aug 1, 2026 · 5m
This episode reviews a volatile week driven by Fed rate hike expectations, tech earnings, and restaurant IPOs.
Chaos in Energy Markets Boosts Big Oil Earnings
Jul 31, 2026 · 11m
This episode covers New York’s lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi and OpenAI’s user growth.
What’s News in Earnings: Can AI Investments Help Private Credit’s Recovery?
Jul 31, 2026 · 6m
Wall Street Journal reporters Matt Wertz and Anna Maria Andriotis analyze earnings from major private investment firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Blue Owl.
Token Costs Have Execs Rethinking AI Rollouts
Jul 31, 2026 · 13m
This episode covers a proposed Gaza disarmament plan, Spain’s military response to a migrant surge in Ceuta, and rogue AI security breaches at Anthropic and OpenAI.
Why the U.S. Economy Slowed in the Second Quarter
Jul 30, 2026 · 12m
Markets rallied as Microsoft surged, while Q2 GDP growth slowed to 1.
Meta Slips and Microsoft Soars on AI Earnings
Jul 30, 2026 · 13m
Meta’s stock fell as investors questioned its AI monetization strategy, while Microsoft rallied on strong cloud growth and Copilot adoption.
Markets Dive After the Fed Holds Steady
Jul 29, 2026 · 11m
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite three officials voting for a hike, sparking a sharp stock market sell-off amid inflation concerns.
Meta Faces a Mountain of Lawsuits Amid a Costly AI Pivot
Jul 29, 2026 · 12m
Oil prices surge after Iran attacks U.
Lindsey Graham Remembered as ‘American Original’
Jul 28, 2026 · 12m
Leaders gathered in Washington to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with President Trump and global figures attending his funeral.
Wall Street’s Chip Selloff Goes Global
Jul 28, 2026 · 12m
Global chip stocks tumble as investors worry about AI spending sustainability and rising Chinese competition, with NVIDIA down 5%.
Why Are Waymo Robotaxis Getting So Many Parking Tickets?
Jul 27, 2026 · 12m
Cracker Barrel’s CEO steps down after a controversial rebranding effort, while Waymo’s self-driving cars face parking fines and emergency response challenges in Austin.
What’s News in Earnings: Soaring Backlogs for Defense Companies
Jul 27, 2026 · 5m
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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.
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