Episodes
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P.M. Edition for March 28. Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors called one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. And lawyers are gearing up for the legal fight over the Baltimore bridge collapse. Insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham explains why it could take years to resolve. Plus, financial regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman has more on why a bond reclassification might be raising your electricity bill. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 28. Tech companies are serving up million-dollar-a-year compensation packages and a host of other perks amid a shortage in AI talent. WSJ tech reporter Katherine Bindley pulls back the curtain on the fight to attract the right candidates. Plus, Google finds that Russian troll farms linked to the late founder of the Wagner Group are alive and peddling disinformation. And Home Depot eyes a future beyond its big orange stores. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 27. Hospitals are adding billions of dollars in facility fees to routine care, leaving unsuspecting patients with extra charges. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. Plus, investigators are looking into whether contaminated fuel played a role in the accident. Senior reporter Costas Paris explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 27. As a probe into the Baltimore bridge accident begins, we are exclusively reporting that it will include whether dirty fuel played a role. WSJ reporter David Uberti also helps size up the economic impact of the collapse. Plus, NBC News drops Ronna McDaniel under pressure from its on-air talent. And, the WSJ’s Ben Eisen breaks down how surging housing prices are drawing in investors eager to snap up homes nearing foreclosure. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 26. Rescue workers continue to search for six people still unaccounted for after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The bridge was hit by a cargo ship overnight. C. Ryan Barber reports from the scene. And a $20 billion merger deal between Kroger and Albertsons could hinge on the definition of what is a supermarket. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. Plus, shares of Donald Trump’s social-media company, Truth Social, surge in its trading debut. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a large containership crashed into it, sending vehicles and people into the water and cutting off traffic on Interstate 695. Plus, the Dominican Republic looks to a border wall to contain the crisis in neighboring Haiti. The WSJ’s Santiago Perez discusses what this means for the broader region, including the U.S. And, after a series of high-profile production blunders, some manufacturers are on a quest to eliminate errors. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 25. Teachers’ pay has barely budged since 1990, even with more funding for public schools. Now, some states want to pass pay mandates. WSJ K-12 education reporter Matt Barnum has more. And an appellate court ruled Donald Trump can post a smaller, $175 million bond in his civil fraud case. Plus, Boeing’s CEO is stepping down. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 25. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove examines Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to a terrorist assault that claimed more than 130 lives, and why the Islamic State sees both the West and its authoritarian foes as enemies. Plus, Trump runs out of time to pay—or dodge—a $454 million penalty. And, CEO pay rides the stock-market wave. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Even as inflation is coming down, food prices remain high both at supermarkets and restaurants. WSJ restaurants reporter Heather Haddon answers listener questions about what is keeping food prices so sticky and how consumers can shop and eat smarter. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
Further Reading
It’s Been 30 Years Since Food Ate Up This Much of Your Income
Food Is Taking a Bite Out of Your Income. These Consumers Are Getting Creative.
We Still Don’t Believe How Much Things Cost
Big Profits and High Prices: There Is a Connection
The Skyrocketing Costs Driving Cheeseburger Prices Up—and Restaurant Owners Out
Surge Pricing Is Coming to More Menus Near You
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Why did Unilever lose its taste for ice cream? And how much does Apollo want Paramount? Plus, did FedEx manage to deliver for investors? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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P.M. Edition for March 22. In Russia, authorities say explosions rocked a concert hall just outside Moscow and gunmen opened fire on concert-goers Friday evening, killing at least 40 people. Authorities are investigating it as a terrorist attack. And shares of Donald Trump’s SPAC are surging. Markets reporter Charley Grant explains who’s investing, and whether going public might ease the former president’s financial woes. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 22. WSJ Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser shares witness accounts of fresh atrocities committed in Darfur, two decades after mass killings there drew global attention. Plus, the U.S. shifts its policy toward Israel by pushing for an immediate Gaza ceasefire at the U.N. Security Council. And lender Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, even once the Fed starts cutting interest rates. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 21. Federal regulators say large grocery store chains were able to beat smaller rivals, using their size to keep their shelves stocked during the pandemic. Logistics and supply chain reporter Liz Young has more. And the Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it exploits an illegal monopoly. Plus, shares of Reddit soar, closing up more than 48% in its market debut. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
Corrections:
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia joined the Justice Department’s suit against Apple. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said 17 states were involved. (Corrected on March 21)
Some players at Dartmouth College voted to unionize this month. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to the institution as Dartmouth University. (Corrected on March 22)
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A.M. Edition for March 21. Apple faces fresh legal challenges as Meta, Microsoft, X, Spotify and Match protest its new App Store policies. Plus, Donald Trump is in line for a $3.5 billion windfall from his stake in Truth Social. And our chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how President Biden and Donald Trump have used the powers of the presidency to influence private businesses. Peter Granitz hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 20. Private equity, hedge funds and other investors are seeing potential in an unusual opportunity in Arizona—having an equity stake in law firms. National legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney has the story. And legal turmoil over a Texas immigration law leaves state and border residents mired in confusion. Reporter Elizabeth Findell has more. Plus, the Federal Reserve held interest-rates steady, but still sees three rate cuts on the horizon this year. The news sent all three major stock indexes to record highs. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 20. An appeals court has blocked a Texas law that would let the state arrest and deport non-citizens crossing the border illegally, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing the law, known as SB4, to proceed. WSJ Supreme Court reporter Jess Bravin explains why the debate between Austin and Washington could have legal ripples throughout the country. Plus, Intel wins the biggest federal chipmaking grant to date. And the U.S. drops in world happiness rankings. Peter Granitz hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 19. A national legal settlement announced last week could upend the way more than a million people who broker home buying and selling get paid. Reporter Joseph De Avila explains how they are re-examining their careers. And the Supreme Court won’t block Texas from implementing its own criminal law, allowing state officials to arrest and deport immigrants, Plus, U.S. businesses want to revive expired tax breaks. U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains why Senate Republicans aren’t on board. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 19. Japan’s central bank has raised rates for the first time in 17 years. WSJ Tokyo chief Peter Landers explains why this marks a milestone for one of the world’s biggest economies. Plus, Nvidia presents its next generation of chips. And, Israel agrees to send a team to Washington to discuss its plans in southern Gaza as Biden pushes Netanyahu to reconsider his war strategy. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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P.M. Edition for March 18. Stephanie Cohen, one of the most senior executives at Goldman Sachs, is leaving the company for a new role at Cloudflare. She is the latest in a string of departures by female partners. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has more. And how an obscure server-maker, Super Micro Computer, had a better year than Nvidia. Plus, former President Donald Trump says he can’t secure a bond for a $454 million civil-fraud judgment against him. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for March 15. WSJ reporter Liza Lin explains how Chinese officials hope to reverse years of pandemic-induced isolation and boost the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, Vladimir Putin wins another six years in office. And, U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Meta for its role in illicit drug sales. Luke Vargas hosts.
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