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The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.

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October 7 · 17 min
Why Chinese Fentanyl Factories Are Making Peptides Now
The world’s biggest chemical industry is in China. For years, Chinese factories have also been a major producer of ingredients used to make fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that has contributed to thousands of deaths in the U.S. After a recent crackdown in China, WSJ’s Patricia Kowsmann reports that some of those same factories are now entering a new booming U.S. market: bootleg peptides. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - Peptides Are Everywhere. Businesses Are Cashing In. - How Cocaine is Flooding in Europe Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 7 · 24 min
Red, White and Who? The Anti-AI Voters
“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the country about issues important to voters. This week: in Ohio, a backlash against AI data centers is scrambling old political loyalties. WSJ’s Cameron McWhirter and producer Matt Kwong travel across the state, where some Republicans say the issue is changing how they view the Senate race between Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Jon Husted. Further Listening: - A Data Center Offered $26 Million for Her Land. She Said No. - A Data Center Revolt in Missouri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 6 · 17 min
Is Xi Jinping’s Health Declining?
Come see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Washington, some subtle signs and unusual requests sparked questions about his health. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains why there’s so much secrecy surrounding Xi’s well-being and why the world’s second largest economy doesn’t have a clear succession plan. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - Trump and Xi to Meet at High-Stakes Summit - China's Disappearing Generals Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 5 · 20 min
Google Put AI in Schools. Test Scores Plummeted.
As Google’s tools become more and more common in American classrooms, students are increasingly relying on AI tools to bypass the hard work of learning. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran explores how this trend is impacting students and sparking a backlash from parents and educators. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - How YouTube Took Over the American Classroom - The High Schools Going All-In on AI Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 4 · 18 min
My Monday Morning: Randy Bresnik
Astronaut Randy Bresnik is leading NASA’s Artemis III mission into space next year. In My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired by the long standing column of the same name, Lane Floresheim sits down with Randy to talk about his leadership style, how he sleeps while afloat, and what it’s like starting the week in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 2 · 19 min
How Cocaine Is Flooding Into Europe
Come see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. High-powered speedboats fitted with radar systems are sneaking tons of cocaine past authorities in Spain, flooding Europe with the illicit drug. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen traveled to Spain’s southern coast to learn more about the boats and why authorities are unable to stop them. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Inside Mexico's Decision to Take Down a Drug Lord - Drug Cartels' New Weapon: Chinese Money Launderers Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1 · 20 min
The Vigilante Taking Down Job Scammers
For job seekers, fraud has become a massive problem. Enter: The Profiler. He’s a self-proclaimed crimefighter with a mission to root out online scams and fake job ads. WSJ’s Lindsay Ellis reports on The Profiler’s origin story and explains why the current labor market is ripe for scammers. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - How AI Is Being Trained to Do Your Job - An Influencer’s False Promise to Make His Followers Rich Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30 · 20 min
Our Reporter Tried Meta’s Viral AI Agent. Should You?
Come see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. Muse is Meta’s new AI agent, and it’s a hit. With more and more people using this type of technology to help manage their time and tasks, WSJ’s personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen decided to try Muse for herself. She reports on the tradeoffs between convenience and privacy. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media? - She Let AI Take Over Her Life For a Year Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 29 · 19 min
How China Swiped the Secret to American Blueberries
About 15 years ago, executives from U.S. fruit grower Driscoll’s went to China with a plan to turn blueberries into that country's next big food trend. But along the way, Driscoll's has found itself embroiled in the intense world of Chinese competition. WSJ’s Jon Emont recounts the story of how the Chinese blueberry economy blew up. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Why Chinese Customers Are Running From Nike - The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks - Can the U.S. Keep Chinese Cars Out? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 28 · 17 min
Why ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Is Harder than Ever
Americans are spending more time in the kitchen than any point in the last 20 years. But the question “what’s for dinner?” is more fraught than ever. People are dealing with increasingly hectic schedules but a rise in prices is also piling on the pressure. Food prices jumped about 26% in the last five years. WSJ's Jesse Newman explains why putting a meal on the table has gotten so hard and how families are adapting. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand - The Bankruptcy That’s Ruining Dinner Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 27 · 22 min
Will a Rent Freeze Fix NYC or Make it Worse?
