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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 19. The legal liabilities of some of the biggest home builders in the U.S. have surged in recent years as buyers increasingly sue for what they allege to be shoddier, error-ridden homes. WSJ reporter Nicholas Miller discusses why... more

A.M. Edition for May 19. The outcome of a handful of primaries across the country could signal whether Republicans are willing to adopt a form of MAGA politics that embraces leaders who break with President Trump, including Thomas Massie in Kentucky,... more

P.M. Edition for May 18. A California jury sides against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The decision clears the path for OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to go public. Plus, the Trump administration has created an ... more

A.M. Edition for May 18. Commuters in New York face a day of chaos as the strike shutting the Long Island Rail Road goes into its third day. Plus the U.S. and China agree to launch boards of trade and investment. And while you may think fuel is expen... more

Inflation may have sunk the Democratic Party at the ballot box in 2024. But high prices at the grocery store and the gas station are now a problem for the GOP. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices in April saw their biggest year-over-ye... more

What drove an up-and-down week for chips stocks like Intel, Nvidia, Micron and Qualcomm? And what kind of clarity did crypto traders get from the Clarity Act advancing in the Senate? Plus, how are investors liking Klarna’s pivot away from “buy now, p... more

P.M. Edition for May 15. After making a big bet on EVs for the U.S., Japanese carmaker Honda is now confronting some of its biggest challenges ever. WSJ autos reporter Sean McLain discusses the company’s options. Plus, U.K. bond markets were spooked ... more

A.M. Edition for May 15. With President Trump wheels up after a two-day summit in China, WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey discusses the significance of a visit light on concrete new announcements. Plus, the Supreme Court preserves widespread ac... more

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Recent Guests

Damian Paletta
WSJ Washington Bureau Chief
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Trump and Xi to Meet in China: What’s at Stake
Caitlin McCabe
WSJ reporter providing market analysis and reporting
Wall Street Journal
Episode: First Came the TACO Trade. Now It’s the NACHO.
Nicholas Miller
Journal Reporter
Wall Street Journal
Episode: First Came the TACO Trade. Now It’s the NACHO.
Shelby Holliday
WSJ Senior Video and National Security Correspondent
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Meet the Repo Man Retrieving Spirit’s Planes Around the U.S.
Ariane Gorin
CEO of Expedia Group
Expedia Group
Episode: Surging Fuel Prices Aren’t Curbing Holiday Plans Yet
Victor Galinsky
Nuclear physicist who worked on nuclear policy in multiple administrations
Former NRC commissioner
Episode: Nuclear Power’s Reboot
Grace VanderHeye
Miss Wisconsin 2023 who ran on a platform expanding nuclear power
Miss America winner 2023
Episode: Nuclear Power’s Reboot
Paula Kinney
Former Middletown resident affected by Three Mile Island accident
Private citizen
Episode: Nuclear Power’s Reboot
Ralph Nader
Consumer advocate and future presidential candidate
Public interest advocate
Episode: Nuclear Power’s Reboot

Hosts

Alex Ossola
Host involved in What's News PM Edition and related segments, WSJ correspondent
Luke Vargas
Host of What's News AM Edition and related segments, WSJ correspondent

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What’s News in Earnings: How Big Pharma Is Expanding the GLP-1 Market
Q: Peter, where do things stand in the whole pill versus pill battle?
The host asks for a status update on the competition between Novo Nordisk's Wigovia and Lilly's Fondeo, with Novo showing early leadership in launch speed and patient uptake, while Lilly eyes international expansion and supply readiness to close the gap.
Pentagon Says Iran Attacks ‘Below the Threshold’ of Restarting War
Q: What does the Trump-Xi meeting symbolize for U.S.-China economic policy and leverage?
Analysts say Xi believes he can outlast or outmaneuver Trump, with Beijing using regulatory moves to push back on sanctions, potentially shifting leverage ahead of the meeting and complicating both countries' economic strategies.
Pentagon Says Iran Attacks ‘Below the Threshold’ of Restarting War
Q: What are the broader regional implications of Iran's attacks for Gulf states and US allies?
The responses suggest mid-level escalation with a cautious US stance, signaling to Gulf states that while there will be some accountability, wholesale punishment may be avoided, which creates a complex risk-reward balance for allies depending on perceived benefits from alignment with the US.
Meet the Repo Man Retrieving Spirit’s Planes Around the U.S.
Q: When they happened and what they hit?
Shelby Holliday describes the strikes as ongoing and linked to broader regional dynamics, with plain statements about the timing and targets used by UAE and allied forces, highlighting how these events fit into the fragile ceasefire and the strategic calculus in the Gulf.
Meet the Repo Man Retrieving Spirit’s Planes Around the U.S.
Q: What has the reaction been in Washington to the UAE's involvement in this way?
Officials have been cautious; the Pentagon declined to comment, but reporting indicates the U.S. has quietly welcomed these attacks and could tolerate similar actions from Gulf neighbors, signaling a nuanced stance rather than a drastic shift in policy.

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This program delivers rapid-fire, market- and policy-forward briefings that stitch together global events, financial data, and geopolitical developments to illuminate their impact on markets and everyday economics. Episodes consistently explore how current headlines—such as energy prices, trade disputes, regulatory shifts, and major corporate earnings—translate into investment implications, with expert analysis from Wall Street Journal reporters and industry guests. A recurring strength is its ability to blend real-time reporting with historical context and sector-specific insights (energy, tech, healthcare, finance), helping listeners gauge risk, opportunities, and policy risks in a compact daily format. A notable edge is the breadth of gu... more

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