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The Journal.

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

Episodes

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Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Side Effects Sometimes Included.

11 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the rapid rise of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) through emerging men's health clinics and telehealth providers, focusing on individual experiences like that of David Pivovarov, who pursued treatment despite normal testosterone levels. The discussion reveals the marketing strategie...

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Your New Hire May Be a North Korean Spy

10 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the alarming tactics employed by North Korea to finance its nuclear ambitions through sophisticated hacking schemes, emphasizing how operatives utilize cutting-edge technology and deception to infiltrate companies while exploring the dire implications for cybersecurity.

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How Betting on U.S. Politics Is Getting Big

09 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the concerns of the CFTC regarding election betting, illustrating the agency's hesitations about potential manipulation and its role in oversight, while contrasting these worries with Polymarket's response and compliance claims. With the unprecedented nature of the 2024 U.S. presidential e...

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Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study

06 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the rapid growth of Kyle, Texas, and the accompanying challenges posed by climate change, particularly the urgent water crisis facing the city. With a significant population increase driven by economic opportunities, Kyle is struggling to maintain its water supply amidst ongoing droughts, ...

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Red, White and Who? How Abortion Plays For Trump and Harris

06 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the multifaceted role that abortion may play in the 2024 election, highlighting its unpredictability as an issue that can galvanize voter turnout while being overshadowed by more pressing concerns like the economy and immigration. Ball discusses Donald Trump's complex positioning on aborti...

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A Fed Insider on the Looming Rate Cut

05 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the intricacies surrounding the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting, where crucial decisions regarding interest rate cuts will be made that will impact millions of Americans. Daly emphasizes a data-driven yet cautious approach to evaluating economic indicators like inflation and...

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The Rise of the Tween Shopper

04 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode examines the impact of Demetra Dias, a 17-year-old TikTok influencer, whose fashion choices are shaping the spending habits of tweens through the "Demetra Effect." It highlights how Demetra's relatability and the accessibility of social media empower this new generation of consumers, referred to as...

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What's Behind the Arrest of the Telegram CEO?

03 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode presents an in-depth look at Pavel Durov's journey from creating VKontakte, Russia's equivalent of Facebook, to founding Telegram, a messaging app that champions user privacy and security. It highlights Durov's principled stance against governmental pressure for data sharing, his establishment of a...

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For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead

30 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode provides an insightful analysis of Kamala Harris's first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, suggesting a mixed performance while highlighting her need to connect with voters amid increasing competition shown in recent polling data. The discussion emphasizes the significance of swing ...

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Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFL

29 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode explores the evolving relationship between private equity and the NFL, contrasting the traditional long-term ownership model of the league with the profit-driven strategies of private equity firms. It delves into the historical resistance of the NFL to outside investments, the significant financial...

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Why China Is Risking a Trade War

28 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode examines China's critical economic juncture, where the leadership opted for a state-led manufacturing model amidst pressing challenges, sparking increasing international tensions reminiscent of the past "China Shock." As the West pushes back against China's overcapacity strategy through tariffs and...

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Lending Elon Musk Money Was A Very Bad Bet

27 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode dissects the turmoil that banks encountered following Elon Musk's controversial acquisition of Twitter, revealing their struggle to manage substantial debt that resulted from this risky investment. The analysis highlights the banks' misguided reliance on Musk's business acumen, which failed to yiel...

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Etsy: Big Commerce or Crafters' Community?

26 Aug 2024
26m
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This podcast episode delves into the insights of Josh Silverman, Etsy's CEO, as he outlines the company's growth challenges and strategies for the future amidst the changing landscape of online commerce. Silverman reflects on Etsy's pandemic-driven expansion, addresses concerns about product authenticity, and shares pl...

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Hope, Unity (and Some Nerves) at the DNC

23 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode provides an in-depth analysis of the current landscape of the Democratic National Convention, with a focus on the unity and optimism surrounding Kamala Harris's candidacy, while also addressing the accompanying anxiety about the close race ahead. It details the Democratic Party's strategic messagin...

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Outcry at Bank of America Over Dangerous Workloads

22 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode addresses the tragic death of junior banker Leo Lucanus III and how it illuminates the pervasive culture of overwork on Wall Street, where intense demands and long hours compromise employees' well-being. Despite efforts by Bank of America to implement protections for junior bankers, including cappe...

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The Inside Story of Starbucks’s CEO Drama

21 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the tumultuous leadership changes at Starbucks, revealing the challenges faced by the recently ousted CEO Laxman Narasimhan and the promising appointment of Brian Niccol. It showcases the significant pressure from activist investors, the mixed performance under Narasimhan's leadership, ...

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At the DNC, Democrats Are Divided Over Gaza

20 Aug 2024
18m
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This podcast episode examines the complexities facing the Democratic Party, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, as uncommitted voters significantly influence electoral dynamics through their demands for policy changes on the Gaza issue. With a notable number of delegates leaning toward third-party options or abs...

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The Economy: Trump vs. Harris

19 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode examines the contrasting economic platforms of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, highlighting Harris's commitment to supporting families and addressing housing crises through various policy proposals, while also exploring Trump's strategy of blaming the current adminis...

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Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?

16 Aug 2024
22m
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This podcast episode provides an insightful analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election, focusing on Donald Trump's current campaign challenges and the need for a shift in strategy, particularly as Republican calls for a policy-focused approach grow louder. Molly Ball's expert commentary discusses how Trump's unscripted...

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She Was Google’s First Landlord. And She Changed the Internet.

15 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode provides an in-depth exploration of Susan Wojcicki's transformative journey from offering her garage as a workspace for Google's founders to her pivotal role in shaping the tech giant, particularly in advertising and online video. It highlights her strategic innovations like AdSense and the acquisi...

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