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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal
Evan Gershkovich
Federal Reserve
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Russia
Zelle
Prisoner Swap
United States
Wall Street Journal
Global Markets
Recession Probability
Disney
Israel
Hamas
Joe Biden
Markets
Stock Market
U.S. Recession
Tim Walz
Elon Musk

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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The launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran by the U.S. and Israel marks the beginning of what President Trump hopes is the end of the regime in Tehran and its nuclear program. While Trump is calling on Iranians to take control of the government, ... more

How did the Warner Bros. bidding war affect Netflix and Paramount stock? And why are private lenders selling off sharply? Plus, what do investors think of Block’s steep layoffs? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the ... more

P.M. Edition for Feb. 27. After weeks of tension between the Pentagon and Anthropic, President Trump said that all federal agencies will end their use of Anthropic’s technology. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins to discuss the busy week ... more

A.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Pakistan declares open war with Afghanistan following a series of cross-border attacks. WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains why the historically allied neighbours are now fighting and why the conflict could have widesp... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Parkinson
WSJ World Enterprise Chief
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Krystal Hur
Journal reporter
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Vicky Guihuang
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Abigail Spanberger
Virginia Governor delivering the Democratic response
Episode: Voters and Trump See a Very Different Economic Reality
Meridith McGraw
White House reporter covering the State of the Union address
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Matthew Luxmore
Journal correspondent who has closely covered the war in Ukraine
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Tom Fairless
Global economics correspondent
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David Amiel
France's Minister for State Reform
French Government
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Matthew Dalton
Wall Street Journal reporter based in Paris
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Hosts

Caitlin McCabe
Host for The Wall Street Journal's What's News covering major news updates and analyses.
Alex Osela
Regular host for What's News, providing analyses on current events and market developments.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.5k ratings
  • Stick to Wall Street

    The markets and financial information is decent and has been worth listening to but at the same time, it often feels like the commentary and analysis of general news items is riddled with hypocrisy

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    2
    Sahal P
    United Statesa month ago
  • Tik Tok

    The story on Tik Tok on 1/23/26 wasn’t exactly truthful. Tik Tok isn’t just an app where people do silly dances. It’s Chinese spyware that can access all of the data on your phone. Also, they didn’t show Trump that he was popular on the app and that is why he changed his tune. A major American Trump donor is also a Tik Tok investor and he talked Trump into supporting Tik Tok.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TexAgConservative
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mostly commercials

    What content is good, but the Commercial to content ratio is much too high. Unfollowed

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PrfssnlEngineer
    United Statesa month ago
  • The evening edition works, the morning edition is so grating.

    Luke Vargas every sentence says we are exclusively reporting. Just report it. He’s also alarmingly chipper delivering bad news. Gaza has been bombed constantly he says so enthusiastically, it creeps me out. The news itself is great but the delivery leaves much to be desired.

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    digitalfatass
    United States2 months ago
  • Usually great but becoming more biased

    I typically love listening to this podcast. However it sounds like the reporting is becoming more biased. For example, they reported a shooting in Portland. The reporting by the WSJ lead with it being a traffic stop, and comments from Portland’s mayor about the current administration’s use of force being too aggressive. Why isn’t the WSJ leading with the fact that the two drivers tried to ram the police officers with the vehicle? That’s directly putting a police officers life in danger. It turns... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Learner16z
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise and efficient reporting style, facilitating their catch-up on significant news quickly.
There are mixed feelings regarding guest contributions, with some listeners wishing for deeper exploration of subject matters.
A substantial audience values the depth of analysis and the relevance of the topics covered, particularly regarding finance and politics.

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Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on U.S. Stocks and Business Leaders
Q: Many companies are really reluctant to even talk about this because they don't want to ruffle the Trump administration, which has staked so much of its economic agenda on these terms.
Yes, companies are cautious in discussing tariffs to avoid upsetting the administration.
Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on U.S. Stocks and Business Leaders
Q: Do they feel like this latest tariff news is good for them or bad for them or something else?
They're confused, feeling a mix of relief and concern given the continuing uncertainty surrounding tariffs.
Hundreds of Companies Sue Over Trump Tariffs
Q: What do you make of the situation on the ground given advancements in drone warfare?
Drone warfare has created a stalemate, making movement difficult for both sides and leading to a war of attrition where both sides lose considerable resources.
Hundreds of Companies Sue Over Trump Tariffs
Q: Matthew, firstly, can you remind listeners of where things stand now?
The front lines in Ukraine are static, with limited gains for Russia and significant losses of life for Moscow's forces. Despite the war continuing, Ukraine has regained more territory than Russia has taken since 2022.
Why Record Numbers of Americans Are Leaving the U.S.
Q: Where are Americans moving to?
Americans are moving to several countries, including Portugal, Italy, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Albania, among others.

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7. Tom Fairless
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