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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence
Spacex
Iran
Openai
NVIDIA
Federal Reserve
Inflation
United States
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Google
IBM
Wall Street Journal
Donald Trump
Apple
Anthropic
China
Housing Market
Oil Prices
Europe
New York City

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett... more

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company’s core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle’s operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And ... more

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Yesterday’s interest rate increase from the Fed seemed to some like an assertion of the central bank’s independence. But afterward President Trump revealed that he and Warsh had a conversation before the decision was announ... more

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Stock markets are gaining on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite President Trump’s rebuke of yesterday’s rate hike. Plus, Congress backs new measures to punish Mos... more

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Recent Guests

David Booth
Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, author of Stay Calm
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: What’s News in Markets: Amgen’s Prognosis, Quantum Boost, iPhone Makeover
John Ternes
CEO (per segment)
Apple
Episode: Duffy Slams Ford’s ‘Unacceptable’ Use of Chinese Tech
Jason Gay
Sports Columnist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Duffy Slams Ford’s ‘Unacceptable’ Use of Chinese Tech
Rolf Winkler
Journal Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Duffy Slams Ford’s ‘Unacceptable’ Use of Chinese Tech
Roshan Fernandez
Journalist, WSJ reporter
Wall Street Journal
Episode: OpenAI Just Solved One of the Hardest Problems in Math
Bertrand Benoit
Berlin bureau chief
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Record Fuel Prices Threaten Higher Food and Freight Costs
Siobhan Hughes
Journal journalist covering Congress and related political matters
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Strong August Jobs Report Is a Bright Spot for the Economy
Ludovic Subran
Chief Investment Officer at Allianz
Allianz
Episode: The End of the Bond Hedge?
Natalie Andrews
WSJ White House correspondent
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Why Nvidia’s Buying AI Platform Hugging Face for $13 Billion

Hosts

Alex Ossola
Host associated with What's News; multiple entries reflect long-running role at The Wall Street Journal.
Luke Vargas
Host for morning edition and related WSJ news segments; repeatedly appears as primary host.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
  • Great podcast

    I usually knew half of what’s news in What’s News, and the other half is good to know also. I wish the conversations had a more natural tone and a bit more commentary that you can only get from real people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berryred13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not worthy of the WSJ banner

    A recent episode discussed the falling confidence among US citizens in the key American values and listed one of those values as “commitment to majority rule”. Whomever would make such an ignorant statement shows a clear misunderstanding of the values of our country which is a constitutional republic specifically to guard against the tyranny of majority rule. The WSJ should be appalled that one of their journalists is so uneducated.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KV280
    United States2 months ago
  • The fall of the wsj

    What happened?? I’ve been reading the wsj for years because it felt like it was not focused on opinion, but feeding the market unbiased information that it could distill on its own. I loved when this podcast first came out because it gave me a nice snippit of important events on my morning and afternoon commute, but my god they are so focused on politics, so opinion based, and the interviews with the writers almost seem scripted and focused delivering on this dreary outlook on the White House an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    macenudo95
    United States2 months ago
  • good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bolya
    3 months ago
  • Great effective news compilation

    I always appreciated that Wall Street Journal avoids boring British“culture” stories unlike the Economist. That ended today when they did a long, obnoxious, useless story about “gentlemen‘s relish”. What a waste of my time. Of all the news stories there are to report on… and nobody wants to hear you guys eat on your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Meitghkk
    United States3 months ago

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Feedback often requests more balance in political coverage and more challenging interviews.
Listeners praise concise, fast-paced briefings and the mix of market and policy insights.
Some listeners feel coverage is increasingly opinionated and biased, not just factual news.
Audiences appreciate the guest diversity but note AI segments can feel overrepresented to some.

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Why Everyone’s Suddenly Worried About an AI Apocalypse
Q: How does public perception of AI risk interact with policy and industry developments?
The guest describes a confluence of factors—progress on autonomous AI capabilities, high-profile incidents, and regulatory chatter—that fuels both investor caution and calls for governance, suggesting policy may either slow or accelerate responsible AI deployment depending on design and oversight.
Why Everyone’s Suddenly Worried About an AI Apocalypse
Q: Sam Schechner, what are the two main worst-case pathways you see for AI, and which feels more plausible today?
Sam explains that there are loss-of-control and misuse pathways, with current tests showing AI systems can act beyond authorized bounds; the combination of autonomous improvement and real-world hacking risk makes the loss-of-control path particularly daunting, while misuse through cyber and bioweapon scenarios remains an active concern.
Inflation Held Steady in August, Pushing the Fed Towards a Rate Hike
Q: Justin Lahart, inflation was at 3.4% in August and above the Fed's target—what does this imply for the central bank's next move?
August's unchanged but elevated inflation reinforces expectations that the Fed will raise rates next week, though the exact trajectory depends on energy prices and other data; investors are leaning toward a rate hike but see potential risks if tensions or energy costs shift.
The End of the Bond Hedge?
Q: What has been driving the bond market rout this week?
Ludovic Subran attributes the rout to a combination of higher deficits, a Fed not acting aggressively to curb inflation, and broader financial-market frictions, with AI-related growth expectations not yet enough to fully reassure investors.
Apple Debuts $2,000 Foldable iPhone
Q: Amrith, what is driving the rollback of data-center tax exemptions across multiple states?
Amrith explains that states are reacting to public backlash and the mounting cost of incentives, aiming to curb subsidies while still appealing to tech firms that promise future investment, indicating a delicate policy recalibration rather than a full retreat.

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What is WSJ What’s News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show presents concise briefings on global business, markets, and policy, often weaving in expert analysis from Wall Street Journal reporters and guest voices. Episodes frequently cover big financial headlines, central-bank outlooks, tech and AI developments, regulatory shifts, and notable corporate moves, with occasional in-depth interviews that provide regulatory, policy, or industry context. A notable strength is its ability to blend fast-paced market updates with high-signal reporting from a broad set of correspondents and guests, making it useful for listeners who need to stay informed on how headlines translate into business and investment implications. A few episodes spotlight crown-jewel topics like major asset sales, AI safety ... more

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2. John Ternes
3. Jason Gay
4. Rolf Winkler
5. Roshan Fernandez
6. Bertrand Benoit
7. Siobhan Hughes
8. Ludovic Subran

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