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WSJ's Take On the Week

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WSJ's Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the world of money and investing. We cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. Join The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos and Miriam Gottfried in conversation with the people closest to the hot topics in markets to get incisive analysis on the big trades, key players in finance and b... more

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In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos are joined by Brent Sullivan, founder of Tax Alpha Insider, to dive into a hot, over $150 billion investing strategy called “tax-aware long-short.” This strat... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos preview earnings from Taiwan’s flagship chip maker, TSMC. They also break down why this coming week’s earnings from Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealth Group and ... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos dig into this past week’s tech selloff and how the market’s volatility reflected serious questions about spending for the AI buildout. They also look at how s... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, host Telis Demos and Heard on the Street columnist Jonathan Weil sit down with Kevin Koharki, principal at CAE Consulting and professor at Purdue University, to pull back the curtain on the opaque wor... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Davis
Former research analyst at a bank; health tech industry consultant; upcoming podcast host of Rounds
Independent/Consultant in Health Tech
Episode: Can Hot Consumer Companies Like Oura and Whoop Make Good IPOs?
Kevin Koharki
Principal at CAE Consulting; Purdue University professor
CAE Consulting / Purdue University
Episode: ​How Big Tech’s Financials Obscure the True Cost of the AI Buildout
John Weil
Contributor at Heard on the Street
WSJ Heard on the Street
Episode: ​How Big Tech’s Financials Obscure the True Cost of the AI Buildout
Owen Lamont
Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management
Acadian Asset Management
Episode: The Hidden Risks of Buying Into Mega-IPOs Like SpaceX
Shiva Pillay
GM and SVP at Veeam
Veeam
Episode: The Hidden Risks of Buying Into Mega-IPOs Like SpaceX
Aswath Damodaran
NYU Stern Finance Professor
New York University, Stern School of Business
Episode: NYU’s ‘Dean of Valuation’: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Isn’t Worth $1.77 Trillion
Joe Lavorgna
America's chief economist at SMBC, former counselor to Treasury Secretary
SMBC
Episode: Why This Ex-Trump Economist Says the Fed Needs to Raise Interest Rates
Nigel Vaz
CEO of Publicis Sapient, enterprise AI strategist
Publicis Sapient
Episode: Why This Ex-Trump Economist Says the Fed Needs to Raise Interest Rates
Adam Josephson
Founder of Sakonnet Research
Sakonnet Research
Episode: From Walmart to Wall Street: Who Is Really Winning in This Economy?

Hosts

Telis Demos
Host of the show, Wall Street Journal
Miriam Gottfried
Host of Take On The Week / co-host of the show

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • Great content and hosts, terrible audio

    I like the content, quite relevant. I like the very professional and mature communication that doesn’t devolve into childishness and political posturing. But the audio is absolutely atrocious. There has to be some compression technique to avoid the very low bits and the very high bits. Radio has been doing it for ages. Listening to this stuff in my home with little to no noise is one thing. In a car, it’s next to impossible. Sometimes it sounds like they are whispering other times it’s like one... more

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    Visuthan
    Canada13 days ago
  • Waste of Time

    When did WSJ become a mouthpiece for the left. Why would you have a liberal hack like Wendy Edelberg on your show. She was so concerned with supporting her own biased opinion, she completely ignored basic, but important, information (public vs. private job numbers, the difference between legal and illegal immigration). You are intentionally misleading the public and should be ashamed. So sad - what a waste of time!

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    Stan Cupp
    United States3 months ago
  • 3/8 bitcoin. Can’t understand conversation

    I could not understand the accent well into follow the conversation

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    2
    Sapdoug
    United States4 months ago
  • Very lightweight analysis

    Suggest you put in people that actually know what they are talking about to host this show

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    1
    Jrboho
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content but

    Inept insertion of ads within the broadcast one loses the train of thought when slammed with an F1 ad we love racing but put it in its own lane

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Saunaseura
    United States9 months ago

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Are Corporate Earnings in a Bubble? This Quarter Is a Test
Q: Could the market be in an earnings bubble, and what would that imply for investors?
While some accounting quirks and depreciation of AI-related assets could inflate reported earnings, Christine argues that the forward guidance and the cash flow signals will ultimately determine whether the earnings strength is sustainable, making the bubble theory possible but not definitive.
Are Corporate Earnings in a Bubble? This Quarter Is a Test
Q: What is driving the current earnings strength across most sectors?
Christine Short attributes the strength to AI-driven efficiencies and improved operational resilience, along with higher than usual guidance from companies and a broad-based positive earnings outlook across almost all sectors.
Why This Ex-Trump Economist Says the Fed Needs to Raise Interest Rates
Q: What data signals should policymakers watch most closely to gauge the wage and inflation trajectory?
Wage growth trends and real wage dynamics are pivotal, with a particular focus on whether wage acceleration emerges alongside disinflationary progress in energy and overall prices, as they can drive the Fed to stay hawkish or to pause.
From Walmart to Wall Street: Who Is Really Winning in This Economy?
Q: What do you think Walmart's earnings will tell us about what's going on in the consumer sector?
Walmart's strong performance reflects continued trading-down by higher income households and the resilience of discount retailers, but it does not necessarily signal broad consumer health; earnings should be interpreted as a mix of disciplined discounting and non-discretionary demand rather than a macroeconomic endorsement of strong consumer welfare.
Why This Economist Says Immigration Crackdown is Reshaping U.S. Job Growth
Q: Could artificial intelligence compensate for slower labor force growth, or does it introduce different risks?
AI could boost productivity and labor demand in certain sectors, but it is not a complete replacement for a growing workforce; relying solely on AI could be risky, so a combination of productivity gains, immigration policy considerations, and broader labor force participation is essential.

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Markets, economics, and investing are analyzed through a macro lens with a strong focus on policy, AI-driven productivity, energy dynamics, and the evolving role of data in asset pricing. Conversations pair veteran financial journalists with high-profile guests—from central bankers and economists to energy traders and AI strategists—to unpack inflation, monetary policy, and the capital cycle, while also exploring practical investment frameworks and how AI and geopolitics reshape markets. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous macro debate with timely, enterprise-facing insights on AI deployment, energy infrastructure, and market fragility, making it valuable for investors and business leaders who want signals and context beyond headlines... more

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2. Kevin Koharki
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6. Aswath Damodaran
7. Joe Lavorgna
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