P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block one of the largest supermarket deals ever—a proposed tie-up between Kroger and Albertsons. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. And Nvidia is at the top of the artificial-intelligence economy. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch discusses potential challenges to its dominance. Plus, in a surprise move, Iran reduces its near-weapons-grade nuclear material stockpile. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 26. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball explains why Nikki Haley is continuing her primary fight against Donald Trump after a string of defeats in early-voting states. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to push ahead with an Israeli invasion of Rafah despite U.S. pushback. And why Warren Buffett is happy standing pat on a record pile of cash. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Nvidia the only stock that mattered this week? And has Rivian’s motor stalled? Plus, how did a lunar landing send a company shooting for the stars? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Factory employees and other working-class voters have long been a key political constituency in Midwest states like Michigan. They had been reliable Democrats, but former President Donald Trump won many of them over to his column in 2016. His continued appeal among blue-collar voters has kept him on track to once again secure the GOP nomination. It’s a voting bloc that also will be hotly contested in the general election. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to metro Detroit to speak with auto workers and former Democrats that Trump brought into his fold to find out what’s behind his enduring popularity with these groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 23. Nvidia hit $2 trillion in valuation in morning trading, before falling back below the mark at closing. It is still one of the most valuable U.S. companies, trailing only Microsoft and Apple. Plus, markets reporter Caitlin McCabe explains the strategy behind the three hedge funds dominating the game. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 23. U.S. firm Intuitive Machines makes a historic touchdown, becoming the first commercial outfit to put a spacecraft on the Moon. Plus, a cyberattack hits one of America’s biggest prescription processors. And two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, James Marson and Georgi Kantchev take stock of how both economies are faring amid sanctions, declining aid and major military expenditures. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 22. Shares of Nvidia soared more than 16%, setting a record for the largest one-day market cap gain for any company and powering a rally in U.S. markets. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains. And new data shows more than half of college graduates are working in jobs where their degrees aren’t needed. Careers reporter Lindsay Ellis has more. Plus, AT&T says it has restored service, after thousands of customers reported losing cell service. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 22. Nvidia’s shares have spiked in pre-market trading after the AI titan said revenues soared 265% in the last quarter. Heard on the Street tech columnist Dan Gallagher unpicks the blockbuster earnings and what the future holds for the AI revolution. Plus, Japanese stocks eclipse a 1989 record. And an Alabama court ruling is already changing the landscape for fertility treatment in the state. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 21. Reddit wants to offer shares to 75,000 of its biggest users, in the hope they will boost its stock-market debut, according to people familiar with the matter. IPO reporter Corrie Driebusch explains the possible risks and rewards of the strategy. And the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting show more officials were concerned with cutting rates too soon as opposed to holding rates too high for too long. Plus, the vice president of Boeing’s 737 program is leaving the company. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 21. To pay for flashy spending plans, Saudi Arabia is turning to borrowing and planning a major sale of Aramco stock. WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney breaks down the long term tradeoffs that could accompany those moves. Plus, American food spending hits highs not seen in more than three decades. And legendary tech investor Cathie Wood joins others in capturing profits from chipmaker Nvidia. Hear more from her on WSJ Special Access on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 20. The first case involving what defense lawyers call “shadow insider trading” goes to trial next month. Reporter Dave Michaels explains the test it poses for the SEC. And after decades of debate, the U.S. Treasury Department is planning to extend anti-money-laundering rules to private equity. WSJ Pro reporter Chris Cumming has more. Plus, FuboTV sues ESPN, Warner and Fox over their planned sports-streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 20. Capital One’s more than $35 billion purchase of Discover would vastly increase its power in the payments ecosystem currently dominated by Visa and Mastercard. Plus, Israel gives Hamas a Ramadan deadline to return hostages or face a ground offensive in Rafah. And WSJ reporter Rhiannon Hoyle takes us inside a recent bust in EV metals prices that’s thwarting attempts to steer supply chains away from China. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s earning season and many retail investors wonder what moves they should make based on companies’ quarterly reports. On this week’s What’s News Sunday, markets reporter Hardika Singh answers listeners’ questions about the dominance of the Magnificent Seven in the S&P 500. Then, some of our beat reporters take on listeners’ questions on specific companies and industries, including tech, renewable energy and EVs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Lyft's stock respond to a typo in the company's earnings report? And what does an activist investor have planned for JetBlue? Plus, is Robinhood out of the woods? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 16. A Manhattan judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and his business to pay more than $350 million dollars for misrepresenting his wealth for financial gain. The judge has also placed restrictions on Trump’s future business activity. Reporter Corinne Ramey has the details. Plus, Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons reflects on the life and legacy of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian penal colony today. He was 47. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 16. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies in a dramatic hearing as defense attorneys make conflict-of-interest allegations in order to sideline her from an election-interference case. Plus, OpenAI unveils a new tool to create realistic AI videos based on written prompts. And WSJ reporter Robert McMillan explains how a new era of deepfakes is complicating upcoming elections around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 15. The Biden administration confirms that Russia is developing an antisatellite weapon that represents a serious concern, but does not pose an active threat to Americans’ safety. And U.S. retail sales fell more than analysts had expected in January. Markets reporter Charley Grant has more. Plus, a WSJ exclusive: Egypt is building a walled enclosure for Palestinian refugees, as an Israeli offensive looms in southern Gaza. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 15. The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee warned yesterday of a “serious national-security threat” that people familiar with the matter said related to Russian ambitions to develop a nuclear weapon in space, leading House Speaker Mike Johnson to try and reassure the public. And as America’s immigration influx continues to spark a political firestorm, the WSJ’s Paul Kiernan says a new report finds it could also trigger an economic windfall. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 14. At least one person was killed and several others injured after shots were fired in Kansas City, where crowds gathered to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win. And the State Department is investigating several airstrikes in Gaza that killed dozens of civilians, which could result in new conditions on the delivery of U.S. weapons to Israel. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum has more. Plus, health reporter Liz Essley White explains why the FTC is launching a probe into a shortage of drugs sold to U.S. hospitals. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 14. Alejandro Mayorkas is now the first sitting cabinet official in history to be impeached, however the Democratic-controlled Senate is unlikely to remove him from office. It comes as new figures for January are showing a sharp drop in illegal crossings from Mexico to the U.S. Plus, an earnings-release typo triggers a 60% rally in shares of Lyft. And WSJ reporter Jon Emont previews a decisive election in Indonesia as the world’s fourth most-populous country races to get rich before it gets old. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. U.S. stocks tumbled, after January’s consumer-price index came in above Wall Street expectations. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart explains what it means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, there is more trouble for New York Community Bancorp, tied to tougher rent laws in New York City. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 13. A $95.3 billion package to help fund U.S. allies clears the Senate, but faces a less certain fate in the GOP-controlled House. Plus, China delivers some good news for the planet. The WSJ’s Sha Hua explains how it pulled off a massive renewables rollout, and how this shapes the global response to climate change. And, we look at whether facial recognition is likely to replace office badges. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 12. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to raise trillions of dollars to reshape the semiconductor industry, which is crucial to developing AI. But even if he is able to raise that amount of funding, there are still plenty of challenges. Reporter Asa Fitch has more. And Israel proposes an evacuation of Rafah ahead of its impending invasion, despite U.S. concerns. Plus, case rates of uterine cancer are rising. Health reporter Brianna Abbott has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 12. President Biden and other leaders denounce Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would encourage Russia to invade U.S. allies that don’t contribute sufficiently to military defense. Plus, the Israeli military says it has rescued two hostages held in southern Gaza. And the WSJ’s Lauren Thomas breaks down the boardroom drama at Disney ahead of what is expected to be the most expensive shareholder fight ever. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s going on with the U.S. housing market? On this week’s What’s News Sunday, reporters Veronica Dagher and Will Parker answer listeners’ questions about everything from what future interest-rate changes could mean for anyone looking to rent or buy a home, to how to know when it’s the right time to refinance. Further reading: The Economy Is Starting to Look Normal—Housing Isn’t  The Rise of Forever Renters  Sales Pitch for an 8% Mortgage: Buy Now, Refinance Later—for Free  For Property Investors, The Price of a Home Is Still Not Right  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is DocuSign tightening its belt? And what connects McDonald’s with the war in Gaza? Plus, what’s driving Disney’s growth? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. President Biden’s age and leadership abilities have come under fresh scrutiny after a report on his handling of classified materials. White House reporter Ken Thomas discusses the Democratic and Republican responses. And agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains why less U.S. pork consumption is a problem for the economy. Plus, reporter Kejal Vyas has more on Venezuela’s military deployment to the border with oil-rich Guyana. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 9. A range of measures show the U.S. economy is on the upswing amid brisk consumer spending, tempering inflation and low unemployment. However, WSJ editor Aaron Zitner explains that many Americans feel a deep sense of financial pessimism that is confounding economists, investors and business owners. Plus, President Biden rejects suggestions that his memory is fading. And OpenAI founder Sam Altman seeks trillions of dollars to reshape the business of chips and AI. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 8. Special counsel Robert Hur concluded President Biden was sloppy in holding on to classified material that he knowingly kept and shared while a private citizen. Biden will not face criminal charges. And the Supreme Court expresses skepticism over a challenge to Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin has more. Plus, energy reporter Benoît Morenne explains how billionaire donors including the Rockefellers swayed the White House on LNG exports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 8. The U.S. trade deficit with China fell last year to its lowest in over a decade. But as chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains, the U.S. hasn’t quite kicked the Chinese import habit as Chinese and Western manufacturers find ways around tariffs. Plus, Elon Musk ratchets up his fight against Disney. And the Supreme Court prepares to take up the question of Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility in a historic hearing this morning. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 7. A new venture from ESPN, Fox and Warner will combine their sports content. Media reporter Isabella Simonetti explains what it will mean for consumers. And Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains how challenges to store credit cards could pose a threat to department store profits. Plus, the Senate prepares to vote on aid to Ukraine and other allies. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 7. Nikki Haley suffers an embarrassing defeat in Nevada’s primary while Biden scores—though the WSJ’s Tarini Parti says cracks are beginning to emerge between the president and progressives, threatening his chances of re-election. Plus, a surplus of new housing is driving down rents–but only for the wealthiest renters. And, ESPN, Fox and Warner strike a streaming deal that will reshape the sports landscape. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 6. In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board found that four critical bolts needed to hold an Alaska Airlines plane’s plug door in place were missing, before the early January blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9. And shares of New York Community Bancorp plunge, after last week’s earnings report. Markets reporter Gina Heeb has more. Plus, a federal appeals court rejects former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Justice Department and legal affairs reporter C. Ryan Barber explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 6. A bipartisan deal designed to sharply cut down on illegal crossings at the U.S. border–and pass funding for Ukraine and Israel–seems set to fail. Plus, Nikki Haley applies for Secret Service protection as she faces increasing threats. And, WSJ’s David Benoit explains why America’s biggest bank is doubling down on old-school brick-and-mortar branches. