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P.M. Edition for Jan. 26. The Biden Administration says it will purchase enough Covid-19 vaccine doses to inoculate the U.S. population by the end of the summer. Plus, from BlackBerry to GameStop, a frenzy of trading fueled by online forums has sent some unlikely stocks soaring. Financial editor Charles Forelle joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain what is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 26. Janet Yellen's nomination as U.S. Treasury secretary is confirmed by the Senate. The WSJ's Alison Sider discusses airline earnings and challenges. The plan to place Harriet Tubman on U.S. currency moves forward. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Two Covid-19 vaccines are being distributed across the U.S., but the rollout has been slow. Pharmaceutical reporter Jared Hopkins discusses what is causing the bottlenecks. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 25. The executive order is geared toward strengthening domestic manufacturing. WSJ Senior Editor Bob Davis discusses possible trade policy under the new administration. A big week of earnings for tech stocks. Plus, millennial prenups. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 22. After more than a decade of political, environmental and regulatory wrangling, President Biden revoked a permit for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline as one of his first actions in office. Reporter Vipal Monga joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the move could mean for the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 22. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposes starting the trial in mid-February. Google threatens to shut down its search engine in Australia. SPACs generate investor intrigue. Advice during the pandemic from Shake Shack's founder. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 21. President Biden has said that fighting the pandemic would be his top priority. Today, on his first full day in office, he signed 10 executive orders to jump-start his administration's initiatives, which include vaccinating 100 million people in 100 days. National politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 21. The WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses potential relationships between President Biden and CEOs. New earnings results and jobless claims data are released today. Plus, some politicians are entering money-making ventures with Hollywood. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 20. President Biden faces multiple crises as he takes office: a pandemic, an economic downturn, and a country deeply divided politically. At his inauguration Wednesday, his message was about unity. Reporter Siobhan Hughes has more on the mood at the Capitol, and Executive Washington Editor Gerald F. Seib analyzes Biden's speech. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 20. The inauguration will be held today in Washington, D.C under heavy security. Small businesses get pandemic relief from the government. Alibaba's Jack Ma makes an appearance after being away from public view. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 19. During her testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Treasury secretary, made a case for a sweeping economic aid package. But what about the deficit? Reporter Kate Davidson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk more about Yellen's vision for the U.S. economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 19. Troops, blockades, and barricade fencing are in place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. Janet Yellen's confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary begins today. Pajamas find new acceptance during the pandemic. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 15. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all reported better-than-expected results in the final quarter of 2020. JPMorgan was a standout, posting a record quarterly profit of $12.14 billion. Banking reporter David Benoit joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk more about the results and what they mean for the nation's economic recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 15. One year later, a look at a foreign policy and trade milestone for the Trump administration. Plus, President-elect Joe Biden unveils his $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan. And why traders have their eyes on Israel. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. The world-wide death toll due to the coronavirus is nearing 2 million. But a WSJ analysis finds it is actually far higher-more than 2.8 million. Reporter Jon Kamp explains which cases aren't included in the official count, and why getting an accurate tally matters. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. President-elect Joe Biden will be detailing a pandemic stimulus package. WSJ's Jacob Schlesinger previews what's inside. Plus, how rising inflation could boost Europe's economy and why social media is the new hot spot for stock tips. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. The House has impeached President Trump for incitement of insurrection. The final vote was 232 to 197, with 10 Republicans joining Democrats. Chief Washington Editor Gerald F. Seib joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about the historic vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. After Vice President Mike Pence rejected a push to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump, the House prepares to impeach the president for a second time. Tech stocks see further declines. Lobster becomes an affordable luxury in Australia. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. The House prepares to vote on a resolution calling on the vice president to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. Plus, the Trump administration is releasing more doses of the coronavirus vaccines. Pharmaceutical reporter Peter Loftus joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about the rollout so far. Correction: An earlier version of this podcast misstated the efficacy of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine before the second one is given,...

A.M. Edition for Jan. 12. The FBI warns of possible nationwide armed protests ahead of Jan. 20. The incoming Biden administration prepares to tackle economic woes. Plus, why some workers are commuting, even though their offices are closed. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices