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The Growing Number of Patients Without Health Insurance Is Costing Hospitals

Aug 4, 2026 · 10m

Summary

This WSJ episode covers stalled Iran Strait of Hormuz negotiations, Missouri’s ballot measure to replace income tax with sales tax, and Todd Blanche’s AG nomination. Business updates include SpaceX’s 92% revenue surge, McDonald’s U.S. leadership shakeup, and Pfizer’s strong earnings. The show also reports on a New Jersey lawsuit against Amazon and the rise of fractional private jet ownership for the wealthy.

Topics discussed

Instagram teen accounts safety features ad Intro: Hospital profits, SpaceX revenue, McDonald's Iran Strait of Hormuz negotiations and primary elections Republican states moving to eliminate income taxes Todd Blanche AG nomination and Washington arson charge Uninsured patients hurting hospital profits Instagram teen accounts safety features ad Stock market gains and Chipotle salmonella investigation Earnings: SpaceX, McDonald's, Kimberly-Clark, Pfizer New Jersey sues Amazon over driver compensation Fractional private jet ownership for the wealthy
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