WSJ What’s News

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2006/04/27
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2026/02/10
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13 min.
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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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Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding
2026/02/10
A.M. Edition for Feb. 10. The White House is preparing to reverse a key finding linking greenhouse gasses to public health risks. Plus, President Trump threatens to block the opening of a bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada, baffling officials north of the border. And WSJ editor Peter Landers explains why a stronger Chinese currency is prompting investor chatter about Beijing potentially moving away from the dollar. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Chinese Glass Factory Opened in Ohio. Its Rivals Can’t Compete.
2026/02/09
P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. When Chinese company Fuyao opened an automotive glass plant in Moraine, Ohio, its competition threatened about 250 jobs at a rival glass factory from a company called Vitro. WSJ trade and industrial policy reporter Gavin Bade visited Ohio to understand the risks of Chinese investment in manufacturing in the U.S. Plus, a housing bill set for a vote in the House as soon as tonight doesn’t feature one of President Trump’s signature housing proposals: a ban on Wall Street investors buying single-family homes. Rebecca Picciotto, who covers residential real estate for the Journal, breaks down how President Trump’s ideas for the U.S. housing crisis differ from plans on Capitol Hill. And longtime Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from Congress. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Epstein Fallout Continues to Ripple Out
2026/02/09
A.M. Edition for Feb. 9. The latest revelations from the Epstein files bring down the top aide to Britain’s prime minister. Will Keir Starmer be next? WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester weighs in. Plus, Novo Nordisk shares are rallying after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration threatened to restrict access to the ingredients needed for knockoffs of popular GLP-1 medicines like Wegovy. And SpaceX delays its Mars plans to focus on the moon instead. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How AI Is Reshaping the Advertising Industry
2026/02/08
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest day of the year for football… and also for the advertising industry. One of the things that’s different this year is that artificial intelligence has found its way into the process of making an ad in ways both obvious and subtle. And this year’s Super Bowl will feature ads from AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic as competition for name recognition ramps up. Host Alex Ossola speaks with Journal reporters Katie Deighton and Suzanne Vranica about what to expect from the ads at today’s game, and how AI will shape the industry into the future. Further Reading:  AI Is Accelerating Tech Giants’ Dominance of the Ad Market  Meta Overshadows Microsoft by Showing AI Payoff in Ad Business Coca-Cola Injects ‘Holidays Are Coming’ Ads With an Upgraded Dose of AI Anthropic Takes Aim at OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Super Bowl Ad Debut  OpenAI Set to Run Another Super Bowl Ad as Chatbot Competition Heats Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What’s News in Markets: Gartner Woes, Super Micro Surge, Coinbase Volatility
2026/02/07
Why are Gartner investors so spooked by AI? And how is the AI infrastructure buildout supercharging Super Micro shares? Plus, what’s behind the selloff of Coinbase shares? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dow Jones Industrials Cross 50000 for First Time
2026/02/06
P.M. Edition for Feb. 6. Stocks bounced back today from a tech selloff. We hear from WSJ markets reporters David Uberti and Jack Pitcher about how that took the Dow over a historic milestone of 50000 and what that means. Plus, President Trump posts, then deletes, a video depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. And Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has only been in her role for a few months, but she’s already betting her seat on a snap election this Sunday. WSJ Tokyo bureau chief Jason Douglas joins to discuss how Takaichi hopes to cement her power and move Japan closer to the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts. Your Money Briefing episode featuring Lauryn Williams: Going for Gold: The Financial Hurdles Facing Olympic Athletes Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why MAGA Is Fuming Over Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
2026/02/06
A.M. Edition for Feb. 6. Amazon shares sink, putting the Nasdaq on track for its worst week since last April, as investors punish tech companies spending big on AI, and those exposed to the latest Anthropic update. Plus, the White House launches its drug-buying site, TrumpRx, in a bid to tackle high prices. And WSJ’s Sabrina Rodriguez on how Bad Bunny’s anti-ICE comments are sparking a backlash ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance this weekend. Luke Vargas hosts. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains how the U.S. is preparing for a potential strike on Iran.   Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Crypto’s Long, Hard Fall This Winter
2026/02/05
P.M. Edition for Feb. 5. Even as stocks have been on a tear in recent months, the price of bitcoin has fallen, today closing below $64,000, its lowest level in more than a year. Journal reporter Vicky Ge Huang talks about why investors seem to have soured on bitcoin and crypto. Plus, the latest batch of Epstein files has led to political pressure on U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and led Brad Karp, leader of the law firm Paul Weiss, to step down as chair of the firm. We hear from WSJ national legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney about what his resignation means for Paul Weiss. And the government’s January jobs report may be delayed because of the government shutdown, but other sources of data indicate it probably wasn’t a great month for the labor market. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Final U.S.-Russia Nuclear Weapons Pact Expires
2026/02/05
