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The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 1
25 november 2025 · 24 min
Hermès is one of Europe’s most storied luxury brands, known for its Birkin bags and expensive silk scarves. One of the company’s biggest shareholders had been fifth-generation Hermès heir Nicolas Puech. But a few years ago, Puech made a shocking admission: he was out of money. And Puech’s Hermès shares, worth some $15 billion, were missing. In this first episode, WSJ’s Nick Kostov digs into one of the most baffling and epic financial sagas of this century. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
The World's Richest Person Is Planning for Succession
Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
How a Miami Couple Used Empty Mansions to Pocket Millions
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Is the Hottest Investment Pokémon Cards?
24 november 2025 · 21 min
Pokémon cards are beating the benchmark S&P 500 and tech stocks like Meta. WSJ’s Krystal Hur has been talking with a few collectors that have hit it big thanks to some prized sparkly cardboard from their childhoods. But are there signs of a bubble and that we’re reaching peak Pikachu? Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- The $55 Billion Deal to Take EA Private
- GameStop and the Rise of the Reddit Investor
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KFC Got Fried in the Chicken Wars. Can It Come Back?
21 november 2025 · 20 min
Kentucky Fried Chicken was once one of the biggest fast-food chain in America. Now, it’s battling declining U.S. sales as rivals attract customers with chicken sandwiches and tenders over KFC’s classic bucket of bone-in chicken. WSJ’s Heather Haddon reports on how the iconic chain is trying to turn things around. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?
- McDonald’s Wants To Offer Quality And Value. Can It Do Both?
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The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun
20 november 2025 · 18 min
Corporate layoffs have been rolling across American companies: Amazon, General Motors, Verizon, Target and Microsoft have all cut jobs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter takes us inside his conversations with CEOs about how hiring is changing, and what the AI era means for jobs. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
- Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The fed Says it’s Hard to Tell
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Epstein Files and a MAGA Feud
19 november 2025 · 19 min
Once one of President Trump’s most strident allies, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is now arguing the president is out of touch with his political base. Trump, in turn, has called her a “traitor” and unendorsed her. As WSJ’s Olivia Beavers reports, Greene was one of a few Republicans who broke with Trump this year over the release of the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Now, with those files set to be released, Greene is redefining her political identity. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
- The Healthcare Fight at the Heart of the Longest Ever Shutdown
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Can Nike Make Its Shoes Cool Again?
18 november 2025 · 19 min
After five quarters of lagging sales and a sluggish stock price, Nike CEO Elliott Hill is trying to turn things around. WSJ’s Inti Pacheco spoke with Hill to discuss Nike's return to its roots and plans for future innovation. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- The Missteps That Led Nike Off Course
- Made in America? Shoe Companies Already Tried That.
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Why French Museums Keep Getting Robbed
17 november 2025 · 17 min
The daylight heist at the Louvre Museum in October, during which thieves made off with more than $100 million in crown jewels, captured the world's attention. But the theft was just one in a series that have taken place at museums all across France this year. WSJ’s Noemie Bisserbe explains how the wave of heists reveals deep-rooted security vulnerabilities in the country’s hundreds of museums— and raises questions about what it takes to protect national treasures. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- How an Antiques Dealer Uncovered a Massive Museum Heist
- Six Days of Chaos at MGM's Casinos
- How Investigators Cracked a $3.4 Billion Crypto Heist
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The Repo Man Is Busier Than Ever
14 november 2025 · 23 min
The repossession business is booming. More Americans are falling behind on their car payments, a sign that lower-income consumers are struggling. WSJ’s Scott Calvert recently joined a night shift with two repo men and learned that despite a record number of cars now marked for repossession, finding them is easier said than done. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- For Millions of Student-Loan Borrowers It’s Time to Pay
- The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager’s Six-Figure Salary
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How Tariffs Could End Italian Pasta in the U.S.
13 november 2025 · 19 min
Americans could soon lose access to Italian-made pasta due to a 107% tariff plan on pasta imports. WSJ's Margherita Stancati unravels how a fight over paperwork spiraled into a full-blown pasta war. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- How One Business Owner Is Getting Ahead of Trump's Tariffs
- The Bean at the Center of the Trade War
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CoreWeave, the Company Riding the AI Boom
12 november 2025 · 20 min
WSJ’s Dan Gallagher takes us inside the little-known company playing a pivotal role in the AI spending boom. And Jessica Mendoza speaks to CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator at WSJ Tech Live conference about whether the boom could be a bubble. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Is the AI Boom… a Bubble?
