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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 April 30. GDP rose 2% for the first three months of the year, rising from the previous quarter but not as fast as economists were expecting. Greg Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, joins to discuss the business investments fuelin... more

Bonus Episode for Apr. 30. A surge in oil prices is weighing on profits from airlines. Financial results from American Airlines, JetBlue, United and Delta give insight into how the industry is passing on those higher fuel costs to consumers. Wall Str... more

A.M. Edition for April 30. After several years of massive infrastructure spending, four of the biggest names in tech reported sales growth yesterday thanks to the proliferation of AI tools. WSJ deputy tech bureau chief Bradley Olson details how compa... more

P.M. Edition for April 29. In an unusual move, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said today that he plans to stay on the Fed’s board after his term as chair ends next month. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman explains Powell’s reasoning, and what... more

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Recent Guests

Eliza Collins
Journal politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Anti-Trump Sentiment vs. Policy: The Battle for the Midterms
John McCormick
Journal politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
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Elisa Scherer
Senior researcher, Pew Research Center
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Episode: House Republicans Rebuff Trump—Twice
Dov Lieber
Journal Middle East correspondent
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Episode: House Republicans Rebuff Trump—Twice
Robbie Gramer
National security reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Israel and Lebanon Reach a 10-Day Cease-Fire Deal
Shelby Holliday
The Wall Street Journal's senior video and national security correspondent
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Israel and Lebanon Reach a 10-Day Cease-Fire Deal
Jim Carlton
West Coast correspondent at The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Israel and Lebanon Reach a 10-Day Cease-Fire Deal
Nick Timiraos
WSJ chief economics correspondent
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Escalating Standoff Over the Federal Reserve
Ojan Ponchevsky
Chief European political correspondent
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Episode: Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. First

Hosts

Alex Ossola
Host of What's News
Daniel Bach
Filling in host for the Wall Street Journal
Luke Vargas
Host of What's News Sunday

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • Excellent discussions

    Podcast Addict
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    cougar
    a month ago
  • Trump Attacks Iran to Benefit Russia

    Three biggest questions of Trump’s war against Iran:

    1) Did Israel war criminal Netanyahu force a weak Trump to bomb Iran?

    2) Did compromised Trump bomb Iran to help Putin with oil revenues & Russia’s war against Ukraine?

    3) Did yet another Republican President force US into Middle East war by manufacturing false evidence, or to distract from Epstein sexual abuse that incriminates Trump?

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    Johnsm44
    United States2 months ago
  • Factual

    I listen every morning and night and I appreciate the summary of the most important events in politics, economy and technology. This is not sensationalist blog or podcast. It’s measured and it keeps me informed. I wish it could have 3 editions a day.

    Audible
    5
    ryrpors
    United States2 months ago
  • I listen every morning and night and I appreciate the summary of the most important events in politics, economy and technology. This is not sensationalist blog or podcast. It’s measured and it keeps me informed. I wish it could have 3 editions a day.

    Audible
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    ryrpors
    United States2 months ago
  • So called

    I’ve noticed WSJ is using the term “so called” now. I would think if someone names something then it’s not “so called “. It’s actually called that. If you’re going to use that term then explain why. That’s journalism.

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Stocks Soar, Oil Sinks After Iran Declares the Strait of Hormuz Open
Q: Get us up to speed. What's going on now in the waters around Iran?
The situation remains fluid and somewhat unclear, with Iran claiming the Strait of Hormuz is open for transit while US policy maintains the blockade; markets are watching for concrete shifts in hostilities and for any signs that talks might be resumed, with officials suggesting interactions could occur in Pakistan soon.
The Escalating Standoff Over the Federal Reserve
Q: What does Nick Timiraos say about the impact of the investigation on Powell's nomination?
Timiraos explains that the investigation adds complexity to Warsh's confirmation process and could delay or complicate the path to Powell's replacement, affecting market expectations and the administration's approval process.
U.S. Spring Home Selling Season Is Off to a Rough Start
Q: Okay, Shelby, how does this blockade actually work?
Shelby Holliday explains that the US intends to stop ships going to or from Iranian ports, effectively creating a quarantine zone and using a naval force to enforce the flow with various assets.
Who Really Had It Worse: Boomers or Millennials?
Q: What are the main areas considered to compare how boomers and millennials fared financially?
We looked at wage growth, housing affordability, and student debt, and then placed those against inflation adjustments to compare how each generation fared at similar ages, revealing a more nuanced picture than a simple one-sided wage gap.
Anti-Trump Sentiment vs. Policy: The Battle for the Midterms
Q: How are Republicans managing messaging in battleground states where voters may want a distance from the president but also need to maintain loyalty to the party?
Republicans are trying to project loyalty to the president while exploring nuanced messaging in primaries that can distance candidates from controversial positions enough to win general elections, especially in states with diverse electorates.

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