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Episodes
May 1, 2024 • 18 mins
On Monday, Bob Bakish stepped down as CEO of Paramount, one of America’s most iconic media companies. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel reports on how Bakish’s relationship with Shari Redstone, chair of Paramount, has deteriorated amidst one of the messiest merger dramas in recent history.
Further Reading:
- A Media Heiress’s Bid to Sell Sets Off Mayhem Inside Paramount
- How Bob Bakish, the Anti-Mogul CEO, Struggled to Rescue Paramoun...
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April 30, 2024 • 18 mins
Donald Trump's allies have drafted plans to curb the Federal Reserve’s independence, should Trump win a second term. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia unpacks the proposals, which include giving the president a say in interest-rate decisions.
Further Reading:
-Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence
-Why Inflation Is Biden’s Most Stubborn Political Problem
-Even If the Fed Cuts, the Days of Ultralow Rates Are Over
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April 30, 2024 • 21 mins
For almost a decade, Amazon staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces selling products under the guise of a company called ‘Big River.’ WSJ’s Dana Mattioli reports on the secret arm of Amazon that surreptitiously gathers intelligence on its competitors.
Further Reading:
-Inside Amazon’s Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals
-Inside Amazon’s Push to Crack Trader Joe’s—and Dominate Everything
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April 27, 2024 • 18 mins
Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker.
Further Watching:
-Jamie Dimon on the Economy, Geopolitical Risks and AI: Full Interview
Further Listening:
-Why the Fed Is Steering Away From Rate Cuts
-Janet Yellen on Inflation and the U.S. Economy
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April 26, 2024 • 20 mins
With a fresh round of pro-Palestinian protests sweeping campuses nationwide, university administrators are cracking down. WSJ’s Melissa Korn explains what students are demanding and what it could mean for campus life going forward.
Further Reading:
-At Columbia, Discontent Grows Over Shafik’s Handling of Crisis
-Pro-Palestinian Protests Force Colleges to Rethink Graduation Plans
Further Listening:
-Big Donors Clash wit...
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April 25, 2024 • 19 mins
Less than six years after a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for legal sports gambling, U.S. sports leagues are facing an onslaught of betting scandals. The latest example is Jontay Porter, a little-known NBA player, who has been given a lifetime ban for betting on games. WSJ’s Jared Diamond unpacks how major leagues are confronting the darker sides of sports betting with alarming frequency.
Further Reading:
-NBA Player Bann...
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April 24, 2024 • 16 mins
Over the course of 19 days, U.S. officials raced to contain escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid a series of attacks. WSJ’s Michael R. Gordon on what was going on behind the scenes as the White House worked to prevent a bigger conflict.
Further Reading:
-Inside the White House’s Frenetic Scramble to Avert a Full-Blown Middle East War
-How the U.S. Forged a Fragile Middle Eastern Alliance to Repel Iran’s Israel Att...
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April 23, 2024 • 19 mins
Former President Donald Trump is expected to spend the next six weeks in a Manhattan courtroom, defending himself against accusations he covered up a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. WSJ’s Corinne Ramey was in the courtroom for opening statements and WSJ’s Molly Ball unpacks what this trial could mean for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
Further Reading:
-Trump’s Hush-Money Trial: What to Know as the Case B...
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April 20, 2024 • 16 mins
Reports of freight fraud are on the rise, vexing trucking companies and regulators. And victims say that they aren’t getting any real help from law enforcement. WSJ’s Inti Pacheco unpacks one form of this fraud, called double brokering, and a trucking executive explains his personal efforts to stop the scammers.
Further Reading:
- A Brazen Yogurt Heist Shows How Cyber Gangs Are Hijacking U.S. Goods
- Growing Freight Fraud is ...
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April 19, 2024 • 21 mins
It’s not just the cost of buying a home that’s going up. It’s also the hidden costs — like taxes, maintenance and insurance — that are going through the roof. WSJ’s Nicole Friedman explains why these prices are rising so fast, and what it means for the housing market.
Further Listening:
-'It's on Fire': Why the Housing Market Is Booming
Further Reading:
-The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing
-Home Buyers Are...
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April 18, 2024 • 18 mins
Yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called into question whether the Fed will be able to lower interest rates this year as hoped. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos on how the Fed’s outlook on the economy has changed.
Further Reading:
- Powell Dials Back Expectations on Rate Cuts
- Fed Rate Cuts Are Now a Matter of If, Not Just When
Further Listening:
- Janet Yellen on Inflation and the U.S. Economy
- Inflation Is Down....
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April 17, 2024 • 21 mins
Cities such as San Francisco and Chicago are trying to save their downtown office districts from spiraling into a doom loop. St. Louis is already trapped in one, with abandoned buildings, vacant offices and shuttered shops and restaurants. WSJ’s Konrad Putzier unpacks the lessons from downtown St. Louis’s doom loop.
Further Reading:
-The Real Estate Nightmare Unfolding in Downtown St. Louis
-Commercial Real-Estate Woes Run D...
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April 16, 2024 • 18 mins
SpaceX’s satellite-internet devices are ending up in the hands of American adversaries and accused war criminals. WSJ’s Thomas Grove and Micah Maidenberg explain how the technology is being used illegally in multiple conflicts around the world.
Further Listening:
- Amazon Takes On SpaceX in Battle for Space Internet
- When Elon Musk Moves In Next Door
Further Reading:
- The Black Market That Delivers Elon Musk’s Starli...
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April 13, 2024 • 20 mins
Caitlin Clark has lifted women’s college basketball to new heights, setting records on and off the court. Now the Iowa superstar is going pro and joining the WNBA. WSJ’s Rachel Bachman on what Caitlin Clark’s huge popularity might mean for the sometimes-struggling women’s league.
Further Reading:
- Caitlin Clark Drew 18.7 Million Viewers to Women’s Basketball. Will It Last?
- Before Caitlin Clark Dominated Women’s Basketbal...
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April 12, 2024 • 19 mins
Providing child care for employees may not seem like a savvy business choice, but some companies swear by it. WSJ’s Harriet Torry explores the different approaches – and the benefits – at businesses both large and small.
Further Listening:
- The Labor Shortage That's Causing More Labor Shortages
Further Reading:
- What One Employer Found When It Started Providing Child Care
- More Companies Start to Offer Daycare at Work...
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April 11, 2024 • 18 mins
This week, the Arizona Supreme Court revived an abortion ban enacted in 1864, decades before the state's formation. WSJ's Laura Kusisto explains how the 160-year-old law could impact the 2024 election.
Further Listening:
-The Abortion Pill’s Uncertain Future
-Kansas’ Big Abortion Vote
-The Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
Further Reading:
-Arizona Supreme Court Bans Nearly All Abortions, Reviving 160-Year-Old Law
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April 10, 2024 • 18 mins
The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping initiative to slash student debt for nearly 30 million borrowers. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia unpacks the proposal and explains why it marks a major new White House effort to try to appeal to progressives and young voters seven months before the November election.
Further Listening:
- Breaking Down Student Debt Relief
- How Biden Plans to Tackle Student Debt
Further Reading:
-...
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April 9, 2024 • 21 mins
No Labels, the centrist group which was trying to field a third-party presidential candidate, is abandoning its efforts to find someone to lead its “unity ticket.” WSJ’s Ken Thomas explains how the group spent millions of dollars and months of work but ultimately came up short.
Further Reading:
- How the No Labels 2024 Presidential Campaign Failed to Launch
Further Listening:
- Donald Trump’s Meme Stock Moment
- Biden...
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April 6, 2024 • 18 mins
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China trying to discourage government officials and business leaders from flooding the world with cheap goods. WSJ’s Andrew Duehren is traveling with Yellen, and explores how her thinking on China has changed with shifting global market forces.
Further Listening:
- Janet Yellen on Inflation and the U.S. Economy
- How China's BYD Overtook Tesla
Further Reading:
- Janet Yellen Missed...
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April 5, 2024 • 21 mins
In January, a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 MAX plane during an Alaska Airlines flight. Informal communication logs between workers at the Boeing plant where the plane was assembled reveal disarray, repeated production delays and crews who apparently didn’t follow procedures. WSJ's Sharon Terlep reviewed the logs and explains what they reveal.
Further Reading:
- The Disarray Inside Boeing’s 737 Factory Before the Door Plug B...
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