- The Unraveling of OpenAI and Microsoft's Bromance
- Artificial: The OpenAI Story
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Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
10 november 2025 · 20 min
Work in Los Angeles’s entertainment industry is evaporating. A desire to cut production costs, changing viewer habits, and competition from other filming locations are all contributing to a dramatic reduction in Hollywood jobs. WSJ’s Ben Fritz explains how the city’s creative middle class is bearing the burden. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood
- The Case of the Hollywood Shutdown
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Tesla Gives Elon Musk a $1 Trillion Pay Package
7 november 2025 · 18 min
Shareholders at Tesla approved the most valuable pay package ever for Elon Musk in an effort to bring his attention back to the company. The CEO will have to hit a number of milestones to get the full value of the package, including shifting Tesla’s focus to developing robotaxis and humanoid robots. WSJ’s Becky Peterson breaks down the complicated plan with Jessica Mendoza. Lees meer
Further Listening:
Why GM Is Slamming the Brakes on EV Ambitions
Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk
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Will Trump’s Tariffs Survive the Supreme Court?
6 november 2025 · 25 min
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could reverse President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and potentially upend the central piece of his economic policy. WSJ’s James Romoser breaks down the case on both sides and explains why some conservative justices are skeptical of Trump administration’s argument for the tariffs. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained
Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary
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The Man Leading Trump’s AI Charge Against China
5 november 2025 · 21 min
At WSJ’s Tech Live, Jessica Mendoza sits down with Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to discuss the pivotal moment in the U.S.-China AI race, how he thinks AI should be regulated, and whether or not the AI boom might be a bubble. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Is the AI Boom… a Bubble?
- How a $1.5 Billion Settlement Could Alter the Course of AI
- The Nvidia CEO’s Quest to Sell Chips in China
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The Healthcare Fight at the Heart of the Longest Ever Shutdown
4 november 2025 · 17 min
The debate over healthcare subsidies has shut down the federal government for a historic length of time. With open enrollment underway, many Americans who pay for plans under the Affordable Care Act are experiencing sticker shock. Some costs have doubled, tripled, or even quintupled. WSJ’s Anna Wilde Matthews takes us inside the hefty premium hikes and explains why the high price tag could have an impact on the system as a whole. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-The Healthcare Costs of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
-Medicare, Inc. Part 1: How Insurers Make Billions From Medicare
-Medicare Inc. Part 2: Taxpayers Paid for care Denied by Insurers
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The Waldorf Renovation: Over Budget, Past Deadlines, a Man Imprisoned
3 november 2025 · 19 min
The historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel has reopened after an eight year saga that went $1 billion over budget. WSJ’s Craig Karmin takes us inside the deal to buy the hotel, the arrest of its new owner and the Chinese government’s takeover. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:- Six Days of Chaos at MGM’s Casinos- The Missing Minister
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The Witch Economy Is Booming
31 oktober 2025 · 20 min
The Etsy witch trend has taken witchcraft into the mainstream. These online witches are making their magical services available to anyone willing to pay for them. Want a job? Or a boyfriend? There’s a spell for that. WSJ’s Chavie Lieber explains why it pays to be a witch. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-Etsy: Big Commerce or Crafters' Community?
-Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession
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Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The Fed Says It's Hard to Tell
30 oktober 2025 · 19 min
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated quarter-point cut to interest rates. But the road to future rate cuts is pretty murky. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains how missing government data is obscuring the Fed’s view of the economy, and why Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a December rate cut is “not a foregone conclusion.” Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- The Government Shutdown: Who Will Blink First?
- The Drama at the Fed as It Debates Cutting Rates
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Why GM Is Slamming the Brakes on EV Ambitions
29 oktober 2025 · 17 min
In 2021, GM and its CEO Mary Barra announced a bold plan to go all electric by 2035. But falling consumer demand and shriveling government support has undermined GM’s electric plans. Now, as Sharon Terlep reports, GM has gone from one of the industry’s loudest EV champions to a leading opponent of government emissions rules and fuel-economy standards. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-What Happened to GM’s All-Electric Bet?
-Tesla Has a Problem: Elon MuskSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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Smucker, Trader Joe's and a Battle Over PB&Js
28 oktober 2025 · 18 min
J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe's over trademark infringement, accusing the company of copying its pre-made Uncrustables peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches. WSJ’s Jesse Newman explores the battle over PB&Js is part of a broader anxiety for Big Food over the rise of private-label products. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:- Food Fight: PepsiCo vs. Carrefour- Kraft Heinz’s Big BreakupSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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Missing Billions and a Secretive CEO: The First Brands Bankruptcy
27 oktober 2025 · 18 min
Auto-parts maker First Brands Group, the company behind products like Autolite spark plugs and Fram oil filters, declared bankruptcy last month. Court filings have revealed a trove of irregularities and a $2 billion dollar hole. WSJ’s Alexander Gladstone says the bankruptcy is having an impact on the company’s lenders and on Wall Street. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Trump’s Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry
- How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy
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Why Is the U.S. Giving Billions to Argentina?
