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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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P.M. Edition for May 21. The Senate’s at an impasse after a majority of Senate Republicans collide with President Trump over plans for an “anti-weaponization fund.” WSJ national political reporter Ken Thomas discusses what that means for President Tr... more

A.M. Edition for May 21. Wall Street is bracing for a historic wave of tech listings as Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils its blockbuster S-1 prospectus. WSJ reporter  Becky Peterson parsed the filing and says its setting the stage for a landmark debut that... more

P.M. Edition for May 20. We’re exclusively reporting that ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been working with bankers to prepare to file for an initial public offering in the coming days or weeks. Reporter Berber Jin joins to discuss the timing of the possibl... more

A.M. Edition for May 20. Thomas Massie’s ouster in the Kentucky primary, highlights President Trump’s growing grip on the Republican party. We take a closer look at the evening’s other ballots and what it all means for the midterms. Plus, WSJ editor ... more

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Recent Guests

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Andrew Lowe
Professor of finance at MIT
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Xavier Martinez
WSJ Reporter
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Collin Eaton
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Chris Bowen
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia
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Greg Daco
Chief Economist at EY-Parthenon
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Alison Sider
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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

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

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    2 months 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 States3 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
    5
    ryrpors
    United States3 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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Q: Sam, what is the aim of this oversight and what would that look like?
The White House aims to protect consumers and businesses from cyber attacks and other disruptions by imposingx safeguards and potentially formalizing standards for the most powerful AI tools; the specifics remain to be seen as agencies draft implementation paths.
What’s News in Earnings: How Big Pharma Is Expanding the GLP-1 Market
Q: What is the scale of the launch advantage for Wigovia versus Fondeo, and does it translate internationally?
Wigovia has had a faster, larger early launch with strong brand recognition, which gives Novo Nordisk an edge, but Lilly may catch up internationally thanks to supply flexibility and potential marketing efforts once launched.
What the U.S. Government Is Doing With Its Stakes in Companies
Q: Maggie, how different is President Trump's approach to these kinds of deals from past U.S. history?
The approach marks a notable shift from the more hands-off stance that dominated after the New Deal era and the subsequent decades of laissez-faire policy, moving toward explicit government influence in corporate decisions and stake acquisitions, which could reshape strategic corporate behavior and policy considerations going forward.
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soars
Q: Josh, tell us more about how this was uncovered.
Josh Chin explains that the exposure began with a routine intelligence effort, following an open sales pitch from a Chinese company advertising a dual-use engine used in Shahed drones, discovered in Iran Watch's network, and traced to a German-designed engine originally by Limbach now owned by a Chinese entity; the discovery was catalyzed by the supplier using AI-targeted outreach to potential buyers.
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
Q: Alison, what happened to the bailout plan?
The bailout talks stalled as bondholders resisted terms they viewed as unfavorable, and internal disagreements in the administration and among stakeholders ended the rescue effort, leading Spirit to prepare for shutdown.

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