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One of the original business news podcasts. Mirrored after the popular Wall Street Journal column. Get caught up on your commute Monday through Friday. Listen as our journalists cover top stories and share timely insights on business, the economy, markets, and politics.

One of the original business news podcasts. Mirrored after the popular Wall Street Journal column. Get caught up on your commute Monday through Friday. Listen as our journalists cover top stories and share timely insights on business, the economy, markets, and politics.

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United States

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One of the original business news podcasts. Mirrored after the popular Wall Street Journal column. Get caught up on your commute Monday through Friday. Listen as our journalists cover top stories and share timely insights on business, the economy, markets, and politics.

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@WSJ

Language:

English

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Episodes

Businesses Take a Stance on Texas Voting Bill

5/6/2021
A.M. Edition for May 6. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses corporate America's reaction to the latest state voting legislation. U.S. backs a temporary waiver of intellectual-property protection for Covid-19 vaccines. SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully lands on its fifth attempt. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:17

Facebook's Oversight Board Orders Review of Trump Ban

5/5/2021
P.M. Edition for May 5. Facebook's independent oversight board upheld the company's initial ban of then-President Donald Trump, but said Facebook needed to explain why it would do so indefinitely. San Francisco deputy bureau chief Brad Reagan joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what the ruling means for how Facebook and other social-media companies police content. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your...

Duration:00:14:35

U.S. Auto Makers Face Roadblocks to Future Growth

5/5/2021
A.M. Edition for May 5. WSJ's Mike Colias on challenges facing the automotive industry as it looks to grow during the pandemic. A decision from Facebook's independent oversight board on former President Donald Trump's accounts is expected today. Tech stocks stumble. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:13

What Will Bill and Melinda Gates's Divorce Mean for Their Foundation?

5/4/2021
P.M. Edition for May 4: Bill and Melinda Gates have filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. Health and science reporter Betsy McKay joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what that could mean for the future of their philanthropic organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:47

India Struggles With A Record Surge in Covid-19 Cases

5/4/2021
A.M. Edition for May 4. WSJ reporter Krishna Pokharel discusses the state of the coronavirus crisis in India. More earnings are expected today amid recent market growth. Some companies are offering incentives to lure workers back to the office. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:43

Despite Strong Earnings, Some Stocks Get a Lukewarm Reception

5/3/2021
P.M. Edition for May 3: A record portion of companies beat earnings expectations for the first quarter, yet some of their stock prices fell following the results. Markets reporter Akane Otani joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why that is, and what could be next for markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:04

Business View of Biden's Spending Plans

5/3/2021
A.M. Edition for May 3. WSJ's Ryan Tracy on business leaders' responses to the administration's first 100 days in office and its spending plans. Apple and videogame maker Epic head to court. Individual investors in the U.S. are holding more stocks than ever before. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:16

Debate Over Federal Student Loan Program Ramps Up

4/30/2021
P.M. Edition for April 30. The Biden administration and Democrats in Congress have put forward proposals for how to make college more affordable. A key focus is on the federal student loan program. Economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss some of the challenges facing that program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:10

Why Start an Airline During the Pandemic?

4/30/2021
A.M. Edition for April 30. WSJ's Benjamin Katz discusses what's behind the emergence of new airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dozens are dead after a stampede at a religious festival in Israel. And, diamond engagement rings for men from an iconic jeweler. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:39

Biden's Agenda Faces a Tough Path Beyond His First 100 Days

4/29/2021
P.M. Edition for April 29. President Biden has proposed a broad, $6 trillion legislative agenda in his first 100 days in office. White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the challenges he will face getting his plans through Congress. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply video content through Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:06

Takeaways From President Biden's Speech to Congress

4/29/2021
A.M. Edition for April 29. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui on key moments from President Biden's speech to Congress as he pushes a broad economic agenda. A look at the markets as the president marks 100 days in office. Amazon workers are set for a pay raise. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:59

Biden to Propose $1.8 Trillion in Aid for U.S. Families

4/28/2021
P.M. Edition for April 28. President Biden will address a joint session of Congress tonight, where he is expected to unveil a new spending proposal aimed at helping U.S. families. It will be the third major economic plan that Mr. Biden has unveiled within his first 100 days in office. White House reporter Catherine Lucey joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the details of the plan and how the president plans to pay for it. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial...

Duration:00:13:12

Why Zambia Is Looking to China and a Copper Mine

4/28/2021
A.M. Edition for April 28. WSJ's Alexandra Wexler on how Zambia hopes a copper mine will help cut its debt with China. President Biden is set to address a joint session of Congress tonight. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release a policy statement. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:00

Could Apple's New Privacy Rules Give It an Edge in Digital Ads?

4/27/2021
P.M. Edition for April 27. Google's parent company Alphabet reports record-breaking quarterly earnings, largely driven by digital ad sales. But Google could be facing more competition from Apple. The iPhone maker says its new iOS permission requirements will give users more control of their data. Critics say the restrictions could give Apple a bigger slice of the digital ad market. Digital advertising reporter Patience Haggin speaks with host Charlie Turner. Disclaimer: Dow Jones & Co.,...

Duration:00:12:46

What Are the Hottest Housing Markets in America?

4/27/2021
A.M. Edition for April 27. WSJ's Nicole Friedman discusses the new WSJ/Realtor.com housing list. Major tech companies are set to release earnings this week. The U.S. and other nations offer assistance as Covid-19 surges in India. A clash over coffee in Italy. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:16

Soldiers Face a Growing Security Risk: Sales of Mobile Phone Data

4/26/2021
P.M. Edition for April 26: Mobile apps can track the locations of consumers' phones, but also those of U.S. soldiers in global hot spots. The ease at which location data can be sold commercially, including to adversaries, is raising concerns. Law enforcement and national-security correspondent Byron Tau joins host Charlie Turner to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:15

Covid-19 Vaccination Is Now Required for Some Jobs

4/26/2021
A.M. Edition for April 26. WSJ's Chip Cutter on vaccine requirements among some employers. The U.S. offers aid to India as its Covid-19 cases skyrocket. WSJ's Quentin Webb looks at which nations will lead the economic recovery from the pandemic. This year's Oscar winners. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:43

Major Industries Would Face Big Changes To Reach New Climate Goals

4/23/2021
P.M. Edition for April 23. President Biden set a goal this week to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. But meeting that target will require industries to make some big changes, or speed up those already underway. Senior reporter Russell Gold joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:36

Decision on Use of J&J's Covid-19 Vaccine Expected Today

4/23/2021
A.M. Edition for April 23. WSJ's Peter Loftus discusses the blood-clotting concerns surrounding Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky on the prospect of rising airfares. How to keep children safe on a popular gaming site. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:18

How Police Prosecutions Could Change After Chauvin's Conviction

4/22/2021
P.M. Edition for April 22: The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd is renewing calls to address police misconduct. Experts say the conviction could mark a turning point for prosecutions of police. Reporter Zusha Elinson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:10