24 oktober 2025 · 20 min
Argentinians go to the polls this Sunday in the first major test of their leader, Javier Milei. Voters appear to be losing faith in his bold economic vision to resuscitate the country’s ailing economy. But Milei has a secret weapon: a close relationship with President Trump. WSJ’s Ryan Dubé explains why the U.S. government is bailing out Argentina. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-Argentina’s New President Takes A Chainsaw to the Country’s Government
-The Bean at the Center of the Trade War
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Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work
23 oktober 2025 · 27 min
In a conversation taped at The Journal live event, entrepreneurs and influencers Vivian Tu, Haley Sacks, and Brian Kelly sat down with Jessica Mendoza to explore personal finance in the social media era; exploring everything from generational wealth to how much crypto people should have in their portfolios. Lees meer
Further Listening:
Kathy Hochul on Mamdani, Trump and Where Democrats Went Wrong
We had so much fun in NYC, keep an eye out for more live events across the U.S. soon!
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No, Your Toll Payment Is Not Overdue
22 oktober 2025 · 17 min
Chinese criminals have made more than $1 billion from scam text messages sent out across the U.S. and the world. The texts warn of unpaid fines and lure unsuspecting victims to fork over their credit-card details. WSJ’s Robert McMillan explains how the scheme works and why it’s been so hard to stop. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
Pig-Butchering: A Texting Scam With a Crypto Twist
The Slaves Sending You Scam Texts
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‘Exmo’ Influencers Are Taking On Mormonism
21 oktober 2025 · 19 min
Once among the world's fastest-growing religions, Mormonism is facing a 21st-century reckoning, driven by social media. Across Tiktok and Instagram an army of #exmo creators take on controversial aspects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ history. WSJ’s Georgia Wells reports on the growing online #exmo community and how the church is pushing back. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Why Utah Is Regulating Mom Influencers
- The Mormon Church's $100 Billion Secret Fund
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Are Conservatives Being 'Debanked'?
20 oktober 2025 · 23 min
Steve Happ was packing to leave Tennessee for an evangelical mission to Uganda in 2023 when Bank of America told him it was canceling his church’s bank account and his credit cards. Happ soon became the symbol of a conservative complaint: Financial institutions are allegedly ’debanking’ people because of their religious or political views. WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy on President Trump’s fight with the banks over debanking. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-How a New 'Anti-Woke' Bank Stumbled
-Outcry at Bank of America Over Dangerous Workloads
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The Pentagon's UFO Coverup
17 oktober 2025 · 21 min
For decades, one of the biggest questions fueling conspiracy theories has been: is the U.S. government hiding secret knowledge of extraterrestrial life? But when the Pentagon started investigating, it uncovered a different kind of coverup. WSJ's Joel Schectman reports on what's in that investigation, and what the government ultimately decided to leave out of it. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening: - How a Balloon Burst U.S.-China Relations Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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The Government Shutdown: Who Will Blink First?
16 oktober 2025 · 18 min
16 days into the government shutdown, services are unavailable and federal workers are facing instability. Both sides have dug in, with Democrats and Republicans pointing fingers at each other. WSJ’s Siobhan Hughes explains what it would take to end the shutdown. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-Why This Government Shutdown Is Different
-Kathy Hochul on Mamdani, Trump and Where Democrats Went Wrong
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Mexico's New Cocaine Kingpin is Cashing In
15 oktober 2025 · 20 min
Deep in a heavily guarded mountain hideout in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, a new drug king is reigning. He is 59-year-old Nemesio “Mencho” Oseguera and his cartel has achieved dominance capitalizing on America’s resurgent love of cocaine and the Trump administration’s escalating war on fentanyl. WSJ’s José de Córdoba recounts the rise. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening: - The Drug You’ve Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe- A Cocaine Kingpin and the Rise of Drug Violence in Europe
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Is the AI Boom… a Bubble?
