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WSJ What’s News

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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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A.M. Edition for June 11. OpenAI is considering sweeping price cuts as it braces for an intensifying battle for users with chief rival Anthropic. The potential price drop comes as corporate clients begin to pull back on high AI spending and express d... more

P.M. Edition for June 10. Everyday investors have coalesced into a market-moving force in recent years. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang how Elon Musk is tapping that force for the SpaceX IPO. Plus, we exclusively report that the U.S. Attorney’s... more

A.M. Edition for June 10. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to propose new rules for booming prediction markets in an effort to crack down on manipulation and bets regulators determine aren’t in the public interest. WSJ reporter Alexand... more

P.M. Edition for June 9. The fund that helps pay out Social Security benefits is now projected to run out by late 2032, earlier than was previously expected. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen walks us through why… and what it could mean for retirees. Plus, ... more

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Recent Guests

Corrie Driebusch
In-house IPO expert for WSJ
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Micah Maidenberg
WSJ reporter covering space industry
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Scott Calvert
WSJ Reporter
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Episode: Why Stocks Are Diving After a Strong May Jobs Report
Yoko Kubota
Wall Street Journal National Security reporter based in Washington
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Anthropic Calls for Global Pause in AI Development
Cameron McWhirter
WSJ National Affairs reporter
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Episode: Why Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming Back
Douglas Belkin
WSJ higher education reporter
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Episode: AI CEOs Warn of Biological Weapons Risk
Becky Peterson
Reporter
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Episode: AI CEOs Warn of Biological Weapons Risk
Calum Borschers
Wall Street Journal on-the-clock columnist
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Jared Diamond
WSJ Sports reporter
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Episode: Knicks Fans Priced Out of MSG Head to Texas for NBA Finals

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
  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • This’s News

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimpleReviewYes?
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Excellent discussions

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    2 months ago

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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: What is the OECD forecasting if the Middle East conflict persists?
The OECD warned that continuing fighting could trigger several recessions globally, with severe slowdowns in growth in the following years.
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Q: Where does this fit in the regulatory landscape and what should we expect from the July hearing?
The July advisory panel will discuss allowing some restricted peptides to be compounded again, which could broaden access through doctors and compounding pharmacies but might also complicate safety and efficacy oversight.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Peptides
Q: Is this different than other beauty or health treatments like Botox or GLP-1 therapies?
The trend represents a broader DIY online health and beauty movement, but peptides may target different pathways and come with distinct risks and regulatory challenges compared to traditional treatments.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Peptides
Q: Sara, I want to start with the bare bones definition of what a peptide is.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling messengers to regulate various body functions, and they can affect multiple systems depending on where they act.
Why Corporate America Is Now Rationing AI
Q: Brad, why is it getting so expensive?
Costs are rising because tokens for AI compute are being used more widely and more aggressively across organizations, while many tokens are consumed by relatively simple queries; as usage scales, even small inefficiencies compound into large budgets.

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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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