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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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Holding students back in school once came with a negative connotation. But with college athletes now able to earn endorsement deals, they are preparing younger and younger to be recruited and potentially get paid. WSJ's Harriet Ryan reports on the ri... more

Stock markets are hitting record highs, the job market is doing fine and productivity is up. Yet many Americans are feeling strapped despite the positive data. WSJ’s Harriet Torry explains the contradictory signals. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

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The initial public offering for SpaceX crowned Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. WSJ’s Theo Francis takes us inside the staggering finances of the world’s richest man, and explores what the impact of his new status might be. Jessica Mendoza h... more

2026 is set to be a monster year for tech IPOs. SpaceX hit the market with a blockbuster $1.77 trillion valuation while Anthropic and OpenAI are set to go public later this year. WSJ’s investing columnist Spencer Jakab takes us inside the IPO bonanza... more

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Recent Guests

Spencer Jakab
Investing columnist and host, referenced as commentator on the episode
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Episode: The Great IPO Frenzy of 2026
Ben Fritz
Entertainment reporter for The Wall Street Journal, contributor to the episode
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Kane Parsons
Gen Z filmmaker, creator of parallel Backrooms content
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Corrie Driebusch
Colleague and IPO expert referenced in the episode
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Episode: Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?
Tamar June
Tech executive and Starlink user interviewed as an everyday investor
Episode: Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?
Dean Norrie
Investor interviewed about SpaceX and Musk, not a regular host
Episode: Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?
Josh Hill
Sales manager interviewed about planning to buy SpaceX shares
Episode: Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?
Sean Lockery
Sixth-generation Great Plains cattleman
Independent rancher (Nebraska)
Episode: How Beef Got So Expensive
Emily Glazer
Journal reporter who covers Bill Gates
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Bill Gates’s Carefully Crafted Image Is Cracking

Hosts

Jessica Mendoza
Host of The Journal, The Wall Street Journal / Spotify collaboration; senior journalist with a focus on business and policy.
Ryan Knutson
Host of The Journal; senior journalist covering finance, business, and markets.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 20.9k ratings
  • Well done

    What a beautifully produced episode on beef.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chris4kr
    Denmark11 days ago
  • Over here

    Just listened to “Is Florida Just for Rich People Now?”. If you want to know what Florida looks like in 5 years, come do a Hawaii episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ikaikapidz
    United States13 days ago
  • Why are the episodes so short?

    I feel like as I’m getting invested, they end 😭 would love some more detail with the interviews and breaking down the topic for the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaddyxa
    United States25 days ago
  • Quickly became my go-to

    I was recently introduced to this show by a friend, and within the span of a few weeks it has become a staple in my rotation. I now listen to it more frequently than I do NYT The Daily, I find their reporting to be better and less filled with unnecessary fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sasiegel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod!

    Great and fair coverage of lots of complex issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Highlighter 459
    United Statesa month ago

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High-quality guests and timely topics are praised by many
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Talking Points

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Why Hollywood Can't Find Good Scripts
Q: Okay, so you've told this story before, but I want to start by talking about the origin story of The Black List. Take me back to 2005. You were working at Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, and your job was to find good scripts.
Leonard explains that the job was incredibly hard because great scripts are rare, and without a system to organize and surface them, good reads often disappeared into a heavy workload. He gathered anonymous input from peers to create a crowd-sourced list that could guide decision-makers.
The World Cup Story, Part 1: Soccer and Scandal
Q: Was something nefarious going on with FIFA's bidding and leadership decisions?
Yes. The episode lays out longstanding whispers of corruption, explicit investigations, and hard evidence such as insider recordings and high-profile indictments that collectively show a pattern of corrupt practices around hosting bids and rights deals.
Is Florida Just for Rich People Now?
Q: What does it say about America that Florida, which was once the dream of Florida, the affordable retirement, that it was a state that had a low cost of living, that it's no longer that, that it's becoming something much more expensive?
The trend reflects a broader national split where the very affluent drive growth while lower-income households get squeezed, signaling a K-shaped economy where wealthier residents weather headwinds while others struggle.
Novo Nordisk's CEO Has a Comeback Plan
Q: What's next in the pipeline after Calgary SEMA and Wegovy?
There are multiple programs in early and late stages, including a triple agonist UBT251 and other obesity and related disease programs; further details will be shared at a capital market day later in the year.
Novo Nordisk's CEO Has a Comeback Plan
Q: Does it matter how much weight loss occurs if the overall health outcomes improve?
Yes, the focus is shifting toward health gain and outcomes beyond weight, such as reducing risks of heart, kidney, and liver problems, rather than only the percentage of weight loss.

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A fast-moving business-news podcast that pairs sharp analysis with in-depth reporting on money, markets, tech, and power. Through episodes on big corporate strategy, policy shifts, and regulatory battles, it frequently features interviews with CEOs, policymakers, and Wall Street reporters, plus on-the-ground reporting from major global industries. Listeners likely value concise context about how decisions in finance, technology, and regulation ripple through economies and everyday life. The show often blends investigative storytelling with expert commentary, making it a strong pick for listeners who want clear takeaways on complex business topics and the forces shaping them.

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1. WSJ What’s News
2. WSJ Your Money Briefing
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The Journal. launched 7 years ago and published 311 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Spencer Jakab
2. Ben Fritz
3. Kane Parsons
4. Corrie Driebusch
5. Tamar June
6. Dean Norrie
7. Josh Hill
8. Sean Lockery

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