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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal
Evan Gershkovich
Federal Reserve
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Russia
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Prisoner Swap
United States
Wall Street Journal
Global Markets
Recession Probability
Iran Nuclear Program
Disney
Israel
Hamas
Joe Biden
Stock Market
Markets
U.S. Recession
Tim Walz

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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Edition for Dec. 30. Meta becomes one of the first major U.S. tech companies to buy a startup with Chinese roots, as it agrees to acquire Manus for more than $2 billion. Plus, tensions in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. square off over... more

Edition for Dec. 29. The Department of Justice launches investigations into companies including Google and Verizon over workplace DEI programs, using an antifraud law to try to advance the president’s political agenda. Plus, Lululemon’s founder launc... more

P.M. Edition for Dec. 26. President Trump says the U.S. launched strikes on Islamic State targets in Nigeria to protect Christians–but Nigeria disagrees, saying the strikes weren’t aimed at protecting any particular religious group. We hear from WSJ ... more

Edition for Dec. 24. This year has been a big one for deals, with some blockbuster mergers and big-name breakups. WSJ lead deals reporter Lauren Thomas discusses what drove all that activity in 2025, and what she’ll be keeping her eye on in the year ... more

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Hosts

Caitlin McCabe
Host for The Wall Street Journal's What's News covering major news updates and analyses.
Alex Osela
Regular host for What's News, providing analyses on current events and market developments.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • Get a talent coach

    Love the WSJ reporting, Im a paying online subscriber and daily podcast listener. Im also a broadcast journalist. The host tone and cadence is robotic and each sentence sounds the same with no interpretation of the copy. The tone at beginning of the sentence goes up, there a pause and then the ends of the sentence has a halting downward tone. Just compare the host delivery to any sound byte and you hear the stark difference.

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    4
    Journo3
    United States2 months ago
  • Great but can’t stand Kathleen McCabe’s diction

    I listen to this podcast every day twice a day. It’s great, but I can’t stand Kathleen McCabe’s diction. She sounds like someone making a lame impression of a robot. It’s very distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CA Ray O'Sunshine
    United States2 months ago
  • How about presenting both sides; Democrats get too much airtime?

    Who edits your show;Democrats? What happened to good old fashion journalism and both sides of the story? You go on about China’s renewables, yet silent on Chinese private industry building coal co-gen, silent on the CCP’s 150 Nuclear Power Stations, 50+ now live, nor massive hydro destroying the environment - H’mm who’s writing your news?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    N1ckname9
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Great effective news compilation

    Fantastic efficient reporting. I only wish they focused more on big world news stories, and less stories on very boring, fringe, and repetitive topics like Warner Brothers Discovery… there are so many other more interesting things to report on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meitghkk
    United States2 months ago
  • The ground moved, not the WSJ

    I’ve read the recent posts criticizing the WSJ as shifting left. The reality is that the WSJ is reporting on the increasing authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. True conservatism requires reporting on the news and actions of government and other entities regardless of whether they are on the right or left. Calling a spade a spade is critical to a democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Buckeylee
    United States2 months ago

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What This Year’s Dealmaking Boom Means for 2026
Q: What are some examples of the impact of the Trump administration on the M&A market?
Lauren explains that the Trump administration has had a laxer approach to antitrust, which resulted in significantly fewer mergers being blocked, contributing to increased deal activity.
What This Year’s Dealmaking Boom Means for 2026
Q: How was this year for deals?
Lauren describes it as a roller coaster, with optimism at the beginning but a pause due to uncertainties in the market, followed by a strong finish driven by a return to confidence among dealmakers.
The Tyson Plant That Shaped This Nebraska Town Is Closing. What Comes Next?
Q: What might Lexington be like a year from now if these trends continue?
Patrick expresses uncertainty but indicates it will likely look different, referencing past closures in similar towns that resulted in significant population losses.
The Tyson Plant That Shaped This Nebraska Town Is Closing. What Comes Next?
Q: So the plant is closing. Thousands of people are expected to lose their jobs. I'm curious what people are thinking of doing instead.
Barrios hopes her husband can learn a new trade, and many locals are scrambling for work in nearby meatpacking facilities or other jobs.
The Tyson Plant That Shaped This Nebraska Town Is Closing. What Comes Next?
Q: Patrick, this meatpacking plant has been there for 35 years. Why is Tyson shutting it down now?
Patrick reveals that the closure is due to the rising cattle prices that have placed financial strain on meatpacking companies.

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