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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 break down the unconventional lead-up to the SpaceX IPO. They examine the rocket maker's choice to propose a single price of $135 a share this past week, rath... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos is joined by Heard on the Street editor Aaron Back to discuss the economy, inflation, and the appointment of the new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh. They are joined by Joe La... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos analyze the K-shaped economy, contrasting flourishing corporate capital expenditures—driven by massive AI investment from companies like Nvidia—with the strug... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos discuss what’s beyond the surge in semiconductor companies like Broadcom and Micron. They examine economist Ed Yardeni’s "Buzz Lightyear theory"—which says th... more

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Recent Guests

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?
John Arnold
Former superstar energy trader, founder of Arnold Ventures
Arnold Ventures
Episode: Billionaire Investor on the Data Center Boom and Oil's Breaking Point
Josh Brown
CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, author of Halo concept
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Josh Brown’s ‘HALO’ Stocks Strategy: Investing in What AI Can’t Replicate
Andrew Courtney
Analyst at Kalshinomics, former trader
Kalshinomics
Episode: Prediction Markets: Investing, Gambling or a Haven for Insider Trading?
Wendy Edelberg
Non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; principal at Westexec Advisors
Brookings Institution; Westexec Advisors
Episode: Why This Economist Says Immigration Crackdown is Reshaping U.S. Job Growth
Carson Block
Founder of Muddy Waters Capital and Muddy Waters Research
Muddy Waters Capital / Muddy Waters Research
Episode: Why Carson Block Says AI and Passive Investing Could Break the Stock Market
Eric Fine
Portfolio manager, head of active emerging market debt
VanEck
Episode: How Emerging-Market Bonds Can Hedge Against U.S. Market Volatility

Hosts

Telis Demos
Host of the show; long-time WSJ finance journalist.
Miriam Gottfried
Co-host; experienced finance journalist at WSJ.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • 3/8 bitcoin. Can’t understand conversation

    I could not understand the accent well into follow the conversation

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    Sapdoug
    United States3 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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    Jrboho
    United States7 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

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    Saunaseura
    United States8 months ago
  • Not good

    This show is so embarrassingly bad, I cringe every time I listen to it. It is just so poorly done. I keep hoping it would get better, but it doesn’t.

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    Msw_storyfan
    United States8 months ago

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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.
Why This Economist Says Immigration Crackdown is Reshaping U.S. Job Growth
Q: What would happen if immigration remains constrained and labor supply growth slows?
Employment would need to stay about flat or grow very modestly to maintain the unemployment rate, leading to a lower break-even point for job creation and potentially changing expectations for what constitutes a healthy labor market and earnings growth.
Why This Economist Says Immigration Crackdown is Reshaping U.S. Job Growth
Q: Why is the unemployment rate the more informative benchmark for interpreting this jobs report?
Because the unemployment rate captures the flow of people entering and leaving the labor market and helps adjust for changes in labor force growth, which immigration policy is increasingly altering, making it a better gauge of underlying labor market health than raw month-to-month job gains.

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Two Wall Street Journal hosts discuss markets, the economy, and investing with prominent guests and industry insiders. Episodes span macro policy, commodity markets, AI and technology, geopolitics, and corporate strategy, all anchored by pragmatic takeaways for investors and business leaders. The show emphasizes timely, data-driven analysis, often pairing sharp market context with in-depth conversations from economists, bankers, policy experts, and influential industry figures. A hallmark is accessible, fast-paced dialogue that translates complex topics into actionable insights, though listeners sometimes note pacing and host delivery as areas for polish.

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7. Wendy Edelberg
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