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.
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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
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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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