
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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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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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
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.
It’s This. Smart people give and analyze facts. Thank you WSJ.
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.
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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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