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 the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, analyzing Israel's recent attacks and their potential objectives, which range from crippling Iran's nuclear program to regime change. It explores the historical context of Iran's rise as a regional power under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its strategy of...
Jessica Mendoza interviews Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on The Journal podcast, focusing on the city's economic and political challenges in light of federal workforce cuts and budget constraints imposed by Congress. Bowser discusses her strategies for addressing these issues, including attracting new businesses...
The podcast discusses Israel's recent strike on Iran, targeting military leadership, nuclear scientists, and key sites related to Iran's nuclear and missile program. The attack raises concerns about Iran's potential nuclear weapons development, especially given its increasing uranium enrichment activities. The U.S. was...
The Journal podcast episode discusses Leonard Leo's efforts to influence American culture through strategic investments in entertainment, particularly in creating content that aligns with conservative values. It highlights his background in shaping the judiciary through the Federalist Society and advising Presidents, h...
The Journal podcast discusses the recent challenges and setbacks faced by UnitedHealth, a major player in the U.S. healthcare industry. The podcast explores UnitedHealth's growth through vertical integration and its dominance in Medicare Advantage, highlighting its financial success and the leadership of former CEO Ste...
The podcast discusses the Trump administration's immigration policies, specifically focusing on increased ICE raids and their impact. It details how pressure from the White House led to daily arrest quotas for ICE, prompting more aggressive tactics, including raids at workplaces and courthouses. Despite these efforts, ...
The podcast discusses the deteriorating relationship between former President Trump and Elon Musk, analyzing the reasons behind their fallout and the potential consequences for both parties. It explores the initial "bromance" between them, highlighting Musk's influence within the Trump administration and the benefits h...
This episode of "The Journal" investigates the Medicare Advantage program, a private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare, focusing on issues of denied coverage and potential fraud. The report highlights a case where a 96-year-old woman was denied nursing home coverage by her Medicare Advantage plan, later cov...
In this episode of The Journal, Jessica Mendoza and Wall Street Journal reporters Ana Wildey-Matthews and Chris Weaver discuss their investigation into Medicare Advantage, a government-funded healthcare program managed by private insurance companies. The investigation revealed that insurers are allegedly gaming the sys...
The Journal podcast discusses the impact of potential changes to humanitarian parole programs on Mills Manufacturing, a U.S. company that makes parachutes for the military. Mills relies on a diverse workforce, including immigrants on humanitarian parole, to meet production demands. A recent Supreme Court decision has p...
The Journal podcast discusses the ongoing crisis in Gaza, focusing on the controversial new aid distribution plan backed by Israel and the U.S. The plan, implemented by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and secured by Safe Reach Solutions (SRS), aims to deliver food to Palestinians but has been plagued by violence...
The podcast "The Journal" discusses how an American woman, Christina Chapman, became involved in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme orchestrated by North Korea. Chapman, initially struggling financially, was recruited via LinkedIn to be a "laptop farmer," setting up and managing laptops for North Korean IT workers who...
In this episode of The Journal, Jessica Mendoza and Oyin Adedoyin discuss the U.S. Treasury's decision to stop minting the penny after decades of debate. They explore the history of the penny, its evolution from a symbol of freedom and frugality to a sign of wastefulness, and the rising costs of production. The convers...
This episode of The Journal podcast, recorded live at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, features an interview with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment by Ben Fritz from The Hollywood Reporter. They discuss the secrets to their 40-year partnership, how they've navigated numerous d...
This episode of The Journal discusses the U.S. Court of International Trade's ruling against President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. The ruling, which is being appealed, challenges Trump's authority to enact tariffs by declaring a national emergency. T...
This episode of "The Journal" delves into the conflict between NPR and the Trump administration, focusing on the administration's efforts to defund public broadcasting due to alleged bias. The discussion traces the history of criticism against public media, particularly from Republican figures, and examines the potenti...
The Journal discusses the end of pandemic-era freezes on federal student loan payments and the consequences for borrowers. Millions of Americans are in debt to the government for student loans, and many are now facing collections, wage garnishment, and loss of tax refunds and federal benefits if they don't pay. The epi...
The podcast discusses Meta's push into AI chatbots and the potential problems arising from this technology. It highlights CEO Mark Zuckerberg's determination to be a leader in generative AI, even if it means loosening restrictions on explicit content. The Wall Street Journal's testing revealed that Meta's AI bots, incl...
This episode of The Journal explores the impact of BookTok, a community on TikTok dedicated to books, on the publishing industry, particularly in the romance and fantasy genres. It discusses how BookTok has driven major sales and reshaped marketing strategies for publishers, with insights from Leah Koch of The Rip Bodi...
In this episode of The Journal, Jessica Mendoza and Hannah Aaron Lang explore Gen Z's fascination with unconventional recession indicators found in pop culture and fashion trends. They discuss how anxieties about the economy, shaped by events like the Great Recession and the pandemic, drive young people to seek economi...
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