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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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Episodes

Why Are Top Women Executives Leaving Goldman Sachs?

3/18/2024
P.M. Edition for March 18. Stephanie Cohen, one of the most senior executives at Goldman Sachs, is leaving the company for a new role at Cloudflare. She is the latest in a string of departures by female partners. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has more. And how an obscure server-maker, Super Micro Computer, had a better year than Nvidia. Plus, former President Donald Trump says he can’t secure a bond for a $454 million civil-fraud judgment against him. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:33

Would You Live and Work in China? A ‘Charm Offensive’ Tries to Change Minds

3/18/2024
A.M. Edition for March 15. WSJ reporter Liza Lin explains how Chinese officials hope to reverse years of pandemic-induced isolation and boost the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, Vladimir Putin wins another six years in office. And, U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Meta for its role in illicit drug sales. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:57

Chasing the Base: For Republican Voters, Trump Transcends Culture Wars

3/17/2024
After a big re-election win last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is “where woke goes to die.” But the slew of culture-war policies he pushed, from restricting instruction about sexual orientation in schools to cracking down on drag performances, aren’t a top issue for many voters in the presidential race. While Republicans were generally supportive of DeSantis’s policies, they still said they preferred former President Donald Trump for the White House because of his stances on immigration and his record in the White House. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to central Florida to speak with parents, activists and long-time Republicans about the limits of the culture war and what role they might play in Trump’s re-election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:23

What’s News in Markets: Southwest Cuts, Discount Trouble, CEO’s Return

3/16/2024
How are Boeing’s troubles affecting Southwest? And how is inflation impacting discount stores like Dollar Tree? Plus, will the return of a former CEO help Under Armour? 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

Duration:00:05:14

Why Gen Z Voters Are America’s Most Disillusioned

3/15/2024
P.M. Edition for March 15. The young adults in Generation Z are more skeptical of government and pessimistic about the future than any living generation before them. National political reporter Eliza Collins explains why, and whether the U.S. presidential candidates can engage them. And a groundbreaking settlement will change how Americans buy and sell homes. National legal affairs reporter Laura Kusisto explains. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on the election-interference case against former President Donald Trump, now that the deputy with whom she had a romantic relationship has resigned. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:59

China Slams Potential Forced Sale of TikTok

3/15/2024
A.M. Edition for March 15. Top Chinese officials are sharply criticizing the U.S. for moves targeting TikTok, accusing Washington of using “robber’s logic” to try and snatch the popular app. WSJ China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng says that stance leaves TikTok’s Beijing-based owner with few options as it navigates its next steps. Plus, a Florida judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss his Mar-a-Lago documents case. And correspondent Omar Abdel-Baqui breaks down the state of Gaza’s wartime economy amid soaring inflation and a breakdown of the banking sector. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:08

Big Profits and High Prices: What’s the Connection?

3/14/2024
P.M. Edition for March 14. We often link big profits and high prices together. Our chief economics commentator Greg Ip dives into the details of their connection. And former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is assembling a group to buy TikTok. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Israel, saying the prime minister “has lost his way.” Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:20

As the World Looked Elsewhere, North Korea Got More Dangerous

3/14/2024
A.M. Edition for March 14. With the war in Ukraine and other crises occupying global attention, Kim Jong Un has enlarged his nuclear arsenal and deepened diplomatic connections with China and Russia. WSJ Korea bureau chief Timothy Martin says the heightened threat posed by North Korea was palpable during U.S.-South Korea military exercises that concluded today. Plus, fresh warning signs for the EV market as startup Fisker looks into a possible bankruptcy. And rising immigration reverses population declines in American cities. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:06

Why Bitcoin ETFs Still Aren’t Drawing in Financial Advisers

3/13/2024
P.M. Edition for March 13. Bitcoin ETFs have drawn billions of dollars from investors but they still aren’t bringing in a key target audience: financial advisers. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang has more. Plus, House lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S., or force a sale of the company. But the measure’s fate in the Senate is uncertain. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:32

House to Vote on Bill to Ban TikTok or Force Its Sale

3/13/2024
A.M. Edition for March 13. House lawmakers are expected to pass legislation today calling for ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok or see the app banned in its most important market. WSJ reporter Stu Woo says the bill is the most serious threat yet to TikTok’s existence in America, but still faces potential hurdles in the Senate and the courts. Plus, the EU prepares to vote on world-first AI regulations. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:03

Why College Admissions Season Is So Chaotic and Confusing

3/12/2024
P.M. Edition for March 12. A Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions, changes in the federal financial-aid application, and testing requirements are making this an exceptionally confusing time for prospective students. Personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin has more. And slightly stronger than expected inflation in February is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve’s rate cut plans. Reporter Justin Lahart explains. Plus, lawmakers grill special counsel Robert Hur over his report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:29