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 5. U.S. stocks ended the day lower, on dashed hopes we would see rate cuts sooner rather than later. And a WSJ investigation reveals how hundreds of funeral homes have violated a fair practice rule, but kept their names shielded from the public. Medical science reporter Dominique Mosbergen explains. Plus, England’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A.M. Edition for Feb. 5. The Biden administration attempts to pair military action with diplomacy in an effort to reshape the Middle East. Correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains whether that strategy is yielding any results. Plus, lawmakers in Washington prepare for expected votes on a border deal and aid for Israel. And Boeing finds a new problem with undelivered 737 MAX jets. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is quickly racking up delegates on the road to the Republican presidential nomination. But the path forward on his criminal cases is a lot less certain. Trump stands accused of 91 criminal counts in four separate cases, in three states and in Washington, D.C., including two related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, one that accuses him of improperly retaining classified documents, and one connected to alleged hush-money payments to an adult film actress during the 2016 election. With appeals ongoing and a chance the Supreme Court could weigh in on some of the charges, WSJ’s Jan Wolfe explains where the cases stand and the likelihood that any of them will actually come to trial before the election. Further Reading: How Trump’s Courtroom Calendar Collides With His Campaign Calendar  Trump Rivals Were Hoping for a Courtroom Knockout. Time Is Running Out.  Trump Legal Bills Eat Up One Quarter of His 2023 Fundraising  Trump’s Legal Woes Splinter GOP Unity  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did GM raise its outlook for 2024? And in a w eek of big tech earnings, what’s behind the market’s different reactions to Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft versus Meta and Amazon? Plus, why has Norfolk Southern become the target of an activist investor? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 2. The U.S. began a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in an effort to deter more attacks against American forces in the region. And the January jobs report soars past expectations. Reporter Eric Wallerstein has more. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis admits to a relationship with a top deputy, but denies any wrongdoing in the election-interference case against Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Earnings reports this week have cast a spotlight on the tech behemoths that continue to leave the rest of the S&P 500 in their dust. Eileen Burbidge, the founder of Passion Capital, explains whether investors can still find upside among the world’s most valuable companies. Plus, Intel delays construction of its $20 billion Ohio chip plant. And Barbie-maker Mattel attracts an activist investor eager to shake up the toy company. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 1. Lenders in the U.S., Switzerland and Japan have announced losses tied to troubled real-estate lending. Financial reporter Eliot Brown has the details. And senior reporter Drew Hinshaw explains how security crises on the high seas are threatening global trade. Plus, CEOs have plenty of perks, but as “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers explains, the job can also be hazardous to their health. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 1. Tesla’s CEO says he will call a shareholder vote on moving the company’s state of incorporation to Texas. Plus, EU leaders approve billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine just weeks before Kyiv runs out of funding. And, President Biden bets hefty subsidies can help him deliver on a key policy–and land him a pre-election win. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 31. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and signaled that cuts are possible, but not imminent. Chief economics correspondent Greg Ip explains. And trillion dollar asset-manager BlackRock wades into infrastructure. Markets reporter Jack Pitcher has more. Plus, U.S. lawmakers take social media CEOs to task—again—over online harms to children. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 31. Two tech giants kicked off a banner week for the Magnificent Seven with strong results, but Heard on the Street tech columnist Dan Gallagher says investors want to know when investments into AI will pay off. Plus, a judge strikes down Elon Musks’s $55.8 billion Tesla pay package, raising questions about the CEO’s ties to his board. And, NovoNordisk rides the weight-loss drug wave. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 30. UPS is the latest big company to trim its ranks, announcing plans to cut 12,000 workers this year. And global defense industry reporter Doug Cameron breaks down why some big defense companies are passing on deals with the Pentagon. Plus, reporter Peter Grant explains why the commercial real-estate crisis is reaching elite office buildings. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 30. The surgery is a potential milestone in the development of “brain-computer interface” technology that could one day help those suffering from debilitating conditions such as paralysis to interact with their surroundings. Professor Anne Vanhoestenberghe explains how the technology works and its potential risks and rewards. Plus, Chinese EV-giant BYD slips as profits miss expectations. And a former Fed official weighs in on the most-watched meeting of the year. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 29. The U.S. failed to stop a deadly drone strike in Jordan on Sunday, when an enemy drone approached an American military outpost at the same time a U.S. drone was returning to base, according to U.S. officials. And more U.S. fracking companies are going electric. But transitioning isn’t so easy. Benoît Morenne explains. Plus, the $400,000 job at Walmart that doesn’t require a college degree. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 29. Three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan in a drone strike that the U.S. said was carried out by Iran-backed militants. The WSJ’s Jared Malsin says the attack increases the risk of widening conflict in the region. Plus, Chinese developer Evergrande is ordered to liquidate despite a last-minute push by creditors to prevent a breakup. And with tax season kicking off, we look at one thing the IRS is paying extra attention to this year. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling hesitant about getting back into the sky? After the recent Alaska Airlines incident, when a Boeing 737 Max 9 lost an emergency exit-sized door plug during a flight, many flyers have had airplane safety top of mind. So before you return your seat back and tray table to its full, upright position, WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz is here to answer your questions about aviation safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did streaming giant Netflix sign a deal with WWE? And how did IBM turn into a big winner this week? Plus, why is Tesla hitting speed bumps? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 26. The nation’s three biggest cell phone carriers reported strong gains this week—and much of the growth seems to be coming from customers switching plans, rather than signing up for new ones. Reporter Will Feuer explains. And the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation shows price pressures moderated in December. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shakes up the leadership ranks. WSJ deputy bureau chief David Benoit explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 26. New data shows that fully remote employees are more likely to be let go than their peers. Plus, President Biden hits pause on new approvals for natural gas exports in a win for environmental groups. And WSJ reporter Nick Kostov details increasing competition in the luxury goods industry as shoppers pull back from their post-pandemic splurges. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Donald Trump’s political rivals hoped his criminal trials would knock him out of the race by now. But, he is still standing—and time is running out. Senior writer Aruna Viswanatha has more. And U.S. economic growth accelerated last year. Plus, WSJ “Your Health” columnist Sumathi Reddy explains a debate among doctors over whether to rename low-grade prostate cancers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Tesla shares slide after the electric-vehicle maker warns of notably slower growth in 2024. Saxo Bank’s Peter Garnry breaks down the company’s latest earnings report and analyzes the road ahead for EVs. Plus, the FAA restricts Boeing’s production of 737 Max jets. And Israel risks a new rift with the U.S. as it builds a buffer zone along the Gaza border. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 24. Last year’s banking crisis may be over, but there are still challenges for regional lenders. Several saw profits fall sharply in the fourth quarter. Banking reporter Gina Heeb has more. And WSJ Pro reporter Luis Garcia explains why some private-equity firms are betting big on the future of natural gas. Plus, Microsoft’s market valuation crosses the $3 trillion mark for the first time. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 24. Former president Donald Trump easily won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday. But exit polls showed a significant number of Republicans would not support him in a general election. Plus, Apple plans to get around European antitrust rules by charging developers that offer downloads outside of the App Store. And software giant SAP slashes jobs to focus on AI. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 23. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah at the Israel-Lebanon border has escalated into an undeclared war. South Europe bureau chief Marcus Walker explains. And U.S. attention is turning to West Africa, where diplomats hope to stem the rise of militant groups. State Department and foreign policy reporter Will Mauldin has more details. Plus, New Hampshire voters are casting their ballots in the nation’s first presidential primary. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 23. The United States and the United Kingdom launched a major assault on Houthi military targets in Yemen. It’s the eighth attack on the rebels to try and deter the Houthis from striking vessels in the Red Sea. Plus, WSJ reporter Rebecca Feng explains why China’s property slowdown shows little sign of reversing any time soon. And the company that led the charge for regulators to approve Bitcoin ETFs sees massive outflows, as competing crypto funds reap the benefits. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 22. The Dow and the S&P 500 closed at new records today, with the Dow clearing 38000 for the first time. And commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier explains how landlords are offering incentives to tenants to fill empty office space. Plus, is the office even fun anymore? Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 22. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for the Republican nomination to be president, vowing to support Donald Trump and hitting out at his closest rival, Nikki Haley. Plus, Ukrainian officials say their country will run out of money in the coming months as aid from the U.S. and EU stalls. And WSJ reporter Paul Hannon explains what attacks on ships in the Red Sea could mean for the cost of your next t-shirt or couch. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hampshire offers the best chance for Donald Trump’s rivals in the Republican presidential primary race to notch a win, political analysts say, because of its relatively centrist GOP electorate and an open primary that lets independent voters cast ballots alongside the party’s base. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tried to make an anti-Trump case there and failed, and now former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is hoping her argument that chaos follows the former president will resonate with enough people to give her an upset victory. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to New Hampshire to speak with die-hard Trump supporters and other voters who have been turned off by his ongoing criminal cases and other baggage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are some airlines facing turbulence? And which similar banks had very different quarterly results? Plus, why did chip makers lead tech stocks higher? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 19. A tech-led rally led to record closes for the S&P 500 and the Dow. And home sales hit their lowest level in nearly 30 years in 2023. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb explains how more companies with low credit ratings are slashing their borrowing costs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 19. Both the Senate and House passed a short term spending bill that averts a government shutdown. It’s the latest in a string of stopgap measures and keeps the government funded into March. Plus, the U.S. accelerates its strikes on Houthi targets. And recapping the week at Davos with WSJ editor in chief Emma Tucker. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Investors poured trillions of dollars into money-market funds and other cash-like investments during the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike campaign. Now, Wall Street’s hoping they move it into stocks and bonds. Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein explains. And drugmakers have already raised prices for hundreds of drugs, in the U.S. including blockbusters Ozempic and Mounjaro. Reporter Jennifer Calfas has more. Plus, the Justice Department details “cascading failures” in the response to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Tensions in the Middle East are spreading after Pakistan conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for an airstrike conducted by Tehran earlier this week.  WSJ Middle East correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains how the Israel-Hamas war is threatening to pull the rest of the region into conflict and what that means for U.S. military priorities. Plus, negotiators on Capitol Hill inch closer to a deal on U.S. border security and Ukraine aid. And, children using Instagram and Facebook have been frequent targets of sexual harassment, according to newly unredacted internal documents. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A new report by the American Cancer Society shows that many cancers are on the rise in the U.S., even as overall deaths are down. And, the disease is striking more young people. Health reporter Brianna Abbott has more. And a WSJ scoop: a Chinese lab mapped the Covid-19 virus, two weeks before Beijing told the world. Plus, two cases before the Supreme Court could overturn the Reagan-era Chevron ruling. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A troubled property market and weak consumer confidence dragged on China’s economy last year, leading to an expansion of just 5.2%. WSJ Asian economics reporter Jason Douglas explains whether 2024 is likely to bring more of the same. Plus, Boeing shares slide into bear-market territory amid concerns over its safety record. And  proposed U.S. legislation would make it a federal crime to share digitally-altered nude images of real people. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Some recent graduates are still waiting for their expensive M.B.A.s to pay off. Careers reporter Lindsay Ellis explains why they are struggling to find work. Plus, a federal judge has blocked JetBlue’s planned acquisition of discount carrier Spirit Airlines, agreeing with the U.S. Justice Department that it would eliminate an important competitor. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Former President Donald Trump won with the largest margin in the history of Iowa caucuses, affirming his dominant position in the 2024 GOP race. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball explains what Trump’s strong support within the Republican base means for runners-up Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. Plus, Tesla shares drop after Elon Musk says he wants voting control at the EV-maker. And Houthi rebels in Yemen set their sights on U.S. targets. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evangelical Christians hold great sway over Iowa’s Republican caucuses. They set back Donald Trump in 2016 when Ted Cruz finished ahead of him. Since then, Trump appointed conservative judges to the U.S. Supreme Court who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which provided federal abortion protections. He also has been found liable for sexual abuse. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to Des Moines and its surrounding communities to speak with evangelical voters who support Trump despite misgivings about his personal life, and those who did so previously but may be going a different direction this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo report their earnings from the final quarter of 2023. WSJ deputy editor David Benoit breaks down the numbers. And reporter Te-Ping Chen has more on some downsides of remote work. Plus, workplace reporter Chip Cutter explains his supercommute. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 12. A coalition led by the U.S. hit Iran-backed rebels in Yemen overnight, two days after the Houthis defied an ultimatum to stop attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains whether further escalation is likely. Plus, Boeing shares drop after U.S. regulators launch a probe into the planemaker’s safety procedures. And Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng previews what’s at stake in key weekend elections in Taiwan. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy officially announce plans to merge, amid lots of dealmaking in the energy sector. Reporter Benoît Morenne explains. Plus, Treasury Department reporter Andrew Duehren explains why the U.S. is reviewing a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. And, how Wall Street is responding to the first day of tradi ng spot bitcoin ETFs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polls show Donald Trump is the far-and-away frontrunner for the Republican nomination for president in this year’s election. But what's driving support from GOP voters? In this multi-part series, WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to some of the key states that will decide the Republican nomination, speaking with GOP primary voters to find out why Trump has such enduring appeal among conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clash in Iowa ahead of the state’s Republican caucuses. WSJ politics reporter Alex Leary says Chris Christie’s exit from the campaign could shape the race to replace Donald Trump as the GOP presidential frontrunner. Plus, Google has laid off hundreds of employees as the tech giant shifts resources toward its AI business. And, what’s next for cryptocurrencies after the SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 10. The SEC approves bitcoin exchange-traded funds for everyday investors. And borrowing from the Federal Reserve’s emergency fund for banks has soared in recent weeks. Are banks gaming the system? Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein explains. Plus, national political reporter Eliza Collins has more on what to watch for in tonight’s GOP presidential debate in Iowa. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 10. The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to rule today on whether to approve the first-ever bitcoin-holding ETFs. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos previews what could be a historic day for the crypto community. Plus, armed gangs launch coordinated attacks in Ecuador as Latin America contends with rising drug-related violence. And why ‘derisking’ China-reliant supply chains is creating new risks. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 9. Businesses are making a conscious effort to avoid using the acronym ESG to highlight their environmental, social and governance initiatives. WSJ workplace, management and leadership reporter Chip Cutter explains what’s behind the shift. And Boeing’s CEO says the company needs to acknowledge “our mistake,” after a door-plug failure on an Alaska Airlines flight. Plus, Meta puts tighter restrictions on teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 9. United and Alaska Airlines find loose parts on more Boeing Max 9 jets during inspections following Friday’s mid-air blowout. Plus WSJ reporter John Keilman explains how you may end up fielding the cost of removing forever chemicals from your drinking water. And why dog meat is coming off the menu in South Korea. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Homeowners and drivers are facing rising premiums, less coverage and fewer choices of insurers. Jean Eaglesham reports. Aviation reporter Ben Katz says two near-catastrophic accidents last week—one of which caused five deaths—have put the aviation industry under strain. Plus, commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier explains how office-vacancy rates in the U.S. hit a new record in the fourth quarter. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Boeing shares slide as investigators probe the cause of a midair incident Friday involving one of its planes. WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg explains how the discovery of a key plane part could narrow down what went wrong on the flight. Plus, U.S. lawmakers push for curbs on China’s dominance of older-generation microchips. And we’ll take a closer look at Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ and what it means for peace in the Middle East. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: An earlier version of this episode misidentified Spirit AeroSystems as Spirit Aerospace. (Corrected Jan 8) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 5. The Labor Department said 216,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, finishing out a surprisingly strong year. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses why that may change in the year to come. Plus, the FDA allows Florida to become the first U.S. state to import prescription drugs from Canada. Health reporter Liz Essley Whyte explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 5. European retailer Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products including Lays, Doritos and 7 UP from its stores to protest what it called unacceptable price increases. WSJ reporter Jennifer Maloney says  it's a rare public standoff between a grocer and a food maker. Plus OpenAI’s competitors look to capitalize on the AI leader’s recent management chaos. And why copper is becoming a hotter commodity than gold, even for gold miners. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 4. A new report by House Democrats finds that China and Saudi Arabia topped a list of countries that spent millions of dollars at properties owned by former President Donald Trump while he was in office. Reporter Kate O’Keeffe explains. Plus, will companies hire or fire in 2024, now that recession fears have faded? Heard on the Street reporter Justin Lahart has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 4. Major indexes are beginning the new year on a down note, with the Nasdaq off to its worst start since 2005. WSJ markets editor Matthew Thomas explains whether the early-year selloff could portend a longer-lasting downturn. Plus, Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to get him back on the ballot in Colorado. And Google plans to kill cookies in a major shakeup of the $600 billion online ad industry. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 3. U.S. auto sales bounced back in 2023. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert explains what that could mean for consumers this year. Plus, can Harvard move past the resignation of its president, Claudine Gay? Education bureau chief Chastity Pratt has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 3. Barclays analysts have become the latest to downgrade Apple’s stock. Deputy finance editor Quentin Webb explains that while valuing Apple at $160 is below consensus, the sell call isn’t entirely surprising. Plus Maersk pulls out of the Red Sea as U.S. naval efforts fail to avert Houthi attacks on commercial ships. And why the world can’t ignore India’s food-export restrictions. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 2. Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned, after mounting criticism over her response to antisemitism on campus and allegations that she plagiarized the work of other researchers. And Tesla loses its crown as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles. Reporter Rebecca Elliott has more on its rivalry with Chinese company BYD. Plus, a group of investors is suing e-cigarette maker Juul over its bailout by two longtime directors. Tobacco and beverage reporter Jennifer Maloney has the scoop. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A.M. Edition for Jan. 2. Japanese broadcaster NHK reports that 367 passengers and 12 crew aboard a Japan Airlines passenger jet are safe after a fiery collision with a coast-guard plane. Plus, geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea send oil prices higher. And WSJ reporter Shen Lu explains how a weak economy is demoralizing Chinese youth and presenting new challenges for Beijing. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 29 Edition. On the last trading day of 2023, global stock markets are wrapping up a surprising turnaround, as recession fears gave way to investor optimism.Alex Frangos explains the factors behind the global rally, and what that tells us about 2024. Also, the Trump campaign pledges an appeal after Maine’s Secretary of State joins Colorado’s highest court in barring the former president from the ballot. And Russia launches one of its largest attacks yet on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people. We hear from our editors around the world about the other stories we should be watching in 2024. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 28 Edition. U.S. stock markets are poised to finish the year with double-digit annual returns, as investors bet that 2024 will bring interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Markets reporter Anna Hirtenstein explains what’s driving the Santa Claus rally. And after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Homeland Security officials met with officials in Mexico to discuss ways to slow a record influx of migrants, Tom Fairless tells us how migration is reordering politics around the world. Plus, Apple notches a legal victory letting it once again sell smartwatches. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 27 Edition. The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement through their generative artificial-intelligence tools ChatGPT and Copilot. Reporter Alexandra Bruell describes how the suit could split the publishing world. And with global inflation easing much faster than expected, several central banks including the Federal Reserve are penciling in rate cuts for 2024. Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford has more on the global outlook for inflation. Plus, Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons explains why snitching is on the rise in Russia. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 26 Edition. The sticker shock from home prices kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines this year. But some economists now think housing costs are poised to bring price pressures down, with the fight against inflation in its “last mile.” National economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin explains. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Nippon Steel get U.S. Steel? Why did FedEx cut its outlook? And is it game over for China’s gaming stocks? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Inflation is narrowing in on the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The Fed’s preferred inflation measure fell last month, for the first time since 2020. Economics reporter David Harrison has more. And Bristol Myers Squibb makes a bet on neuroscience drugs, with plans to buy Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion. Health business editor Jonathan D. Rockoff explains. Plus, the Supreme Court leaves arguments on Trump’s immunity to an appeals court. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Homeland Security officials are being sent to Mexico to discuss ways to slow a record influx of migrants that is overwhelming border agents. Plus, Nike shares tumble as the sneaker giant warns about slowing consumer spending. And the Journal’s Marcus Walker explains how fear and corruption are hindering Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its battered army. Kate Bullivant hosts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 21. Blue Origin and Cerberus are among the companies vying to buy United Launch Alliance, a rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Reporter Micah Maidenberg explains. Plus, after a 16-month rupture, the U.S. and China militaries have resumed dialogue with each other. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 21. The Biden administration is considering increasing tariffs on a range of Chinese exports in an attempt to boost the U.S. clean-energy industry. Journal deputy China bureau chief Yoko Kubota explains how that could affect the Chinese economy and bilateral relations. Plus, the FTC proposes a clamp-down on targeted online ads to children. And we’ll look at why America’s shortage of air-traffic controllers is raising alarm bells. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 20. The CEOs of media giants Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount discussed a possible merger, according to people familiar with the matter. And while many believe generative artificial intelligence will change the way we live and work, an anticipated wave of specialist jobs hasn’t materialized yet. CMO Today reporter Patrick Coffee explains. Plus, a Colorado ruling banning former President Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot puts the Supreme Court in the hot seat. Business legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 20. Donald Trump can’t appear on next year’s presidential primary ballot in Colorado because of his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to the state’s highest court. WSJ reporter Mariah Timms explains what the ruling means for the 2024 election. Plus, a surge in migration leads the U.S. to shut border crossings and Europe to approve tough new laws. And Callum Borchers explains how to field the dreaded question ‘how’s work?’ over the holidays. