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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence
Spacex
Openai
Federal Reserve
Iran
China
United States
Inflation
Oil Prices
IBM
Anthropic
Donald Trump
Wall Street Journal
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Prediction Markets
Tariffs
Stock Market
Chip Stocks
Cuba
Nvidia

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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As summer draws to a close across the northern hemisphere, water scarcity has never been a more pressing or visible issue after record heat waves and drought experienced by Americans and Europeans. With hot and unpredictable weather now a reality, an... more

Can Nvidia keep propping up the AI trade? And will Callaway’s controversial ad cost the brand customers? Plus, why are footwear and sneaker stocks getting marked down? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that d... more

P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. Economics correspondent Nick Timiraos reports from Jackson Hole on how investors are interpreting Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech. Plus, some of President Trump’s biggest corporate donors are now cutting checks... more

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated Anthropic’s first amendment rights by deeming it a supply-chain risk. Plus, prosecutors scale up their crackdown on insider trading on prediction markets. And as more y... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Rudegeair
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Pierre Bienaume
Producer
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Neil Parikh
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John Cohen
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Tyler Lord
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Ashley Jones
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John Torres
Psychiatrist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Nicole Nguyen
WSJ Personal Tech columnist
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Episode: Investors Are Holding $3 Trillion in Cash. Money Managers Aren’t Happy.

Hosts

Alex Ossola
Host associated with What's News; multiple entries reflect long-running role at The Wall Street Journal.
Luke Vargas
Host for morning edition and related WSJ news segments; repeatedly appears as primary host.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
  • Great podcast

    I usually knew half of what’s news in What’s News, and the other half is good to know also. I wish the conversations had a more natural tone and a bit more commentary that you can only get from real people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berryred13
    United States20 days ago
  • Not worthy of the WSJ banner

    A recent episode discussed the falling confidence among US citizens in the key American values and listed one of those values as “commitment to majority rule”. Whomever would make such an ignorant statement shows a clear misunderstanding of the values of our country which is a constitutional republic specifically to guard against the tyranny of majority rule. The WSJ should be appalled that one of their journalists is so uneducated.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KV280
    United States2 months ago
  • The fall of the wsj

    What happened?? I’ve been reading the wsj for years because it felt like it was not focused on opinion, but feeding the market unbiased information that it could distill on its own. I loved when this podcast first came out because it gave me a nice snippit of important events on my morning and afternoon commute, but my god they are so focused on politics, so opinion based, and the interviews with the writers almost seem scripted and focused delivering on this dreary outlook on the White House an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    macenudo95
    United States2 months ago
  • good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bolya
    2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months ago

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Feedback often requests more balance in political coverage and more challenging interviews.
Listeners praise concise, fast-paced briefings and the mix of market and policy insights.
Some listeners feel coverage is increasingly opinionated and biased, not just factual news.
Audiences appreciate the guest diversity but note AI segments can feel overrepresented to some.

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Drones From the Ukraine War Are Spilling Into Europe
Q: What explains the spike in drone incursions into NATO airspace this summer?
Experts suggest a mix of electronic warfare risk, testing of defenses, and strategic signaling from Russia to assess how NATO would respond under different scenarios.
How North Koreans Are Infiltrating American Businesses
Q: What is going on here with North Korean operatives and U.S. companies?
Thousands of operatives are taking on remote roles by stealing identities and leveraging American intermediaries, with funds funneled back to North Korea, highlighting a sophisticated supply of cyber-enabled labor and security risks for employers.
Worldwide Bond Selloff Accelerates
Q: And how about conflicts of interest?
There is rising concern that political appointees may steer funding toward priorities favored by the White House, potentially politicizing research and increasing corporate influence in what should be basic science funding.
Worldwide Bond Selloff Accelerates
Q: Chao, what is the extent of this shortfall for researchers? How much funding used to be available and no longer is?
Analysts note that while NIH funding remains on track to meet prior-year commitments, funds promised in earlier years, especially before 2025, have been cut, creating a gap that forces researchers to seek additional sources like foundations or industry partnerships.
U.S. Shed Jobs in July, Lowering Expectations of a Fed Rate Hike
Q: What does this mean for the Fed's policy path given the weaker jobs data?
The weaker payrolls raise doubts about a rapid rate hike trajectory, suggesting policymakers may wait for more inflation data before moving, and markets scaled back expectations for near-term hikes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WSJ What’s News

What is WSJ What’s News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show presents concise briefings on global business, markets, and policy, often weaving in expert analysis from Wall Street Journal reporters and guest voices. Episodes frequently cover big financial headlines, central-bank outlooks, tech and AI developments, regulatory shifts, and notable corporate moves, with occasional in-depth interviews that provide regulatory, policy, or industry context. A notable strength is its ability to blend fast-paced market updates with high-signal reporting from a broad set of correspondents and guests, making it useful for listeners who need to stay informed on how headlines translate into business and investment implications. A few episodes spotlight crown-jewel topics like major asset sales, AI safety ... more

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7. Ashley Jones
8. John Torres

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