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
This podcast episode educates listeners on the difficulties that small businesses deal with when obtaining credit, compounded by high-interest rates and the possibility of an impending recession. Owners' personal testimonies illustrate the emotional and monetary burdens imposed by banks' circumspect lending standards. ...
This podcast episode explores SEC Chair Gary Gensler's journey from traditional finance to crypto, the SEC's focus on crypto exchanges, the recent collapse of FTX and its implications, and the risks and potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the traditional financial system. Gensler emphasizes the need for compliance ...
This podcast episode presents Jigar Shah's mission to aid entrepreneurs with innovative energy ideas in securing funding, a concept termed "bankability." Shah highlights challenges faced by projects seeking billions in investment, underscoring the government's role in funding clean energy initiatives. Despite bureaucra...
This podcast explores the challenges faced by regional sports networks, specifically Diamond Sports Group, as a result of changing viewing habits due to the rise of streaming services and cord-cutting. The company's bankruptcy affects stakeholders, including the Padres and MLB, which is now supporting the team's operat...
This podcast episode delves into the legal implications and intricacies of the charges against former President Trump regarding his mishandling of classified documents, highlighting the potential consequences and his supporters' reactions. The investigation has led to 37 counts against Trump, revealing instances where ...
This podcast episode explores Intel's journey to regain its leadership position in the chip industry. It highlights the challenges faced by the company in recent years, including delays in chip manufacturing advancements, the rise of competitors, and a shift from its traditional design-and-make approach to contract man...
This podcast episode delves into the changes implemented by Chris Licht as CNN's new CEO, including revamping programming, ousting prominent anchors, and hosting a controversial town hall with former president Donald Trump, leading to mixed reactions and resignations among CNN staff. It sheds light on the challenges Li...
This podcast episode delves into the SEC's ongoing legal battle with Binance and Coinbase, two prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, over allegations of operating as unregistered securities exchanges. The SEC's lawsuit raises questions about what constitutes a security, as the crypto exchanges argue that many of the asse...
This podcast episode analyzes Apple's new headset, Vision Pro, a virtual and digital device intended for early adopters and developers to envision its potential. Apple's track record in hardware production, wide user base, and developer community give it advantages in the market. However, the Vision Pro's high initial ...
This podcast episode delves into the arrest, house arrest, and daring escape of Russian oligarch Artem Uss from Italy, who was wanted by the U.S. for smuggling and money laundering. The episode sheds light on the potential impact of his arrest and escape on prisoner swaps between the U.S. and Russia, as well as concern...
This podcast delves into the rise of Nvidia, a company that thrived in the gaming industry while facing recent challenges due to the crypto winter, US-China tensions, and export restrictions. Despite obstacles, Nvidia's investment in AI research and its role in the explosive growth of generative AI have positioned it w...
This podcast episode explores the intriguing history and ownership struggles of Hulu, a popular streaming service. It delves into the platform's inception, the legal battle between Disney and Comcast, and their plans for Hulu's future. The episode provides insights into the streaming industry's competitive landscape an...
This podcast episode tells the story of Jay Gajavelli, a real estate investor who became successful by acquiring old apartment complexes, renovating them, and increasing the rent, often by double digits. However, his empire faced challenges due to neglected maintenance and poor living conditions in his properties, lead...
This podcast episode investigates conflicts of interest among government officials, particularly within the executive branch of the US government. The analysis of financial disclosure forms unveils instances of officials owning and trading stocks in companies affected by their agency's policies, raising concerns about ...
This podcast episode explores the experiences of people living in Wood Street, a homeless encampment in Oakland, California, and the challenges they faced during and after the recent eviction. The podcast highlights the hardships of living in an encampment, the lack of affordable housing, and the struggles individuals ...
This podcast episode explores the rise and fall of Supreme, a streetwear brand that once dominated the fashion landscape. From its early days as a skate shop in New York City to its peak popularity in the 1990s, Supreme captivated skateboarders and fashion enthusiasts with its unique designs and collaborations. However...
This podcast episode delves into Elon Musk's vision for Twitter, focusing on important aspects like free speech principles, his ambitious financial goals, and plans to increase the company's valuation. Musk emphasizes the significance of free speech, acknowledging divergent views, and shares his optimism about Twitter'...
This podcast episode delves into the alarming increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the United States, primarily due to their lack of a standard anti-theft immobilizer. The Kia Boys TikTok trend and the resulting surge in copycats contributed to this problem, leading to significant financial burdens and inc...
This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of the US debt ceiling crisis, exploring the ramifications and political complexities surrounding it. The crux of the discussion revolves around the imperative to raise the debt limit to avert a potential government default, coupled with the contentious issue of governme...
This podcast episode explores the phenomenon of companies raising prices during the pandemic and beyond, even openly discussing it with investors. It discusses the factors contributing to inflation, such as increased demand, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs of labor, raw materials, and shipping. The episode a...
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