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 19. EV startups used to be all the rage. But now, many Tesla rivals are struggling to survive. Reporter Shane Shifflett explains. Plus, Swiss bank UBS is making another push into the U.S. investment-banking market—and is willing to settle for No. 6. WSJ deputy bureau chief David Benoit has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 19. The Pentagon has unveiled a multinational naval force to safeguard merchant ships in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemeni rebels saw vessels diverted from the region. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace explains the potential global supply chain effects if the situation is not resolved quickly. Plus, Google pays up to resolve antitrust litigation related to its app store. And U.S. spy agencies accuse Russia of trying to weaken Democrats in last year’s midterm elections. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 18. Trevor Milton, who was convicted on several fraud charges last year, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors in Nikola, the electric-truck company he founded. Corinne Ramey has the details. And markets reporter Hardika Singh explains why just a handful of tech stocks—the so-called Magnificent Seven—are dominating the market. Plus, Elon Musk’s X faces the first formal investigation under the European Union’s new online-content law. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 18. Southwest Airlines has been hit with a $140 million civil penalty by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which said the carrier violated consumer protection laws when two million customers had their plans upended during last year’s holiday season. Plus, WSJ national security reporter Gordon Lubold details the latest push by U.S. military officials to encourage Israel to take a more targeted approach in its Gaza campaign. And Senators fail to reach a border security deal that could unstick aid to Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which toy makers had a not-so-jolly start to the Christmas season? And what happened to the pandemic-era darling Pfizer? Plus, which sector gained most from the Federal Reserve's latest-rate decision? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 15. Jan Marsalek, the former COO of the now-defunct payment system Wirecard, is already wanted for $2 billion that went missing from the company’s balance sheet. Now, intelligence officials suspect he had likely been a Russian agent for nearly a decade. Germany correspondent Bojan Pancevski has the story. And the Israeli military says it accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. homeless count surges 12%. Reporter Jon Kamp has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 15. In speeches and dozens of detailed proposals on his website, Donald Trump is articulating a massive overhaul of the federal government should he win the 2024 presidential election. WSJ White House reporter Andrew Restuccia explains how Trump's agenda could transform the power of the executive branch and move markets. Plus, the U.S. presses Israel to begin winding down the war in Gaza. And the last big economic data of the year paints a gloomy outlook for China and Europe. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 14. The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate is to tame inflation and maximize employment. But for the past two years the major focus has been on inflation. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how the Fed will seek to strike a balance in 2024. And U.S. consumer spending was strong in November. Plus, reporter Alexander Gladstone explains why billions of dollars in settlement money haven't been paid to victims of the opioid crisis. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 14. In a party-line vote, the U.S. House has authorized an impeachment probe of President Biden, adding muscle to an investigation into whether the president had ties to his son’s overseas business dealings. Plus, WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains how the Fed's projection of three interest-rate cuts next year is driving down global borrowing costs. And EU leaders grapple over new funding for Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 13. The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its final meeting of the year, and signaled rate cuts in 2024. And the Dow tops 37,000 for the first time ever. Plus, how China is rewriting the playbook on handling international debt crises. Bankruptcy reporter Alexander Saeedy explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 13. More than 190 governments gathering at U.N. climate talks have reached an unprecedented deal to accelerate the move away from coal, oil and natural gas. The Journal’s Stacy Meichtry explains how the accord came together. Plus, Israel begins flooding Hamas’ Gaza tunnel network. And Saxo Bank’s Charu Chanana discusses the effects of Argentina sharply devaluing its currency as it attempts a radical economic turnaround. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 12. WSJ’s Kate King explains why U.S. retailers are leasing less and less space. And reporter Gabriel T. Rubin discusses the latest inflation data. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea on Capitol Hill for more aid fails to break the impasse in Washington. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 12. Volodymyr Zelensky is making a pivotal visit to Washington today in an bid to convince lawmakers to pass a new aid package. WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson explains that Zelensky has few options to hold back Russian forces if U.S. support dries up. Plus, a blow for Google as it loses an antitrust case over the market power of its app store. And the U.K. challenges Unilever over the potential greenwashing of its products. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 11. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb explains why many Americans can’t afford to buy a home. And special counsel asks the Supreme Court to rule on former President Donald Trump’s immunity. Plus, Occidental agrees to buy CrownRock as the U.S. oil patch consolidates. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 11. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds President Biden’s political standing has hit its weakest point of his presidency, with voters now favoring Donald Trump. Editor Aaron Zitner explains how Americans are sizing up the two candidates on the issues. Plus, Macy’s shares jump as investors make a nearly $6 billion offer to buy the store. And, oil producers push back against a proposed fossil-fuel phaseout at COP28. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which airlines turned from competitors to allies? And how did the poster child of meme stocks, GameStop, perform this week? Plus, how are Google and AMD heating up the AI race? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 8. The U.S. labor market’s gradual cooling extended into November, the Labor Department reported. WSJ reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses the renewed optimism that the economy is on track for a soft landing. And the U.S. has approved the world’s first medicine to employ Crispr technology—a gene-modifying tool—for patients suffering from sickle-cell disease. Biotechnology reporter Joseph Walker has more. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 8. As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, U.S. cities are reporting an increase in hate crimes and European officials warn of new terrorism threats. Journal reporters Matthew Dalton and Erin Ailworth explain how governments are responding. Plus, Hunter Biden is indicted on tax charges. And Apple plans to ramp up iPhone production in India as it reduces its dependence on China. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 7. WSJ’s Saeed Shah discusses the increasingly dire conditions in Gaza. And reporter Gabriel Rubin explains why New Jersey is struggling to fill jobs despite high unemployment. Plus, WSJ sports reporter Louise Radnofsky shares the latest on an expected deal between Masters champion Jon Rahm and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 7. Investors and labor unions across Scandinavia are taking action against Tesla amid its refusal to engage in collective bargaining talks. WSJ reporter William Boston explains how the company’s labor practices have provoked a clash of cultures that could ultimately affect its bottom line. Plus, billions in aid for Ukraine stalls in the U.S. Senate. And McKinsey limits pathways to becoming partner as demand for high-price consultants slips. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 6. Google announces its artificial intelligence system to rival OpenAI as AMD rolls out new chips challenging Nvidia’s dominance in AI. Miles Kruppa and Asa Fitch report. Plus, Eric Niiler says Bitcoin mining used more water than New York City last year, fueling environmental concerns. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 6. It is crunch time in Brussels as EU negotiators try to pass the world’s first sweeping regulations on artificial intelligence. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael says rapid technological progress and intense lobbying efforts are complicating the process. Plus, Nvidia's CEO still plans to sell high-end chips in China. And Russia rejects a proposed U.S. prisoner swap to free Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 5. Investors who made one of the biggest timberland purchases in years say their bet is starting to pay off. Ryan Dezember reports. And Bob Henderson explains why gold prices are hitting record highs. Plus, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is ending his blockade on military promotions. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 5. CVS is revamping the way it sets drug prices, following criticism that the cost of drugs in the U.S. isn’t transparent enough. Plus, Israel and Hamas engage in some of the fiercest fighting of their two-month war, as Israel considers flooding Gaza’s tunnels with seawater. And the WSJ’s Matt Barnum explains why students globally are lagging in reading and math compared to a decade ago. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 P.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The pandemic made Americans richer, but the gains were uneven and fleeting. Plus, U.S. Supreme Court justices weigh the uncomfortable settlement between opioid victims and Purdue Pharma. And investors are betting on transmission projects to get clean energy into U.S. cities. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The Journal’s Gordon Fairclough provides an update on reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia on espionage charges that he, the Journal, and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Here’s how to send Evan a message of support. Plus, the creators of Oxycontin have their day at the Supreme Court, as some victims’ families say they won’t settle with the owners of Purdue Pharma. And Spotify announces layoffs for the third time this year. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which companies benefited most from strong Black Friday sales? And how did investors react to Tesla’s Cybertruck launch and General Motors’ massive stock buyback plan? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, over allegations he stole money from his own campaign. Congressional reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Plus, Israel plans to kill Hamas leaders around the world, after its war in Gaza. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum has more on this WSJ exclusive. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck pickup, behind schedule and more expensive than promised. Reporter Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel resumes combat operations in Gaza as a week-long cease fire stalls. Middle East Correspondent Stephen Kalin discusses the latest. And TikTok wins a reprieve from a Montana law banning the app. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The Dow rallied today, and all three major indexes ended November with strong monthly gains. And OPEC+ agrees to cut oil production by another one million barrels a day. Plus, the U.S. warns Turkey to stop supporting Hamas and Russia. Illicit finance reporter Ian Talley has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The controversial statesman Henry Kissinger, who shaped Cold War history as a presidential adviser and Secretary of State, has passed away. WSJ writer Alan Cullison explains how Kissinger’s legacy of navigating great power conflict resonates now more than ever. Plus, Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce for another day. And reporter Matthew Dalton breaks down what to watch for as leaders tackle global warming at U.N. climate talks. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are discussing a tie-up, which would create a new powerhouse in the industry. Plus, General Motors announces $10 billion in stock buybacks, as CEO Mary Barra seeks to reassure investors about the health of the core business. Autos reporter Mike Colias has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 29. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its final day, after being extended by 48 hours earlier in the week. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin explains how mediators are hoping to translate the short-term fighting pause into something more lasting. Plus, Apple pulls the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs. And editor Alex Frangos reflects on the legacy of Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 28. Data from McKinsey & Co. show that U.S. companies have lost momentum in promoting Black professionals into management. Workplace reporter Ray A. Smith has more on this WSJ exclusive. Plus, the federal government is struggling to meet its return-to-office goals. Reporter Peter Grant explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 28. After disrupting the clothing industry, China-founded Shein could soon test the U.S. public-listing market with a massive IPO. Journal editor Alex Frangos explains the scrutiny it is likely to face before then. Plus, we’ll look at Germany’s dramatic response to fiscal stress being felt across much of the world. And a passenger jet running on sustainable fuel embarks on a first-ever trans-Atlantic flight. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 27. Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their four-day truce for another two days. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. And a WSJ investigation finds that Instagram’s algorithm shows a toxic mix of videos to adults who follow children on the platform. Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains. Plus, food and agriculture policy reporter Kristina Peterson explains how whiskey is getting caught in a U.S.