New European Terror Threat Linked to Iran, Gaza War

3/12/2024
A.M. Edition for March 12. After a wave of terror attacks hit Europe starting in 2015 inspired by the Islamic State, Journal correspondent Bojan Pancevski reports that security services are now monitoring threats from a growing list of new sources. Plus, the Prime Minister of Haiti agrees to resign as violence rages in the Caribbean nation. And Chinese EV-giant BYD struggles with its overseas expansion amid a slew of quality-control issues. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:51

Gold’s Rallying. Here’s Why.

3/11/2024
P.M. Edition for March 11. The price of gold, long considered a haven asset, has surprised Wall Street analysts by rising to new records. Markets reporter Bob Henderson discusses what is driving the rally and whether it is sustainable. And President Biden releases his budget proposal, with November’s general election in mind. Economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren has the details. Plus, social-media reporter Alexa Corse explains Elon Musk’s latest swipe at OpenAI—making his Grok chatbot open source. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:17

Is AI Going to Replace You at Work? Maybe.

3/11/2024
A.M. Edition for March 11. Companies are turning to generative AI for more and more tasks - including work that was once exclu sively the domain of well-paid knowledge workers. Workplace reporter Chip Cutter explains h ow those changes are fueling both ominous and optimistic predictions about the future of work. Plus, U.S. investors begin circling TikTok ahead of a congressional vote on banning the app or separating it from its Chinese owner. And why news agencies are removing a new photo of the Princess of Wales. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:10

The Streaming Wars: Your Questions Answered

3/10/2024
Streaming was supposed to make watching our favorite movie or TV show simpler than cable by giving us more choice over what we watch and when. But streaming has become a lot more complex in recent years, with a multitude of options from numerous different providers, including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and Comcast. How has that changed the way you stream? And what are streaming platforms doing in response? WSJ Los Angeles Bureau Chief Sarah Krouse answers your questions about the streaming wars and the battle for your subscriptions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Further Reading: Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services ESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming Platform Paramount+ Owner Discussed Combining It With Comcast’s Peacock Netflix’s Subscribers, Revenue Surge as It Cracks Down on Password Sharing Wait, Netflix Has Games?’ Streaming Giant Plans New Videogames Based on Its Hit Shows You Hated Your Cable Package. Your Streaming Services Are Bringing It Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:23

What’s News in Markets: AI Rewards, Target Missed, Rivian’s Glovebox

3/9/2024
Which Broadcom financial figures swayed investors? And how is Target planning its turnaround? Plus, how much does a Rivian with a glovebox cost? 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

Duration:00:05:39

Why the New U.S. Job Hot-Spots are in the Sunbelt

3/8/2024
P.M. Edition for March 8. U.S. job hot-spots are shifting from the West to the Sunbelt cities like Phoenix and Albuquerque. Workplace reporter Te-Ping Chen explains why. And a preliminary report finds Colorado’s star DNA analyst intentionally manipulated data. Plus, Apple reverses its ban on Fornite-maker Epic Games in the EU. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:56

In Campaign Mode, Biden Challenges GOP on Immigration

3/8/2024
A.M. Edition for March 8. President Biden used a fiery State of the Union speech to confront Republicans on immigration, the issue viewed as Americans’ top priority in recent polls. WSJ Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains the significance of Biden acknowledging some of the problems caused by the border crisis. Plus, U.S. lawmakers mount their most serious attempt yet to ban TikTok or separate it from its Chinese owner. And on International Women’s Day we’ll look at how cuts to government spending threaten progress on gender equality. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:26

Security Concerns After Probe Into Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports

3/7/2024
P.M. Edition for March 7. A U.S. espionage investigation finds communication device on Chinese cranes at U.S. ports. Cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz explains why U.S. officials are concerned. And a Wall Street Journal investigation has found that since October 7th, Israeli settlers have been rapidly building illegal roads and outposts across the West Bank. More from our video investigations team. Plus, a forensic DNA scandal threatens thousands of criminal cases in Colorado. Enterprise reporter Dan Frosch has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:56

How New EU Regulations Could Upend Big Tech

3/7/2024
A.M. Edition for March 7. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how the EU’s Digital Markets Act threatens the dominance of Apple’s App Store and could create new opportunities for Google. Plus, Chinese exports surge as the West readies tariffs to stem a flood of cheap goods. And the U.S. sounds the alarm over the situation in Haiti as warlords threaten to take over the country. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:43