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  • Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein

    Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
    Jul 18 2025
    In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of the letters was from Donald Trump. The president says the letter "is a fake thing." WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reveals what’s in the letter and Sadie Gurman explores what it means for Trump and the Department of Justice. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -JPMorgan's $75 Million Jeffrey Epstein Settlement Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses

    How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses
    Jul 17 2025
    Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labor market, now has over a million robots packing and shipping goods in its fulfillment centers. While some employees are finding ways to transition into higher-paying technical roles that manage the robots, the company’s CEO Andy Jassy has said it plans to cut the size of its overall workforce. Sebastian Herrera explains Amazon’s vision for the warehouse of the future. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs. - The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine

    Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine
    Jul 16 2025
    After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll impose tariffs on Russian goods to ratchet up economic pressure. The move underscores Trump’s growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ’s Lara Seligman unpacks the latest and explores the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -Inside the Hunt for Putin’s Sleeper Agents -How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea -Ukraine Makes a Deal With Wall Street Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy

    The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy
    Jul 15 2025
    After the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy companies are bracing for more challenging times. The law is set to end Biden-era subsidies for clean energy, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that the industry could lose half a trillion dollars in tax incentives over the next decade. WSJ’s David Uberti reports on the renewable energy pullback. And Annie Minofftalks to a co-owner of a North Carolina-based solar-panel-installation company about what the winding down of subsidies means for his business. Further Listening: - The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ - How Trump’s Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue

    Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
    Jul 14 2025
    Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence before being deactivated, leaving users with a question: Where were Grok’s guardrails? WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy breaks down what happened and what it means for Musk’s company’s plans for an AI future. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - How Elon Musk Pulled X Back From the Brink - The Musk-Twitter Saga Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Can Superman Save Warner?

    Can Superman Save Warner?
    Jul 11 2025
    The man of steel is back in a new $225 million reboot. Riding on this weekend’s release is the hope that DC Studios will finally begin to match the past successes of its archrival Marvel. Its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery views DC Studios as critical to its success or failure. WSJ’s Ben Fritz talks to Jessica Mendoza about whether or not Superman can be the savior that DC and Warner are hoping for. Further Listening: - With Great Power: The Rise of Superhero Cinema - Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin

    Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
    Jul 10 2025
    For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kevin Hassett, one of Trump’s closest economic advisers and Kevin Warsh—a former Fed governor) are vying to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos takes us inside the contest for the next Fed Chair and what the President might be looking for with his choice. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline - Is the Economy…OK? - Trump 2.0: Where Is the Economy Headed? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

    The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
    Jul 9 2025
    President Trump’s megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 million fewer people covered by Medicaid, and hospitals face reduced payments and higher costs. WSJ’s Dominique Mosbergen reports on the bill’s historic cuts. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - How Trump’s Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate - Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min