-EU trade fight. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 27. Israel and Hamas are in the fourth and final day of a halt in fighting that has seen Hamas release dozens of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. WSJ correspondent Stephen Kalin explains where the two sides and the U.S. stand on a possible extension of the ceasefire. Plus, Black Friday sales increase even as brand loyalty wanes. And good climate news, as green tech tops expectations. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 24. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has started, setting the stage for a four day truce in the fighting. WSJ Middle East correspondent Stephen Kalin explains what this means for aid entering the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. Plus, Elon Musk calls Swedish strikes against Tesla ‘’insane’. And, how toys won’t be flying off the shelves this Black Friday. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. The FBI is investigating an explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, in Niagara Falls. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. wants Israel and Hamas to abide by a hostage deal and four-day pause in fighting. WSJ pharmaceuticals reporter Joseph Walker discusses why a pair of U.S. senators is seeking a federal investigation into the role of health insurers in driving up prices for generic drugs. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. After days of turmoil at the company synonymous with the AI tech boom, co-founder Sam Altman is set to retake the helm as chief executive. WSJ tech reporter Tom Dotan explains whether that will pacify OpenAI’s investors and employees. Next, correspondent Jared Malsin breaks down an overnight deal between Israel and Hamas to release 50 hostages. Plus, why Ozempic may be your unexpected Thanksgiving guest and how to navigate that and other tricky topics without ruining your meal. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 21. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has stepped down and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering requirements. According to court documents, Binance will also pay $4.3 billion dollars in fines. Plus, Israel and Hamas are on the cusp of a deal to free Israeli hostages taken on October 7. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 21. Chipmaker Nvidia is expected to report a quarterly profit of $7.2 billion when it posts results later today. WSJ reporter Charley Grant explains whether the company behind much of the S&P 500’s gains this year can spark more gains. Plus, issues pile up at GM’s self-driving car unit Cruise. And WSJ. Magazine’s Sarah Ball on Travis Kelce’s (very public) reckoning with superstardom and his career after football. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 20. The majority of OpenAI’s employees have threatened to leave the company, unless the board resigns and reinstates its former CEO Sam Altman, who was ousted on Friday. Investigative reporter Keach Hagey has the latest. And shares of Microsoft—which still maintains its 49% ownership stake in OpenAI and is the company’s largest investor—closed at an all-time high today. Reporter Tom Dotan has more on what the company stands to gain amid the turmoil at OpenAI. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 20. After an unsuccessful bid to return to OpenAI, Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner reflects on a wild weekend in the AI world and the decisions facing Microsoft. Plus, Israel and Hamas consider a deal to pause fighting and free hostages. And as sales plateau, carmakers ask: are Americans falling out of love with EVs? Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. OpenAI’s board says it has lost confidence in the company’s CEO and co-founder Sam Altman to lead it. And foreign buyers lose their appetite for U.S. Treasury debt. Markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains what that means for Americans. Plus, a succession rift threatens the Estée Lauder beauty empire. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Hunger warnings in Gaza, as the World Food Programme warns that nearly half the enclave’s population is in desperate need of food assistance. This as Israel faces mounting pressure to substantiate claims about Hamas and Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. Plus, WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes explores Mitch McConnell’s push for a comprehensive foreign-aid package for Ukraine, amidst roadblocks from Republican colleagues. And, voters in Argentina head to the polls this weekend in a closely-watched presidential runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 16. The chair of the FDIC, one of the nation’s top banking regulators, allegedly turned a blind eye to misconduct at the agency. This week, a WSJ investigation revealed a longtime toxic culture at the FDIC. Investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus has more. Plus, more student borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to get rid of their debt. National economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 16. President Biden and China’s Xi Jinping dial back rancor at their summit. WSJ correspondent Brian Spegele explains why the outcomes of their talks are likely to be quickly tested by deep underlying frictions. Plus, the U.S. Senate approves a short-term bill to avoid a looming government shutdown. And, we get the latest on Israeli operations at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 15. President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting for a high-stakes summit in California. Senior news editor Charles Hutzler reports. Plus, U.S. retail sales declined in October for the first time since March. Economics reporter Austen Hufford has more. And the Federal Communications Commission adopts a new rule that will hold internet service providers liable for “digital discrimination.” Tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 15. President Biden and China’s Xi Jinping are set to meet today for the first time in over a year. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei explains what could be accomplished given the tense state of bilateral relations. Plus, global markets bask in the glow of easing U.S. inflation. And Israel launches a military operation inside Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Inflation’s slowdown extended through October. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says that likely means the end for the Federal Reserve’s historic interest-rate increases. Plus, the House approves a GOP bill to avert a government shutdown. Congressional reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Fresh U.S. consumer-price data is due out this morning, with economists expecting lower gasoline prices took a bite out of overall inflation. Plus, WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller explains why electricity demand is soaring in pockets of the country. And Washington puts a price tag on climate change’s economic damage. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. Corrie Driebusch explains why the reopening of the IPO market is, once again, delayed. And employees at one of the nation’s top banking regulators, the FDIC, say sexual harassment and misogyny pervade the agency. Investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus has the story. Plus, the U.S. and Israel warn about the prospects of a wider war in the Middle East. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott dropped his Republican presidential campaign after failing to catch momentum in a field dominated by former President Donald Trump. Plus, we look to Gaza, where conditions are growing desperate inside the Al-Shifa Hospital amid intense fighting in the area. And WSJ reporter Gunjan Banerji explains why investors are betting the recent stock-market rally has legs. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Edition for Nov. 11. We’ve been asking our listeners what they want to know about the war in Gaza. In this special edition of What’s News, we’ll answer some of those questions, covering the situation on the ground and the wider ramifications of the war with Shayndi Raice, our deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and North Africa; Yaroslav Trofimov, our chief foreign-affairs correspondent; and Spencer Jakab, our global editor of Heard on the Street. Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 10. The costs of transitioning to green energy are getting higher. WSJ Pro reporter Luis Garcia says that's making decarbonization that much more daunting for executives. And investigative reporter Ben Foldy explains how the boom in private credit is raising new questions about the risks involved. Plus, David Cloud reports on how Israeli ground forces have fought their way into the heart of Gaza City. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 10. More than a decade after Facebook was shut out of the country, its parent company has struck a deal to sell its VR gear in China. Asia tech reporter Raffaele Huang says that could open up a huge new market for Meta, though regulatory questions remain. Plus, NovoNordisk rushes to boost production of its popular obesity treatments. And the WSJ’s Patricia Kowsmann explains how a hack targeting one of the world’s largest banks has disrupted the market for U.S. Treasurys. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 9. The artificial-intelligence boom is using up a lot of energy, driving companies to seek alternative sources. CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin explains. Plus, from electric vehicles to the solar build-out, demand for really big trees that can be turned into utility poles is growing. Commodities reporter Ryan Dezember explains who’s benefiting from it. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 9. Hollywood actors have reached a tentative labor deal with studios and streaming services to end six months of labor strife. Journal reporter Joe Flint explains what it will take to restart the entertainment industry’s content engine. Plus, Republicans debate who is the best alternative to former President Trump. And the Fed probes Morgan Stanley’s controls for stopping money laundering by rich foreign clients. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. Some drugmakers are setting two prices for the same drug. And many health plans are choosing the more expensive version, according to data analysis conducted for the WSJ. Pharmaceutical reporter Peter Loftus explains why. Plus, three companies—including one run by a former NYSE president—are vying for collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX at auction. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. From Ohio to Virginia, Tuesday’s U.S. elections were defined by voters defending abortion rights. The Journal’s Molly Ball explains what it means for the presidential race and how Democrats hope to harness the issue again next year. Plus, Meta will soon require political campaigns to disclose AI-altered ads. And, salad lovers and cooks beware: Olive oil prices are soaring. Commodities reporter Yusuf Khan explains why. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Amid tightening regulations and higher interest rates, U.S. banks have found a new way to unload risk. Reporter Matt Wirz explains. And top Israel officials said they intend to retain security control of Gaza for an indefinite period, after the war with Hamas. Plus, Katie Deighton explains how big online deals are turning into teeny tiny boxes. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Once the most valuable U.S. startup, WeWork is facing the consequences of an expansion that left it with many unprofitable locations. Journal reporter Eliot Brown explains that while its chapter 11 filing caps a remarkable fall from grace, WeWork's fortunes could be changing. Plus, Jess Bravin describes how a case at the Supreme Court could test whether domestic abusers should have access to guns. And, voters go to the polls today in a number of U.S. states in an early pulse check heading into next year’s presidential election. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. After one of the most intense bombing barrages in the war in Gaza, Israel is deepening its push into Gaza City. And former President Donald Trump clashes with the judge, as he takes the witness stand in his civil-fraud trial. Corinne Ramey reports. Plus, WSJ science and climate reporter Eric Niiler speaks with National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan about why hurricanes are getting stronger more quickly. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. Under pressure to secure a pause in Israel-Hamas fighting and ease regional tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to visit leaders around the Middle East over the weekend. The Journal’s Vivian Salama explains the challenges he faces as opinions about the crisis harden. Plus, foreign brands feel the squeeze as Chinese consumers pull back on spending. And why migrants from around the world are showing up at the U.S. southern border. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs to the economy last month, signaling a cooling economy. Economics reporter David Harrison explains. Plus, national security reporter Vivian Salama has more on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel. And on Sunday we will be a year away from the U.S. presidential election. White House reporter Ken Thomas explains how Americans are feeling about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. World leaders sounded the alarm on AI at a summit in the U.K., saying it was time to ‘take science fiction seriously.’ Microsoft president Brad Smith tells our Luke Vargas why an AI ‘safety break’ is necessary to prevent the technology from endangering humanity. Plus, crypto golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud. Sandra Kilhof hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 2. U.S. intelligence shows Russia’s Wagner Group is planning to send air defenses to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Israel moves to separate Gaza into two. Correspondent Dov Lieber explains. Plus, fake nudes of real students cause an uproar at a New Jersey high school. Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon has more. And newly unredacted portions of the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon allege company executives talked about how the company’s policies hurt sellers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 2. American and Chinese officials are reportedly planning to discuss nuclear-arms control on Monday, in the first such meeting in years. WSJ Asia security correspondent Alastair Gale explains the U.S. motivations for the talks. Plus, tensions flare over delayed U.S. military promotions amid a Senate protest over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. And Josh Mitchell breaks down JP Morgan Chase’s decision to push into European retail banking – digitally. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 1. The Federal Reserve held rates steady for the second time in a row, amid a stronger-than-expected economy. But if the economic news is good, why are Americans so gloomy? Chief economics commentator Greg Ip has some theories. Plus, the fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried will soon go to the jury. Corinne Ramey reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 1. We’re exclusively reporting that flexible-office-space company WeWork could file for Chapter 11 protection as early as next week. WSJ reporter Alexander Gladstone explains the change of fortune at the company once valued at $47 billion. Plus, U.S. infant mortality rises unexpectedly. And the Journal’s David Harrison reports that other unions are taking inspiration from the UAW’s deals with Detroit automakers ahead of contract talks next year. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 31. Israeli airstrikes rocked a densely populated area north of Gaza City, flattening apartment blocks and causing hundreds of casualties. Plus, the cost of American offshore wind projects is soaring. Energy markets reporter David Uberti explains what it means for consumers. And reporter Paul Hannon explains why the U.S. and eurozone economies are diverging. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 31. New U.S. restrictions on AI chip sales to China could compel Nvidia to cancel billions of dollars of orders to Chinese companies. WSJ tech reporter Raffaele Huang explains how that could complicate Chinese AI development. Plus, X offers stock grants valuing itself far below the value of Elon Musk’s takeover. And Israel rules out a ceasefire as its troops push further into Gaza. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. Israeli forces have made a major advance toward Gaza City, in an apparent move to encircle it. Correspondent Dov Lieber has more. Plus, the United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative labor deal with General Motors, the last of the big three Detroit car companies to strike a new tentative agreement. Automotive reporter Mike Colias discusses what the agreements mean for the industry. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. President Biden plans to invoke the Defense Production Act in the hope of reining in the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner breaks down the U.S. effort to step into the regulatory vacuum over the technology. Plus, the UAW expands its strike against GM after making a deal with Stellantis. And we’ll examine the risk that Hezbollah could drag Israel into a two-front war. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon plans to sell part of his stake in the nation’s largest bank, for the first time. Banking reporter David Benoit has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried testifies before a jury in his fraud case. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the highlights. Plus, Israel widens its ground operations in Gaza, in its most significant maneuver yet, ahead of an invasion intended to end Hamas rule. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Israel says it is holding off on a ground invasion of Gaza until the U.S. can place air defenses in the region. But with that potentially finished within days, could we soon see a major escalation? WSJ Middle East bureau chief Michael Amon explains the factors driving Israel’s decision. Plus, Amazon’s profit triples, fueling its efforts to compete in the AI battle to come. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. U.S. economic growth surged this summer. GDP grew 4.9% in the third quarter. But will the momentum last the rest of the year? Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joins us to discuss. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried takes the witness stand for the first time, in his fraud trial. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang has the highlights. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 26. The United Auto Workers union has secured a proposed agreement with Ford Motors, six weeks into a historic labor strike. WSJ reporter Nora Eckert says similar deals with GM and Stellantis could soon follow. Plus, a manhunt continues in Maine after the deadliest U.S. mass shooting this year. And the Israeli military carries out its biggest incursion into Gaza since Hamas’ October 7th attack. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 25. Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has been elected House speaker after three weeks of deadlock. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has more. Plus, Israel has agreed to a U.S. request to delay its expected ground invasion of Gaza. Correspondent Dov Lieber explains. And reporter Benoît Morenne explains why overseas risks have oil giants looking west. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 25. Republicans put forward Louisiana’s Mike Johnson as their next nominee for Speaker, after a marathon day of internal debate and voting. WSJ reporter Katy Stech Ferek says a floor vote could come as early as noon. Plus, correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains how a flood of weapons into the West Bank is fueling fears of a new front in the war between Israel and Palestinians. And, Microsoft and Google’s cloud revenues get a boost from AI – but is it enough to appease investors? Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 24. A coalition of 41 states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, alleging it built products with addictive features that harm young users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains. Plus, Republicans’ third nominee for speaker of the House, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, drops out, just hours after being picked. Reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 24. American officials are encouraging Israel not to rush into a Gaza ground offensive, in a bid to buy more time for Qatar to secure the release of additional hostages taken by Hamas. House Republicans prepare to vote on their latest candidate for Speaker. WSJ reporter Katy Stech Ferek explains who’s who among the contenders. And Bitcoin rallies on hopes that U.S. regulators could approve an ETF pegged to the digital currency. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Hamas has freed two more hostages, but the militant group’s demand for fuel has complicated negotiations for other captives’ release. And Israel intensifies its aerial bombing of Gaza, urging citizens to leave. Middle East correspondent Chao Deng explains why hundreds of thousands of Palestinians refuse to flee. Plus, the yield on the 10-year Treasury topped 5% earlier today, as some signs point to an economic acceleration in the U.S. Economics reporter David Harrison has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Humanitarian aid is trickling into Gaza as Israel continues preparations for a ground invasion of the enclave. Meanwhile, the conflict is starting to pose challenges for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says a debate is brewing within Meta over how to moderate comments on Instagram and Facebook. Plus another mega-deal in the U.S. oil and gas industry. And Republicans pile into the House Speaker race. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Hamas has freed two American hostages - the first of more than 200 taken by militants during the October 7 raid. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered the evacuation of a city near the Lebanese border. Foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen has more. And as fighting continues, reporter Alan Cullison explains how the risk of a resurgence of terrorist attacks is rising. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is out as the GOP nominee for House speaker. Reporter Katy Stech Ferek explains what could be next. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. President Biden addressed the nation last night, calling for urgent funding for Ukraine and Israel. Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil explains how Arab states are weighing further U.S. involvement in the Middle East and reacting to public demonstrations in support of the Palestinians. Plus, Russia detains another American journalist. And Apple’s Tim Cook makes a surprise visit to China to boost flagging iPhone sales. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. As a humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, the U.N. and world leaders are pushing to get immediate aid to Palestinians who are running out of food, water and medicine during a near-total siege. Dion Nissenbaum reports. And confusion over a Gaza hospital blast exposes the challenges of reporting during times of war. Media reporter Alexandra Bruell has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan plans a third round of voting to become House speaker, after an alternative plan collapses. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has the latest. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. President Biden returns from Israel after a trip dominated by questions around a blast at a hospital compound in Gaza. WSJ editor Dan Michaels explains how conflicting narratives about what happened have taken on a life of their own. Plus, the U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector. And Elon Musk issues a production warning over Tesla’s much-lauded Cybertruck. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 18. Israel, the U.S. government and independent security experts are casting doubt on Palestinian claims that an Israeli air strike was responsible for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital. They say preliminary evidence points to a local militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which has denied responsibility for the attack. Chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan fails, for a second time, to get enough votes to become the next House speaker. Katy Stech Ferek reports from the Capitol. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 18. President Biden arrives in Israel to reaffirm support for its ally, a day after a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital heightened fears of escalation. WSJ reporter Will Mauldin says Wednesday’s explosion sparked mass protests and led Arab leaders to cancel planned meetings with Biden. Plus, China’s economic headwinds persist. And Amazon moves to speed up already-fast deliveries. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 17. A deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza has killed more than 500 people, according to Palestinian officials. The blast comes hours before President Biden’s expected visit to Israel, and as the Israel-Hamas war refocuses U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. National security correspondent Nancy A. Youssef has more. Plus, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan falls short in the first round of voting for House speaker. Kristina Peterson reports from the Capitol. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 17. President Joe Biden will depart for Israel today, pledging support for America’s ally and humanitarian relief for Palestinians. Journal correspondent Chao Deng explains the situation in Gaza amid a worsening shortage of food and water. Plus, China rolls out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin as it celebrates 10 years of its Belt and Road infrastructure program. And Jim Jordan closes in on House speakership. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The U.S. has picked 2,000 troops for a potential deployment to support Israel, though not in a combat role. Meanwhile, efforts to open a border crossing between Gaza and Egypt stumble. Foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin has more. Plus, Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu explains what defense stocks could tell us about the Israel-Hamas war. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 16. Egypt is today expected to open its Rafah border crossing with Gaza, letting U.S nationals, and potentially others within Gaza, leave the Palestinian enclave ahead of an Israeli ground assault. Journal reporter Will Mauldin describes the diplomatic efforts to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Plus, U.S. recession fears abate according to a new WSJ survey. And Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, leaving hundreds of opioid lawsuits in limbo. Luke Vargas hosts.  Want to tune in to WSJ Tech Live? Subscribers can register here. Not a subscriber? Become one today.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas. Israel ordered an evacuation of northern Gaza, while the U.N. and other groups warned of an escalating humanitarian crisis there. North Africa correspondent Chao Deng reports. Plus, divisions over the Israel-Hamas war flare up on college campuses. Higher education reporter Doug Belkin has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israel has told more than one million civilians to leave Northern Gaza and distance themselves from Hamas ahead of what Israeli Defense Forces call significant combat operations. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby explains how American officials are pushing for safe-passage options out of Gaza. Plus, Microsoft’s blockbuster deal for Activision Blizzard finally gets the go-ahead. And Steve Scalise pulls out of the race for House speaker, leaving Jim Jordan the sole contender. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledges U.S. support to Israel and works to stave off a wider war during his Middle East trip. Chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Hamas’s attack on Israel is rewriting the rules of engagement in the region. Plus, U.S. inflation held steady last month, complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. America’s top diplomat is in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli military prepares for an invasion of Gaza. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber explains Netanyahu’s options and the pressure he faces domestically. Plus, Hollywood studios suspend talks with actors and striking autoworkers target Ford’s largest U.S. car plant. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. Israel launched new rounds of retaliatory air strikes in Gaza today, after last weekend’s attacks by Hamas. And as Israel prepares for a ground invasion, fears of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza are rising. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, on Capitol Hill, Republicans nominate Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise to serve as the next House speaker. But will he get enough votes in the full House? Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 11. After years spent focusing on high-tech defenses and intelligence capabilities, Israel is now contending with a relatively low-tech ground assault. WSJ reporter Rory Jones explains how that could test the Israeli military’s plans in the coming days and weeks. Plus, House Republicans prepare to choose their next speaker. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel is getting ready for a ground war with Hamas in Gaza, following the military group’s surprise attack on Saturday. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, Hamas and other militant groups have raised millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Angus Berwick has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel continues to strike Gaza ahead of a ground invasion that could leave millions of Palestinians with no means of escape. Israeli troops have also deployed to the Lebanese border out of concern Iran could direct Hezbollah to open a second front in the conflict. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Israel’s current war against Hamas could escalate. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel is launching a powerful wave of attacks on Gaza, after Hamas’s invasion over the weekend. Hamas has threatened to execute hostages in response to the Israeli bombardment of civilians. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Wall Street Journal correspondent Dov Lieber joins us with the latest from the war in Israel and discusses exclusive reporting about Iran’s involvement in planning Hamas militants’ surprise assault. Plus, Journal finance editor Alex Frangos talks about how global markets are reacting to the unfolding conflict. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Hiring accelerated last month, with employers adding 336,000 jobs to the U.S. economy. Markets reporter Dion Rabouin breaks down the numbers and what it means for the Federal Reserve. And workplace reporter Lindsay Ellis explains why the math isn’t adding up for would-be accountants. Plus, the United Auto Workers union said it is forgoing more walkouts for now, after a concession from GM. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. The potential megadeal for shale driller Pioneer could reshape the American oil industry. Plus, Journal reporter River Davis talks about the hard-charging electric-vehicle maker that’s giving Tesla a run for its money. And, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 5. General Motors has at least 20 million vehicles built with a potentially dangerous air-bag part the government says should be recalled. Ryan Felton reports. And chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains why investors are focusing on the U.S. deficit. Plus, the U.S. has shot down a Turkish drone over Syria. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is launching a probe into the business practices of cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. Journal reporter Kim Mackrael explains why cloud computing is quickly becoming the next front for regulators. Plus, three GOP members throw their hat in the ring for the role of House speaker. And, how the dollar continues to reign supreme, even as central banks around the world attempt to reduce their dependence on the greenback. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 4. More than 75,000 nurses, pharmacists and other Kaiser Permanente employees walked off the job today, in a dispute over wages and staffing. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. And the prosecution and defense make their opening arguments in the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. Plus, in a boost for Ukraine, Russia withdraws much of its Black Sea Fleet from its main base in Crimea. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. WSJ Washington reporter Kristina Peterson explains how House members will be considering their next move as they step into the unknown. Plus, a sudden selloff of bonds sends rates surging, casting doubt on the prospect of an economic soft landing in the U.S. And, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts AI will have superhuman capabilities by 2030. Keith Collins hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. The U.S. House of Representatives has ousted Kevin McCarthy from his post as speaker. It is the first time in history that has happened. National political reporter Eliza Collins has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, appears in court for the start of his financial-fraud trial. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff reports. Listen to The Journal’s new series, The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy, for more. Plus, aviation reporter Ben Katz explains how criminal gangs are exploiting security gaps at airports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. WSJ reporter Sam Schechner discusses how the social-media giant’s proposal took shape—and its potential reception. Plus: We take a look at the financial health of TikTok’s parent company. And Journal reporter Harriet Torry looks at al abor-market u-turn: More U.S. workers are staying on the job after record turnover during the pandemic. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial began today in Manhattan. Reporter Corinne Ramey provides updates. Plus, Americans are still spending, despite high interest rates and other economic factors. Consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes outlines the challenge from Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz after McCarthy bypassed conservatives in passing a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus, Chinese data offers some glimmers of hope as it struggles to steady its economic recovery. And Journal reporter Corinne Ramey discusses what’s at stake for former President Donald Trump in his civil-fraud trial set to begin in New York today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. Lawmakers face a Sunday deadline to avert a government shutdown. Economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren discusses what to expect. All three major U.S. stock indexes end the quarter with losses. Markets reporter Karen Langley explains. The United Auto Workers union expands its strike, and autos reporter Nora Eckert has the details. Plus, six months after WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia, we revisit our interview with Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. House Republicans passed a series of annual spending bills late Thursday, but deep divisions persist as the deadline to avert a government shutdown approaches. Plus, auto workers are poised to expand their strikes against Detroit carmakers today. And WSJ reporter Gabriel Rubin discusses the imminent resumption of student-loan payments in a changed landscape for borrowers. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. Oil prices are nearing $100 a barrel again, after Russia and Saudi Arabia extended production cuts. Markets reporter Anna Hirtenstein explains how those countries are cashing in, and reporter Benoît Morenne has more on why U.S. shale producers aren’t coming to the rescue. Plus, desperate Armenians flee the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan takes control. Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons reports from the ground. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 28. Seven GOP presidential candidates sparred in their second debate last night. All were angling to make a case that they should be the front-runner instead of Donald Trump, who decided not to participate. Plus, shares of China Evergrande were suspended following media reports of its founder’s disappearance. And, could a Eurozone recession be in the pipeline? Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo Institute, explains what is at stake if Germany can’t turn things around. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Elon Musk is at the helm of some of the biggest companies in the world, from Tesla to X, formerly known as Twitter. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip says that with that power has come significant influence in international affairs. And Andrew Duehren explains how Ford and General Motors are vying to shape the U.S. electric vehicle market. Plus, as Republicans gear up for the second GOP presidential debate, try our new game: WSJ Election Challenge. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 27. ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is eyeing a potential share sale that would value it at up to $90 billion. WSJ AI reporter Deepa Seetharaman says that’s roughly triple its valuation earlier this year and could deliver significant profits on paper to part-owner Microsoft. Plus, a new ruling could cripple the Trump Organization’s ability to operate in New York. And senators unveil a bipartisan funding deal as pressure mounts to avoid a government shutdown. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. President Biden gave an unprecedented show of support for the United Auto Workers union, joining striking workers on the picket line in Michigan today, a day ahead of an expected visit to auto workers by former President Donald Trump. And the Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon, alleging an illegal online monopoly. Reporter Dana Mattioli explains why it is a milestone case. Plus, investors in big pharma are seeing big potential in weight-loss drugs. Markets reporter Charley Grant has the story. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Credit rater Moody’s says a potential U.S. government shutdown – which could come as early as this weekend – would negatively affect America’s sovereign credit. WSJ editor Quentin Webb explains how else a shutdown could hit the economy. Plus, President Biden and Donald Trump plan dueling trips to Michigan to court union voters. And new details on Google’s hardball tactics to keep its search engine the default on smartphones. Luke Vargas hosts.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The U.S. and other Western nations launched an unprecedented campaign to sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. That included seizing billions of dollars in assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts. But now, those big boats have become a burden for taxpayers. U.K. correspondent Max Colchester explains. Plus, a continued rise in bond yields is hitting tech stocks hard. Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Striking writers have reached a tentative agreement with studios to end a monthslong strike that’s brought Hollywood to a halt. WSJ reporter Joe Flint breaks down the deal and the significance of studio executives getting involved in talks. Plus, Congress heads into a make-or-break week for avoiding a government shutdown. And Amazon and Meta make new pushes into artificial intelligence. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ’s Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the business and financial week to come. In less than 20 minutes, host Dion Rabouin cuts through the noise to explain the major business and financial news that may move markets, all so you can make smarter investing decisions. Episodes drop every Sunday.  This week, we have our eye on the sneaker giant Nike. The company behind the Lebron 21, Air Force 1 and Air Jordans is expected to report its first quarter earnings, and it comes at a pivotal time. Nike stock is down around 20% year to date, as it faces a glut of inventory and a rash of thefts. Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih explains why she thinks it’s time to Just Do It and bet on Nike stock going higher. We’re also adjusting our collars as we gear up for Paris Fashion Week. What does the semiannual designer presentation tell us about how luxury brands are doing in the market? WSJ reporter Nick Kostov will let us know. And with the release of the new movie “Dumb Money” about the GameStop saga, we’re going to talk meme stocks with WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji. Further Reading How Nike Sneakers Get Stolen at Every Turn   Nike Broke Up With Retailers. Now It’s Trying to Win Them Back.   It’s Not Your Imagination—Shopping in Person Is Getting Worse   Americans Are Buying Less Bling   The World’s Richest Person Auditions His Five Children to Run LVMH, the Luxury Empire   For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. UAW workers walked out at GM and Stellantis parts-distribution centers across 20 states, but the union spared Ford citing progress in contract talks. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert has more. And New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez are indicted in a bribery scheme. Plus, economics reporter Amara Omeokwe says a historic rise in immigration could boost the U.S. economy’s prospects of a soft landing. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. U.K. regulators said today that Microsoft’s revised $75 billion takeover plan resolved most of its antitrust concerns, setting up the deal to move forward a s soon as next month. Plus, House Republicans split on next steps for funding the government as a shutdown looms. And WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera explains how Amazon is wrestling with competition from rivals Temu and Shein. Luke Vargas hosts.Correction: The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority will be consulting markets on Microsoft’s proposed restructured deal with Activision until Oct. 6. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Oct. 8. (Corrected on Sept. 22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 21. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb discusses the effects of higher interest rates on U.S. consumers. And reporter Erin Mulvaney explains the legal challenges ahead as U.S. states and local governments try to sue big energy companies over climate change. Plus, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Ukraine’s president heads to Capitol Hill today amid heightened divisions over continued U.S. aid. WSJ reporter Ken Thomas explains how a group of GOP lawmakers could block or delay further support. Plus, global markets drop on signs interest rates could stay higher for longer. And insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham details the backlash over a change to the federal government’s flood-insurance program. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 20. WSJ’s chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady at a 22-year high. And reporter Ryan Dezember discusses why Wall Street’s real estate giants are struggling to buy properties amid a shortage in supply. Plus, the White House warns of the impact of a government shutdown. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 20. Ukraine’s demand for artillery is powering rapid growth for weapons manufacturers half a world away. Journal reporter Dasl Yoon explains how South Korean industry is responding to current demand and could grow further in the years to come. Plus, Ford avoids simultaneous labor strikes by cutting a deal with auto workers in Canada And the Fed prepares to unveil its latest interest-rate decision. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 19. Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing personal benefits Tesla may have provided Elon Musk since 2017 as part of a criminal investigation. And reporter Amrith Ramkumar talks about why companies that touted big climate goals are now backing off of their targets. Plus, American business confidence in China is falling as tensions between Beijing and the West run high. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. From Azerbaijan to Algeria, Western nations are forging unusual alliances in a quest to replace natural gas from Russia. WSJ reporter Matthew Dalton takes us to the sands of the Sahara to profile some of the new winners in the global energy war. Plus, oil jumps as a top exec predicts $100-a-barrel prices. And Canadian officials cite "credible" allegations linking India to the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 18. While many companies cut jobs, the U.S. government is hiring—and boosting pay. Reporter Te-Ping Chen reports on what Uncle Sam is doing to try and attract workers. And WSJ national security editor Sharon Weinberger talks about why the U.S. is racing to catch up with China and Russia when it comes to game-changing hypersonic technology. Plus, Detroit carmakers and the United Auto Workers union resumed contract talks. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The worst drought in a century has forced the Panama Canal’s operators to limit the number of ships passing through the strategic waterway. WSJ video journalist Amber Bragdon says that’s sending shipping prices higher and threatening global supply chains. Plus, historic auto strikes enter a fourth day. And why the Fed’s rate moves are dragging tech stocks lower. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. UAW members hit the picket lines today, in the first strike at all three major Detroit automakers at once. Ben Kesling reports from the picket line at a GM plant in Wentzville, Missouri. And reporter David Harrison talks about how a protracted strike could impact the U.S. economy. Plus, foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains how a mega arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia fell apart. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 15. Nearly 13,000 members of the United Auto Workers union have gone on strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis plants. Journal autos reporter Mike Colias explains how the work stoppage could affect U.S. auto production and the road ahead for labor talks. Plus, the U.S. claims China has sacked its vanished defense chief. And Instacart plans to boost its IPO price after Arm’s successful debut. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 14. The UAW is prepared to call a strike, if the union and Detroit automakers fail to reach contract deals by tonight’s deadline. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert has the latest. Plus, shares of British chip designer Arm soar nearly 25% in its U.S. market debut. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains why investors are watching it so closely. And, Las Vegas casinos are left scrambling, after a cyberattack on MGM Resorts International. Travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson and cybersecurity reporter James Rundle have the latest. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 14. Years after Exxon Mobil stated that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, reporter Collin Eaton details internal documents reviewed by the Journal that show the company approached the issue very differently behind closed doors. Plus, all eyes are on Arm as the chip designer debuts on the Nasdaq in what is expected to be the biggest IPO of the year. And strikes loom as the UAW and carmakers struggle to reach a labor deal. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 13. In the biggest IPO of the year, British chip designer Arm prepares to price its shares at $52 apiece ahead of its trading debut on the Nasdaq on Thursday. Plus, could China weaponize its store of precious metals, as oil- producing countries have with their commodities? Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explai ns why that could mean swapping one commodity dependence for another. And U.S. inflation accelerated in August, due to higher energy prices. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 13. The European Union is launching an investigation into Beijing’s subsidies for electric-vehicle makers. WSJ Brussels reporter Kim Mackrael tells us the probe signals growing concern in Europe about the impact of low-price products from China. Plus, Arm’s Thursday IPO attracts major backing from the chip designer’s clients. And Chinese warships mobilize in a major, unannounced show of force. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 12. Apple has unveiled its latest slate of iPhones which include a new USB-C port. Plus, more banks are using brokered deposits and regulators are growing concerned. Banking reporter Gina Heeb explains. And House Speaker Kevin McCarthy launches an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 12. The Department of Justice will begin squaring off against Google in a Washington court today, seeking to prove the search giant violated U.S. antitrust laws. Plus, Apple prepares to unveil its newest (and priciest) iPhone. And the Journal’s Christine Mai-Duc and Ken Brown explain how a new law in California would force businesses to greatly expand disclosure of the emissions associated with their operations. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 11. Just hours before a big football game, Disney and Charter Communications ended their dispute, in a deal that will restore channels including ESPN and ABC to nearly 15 million subscribers. Plus, Apple and Qualcomm reach a three-year iPhone chip deal. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains. And the FDA approves a new Covid-19 booster that could be available within days after the CDC signs off. Health reporter Liz Essley Whyte has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 11. The owner of Facebook and Instagram wants its new artificial-intelligence system to be as capable as OpenAI’s most advanced model. But is that enough to compete with Microsoft and Google? Plus, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are in talks to secure crucial metals for the production of EVs. And WSJ reporter David Harrison on the brightening economic outlook among U.S. voters–and their disagreement over which party deserves the credit. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 8. The IRS is planning to audit large hedge fund and real-estate firms. U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains. Plus, a small bank in Philadelphia faces a test of depositors’ faith. Finance reporter Jonathan Weil has the story. And personal health and wellness reporter Alex Janin tries to live the perfect day. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. Gas futures jumped this morning after news that workers at some of the world’s largest LNG plants in Australia are going on strike. Plus, U.S. home prices pick up after falling for five straight months. And WSJ reporter Rory Jones explains how sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf have rapidly grown in stature to effectively become the world’s ATM. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 7. Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is cutting starting pay for some new hires in a sign that the market for hourly workers is cooling. Retail reporter Sarah Nassauer explains. Plus, new rules could force freight carriers to share tracks with their competitors. Reporter Ted Mann has the details. And as NFL season kicks off, sports-betting companies battle for fans’ attention. Katherine Sayre explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 7. With the cost of health insurance in the U.S on pace for its biggest jump in more than a decade, we look at what’s driving the surge and its impact on families and businesses. Plus, WSJ reporter Konrad Putzier explains how the troubled commercial real estate market could be bad news for American banks. And Apple faces a fresh challenge in China as Huawei releases a new high-speed phone. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 6. Princeton, MIT and Yale lead the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 rankings which expanded the importance of student outcomes, like graduation rates and graduate salaries. Rankings editor Harry Carr explains. Plus, rent rises in the suburbs are outpacing those in U.S. cities. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. And, the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden says he will seek an indictment of the president’s son by September 29th. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 6. Warren Buffett turned heads this year by announcing that Berkshire Hathaway owned more stocks in Japan than any country outside the U.S. As other investors pile in, the Journal’s River Davis and Macquarie Capital’s Damian Thong explain how long the world’s third-largest economy can continue its rally. Plus Amazon prepares to battle U.S. regulators in court with a breakup of its business at stake. And our exclusive reporting reveals China has banned government workers from using iPhones and other foreign-branded devices. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept 5. Spotify has spent more than $1 billion to build a podcasting empire. But people familiar with the matter say the big bet has yet to pay off. Music industry reporter Anne Steele explains. Plus, chip designer Arm targets more than $52 billion in its highly-anticipated IPO. M&A reporter Ben Dummett has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 5. There are three reasons why the U.S. economy continues to remain resilient despite slowing global growth. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains what’s driving the data and what could become the eventual tipping point for the world’s biggest economy. Plus, China’s biggest property developer narrowly avoids default. And our exclusive report on why battery recycling is becoming the hottest trade for investors. Sandra Kilhof hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 1. The August jobs report shows a continued slowdown in hiring this summer, as the Federal Reserve looks to cool the labor market. Gwynn Guilford reports. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission drops its legal challenge to Amgen’s $27.8 billion deal to buy Horizon Therapeutics. Financial enforcement reporter Dave Michaels has the details. And, are some Washington politicians too old to hold the job? White House reporter Annie Linskey has more on what voters think. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept 1. Tesla has unveiled a New Model 3 with longer range and conversely, a steeper price tag. WSJ reporter Rafaelle Huang says the launch comes amid fierce competition over EV’s in China. Plus, Beijing moves to shore up its critical property sector. And Heather Haddon reports on the brewing battle over an American dining-out tradition - tipping. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 31. Ukraine has pierced Russia’s main defensive line in the southeast raising hopes its counteroffensive will accelerate. Ukraine correspondent James Marson has more. Plus, global tech editor Jason Dean has more on an exclusive excerpt from Walter Isaacson’s upcoming biography on Elon Musk. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. Microsoft is making changes to the way it sells its Teams videoconferencing service to customers in Europe in an effort to address antitrust issues raised by the European Union. Plus, Chinese tech giant Baidu publicly rolls out Ernie bot, its AI answer to ChatGPT. And WSJ reporter Angus Loten reveals why tech startups are struggling to find funding. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 30. The African nation of Gabon has fallen to a military coup, just weeks after Niger’s president was ousted. Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser has more on the West’s waning influence in the region. Plus, Idalia makes its way through Georgia, after making landfall in Florida as a hurricane. Deborah Acosta reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.To learn more about how meteorologists are working to improve hurricane forecasting, check out WSJ's Future of Everything podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 30. Hurricane Idalia intensifies to a Category 4 storm as it nears Florida. Plus, Ukraine and Russia trade long-distance strikes. And U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel tells What’s News why China's heated rhetoric following the announcement of a new alliance with Japan and South Korea reveals a shift in the strategic plates in the Indo-Pacific. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 29. Hurricane Idalia has strengthened as it heads toward Florida. Deborah Acosta reports from Tampa. Plus, the U.S. government names ten drugs it's targeting in the first-ever price negotiations by Medicare. Pharmaceutical reporter Jared S. Hopkins explains what the talks could mean for consumers. And Grayscale wins a court battle with the SEC, raising hopes for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 29. Florida braces for the first major hurricane of the season as storm Idalia bears down on the Gulf Coast. Plus, Bojan Pancevski on how Germany’s stagnating economy could spell trouble for global growth. And 3M settles up with veterans who alleged its earplugs caused hearing loss. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. The U.S. presidential election is more than a year away, and former President Donald Trump is the front-runner for the GOP nomination. Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry has more on how allies and adversaries are preparing. Plus, more Americans are forgoing insurance. Deputy bureau chief Geoffrey Rogow explains why. And, the company behind ChatGPT launches a business version of its tool, putting it in direct competition with its biggest backer, Microsoft. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. Beijing cuts taxes on stock trading and took steps to limit new IPOs today in an attempt to reverse this year’s market slide. WSJ reporter Rebecca Feng explains why a broader economic turnaround will require further effort. Plus, Yuka Hayashi breaks down how Treasury Secretary Gina Raimondo hopes a trip to China can pull it and the U.S. out of a diplomatic tail spin. And 3M nears a settlement in the largest tort case in US history. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, argued for holding interest rates steady for now, but left the door open to further rate hikes down the line. Plus, can chip maker Nvidia keep the tech stock rally going? Markets reporter Charley Grant has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 25. Stock markets are on edge ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the central bank’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole today. WSJ editor Matthew Thomas explains why precarious signals from the U.S. economy have investors nervous. Plus, Donald Trump shakes up his legal team as he surrenders in Georgia. And Saudi Arabia weighs a bid from China to help boost its quest for nuclear power. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin makes his first comments since Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove has more. Plus, reporter Peter Grant says office tenants in the U.S. are signing leases, but for less space. And, former President Donald Trump shakes up his legal team, before his expected surrender to authorities in Georgia tonight. Legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe has the details. Annmarie Fertoli reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Eight Republican candidates for president largely avoided criticism of absent former President Donald Trump in the primary season’s inaugural debate last night. WSJ national political reporter Eliza Collins explains who managed to stand out from the pack. Plus, China and Russia take on the West by expanding the Brics coalition. And relief for global energy markets as Australia's Woodside Energy diffuses a looming labor dispute. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 23. Yevgeny Prigozhin, who challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority in a short-lived uprising, was killed in a plane crash northwest of Moscow, according to Russian authorities. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov has more. Plus, chip maker Nvidia reports record sales, thanks to the artificial-intelligence boom. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices