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Episodes
Why a Hot U.S. Job Market Cooled in June
P.M. Edition for July 2. The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in June, changing investors’ expectations for a July interest-rate hike. We hear from Journal economics reporter Harriet Torry about a missing World Cup bump in hospitality jobs. Plus, WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains how heat waves are taxing the U.S. electric grid. But at least we have AC. High temperatures acro
Is There Already Too Much AI Computing Power?
A.M. Edition for July 2. A report that Meta plans to enter the cloud business to sell excess AI computing power has dragged down an array of tech stocks in the U.S. and Asia. Plus, WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica and reporter Mark Maurer unpack how AI is reshaping the marketing and consulting industries. And Russia strikes back against Ukraine with one of its largest missile barrages since
Inside the First Flight of the Qatari-Gifted Air Force One
P.M. Edition for July 1. Today President Trump flew to North Dakota in new digs: the Air Force One plane that was gifted by Qatar. Journal national security reporter Marcus Weisgerber discusses the refurbishments to the plane as well as the controversies surrounding it. Plus, the U.S. has declined to renew the signature trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, putting the pact’s future in doubt—we’
Inside Trump's Growing Crypto Fortune
A.M. Edition for July 1. The first family’s focus on crypto investing helped President Trump to a windfall of more than $1 billion in 2025, alongside earnings from royalty deals, real estate, and legal settlements. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos details the unprecedented income revealed in Trump’s financial disclosures. Plus, the Trump administration drops curbs on Anthropic’s most recent AI mode
Why the Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship
P.M. Edition for June 30. In the last day before its summer recess, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to upend the longstanding guarantee that virtually everyone born on American soil is a U.S. citizen. We hear from WSJ legal affairs reporter Lydia Wheeler about the legal basis for the justices’ decision, and what it shows about the court’s relationship with President Trump. Plus
U.S. Stocks Set To Close Out Blockbuster Quarter
A.M. Edition for June 30. A premarket rally in tech companies is putting U.S. stocks on track for their best quarter since 2020. Investors pouring into AI suppliers have also boosted stock markets in Korea and Japan. But as the WSJ’s Jason Douglas explains, all that foreign money is weakening the Japanese yen and stoking inflation concerns. Plus, a federal judge rules the Trump administration unla
What the Lisa Cook Decision Means for the Fed’s Independence
P.M. Edition for June 29. The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can’t fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses how the decision gives Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh more room to operate independently of President Trump. Plus, Comcast is splitting its media and connectivity businesses. We hear from WSJ deputy media editor Jessica To
A New Chinese AI Resets the Global Tech Race
A.M. Edition for June 29. Researchers find a new Chinese AI model is able to match the performance of Anthropic’s Mythos, a development WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says is likely to pressure the White House in its overhaul of U.S. AI policy. Plus, we’ll look at how your unsecured home devices like computers and digital photo frames are linked to major cyberattacks. And Venezuela desperately se
Owning a Piece of America
Ever since the Homestead Act of 1862, the U.S. government has worked to help everyday Americans own a piece of their nation. One important innovation was the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, a uniquely American loan that helped supercharge homeownership in the U.S. after World War II. But not every effort by the government to increase homeownership has paid off. Now as younger homebuyers face an affor
What’s News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy’s Sizzles
Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who’s behind Wendy’s big rally? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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How Iran Devastated an American Naval Base in the Middle East
P.M. Edition for June 26. Iran’s missiles and drones have inflicted extensive damage on the U.S.’s naval base in Bahrain—destruction that the Pentagon hasn’t publicly acknowledged. The WSJ’s Shelby Holliday walks us through an exclusive analysis of the strikes, and how they’ve pushed the U.S. to recalculate its military’s footprint in the region. Plus, two U.S. senators call for regulators to open
Can Anything Kick-Start the U.S. Housing Market?
A.M. Edition for June 26. California’s proposed billionaire’s tax heads to November's ballot, teeing up a fight among Democrats over wealth, affordability and the future of their party. Plus, a New York City board approves Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze. And WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin answers listener questions about the U.S. housing shortage in the final episode of our special series.
With Homeownership Out of Reach, Some Are Choosing to Rent Forever
P.M. Edition for June 25. More Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to achieve. We hear from WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher about the rise of the "forever renter" and what it means for the future of housing and the American Dream. And the Supreme Court handed down a number of big decisions today. Supreme Court reporter James Romoser says two of them
The AI Build-Out Is Inflation’s New Driver
A.M. Edition for June 25. Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela’s capital, rattling other cities and leaving dozens dead. Plus, Anthropic claims Chinese tech-giant Alibaba ran a brazen campaign to access its Claude model. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why the massive AI build-out is becoming a new catalyst for inflation, driving up prices for components and electricity. Luke
What’s in the New Bipartisan Housing Bill That Congress Just Passed
P.M. Edition for June 24. After months of back and forth, Congress has passed new housing legislation aimed at making it easier to build homes and make housing more affordable. As part of our ongoing housing series, we hear from WSJ real estate reporter Rebecca Picciotto about what’s in the bill. Plus, President Trump met with Senate Republicans today after he refused to sign the housing legislati
First an Energy Crisis. Now El Niño?
A.M. Edition for June 24. Progressive candidates allied with Zohran Mamdani swept through New York’s primaries, toppling more mainstream Democrats in deep-blue congressional districts. Plus, President Trump threatens big oil with a DOJ probe into why gasoline prices aren’t lower yet. WSJ markets editor Alex Frangos, explains the lag and gives us an update on movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Housing Market Slumped This Spring. Where Does It Go From Here?
P.M. Edition for June 23. Mortgage rates dipped below 6% in February, but geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Federal Reserve have sent rates back up. Journal reporter Nicole Friedman discusses what that means for the rest of 2026, and how the housing market could bounce back from a slump this spring. Plus, the Trump administration is pushing for a nuclear power renaissance. The Energy Department
Wall Street’s Tech Selloff Goes Global
A.M. Edition for June 23. Monday's tech-driven market slide is accelerating, prompted by concerns around Big Tech’s AI spending plans and looming rate hikes. Plus, the Pentagon tries to drum up support on Capitol Hill for $80 billion more to fund the Iran war. And just a year after nine-figure compensation packages seemed to be fading, our annual CEO pay ranking shows the $100-million-plus salary
The Strait of Hormuz Is Open (Sort Of). So How’s It Going?
P.M. Edition for June 22. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have sped up this weekend, but what’s next? WSJ reporter Joe Wallace joins us to discuss what we should expect from the vital shipping route if the ceasefire holds. Plus, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla after a fatal wreck near Houston, Texas. And remembering two tita
The Fight for Affordable Housing
A.M. Edition for June 22. U.K prime minister Keir Starmer resigns as his potential successor says he wants to save Britain from U.S. style politics. Plus, peace talks continue in Switzerland as Iran and the U.S. agree to create a mechanism to ensure the termination of military operations in Lebanon. And the great American housing shortage is forcing a search for solutions. In the first part of our
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