A.M. Edition for Feb. 5. The expiration of New START marks an end to the arms control that helped bring an end to the Cold War. WSJ national security correspondent Michael Gordon explains how we got here and what it means for Moscow and Washington. Plus, a Democratic push to curb ICE’s powers and fund DHS meets stiff Republican opposition in Congress. And WSJ’s David Uberti breaks down why Washington’s best efforts are failing to stop the decline of American manufacturing. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Democrats Face GOP Resistance on Reining In ICE
2026/02/04
P.M. Edition for Feb. 4. In Congress, Democrats are pushing for new limits on immigration-enforcement agents, but they’re running into resistance from Republicans. Journal reporter Siobhan Hughes joins from the Capitol to discuss the likelihood that lawmakers will meet the February 13 deadline to fund the Homeland Security Department. Plus, another tech selloff weighs on Wall Street. Markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses the AI worries gripping investors. And as Iran and the U.S. plan diplomatic talks, Iran is playing hardball. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin says it’s a playbook negotiators have seen before. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why AI Fears Are Suddenly Hitting Tech Stocks
2026/02/04
A.M. Edition for Feb. 4. Software stocks are sliding again today, following a rough day on Wall Street that saw the rise of new AI tools shave more than $300 billion off of companies that sell or invest in software. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains what’s driving the selloff and what it all means for investors. Plus, Novo Nordisk shares plummet as the weight-loss drugmaker warns of unprecedented pricing pressure. And we look at why China is banning retractable car door handles. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Disney Names Its Theme Parks Chief as Bob Iger’s Successor
2026/02/03
P.M. Edition for Feb. 3. Disney has chosen Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as its CEO. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz discusses how the theme parks executive is likely to approach the role and how investors are reacting. Plus, the House approved a measure to end the partial government shutdown, but the negotiations over immigration enforcement aren’t over yet. And in Argentina, decades of financial crises mean people have kept a stash of billions of U.S. dollars. We hear from WSJ reporter Samantha Pearson about why Argentina’s President Javier Milei is trying to get citizens to put them in the bank. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Behind SpaceX’s Surprise Deal to Buy xAI
2026/02/03
A.M. Edition for Feb. 3. Elon Musk’s well-established rocket business and AI startup are joining forces to form a $1.25 trillion company. WSJ’s Berber Jin says the move was unexpected as industry observers had thought xAI would merge with Tesla instead. Plus, the Clintons' offer to give depositions, as the Epstein scandal sends shockwaves across the Atlantic. And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that officers in Minneapolis will receive body cameras "effective immediately". Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why the Housing Market Is Swinging in Buyers’ Favor
2026/02/02
P.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Even as home sales remain stuck at a 30-year low, people that are buying are finding big discounts. WSJ reporter Nicole Friedman discusses the changing dynamics in the market. Plus, the partial government shutdown means Friday’s jobs report will be delayed. We hear from Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman about what that means for investors. And a Michigan pension fund lost millions on an investment in a coffee farm. As reporter Heather Gillers tells us, what happened there highlights the risks that come with investing in private markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will Market Turbulence Spread Beyond Metals?
2026/02/02
A.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Volatility is gripping global markets as jittery investors sell off everything from gold to bitcoin. WSJ markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney helps us assess whether a broader correction could be in store. Plus, the U.S. government begins the week partially shut down, with a tough battle looming in the House as lawmakers debate immigration-enforcement changes. And Israel reconnects Gaza to Egypt in a major test of President Trump’s peace plan. Luke Vargas hosts. Explore the famous names in the latest release of Epstein files. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4.1 out of 5
4075 reviews
PrfssnlEngineer 2026/01/20
Mostly commercials
What content is good, but the Commercial to content ratio is much too high. Unfollowed
Sahal P 2026/02/05
Stick to Wall Street
The markets and financial information is decent and has been worth listening to but at the same time, it often feels like the commentary and analysis ...
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TexAgConservative 2026/01/23
Tik Tok
The story on Tik Tok on 1/23/26 wasn’t exactly truthful. Tik Tok isn’t just an app where people do silly dances. It’s Chinese spyware that can access...
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Future-is-bright 2025/12/04
Dec 4 green energy
At last a discussion on the actual costs of green energy. I applaud your look into the cost of green energy. I’d still like to see a discussion of c...
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digitalfatass 2026/01/14
The evening edition works, the morning edition is so grating.
Luke Vargas every sentence says we are exclusively reporting. Just report it. He’s also alarmingly chipper delivering bad news. Gaza has been bombed c...
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Learner16z 2026/01/09
Usually great but becoming more biased
I typically love listening to this podcast. However it sounds like the reporting is becoming more biased. For example, they reported a shooting in Por...
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AndyGonzo 2025/12/27
Biased analysis.
The commentary about changes in public health policy with the Trump’s administration is so biased. Sabrina Sidiqui is a committed lefty that shows it ...
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Pharmaleigh 2025/12/08
WSJ
We have been listening past couple years and so glad to hear Luke Vargas voice again!
Journo3 2025/11/10
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 roboti...
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CA Ray O'Sunshine 2025/11/10
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 impress...
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