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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.
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New Emissions Rules Could Spell the End of U.S. Coal Plants
A.M. Edition for April 25. The Biden administration issues sweeping new rules to limit power-plant pollution, targeting existing coal and newly built natural-gas plants. WSJ climate reporter Ed Ballard explains how that could affect the U.S. energy mix as power demand surges. Plus, BHP offers to buy rival Anglo-American in a mining megadeal. And 18 of Donald Trump’s allies are indicted in Arizona on charges they tried to overturn the 2020 election. Luke Vargas hosts.
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How Hospital Mergers Drive Up Prices for Consumers
P.M. Edition for April 24. A new study found that hospital mergers drive up healthcare costs. The Wall Street Journal’s Melanie Evans discusses how consumers are paying the price. And McKinsey is under criminal investigation for opioid-related consulting services. Plus, major business groups are suing to block a new federal rule banning employee noncompete agreements. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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Tesla Rallies After Musk Speeds Up Rollout of Cheaper EVs
A.M. Edition for April 24. Tesla’s stock soars off hours after CEO Elon Musk announced it would accelerate the launch of new models, including at more affordable prices. Plus, the Senate passes a long-delayed foreign aid package. And WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher explains why Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are facing an investor exodus despite this year’s market rally. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Pennsylvania Primary Tests Democratic Divisions Over Israel
P.M. Edition for April 23. The Democratic Party faces an electoral test over Israel in Pennsylvania’s primary today. WSJ reporter Kris Maher discusses how the war is impacting voters in that crucial swing state. And the U.S. Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete clauses that restrict job switching. The WSJ’s Dave Michaels has more. Plus, Tesla reports a sharp drop in first-quarter earnings. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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U.S. Targets Chinese Banks Helping Moscow’s War
A.M. Edition for April 23. Washington is drafting sanctions against some Chinese lenders as it seeks to stop Beijing from helping Russia rebuild its war machine. Plus, colleges struggle to stem the fallout from campus confrontations over the Israel-Hamas war. And as efforts to ban books soar across the U.S., WSJ’s Joseph De Avila discusses some of the targeted titles and the groups calling for the bans. Luke Vargas hosts.
Correction: The proposed merger between Coach and Michael Kors is worth $8.5 billion. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the deal was worth $8.5 million. (Corrected April 24)
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Big Tech Faces Earnings Test
P.M. Edition for April 22. The so-called Magnificent Seven stocks shed a combined $950 billion in market value last week, the largest on record. Wall Street Journal banking reporter Charley Grant says upcoming earnings offer an opportunity to stop the slide. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman invests in a company tackling artificial intelligence’s big appetite for clean energy. Climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar has more. Plus, opening statements kick off Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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Customer Reviews
Good content, WSJ reporters sound unprofessional
Generally, the daily content is good and covers relevant pieces of world news. However, WSJ correspondents on specific topics often use poor grammar, up- and Valley girl-speak. It comes across as unprofessional and, frankly, annoying to listen to.
Pretty biased reporting of Modi’s US visit
As usual, the comments by Sabrina Siddiqui represented media’s double standards and hypocrisy against India in light of Modi’s White House visit. For example, her comment “India is still viewed as democratic by many” seems to have an implicit but obvious bias. India has had numerous free elections since 1947, why would anyone question whether it’s a democracy? I’m also curious if Sabrina’s comments reflect such an implicit bias against neighboring Pakistan, which as a matter of state policy actively promotes religious discrimination.
The number and length of adds ruins everything
The title says it all. With the number of adds this podcast is difficult to listen to. In addition, I am very much bothered by poor English language skills of some presenters (you can hear gems like this: “China has restricted the amount of children…”). It especially applies to guests who often speak very informal and riddled with grammar mistakes English. You never know what piece of news gets priority (usually something very local to the USA). Recently (2023) it does not even add episodes on time (pm editions may appear the following morning and am editions are often not even available at 9am EST). Getting worse and worse. “And finally” is getting on my nerves.