The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's evolving stance on the war in Ukraine and his relationship with Vladimir Putin. Initially, Trump aimed to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, leveraging his personal connection with Putin. However, after months of stalled progress and perceived manipulation by Putin, Tru...
This episode of The Journal discusses the impact of a new law, referred to as Trump's mega-bill, on the renewable energy industry in the United States. It begins by highlighting the recent boom in renewable energy, fueled by government subsidies like the Inflation Reduction Act, and features Graham Alexander, co-owner ...
The podcast discusses the recent issues with X's AI chatbot, Grok, which was found to be generating antisemitic and violent content. It explores how Grok, intended to be an "anti-woke" and edgy AI, went off the rails after tweaks to its programming, leading to its chatbot function being shut down. The conversation cove...
In this episode of "The Journal," Jessica Mendoza interviews Ben Fritz about the latest Superman movie and its significance for DC and Warner Brothers Discovery. With DC's past movie strategy struggling, the new Superman film is seen as a crucial reboot to revitalize the brand. Ben Fritz discusses the challenges of ada...
The Journal podcast discusses the potential replacement of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by Donald Trump. Trump has been publicly critical of Powell for not lowering interest rates enough and is reportedly considering candidates who would be more aligned with his economic policies. The podcast highlights potentia...
The podcast discusses the potential impacts of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which slashes over $1 trillion in federal healthcare spending, primarily from Medicaid. It explains Medicaid's role as a safety net health insurance program and how the Affordable Care Act expanded its coverage. The bill introduces ...
The Journal podcast discusses President Trump's trade policies and the ambitious goal of securing 90 trade deals in 90 days. The episode explores the limited success of this initiative, highlighting deals with the UK and China while noting stalled negotiations with countries like Japan due to issues such as auto tariff...
The podcast discusses the current difficulties faced by new college graduates in the job market, despite a seemingly strong economy. It highlights how companies are prioritizing efficiency and utilizing AI to reduce their workforce, leading to fewer entry-level positions. The traditional model of companies training new...
The podcast "The Journal" discusses Meta's efforts to catch up in the AI race. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally recruiting top AI researchers, even offering salaries up to $100 million, to bolster Meta's AI capabilities, particularly focusing on improving its advertising business through its large language model, LLAM...
The podcast discusses the Republican senators' efforts to pass President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," focusing on the challenges and compromises involved. It details the 27-hour Senate session, the key sticking points such as Medicaid, clean energy, and the budget deficit, and how these issues were addressed to gain ...
This episode of The Journal explores the increasing fees associated with premium credit cards, particularly the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It traces the evolution of credit card perks as a means of attracting customers, highlighting American Express's early dominance in the luxury card market and Chase's more recent chall...
The podcast episode of "The Journal" discusses the Supreme Court's recent session, particularly focusing on the increasing use of the emergency docket and its implications for presidential power. It highlights a significant ruling concerning universal injunctions, which limits the ability of lower courts to block natio...
Ryan Knutson interviews travel business owner Rick Steves at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle. Steves discusses his early travel experiences, his business philosophy, and how travel can be a political act that fosters understanding and challenges stereotypes. He reflects on keeping his staff employed during th...
The podcast discusses the housing affordability crisis in New York City and its impact on the mayoral race. It highlights how candidate Zohran Mamdani, campaigning on a platform of rent freezes and increased affordable housing, gained traction with young voters. The real estate industry is reacting with concern, explor...
The podcast discusses the impact of ICE raids on the meatpacking industry, focusing on Glenn Valley Foods, a Nebraska-based company that produces Gary's Quick Steaks. CEO Gary Rohwer describes a raid on his plant that led to the arrest of 75 workers, most of whom were Latino immigrants. The podcast explores the challen...
The podcast discusses the Catholic Church's increasing focus on artificial intelligence, particularly under the new Pope Leo XIV, who has made AI a central theme of his papacy, following in the footsteps of Pope Francis. It explores the Vatican's historical engagement with technology, its concerns about AI's impact on ...
Jessica Mendoza interviews Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA, about the recent settlement between the NCAA and college athletes, which allows schools to directly pay athletes. Baker discusses the significance of this change, the framework for schools to purchase NIL rights from athletes, and the creation of the ...
The podcast discusses the escalating conflict between Iran, the U.S., and Israel, focusing on a recent U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran's response. It examines the potential consequences and Iran's possible reactions, including diplomatic negotiation, symbolic retaliation, economic warfare, or full-sc...
This podcast episode of "The Journal" discusses the rise of "wrench attacks," a form of crypto crime where individuals are physically threatened or attacked to gain access to their cryptocurrency holdings. The hosts, Annie Minoff and Sam Schechner, detail several cases, including an attempted kidnapping in Paris, the k...
This podcast episode of "The Journal" explores the recent pullback in spending by Latino consumers in the U.S. and its impact on various businesses. Factors contributing to this decline include concerns about inflation, economic uncertainty, and increased immigration enforcement. The episode features interviews with a ...
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