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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Spacex
Federal Reserve
Oil Prices
Openai
Strait Of Hormuz
China
Anthropic
United States
Donald Trump
Iran War
Private Credit
Housing Market
United States Economy
Cuba
NVIDIA
Prediction Markets
Israel
Inflation

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 July 21. Recent AI models from China claim they’re just as powerful as some of the most cutting-edge models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Journal reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins to discuss the latest reactions from Silicon Valley and the... more

A.M. Edition for July 21. The White House claims trade discrimination in slapping new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks and cement, though energy, fish and critical minerals are exempt. Plus, Kraft Heinz hopes Disney will h... more

P.M. Edition for July 20. The Magnificent Seven have dominated the stock market for years. But now, as markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses, there are signs that everyday investors are buying fewer shares of the megacap tech companies as they ... more

A.M. Edition for July 20. As fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran’s actions speak louder than words, after three U.S. servicemembers were killed over the weekend. Plus, the World Cup provides an e... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Michaels
WSJ Brussels Bureau Chief
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran
Hannah Aaron-Lang
Markets reporter
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran
Ariane Campoflores
Economics reporter
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Episode: Trump Calls Off Iran Ceasefire
Daniel Michaels
Journal editor
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump
Dawn Gilbertson
Journal travel columnist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump
Ryan Knutson
Co-host of The Journal Podcast
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Episode: NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump
Drew Hinshaw
Senior reporter
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: How the White House Overturned a World Cup Red Card
Harriet Torry
Economics reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Why a Hot U.S. Job Market Cooled in June
Jennifer Hiller
Energy reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Why a Hot U.S. Job Market Cooled in June

Hosts

Daniel Bach
Host of The Wall Street Journal's What's News; editor and reporter
Alex Ossola
Host of What's News; WSJ correspondent and editor

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Useless interview??

    I get so frustrated by the WSJ interviewers who do not take the opportunity to

    Challenge a politician

    You just take what he or she says and move

    on to the next question. Be challenging otherwise it’s a useless interview

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    2501123
    United States2 months ago
  • My Have to listen to every day

    My absolute favorite podcast to stay up-to-date with what’s going on in the world. It is very fast and efficient with talking about 20 topics in 15 mins. You get the quick headlines of everything going on so you are never out of touch. It also has a very math, economical money, oriented, and less touchy-feely sad news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmitchell11
    United States2 months ago
  • This’s News

    It’s This. Smart people give and analyze facts. Thank you WSJ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimpleReviewYes?
    United States3 months ago
  • Good reporting

    please stop interspersing AI to tell the backstory of the news. It sounds too perfect and is clear that it is different voices in AI giving the backstory

    Luke Vargas has a great voice that is not distracting and very clear. News seems factual without editorializing. My only complaint is in the past few episodes WSJ seems to be sprinkling in AI voices to report certain aspects of the news. It sounds AI and honestly not needed. Please cut out the AI reporting! It’s obvious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CA Land
    United States3 months ago

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A few reviews critique perceived bias and AI voice integrations in some segments.
Listeners value practical takeaways for finance and business strategy.
Some feedback calls for more balanced or challenging interviews with politicians.
Listeners appreciate concise, fast-news format that covers many topics in short segments.

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Q: Nick, let's go back for a second and remind us why Trump wanted to fire Cook in the first place?
The stated reason was alleged mortgage fraud cited by a housing official, but many viewed this as a pretext to remove a governor who wouldn't align with the president's policy goals, particularly on interest rates.
U.S. Stocks Set To Close Out Blockbuster Quarter
Q: Tell us what's been going on with the Ukraine strikes and Crimea?
Thomas Grove explains that Ukraine has managed a well-timed campaign against Crimea, executing hundreds of drone strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, signaling a strategic shift and a potential bargaining chip in any future talks.
More States Want to Tax the Rich. Here's How.
Q: Laura, let's start with this California billionaire tax. What is the idea behind this and how would it actually work?
It would be a first-of-its-kind, one-time tax on the net worth of billionaires, not on income, set at 5%, with the aim of raising funds for health care and social programs after federal cuts.
Inside Trump's Growing Crypto Fortune
Q: Alex, it seems that the bulk of this income has come from cryptocurrency, no?
Yes, the crypto income appears to be the dominant component of the wealth disclosures, with several token ventures delivering substantial returns and reshaping perceptions of the former president's financial footprint.
Oil Prices Have Fallen. So Why Haven’t Airfares?
Q: Alison, fuel costs appear to be the reason for these fare hikes, so why aren't we seeing the fares fall now that fuel is cheaper?
Alison notes that airlines retain pricing power due to reduced capacity and strong demand, so even as jet fuel falls, fares stay elevated as carriers struggle to fill load factors and maintain profits.

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A fast-paced, market- and policy-focused daily briefing that blends business, finance, and geopolitical updates with deep dives on AI, technology leadership, and regulatory shifts. Episodes frequently thread together corporate moves (SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic), AI governance, and market implications, alongside timely political developments and regulatory probes that affect investors and industries. Noteworthy are regular sponsor segments and expert WSJ reporting that helps listeners gauge how tech bets, policy changes, and macro trends converge to move markets. The show often features flagship reporting from WSJ correspondents and analysts, delivering concise context for decision-makers who need to stay ahead in a volatile environment.

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