During a Journal Live Event in New York earlier this month, Ryan Knutson spoke with two experts about the city’s forthcoming rent freeze. Emily Eisner, the executive director and chief economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute, and Kenny Burgos, the CEO of the New York Apartment Association, discuss the housing affordability crisis and the pros and cons of the rent freeze. Further Listening: - Kathy Hochul on Mamdani, Trump and Where Democrats Went Wrong - Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 25 · 20 min
The Epic Drama at Lululemon
Email us at thejournal@wsj.com with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. Lululemon helped pioneer the athleisure market. Now, it’s fallen on hard times. Sales have slowed, and the company was engaged in a multi-year battle with its founder. A new CEO took over this month hoping to right the ship, but investors reacted poorly. WSJ’s Suzanne Kapner spills the tea on all the drama inside the popular brand. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Listeria, Liverwurst and the Family Feud at Boar’s Head - The Battle Over Disney’s Board Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24 · 23 min
The High Schools Going All-In on AI
A 2024 survey found that 90% of high-schoolers in Estonia were already using generative AI for learning. So, the northern European country decided to lean in. In an experiment called AI Leap, the country has partnered with OpenAI and Google to give tens of thousands of high-schoolers access to free chatbots. WSJ’s Sam Schechner flew to Estonia and talked to teachers and students about whether there is a way to keep learning with AI in the classroom. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - How YouTube Took Over the American Classroom - The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23 · 25 min
An Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s President Zelensky
This week, during the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a “winter package” of military equipment. After the meeting, Zelensky sat down with WSJ’s editor in chief Emma Tucker to discuss the future of the almost 5-year conflict. Watch the full interview here. Further Listening: - The Man Leading Ukraine - Ukrainian President Zelensky's Fight Against Corruption Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22 · 25 min
Inside Canada's EU Courtship
In the midst of a damaging trade war with the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed making his country an “Associate Member of the European Union.” WSJ’s Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson report on private conversations between Carney and many European leaders and explain how a pivot to Europe would work. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Why Canada Won't Back Down to Trump - Canada’s New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 21 · 20 min
The World is Running Out of Fuel
After the war in Iran began, several measures went into effect to keep oil prices under control. Governments and companies tapped their reserves and illicit oil became more available. But as the war continues, those buffers have now been depleted and the pain is starting to worsen. WSJ's Benoît Morenne breaks down how we got here and Owen Tucker-Smith explains what it means for some businesses. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Inside the U.S. Deal to Get Venezuela’s Oil - Can an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 20 · 24 min
Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing
Emma Grede has spent decades in the fashion industry’s backstage, helping found brands like Skims and Good Americans with celebrity partners Kim and Khloe Kardashian respectively. Recently, Grede has stepped into the limelight to share the story of her rise and her strategies for managing motherhood, a fashion empire and making millions. Jessica Mendoza interviewed Grede onstage at The Journal Live earlier this month. Further Listening: - Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict - For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller - Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 18 · 21 min
Should Everyone Get a Prenup?
The prenup is getting a modern makeover. Once seen mainly as a way for the ultrawealthy to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, they’ve now become a financial planning tool for many middle-class newlyweds. WSJ’s Erin Mulvaney talks about what’s driving the change in prenup culture, and one New York couple dives into the money conversations they had before tying the knot! Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Booming Industry Keeping Taylor Swift's Wedding a Secret - Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17 · 21 min
Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand
Red, White and Who is back! Email us at thejournal@wsj.com with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh was appointed by President Trump, who explicitly hoped he’d keep rates low. But the economy doesn’t appear to be heading in the right direction and inflation has proven to be far stickier than anticipated. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos reports on why Warsh took a hawkish turn and explains why the Fed might not be done yet. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: -How the Bond Market Will Affect Your Wallet - Who Is the New Fed Chair? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16 · 20 min
Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon
President Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keeping up with the United States. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why AI deescalation between the two countries remains unlikely. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The Great AI Freakout Has Begun - Cybersecurity Braces for ‘AI Bugmaggedon’ Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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