14 oktober 2025 · 22 min
Tech giants are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on an AI building boom, constructing massive data centers like a sprawling new complex in Texas. Is this a necessary investment for the future, or are we witnessing the next tech bubble? WSJ’s Berber Jin and Eliot Brown follow the money and consider whether or not it adds up. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-Artificial: The OpenAI Story
-The Hidden Workforce That Helped Filter Violence and Abuse Out of ChatGPT
-The Unraveling of OpenAI and Microsoft's Bromance
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The Botched Software Update That Cost $600 Million
13 oktober 2025 · 20 min
We’re off today for the holiday, but wanted to share this episode. Lees meer
Sonos, the high-end speaker company, is still reeling from its disastrous app update over a year ago. WSJ’s Ben Cohen explains how the company lost revenue and approximately $600 million in market capitalization. Then came the layoffs and a CEO exit. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
This episode was first published in March 2025.
Further Listening:
The Glitch That Crashed Millions of Computers
The Snowballing Problems at Vail Resorts
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Kathy Hochul on Mamdani, Trump and Where Democrats Went Wrong
10 oktober 2025 · 27 min
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has a lot to juggle, from a federal government shutdown to immigration enforcement to the state’s affordability crisis. In a conversation taped at The Journal live event, Hochul joins host Ryan Knutson to talk about how she’s managing those challenges, what her private conversations are like with President Donald Trump, and her take on New York City’s next potential mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Why This Government Shutdown Is Different
- Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent?
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Israel and Hamas Take a Big Step Towards Peace
9 oktober 2025 · 18 min
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The deal would free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Trump administration hopes it is the first step towards a longer term peace. WSJ’s Shayndi Raice explains how all the parties got to the table and what big hurdles remain. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-The Struggle to Get Aid Into Gaza
-A Fragile Cease-Fire Deal in Gaza
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She Swore Off Legacy Media. Now She's Running CBS News.
8 oktober 2025 · 18 min
Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chief of CBS News. She's a polarizing figure, known for her outspoken support of Israel and strong views on topics like gun rights and DEI. WSJ’s Joe Flint on why Paramount thinks CBS News needs a shakeup. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
-Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC
-What Killed 'The Late Show'?
-Will Paramount Settle With Trump?
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They Won Millions for Life. Until They Didn't.
7 oktober 2025 · 21 min
In 2021, Tamar Veatch won millions of dollars in a sweepstakes competition run by Publishers Clearing House, the company best known for delivering oversized checks to winners. But then last April, Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. WSJ’s Akiko Matsuda explains why the company went under, and what it means for winners like Tamar. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening: - How ‘The Joker’ Rigged the Texas Lottery- How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports
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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
6 oktober 2025 · 23 min
Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to speak out on social issues. Host Jessica Mendoza talks to Ben Cohen, the co-founder who stayed, about why he’s not leaving, what he wants next for the company, and why political messaging is important for his ice cream brand. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- Why Ben & Jerry’s Is Suing its Parent Company Over Israel
- Kraft Heinz’s Big Breakup
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 4: That’s What Heaven Is For
5 oktober 2025 · 44 min
For more than two years, Jennifer Foley has been an advocate for her brother Scott Spivey. But to get the criminal investigation into his death reopened, Jennifer has to convince some of the most powerful leaders in South Carolina that this was not a Stand Your Ground case. WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein reports. Lees meer
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Police Say He Killed in Self-Defense. His Phone Tells Another Story.
‘You’re Taken Care of’: Did Police Promise to Shield a Killer?
