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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. Get show merch here: wsjshop.com/collections/clothing

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Recent Guests

Margherita Stancati
Colleague, reporter referenced in episode
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: How Iran's Regime Changed...for the Worse
Tai Lopez
Online influencer, founder of Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV)
Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV)
Episode: An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
Alex Murth
Representative from Retail Ecommerce Ventures
Retail Ecommerce Ventures
Episode: An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur and investor, former Shark Tank star
Shark Tank / Various ventures
Episode: An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
Ted Hummel
Senior Master Technician at Ford dealership
Ford
Episode: Why People Aren't Lining Up for This $120,000 Job
Russell Wickham
Experienced dealership mechanic
GM dealership (past)
Episode: Why People Aren't Lining Up for This $120,000 Job
Riz Ahmed
Emmy winner and Oscar-nominated actor
Actor
Episode: The Energy Shock Is Here
Franklin Leonard
TV and film producer
Producer
Episode: The Energy Shock Is Here
Richard Rubin
Tax policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: The IRS Shrank. Will That Lead to More Tax Cheating?

Hosts

Ryan Knutson
Host of The Journal, focused on business and economic reporting.
Jessica Mendoza
Co-host and lead reporter on finance, markets, and policy-related stories.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 20.7k ratings
  • The Journal

    Enjoy this channel, these podcasts -so much and keeps me current! But I agree that the woman host who tries to speak in lower register croaks and FRIES HER VOICE. Please stop..

    Thank u

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    Kara4892
    United States20 days ago
  • Horrible cherry picked “ journalism “

    What are we to take away from the Americans are now targets episode? Somehow WSJ couldn’t find any videos of officers being assaulted, yet I can find 20 of them with a simple YouTube search. Then to cherry pick the one questionable case as an example is horrible journalism. You want your readers to believe these poor people were only protesting peacefully and the big bad trump admin arrested them with no cause. In other words dont believe your eyes believe what we are telling you which is a well... more

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    1
    gleeson is a loser
    United Statesa month ago
  • A propaganda engine for US & Israel

    WSJ pretends to be a member of the ‘free press’ but it is nothing of the sort. It plays a critical role in managing the collective narrative & spreading propaganda for US & Israel

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    1
    zackyoung
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I appreciate the reporting!

    I appreciate the reporting, especially the investigative journalism! Though I do want to add that the vocal fry (that croaking sound in the voice) makes it so difficult for me to listen to sometimes I have to turn it off. :(

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RamessesHunt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Paid subscribers still have ads

    Love this show and everything that WSJ does but I am a paying customer of their news and still get ads on all their podcasts. People giving you money every month should have have to listen through ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zackkxxxxx
    United Statesa month ago

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Feedback ranges from strong enthusiasm for the hosts and stories to concerns about balance and sensational framing.
Listeners generally praise the reporting quality and production value.
Some critics note perceived bias or bias-related frustration, and a subset mentions ads and length as detractors.

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How Iran's Regime Changed...for the Worse
Q: So what do we know about Mushtaba Khamenei?
He has largely stayed out of public view, with no public photos or audio messages released; sources and officials indicate he may be injured, possibly limiting day-to-day leadership, while others close to him reflect his ideological orientation.
An Influencer's False Promise to Make His Followers Rich
Q: If you could talk to Tai Lopez, what would you say to him?
Tell him to do the right thing and make this right for the investors, because continuing to evade questions and delaying responses only increases the risk of legal consequences and erodes trust with followers.
Can Burger King Regain Its Crown?
Q: Just for the record, could we start by just having you introduce yourself, please?
Tom Curtis introduces himself as the president of Burger King in the United States and Canada, outlining his background and the mandate he was brought in to lead the turnaround.
Israel Wants "Decisive Victory" in Iran. Is It Succeeding?
Q: And so now that we're a month into this conflict, big picture, would you say Israel is succeeding in those three goals?
At the beginning there was optimism and some experts were skeptical, but the assessment is that two goals—reducing ballistic missile capability and nuclear capability—look more achievable, while the third goal of regime change remains far harder and not achieved yet.
The Adult Women Caught in Epstein’s Web of Abuse
Q: How did Epstein maintain control over Svetlana and others in his orbit, and what did that mean for their ability to leave?
Epstein used coercive tactics, including threats, blackmail through compromising material, and visa leverage, creating a culture where victims felt they could not leave.

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The show consistently covers money, business, and power through timely reporting on finance, policy, technology, and global events. Episodes blend in-depth investigations with market context, regulatory dynamics, and geopolitical developments, often featuring prominent journalists from a leading business news outlet and occasional industry guests. A standout aspect is the collaborative production between a major newspaper and a streaming platform, which shapes a polished, enterprise-grade reporting style that can translate well to sponsorships and high-profile guest appearances. Listeners are likely drawn to concise narratives with clear takeaways about how policy, markets, and technology intersect with real-world outcomes.

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Recent guests on The Journal. include:

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3. Alex Murth
4. Mark Cuban
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6. Russell Wickham
7. Riz Ahmed
8. Franklin Leonard

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