Episodes

  • Republicans Win Full Control of Washington

    Republicans Win Full Control of Washington
    Nov 14 2024
    A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. More than a week after Election Day, the GOP clinches the House majority. Plus, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick makes a play to be picked as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, as some of the president-elect’s advisers signal skepticism about the top contender, investor Scott Bessent. And, Nvidia plans to bring the Jetson Thor computers for powering humanoid robots to market in the first half of 2025. 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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    13 mins
  • California’s Gavin Newsom Wants to Lead the Trump Resistance

    California’s Gavin Newsom Wants to Lead the Trump Resistance
    Nov 13 2024
    P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. WSJ reporter Zusha Elinson on how the Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning himself to face off against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. And European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot takes us inside the Volkswagen-Rivian deal that could rescue both companies. Plus, inflation edges up slightly in the U.S., but might not derail a possible interest-rate cut by the Fed in December. Tracie Hunte 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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    13 mins
  • Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Drive

    Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Drive
    Nov 13 2024
    A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. Donald Trump says the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will work to streamline bureaucracy as the president-elect makes a flurry of other appointments. Plus, the WSJ’s Katy Stech Ferek says leadership votes by House and Senate Republicans are set to be a test of Trump’s dominance—and his ability to implement his agenda. And Spirit Airlines prepares a bankruptcy filing after merger talks with rival Frontier break down. 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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    13 mins
  • Why Real Estate Dynasties Are Breaking a Cardinal Rule to Never Sell

    Why Real Estate Dynasties Are Breaking a Cardinal Rule to Never Sell
    Nov 12 2024
    P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ reporter Peter Grant discusses the real estate scions who are considering selling the buildings that made their families rich. And fat Wall Street bonuses are making a comeback. Senior writer Justin Baer explains why. Plus, the Justice Department hits the brakes on UnitedHealth’s attempt to get a bigger chunk of the home health and hospice care industry. Tracie Hunte 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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    14 mins
  • Trump Expected to Nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

    Trump Expected to Nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
    Nov 12 2024
    A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains how Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Mike Waltz – Trump’s pick for White House national security advisor – could steer U.S. diplomacy. Plus, rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah craft a plan for Gaza’s postwar recovery. And Shell wins an appeal against a landmark carbon-emissions ruling. 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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    13 mins
  • The Trump Transition Kicks Into High Gear

    The Trump Transition Kicks Into High Gear
    Nov 11 2024
    P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz on how President-elect Donald Trump’s team is choosing who will staff his White House. And prediction markets had a big moment coming out of the presidential election. WSJ markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses whether they’re here to stay. Plus, Heard on the Street global editor Spencer Jakab on what Warren Buffett could do with his $325 billion cash stockpile. Tracie Hunte 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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    14 mins
  • Trump’s Win Highlights a New Media Order

    Trump’s Win Highlights a New Media Order
    Nov 11 2024
    A.M. Edition for Nov.11. From TikTok to podcasting, the WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti says the 2024 election highlights how much the U.S. media diet has changed. Plus, Donald Trump taps Tom Homan to oversee his mass deportation effort and readies more appointments for key cabinet positions. And Russia explores a merger that could create the world’s second largest crude oil producer. 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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    14 mins
  • Trump, Tariffs and Taxes: How He’ll Turn Campaign Promises Into Policy

    Trump, Tariffs and Taxes: How He’ll Turn Campaign Promises Into Policy
    Nov 10 2024
    President-elect Donald Trump made lots of promises on the campaign trail to revive what he called a “weakened” U.S. economy. That includes “gigantic tax cuts” for workers and tariffs of more than 60% on goods imported from China and elsewhere. He also pledged to slash regulations, even floating the idea of making Tesla CEO Elon Musk the head of a Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. But how will he turn those economic promises into reality? WSJ economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz and U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explain how Trump could take executive action, where he might need help from Congress and why some business leaders may put up resistance to some of his economic plans. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading What Trump’s Win Means for the Economy Trump’s Comeback Reverberates Through Markets What a Trump Win Means for Immigration, Wall Street, Foreign Policy and Healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins