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The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing

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The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing

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The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon

6/13/2024
Joshua Wright was a star in the world of antitrust, from his time at the Federal Trade Commission to his work with some of the biggest tech companies. He was well respected and powerful until accusations of sexual misconduct came to light. WSJ’s Brody Mullins talks us through his reporting on Wright’s downfall. Further Reading: - The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon - For Years, an Esteemed Law Professor Seduced Students. Was He Too Important to Fire? - Hubris, Revenge and a Breakup Brought Down Big Tech’s Proudest Ally Further Listening: - Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX - Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:43

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Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX

6/12/2024
The billionaire founder showed several female employees at SpaceX an unusual amount of attention or pursued them. WSJ's Joseph Palazzolo describes the revelations. Further Reading: -Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX Further Listening: -Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla's Board -Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:00

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New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic

6/11/2024
The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change. Further Reading: -New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing Further Listening: -NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage -New York City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:13

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Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO

6/10/2024
The fast-fashion giant hoped to have a splashy U.S. public offering this year. WSJ's Shen Lu explains how the divide between Beijing and Washington got in the way. Further Reading: - Shein Promised to Have a Big U.S. IPO. Its China Roots Got in the Way. - Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Files to Go Public Further Listening: - Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash. - The Mysterious CEO Leading Shein to an IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:25

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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 4: The Disruptors

6/9/2024
The rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs could cause all kinds of ripple effects. According to one estimate, 9% of the U.S. population could be on Ozempic or similar medications by 2030. Meanwhile, drugmakers are already developing the next generation of weight-loss drugs and researchers are studying the possible health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes, including addiction. In the final episode of our series we ask: What could all this development mean for businesses, from the food sector to airlines? And who wins and who loses in the post-Ozempic economy? Guests include: David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; and Mehdi Farokhnia, an addiction researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Listen to Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:15

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‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper

6/7/2024
There is a new contender in the cola wars, and it isn’t a cola. It’s Dr Pepper. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks how after decades as a distant competitor, Dr Pepper has climbed the soda ranks with help from hefty marketing, novel flavors and TikTok videos. Further Reading: - Dr Pepper Ties Pepsi as America’s No. 2 Soda Further Listening: - The Agony and Ecstasy of Tab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:06

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Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the Border

6/6/2024
President Biden unveiled a last-ditch effort to lower illegal crossings at the southern border this week. The move focuses on asylum seekers, and the policy is similar to one that former President Trump tried in 2018. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman describes the policy and tries to answer the question: why now? Further Reading: -Biden Issues Executive Actions on Immigration: What to Know Further Listening: -What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy -What Trump's Immigration Restrictions Could Mean for the Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:00

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Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is Showing

6/5/2024
For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower. Further Reading: - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping Further Listening: - Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:31

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A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots

6/4/2024
Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech. Further Watching: -Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life Further Listening: -Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search -The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:26

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Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different?

6/3/2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations. Further Reading: - Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President - The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor Further Listening: - Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? - When the Drug Cartel Takes Over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:29

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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 3: Brad

6/2/2024
Bradley Olson has tried a lot of different diets over his 20-year weight-loss journey, including popular programs like WeightWatchers. But nothing was as successful for him as Mounjaro, one in a new class of drugs that people are taking for weight loss. In this episode, Brad talks about his experience on the medicine and grapples with everything the drug couldn’t fix, from his self image to our food system. He confronts the ghosts of diets past and wades into the larger cultural conversation around weight loss. Guests include: Gary Foster from WeightWatchers; Virgie Tovar, a body positivity advocate; Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist. Listen to Episodes 1 and 2 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:57

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The Origin Story of Trump's Guilty Verdict

5/31/2024
A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges. WSJ reporter Joe Palazzolo recalls the original investigation that eventually led to Thursday's conviction, and legal reporter Corinne Ramey describes the scene as the verdict came down. Further Reading: - Nine Memorable Moments From Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial - A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation Further Listening: - Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:03

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The Big Short: China Edition

5/30/2024
For years, China’s real estate market was booming. Developers, home buyers and Western banks rushed to invest. But the boom turned into a bubble, which eventually burst. WSJ’s Rebecca Feng reports on the warning signs that were ignored and we speak to two people who saw the collapse coming. Further Reading: -The Folly of China’s Real-Estate Boom Was Easy to See, but No One Wanted to Stop It-Evergrande Was Once China’s Biggest Property Developer. Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate. Further Listening: -China’s Property Market Crisis -China’s Evergrande Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:00

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The Trustbuster Taking on Ticketmaster

5/29/2024
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter heads the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. He speaks with Ryan Knutson about the DOJ’s lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and why the government says the business is an illegal monopoly which the company denies. Further Reading: - Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Seek Breakup of Concert and Ticketing Giant - Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster Further Listening: - The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:33

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$2.8 Billion for College Athletes and a New World for the NCAA

5/28/2024
For over a century, the NCAA has refused to pay athletes. After a recent settlement, that’s going to change. The organization has agreed to set aside $2.8 billion in back payments for some student athletes and moving forward, allow players to get a cut of television revenue. WSJ’s Jared Diamond explains what it might mean for the future of college athletics. Further Reading: -NCAA Agrees to Share Revenue With Athletes in Landmark $2.8 Billion Settlement -He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He’s Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up. Further Listening: -Why an Ivy League Basketball Team Voted to Unionize -The TikTok That Changed College Hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:57

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Introducing Science Vs - Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought?

5/26/2024
Trillion Dollar Shot, our new series about drugs like Ozempic, will be back next week. Until then, we think you’d enjoy a show from our friends over at Science Vs, a podcast that takes on fads, trends and the opinionated mob to find out what’s fact, what’s not and what’s somewhere in between. This episode examines the fears around the new class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. This episode does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. If you are in the U.S. and need help, dial 988. Full list of international hotlines here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:56

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The First Person to Get Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip

5/24/2024
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is on a mission to enable humans to communicate with computers using their thoughts. Now they have successfully implanted their device in a human.. WSJ's Rolfe Winkler explores the new technology and speaks to Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first participant. Further Reading: - Elon Musk’s Neuralink Shows First Patient Using Its Brain Implant - Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets FDA Green Light for Second Patient, as First Describes His Emotional Journey Further Listening: - Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode' - Elon Musk on 2024 Politics, Succession Plans and Whether AI Will Annihilate Humanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:56

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Could Paris Hilton Create the 'Next Disney?'

5/23/2024
Paris Hilton and her husband, VC investor Carter Reum, talk about "strict" parenting, the importance of A.I. and the huge economic value of her spoiled airhead persona. Ryan Knutson sat down with the couple at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. To watch the video, check out the episode on Spotify. Further Reading: -Paris Hilton’s Business Empire Is Getting a Makeover Further Listening: -The Business of Dua Lipa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:03

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Years After Surfside Collapse, Florida Condos Are In Crisis

5/22/2024
Florida condominium buildings are undergoing inspections after the state set new requirements for how often the structures are put to the test. WSJ's Deborah Acosta explores how costs in one building have climbed to over $134,000. Further Reading: - New Florida Law Roils Its Condo Market Three Years After Surfside Collapse - Florida Condo Owners Brace for New Inspection, Reserve Requirements Further Listening: - Who's in Charge of Fixing Miami's Aging Condos? - The Mixed Signals from the Collapsed Condo's Past Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:35

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Why Israel and Hamas Could Be Headed Into a Forever War

5/21/2024
Seven months into the war, Hamas is far from defeated. The Islamist militant group is using guerrilla tactics and a vast underground tunnel network to evade Israeli forces. WSJ’s Jared Malsin reports on how the group’s resilience is stoking fears in Israel that it is walking into a forever war. Further Reading: -Hamas Shift to Guerrilla Tactics Raises Specter of Forever War for Israel -ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leader Sinwar -Israel War Cabinet Member Sets Ultimatum and Threatens to Quit Government Further Listening: -A Deadly Strike on Aid Workers in Gaza -The UN Agency Accused of Links to Hamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:34