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The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios · Business

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

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Meta Is Struggling to Boot Pedophiles Off Facebook and Instagram

07 Dec 2023
17m
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This podcast episode discusses the concerning issue of inappropriate content being recommended on Meta's platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram. Despite efforts to connect users with relevant content, the recommendation systems also connect people with inappropriate content, raising concerns about the effective...

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Why Goldman Sachs and Apple Weren't Happily Ever After

06 Dec 2023
20m
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This podcast episode explores the partnership between Goldman Sachs and Apple in launching the Apple Card, a revolutionary credit card that disrupted the payment industry. However, challenges arose, such as customer service issues and regulatory scrutiny. Goldman Sachs initially saw success but later retreated from con...

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Why Some Opioid Victims Are Challenging Purdue’s Settlement

05 Dec 2023
19m
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This podcast episode delves into the Purdue Pharma settlement, highlighting the immunity provision that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the lengthy timeline for dispersing funds. It explores the emotional toll the opioid crisis has taken on families and the ongoing legal battles surrounding the settle...

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She Tried to Get Sober. She Got Scammed Instead.

04 Dec 2023
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This podcast episode exposes a fraudulent scheme involving sober homes in Arizona that exploited Native Americans and reveals the challenges in helping people with addiction. It highlights how fraudulent sober homes preyed on vulnerable individuals, particularly Native Americans, by offering free housing in exchange fo...

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Artificial: Episode 1, The Dream

03 Dec 2023
31m
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This episode delves into the early days of OpenAI, its ambitious goal of creating AGI (artificial general intelligence), the struggles it faced, and the rivalry between OpenAI and DeepMind. It also discusses Elon Musk's concerns about AI, the internal power struggle within OpenAI, and the emergence of ChatGPT.

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Charlie Munger: Curmudgeon, Sage and Investing Legend

01 Dec 2023
22m
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This podcast episode explores the remarkable partnership of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, their investment philosophies, and the success of Berkshire Hathaway. We delve into their distinct roles, Munger's cult following, and how the dynamic duo shaped the world of investing. Munger's advice on cigar butt companies...

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The Oil Giant Hosting This Year’s U.N. Climate Summit

30 Nov 2023
17m
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This podcast episode analyzes the upcoming COP28 climate summit, critically examining the choice of Sultan al-Jabbar, an oil industry executive, as its leader. Concerns are raised over potential conflicts of interest and the UAE's prioritized oil interests. The episode highlights the difficulties of balancing economic ...

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Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture

29 Nov 2023
24m
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This podcast episode exposes a pervasive culture of sexual harassment, bullying, and misconduct within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), highlighting the urgent need to address systemic problems that create toxic work environments in government agencies.

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Introducing - Artificial: The OpenAI Story

29 Nov 2023
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This podcast episode explores the founding, accomplishments, controversies, and recent challenges faced by OpenAI, a company established by prominent figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman to investigate the potential and effects of artificial intelligence technology.

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The Family Drama Inside Estée Lauder

28 Nov 2023
19m
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This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by Estee Lauder, a renowned cosmetics company, including financial difficulties, declining sales, and internal conflicts. It shed light on the Lauder family dynamics and power struggle, as well as the company's strategic disagreements and CEO succession issues. The sit...

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The Fall of (Another) Crypto King

27 Nov 2023
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This podcast episode delves into the tumultuous rise and fall of Binance, the largest crypto exchange, and its enigmatic founder, CZ. Focusing on Binance's dominance in the crypto trading market, CZ's unique persona, and the controversies surrounding Binance, the podcast questions the future of crypto in light of the c...

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Pig-Butchering: A Texting Scam With a Crypto Twist

24 Nov 2023
23m
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This podcast episode tells the story of Jane, who fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam after unknowingly opening an account on a fake crypto exchange. Initially, Jane's investment grew rapidly, but she later discovered it was a scam. The episode explores Jane's current state, focusing on the emotional pain and anxiety ...

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Canned or Homemade? America’s Biggest Cranberry Company Wins Either Way

22 Nov 2023
19m
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This podcast episode explores the history of Ocean Spray, a cranberry cooperative, and the significance of cranberries during Thanksgiving. The former delves into the popularity of cranberry products, traces the company's growth, and highlights the challenges and opportunities it faces in the evolving food industry. Th...

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Cheap Drones Are Transforming the Battlefield

21 Nov 2023
17m
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This podcast episode delves into the rapidly evolving role of drones in modern warfare, examining the effectiveness of commercial and consumer drones in dense urban environments, the growing adoption of small drones amid conflicts like Israel-Hamas and the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing security concerns surrounding C...

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OpenAI’s Weekend of Absolute Chaos

20 Nov 2023
25m
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This podcast episode delves into the tumultuous week at OpenAI, sparked by the surprise firing of CEO Sam Altman. The events unfolded over a weekend, leaving many in the tech world baffled. The lack of communication from the company's leadership fueled employee outrage, leading to resignations and threats of further de...

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Why So Many Emergency Rooms Are Failing Kids in America

17 Nov 2023
23m
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This podcast episode delves into the critical issue of emergency room preparedness for children in the US, highlighting the low number of emergency departments that meet the standard for treating pediatric patients. The discussion explores the challenges faced by these emergency departments and emphasizes the importanc...

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Inflation Is Down. Unemployment Is Low. Is This a Soft Landing?

16 Nov 2023
19m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the Federal Reserve's challenge in achieving a "soft landing" for the economy, as they attempt to combat high inflation through interest rate hikes without triggering a recession. The discussion centers around the complexity of balancing rate increases to curb inflation while preventing ...

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The Actors Strike Is Over. Who Won?

15 Nov 2023
16m
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This podcast episode explores the background and implications of the recent strikes in Hollywood by writers, actors, and unions, which were motivated by safeguarding their rights and compensation in the shifting landscape dominated by streaming services and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). After tough negotiati...

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The Hospital at the Center of Israel’s War on Hamas

14 Nov 2023
18m
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This podcast episode highlights the dire situation at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The hospital, overwhelmed with injured patients, lacks basic supplies and electricity, leaving doctors struggling to provide adequate care. Medical staff remain committed to treating patients de...

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China’s Plans for Its Unemployed Youth: Send Them Away

13 Nov 2023
17m
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This podcast episode analyzes the dynamics of China's youth and how the government is mobilizing young citizens to address societal issues and stimulate rural economic growth. It delves into initiatives such as the rural revitalization campaign, the rustication program, and the poverty relief program, delving into the ...

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