WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

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Professor of management practice at NYU's Stern School of Business, author, and former editor of Harvard Business Review.

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Walter Russell Mead

Global View columnist for The Wall Street Journal and professor at the University of Florida's Hamilton Center.

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Allen Guelzo

Distinguished historian and co-author of 'The Golden Thread, A History of the Western Tradition'

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Everett Kelly

National president of the American Federation of Government Employees

American Federation of Government Employees

Episode: Trump Ends Union Contracts for Thousands of Federal Workers

Jillian Melchior

Editorial board member based in London, covering the war in Ukraine for the Journal

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Ron Dermer

Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs and close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Mark Dubowitz

CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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Kyle Peterson

Co-host and Editorial Page Columnist with insights on critical news developments and political analysis.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings

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I love this pod … thoughtful anI informed and always tackles the top issues of the day with independent analysis and a view towards free markets.
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Amanverjee
United Statesa month ago
5-Stars but only bc of Kim Strassel!
I look forward to hearing Kimberly as much as I enjoy reading her insightful editorials.
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PeterinSC
United Statesa month ago
“Mr. Trump”
Is it too much to ask that WSJ refer to him as President Trump?
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JustinT76
United Statesa month ago
Favorite podcast!
I never miss an episode. It's not easy to find a reputable news source that's fairly conservative, yet doesn't lean into any wackiness. There's no defensiveness about criticizing Trump or any other Republican.
Kim Strassel is unfailingly the best addition to the show. She puts the 'opinion' in opinion pages.
Also, this show is what got me to finally subscribe to the Wall Street Journal, and have continued to do so for the past few years.
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Nanda Farai
Canada2 months ago
WSJ-Bias
It’s been evident for a long time that the WSJ presents President Trump in a biased light. There are plenty of other quality outlets to listen to. Sorry, but I have had enough.
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Sen. Ron Johnson Wants to End Government Shutdowns for Good

Q: What is the response that you're getting from your colleagues about this idea to just have a flat continuing resolution automatically?

Johnson noted that government shutdowns are managed differently depending on the party in power, and he advocates for a bipartisan approach to avoid government shutdowns and their consequences.

Sen. Ron Johnson Wants to End Government Shutdowns for Good

Q: What is your perspective on the state of play as we sit here on Friday afternoon?

Senator Johnson expressed frustration with the current funding negotiations, where the House passed a bill to extend funding but emphasized it is the same old playbook without serious resolution.

What Does Gen Z Want From the Workplace?

Q: What do you believe is the key message for hiring managers regarding these findings?

Hiring managers and CEOs need to find ways to identify and nurture the small percentage of Gen Z who fit their values rather than adjusting their hiring criteria to accommodate the majority.

What Does Gen Z Want From the Workplace?

Q: So how do they respond to the message about the disconnect between their values and hiring managers' values?

They typically respond grimly, especially knowing the job market is hard, and they often don't like hearing that they are not aligned with what employers want.

What Does Gen Z Want From the Workplace?

Q: What has happened to this generation that causes them to have these values?

They attribute their values to influences from the pandemic and a society filled with challenges created by previous generations, leading them to prioritize self-care and authenticity over traditional achievements.

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