Nobody Suspected Police Shielded a Killer Until the Dead Man’s Sister Dug In
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Camp Swamp Road Playlist
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The $55 Billion Deal to Take EA Private
3 oktober 2025 · 18 min
A group of investors including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s investment firm are acquiring videogame maker Electronic Arts. The $55 billion deal is the largest leveraged buyout of all time. WSJ’s Lauren Thomas takes us inside the historic buyout, exploring the company's fandom and legacy. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
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Camp Swamp Road Series
Why Microsoft Is Paying $75 Billion for Activision Blizzard
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Student-Loan Debt Is Strangling Gen X
2 oktober 2025 · 19 min
Gen X is barreling toward retirement with an excruciating student-loan burden. The generation that came of age in the ’80s and ’90s is now also the generation with the most student debt per borrower. WSJ’s Oyin Adedoyin explains how federal policies around student debt left Gen X with such a big burden. And one Gen Xer talks about the impact student debt has had on his life. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- For Millions of Student-Loan Borrowers It's Time to Pay
- Biden’s New Plan to Cancel Student Debt
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Why This Government Shutdown Is Different
1 oktober 2025 · 20 min
Government funding lapsed early Wednesday morning after the White House and lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal, triggering a shutdown that is expected to halt some federal services and put hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews takes us inside the contentious dispute and explains why the gulf between Democrats and Republicans is wider than ever. Ryan Knutson hosts.Further Listening: - Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy- DOGE: The Plan to Downsize the GovernmentSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Lees meer
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Inside the Crisis at Tylenol
30 september 2025 · 22 min
Last week, President Donald Trump warned that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is a potential cause of autism. Many medical professionals say the relationship between acetaminophen and autism is inconclusive, and Trump's comments went beyond what his own administration officials recommend. Still, the press conference caused a crisis at the company that makes Tylenol, Kenvue. WSJ’s Peter Loftus on Kenvue CEO Kirk Perry’s attempts to manage the Trump Administration and the new corporate crisis. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- The FDA Commissioner on Vaccines and Public Trust
- Why Coke Isn’t Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
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Trump's Case Against James Comey
29 september 2025 · 18 min
After former FBI director James Comey was indicted last week, Trump said that there may be more indictments coming. WSJ’s Sadie Gurman takes us inside the President’s push to prosecute the people he views as enemies and what this may mean for the future of the Justice Department. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
Further Listening:
- The Federal Reserve Under Siege
- Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
- Trump 2.0: A Fast Start to a Second Term
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 3: A Friend in the Shadows
28 september 2025 · 41 min
On Super Bowl Sunday, Jennifer Foley opened a police file and discovered 90 recorded phone calls from her brother’s killer. To Jennifer, what she heard completely undermined Weldon Boyd’s self-defense claims. But the calls also revealed that Boyd had a powerful friend. WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein reports. Lees meer
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Nobody Suspected Police Shielded a Killer Until the Dead Man’s Sister Dug In
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Is Jane Goodall Fighting a Losing Battle?
26 september 2025 · 24 min
From the forests of Tanzania to the halls of power, Jane Goodall has spent her life fighting to protect wildlife. But as the planet warms and some governments retreat from environmentalism, is her mission slipping out of reach? Ryan Knutson interviews the renowned conservationist. Lees meer
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The Head of the EPA on the Future of the Agency
How the U.S. Fell Behind China on Climate Diplomacy
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The Bean at the Center of the Trade War
25 september 2025 · 19 min
It's officially harvest season in the American heartland. But sixth-generation Iowa farmer Scott Dierickx says he won’t be making a profit on soybeans this year. WSJ’s Patrick Thomas explains how China is using soybeans as a weapon in the trade war with the United States. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
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Can a Farming Community Resist a Development Boom?
Why Farmers Are Breaking Eggs and Dumping Milk
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A $100,000 Work Visa Could Rock the Tech Industry
24 september 2025 · 18 min
The Trump Administration recently announced a new $100,000 annual fee for the coveted H-1B visa. Then the White House walked that back, saying that the charge would only apply to new visa applicants, one-time only. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar reports on how the changes set off a wave of anxiety and confusion, especially in Silicon Valley where many H-1B visa holders work. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:- The Hyundai Plant Raided By Immigration Authorities- Inside the ICE Hiring Blitz Lees meer
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The Airline Industry Has a Toxic Fume Problem
23 september 2025 · 23 min
The fumes are often described as smelling like “dirty socks ” – and they’re seeping into airplane air, sickening some passengers and crew. So-called “fume events” have been a known problem in the airline industry for decades. But a new WSJ analysis shows they’re becoming more common, and their health effects can be severe. WSJ’s Benjamin Katz details his team’s investigation into fume events, which have led to emergency landings and affected pilots’ vision midflight. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
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The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents
22 september 2025 · 20 min
The Florida Highway Patrol has taken up the Trump administration’s call for state and local law enforcement to play a bigger role in its immigration crackdown. Virtually all its officers have been trained to participate in a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that deputizes police to perform some of the duties of federal immigration officers. WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores takes us along for a ride with some officers in the program. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Lees meer
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 2: A Game of Telephone
21 september 2025 · 41 min
After Scott Spivey was killed in a shootout on Camp Swamp Road, his sister Jennifer Foley wanted to know what happened. But the police didn’t provide the family with answers. So, Jennifer began her own investigation. WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein goes to South Carolina to see what Jennifer uncovered. Lees meer
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC
19 september 2025 · 19 min
Earlier this week, ABC’s late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was suspended indefinitely by parent company Disney after Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. The announcement came after the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, suggested the FCC could pull the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations, and the owners of some of these stations said they were dropping Kimmel's show. President Donald Trump has said that broadcast networks that are “against” him might have their licenses taken away. WSJ's Maggie Severns reports on Carr's approach to the FCC and how it has led to Kimmel's suspension. Ryan Knutson hosts. Lees meer
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