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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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What’s Really Happening in America’s Downtowns? Your Questions Answered.
Are America’s downtowns doomed or are they thriving? Depending on where you look, the answer may be different. In some cities, like St. Louis, work from home has accelerated ‘doom loop’ scenarios, where businesses leave urban centers, causing tax revenue to fall and more residents and businesses to leave as well. Other cities, like Detroit, seem to be going through a downtown renaissance. WSJ commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier answers your questions about what’s happening with urban real estate and what it will take to get Americans to go back downtown. Luke Vargas hosts.
Further Reading
Chicago to Offer Most Generous Subsidies in U.S. to Save Its Downtown
The Real Estate Nightmare Unfolding in Downtown St. Louis
Offices Around America Hit a New Vacancy Record
Reversing the Real-Estate Doom Loop Is Possible. Just Look at Detroit.
Big Tech Is Downsizing Workspace in Another Blow to Office Real Estate
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What’s News in Markets: Nvidia Effect, S&P Milestone, Apple Pay Later
What happened after Nvidia briefly became the most valuable company in the world? And how did investors react to the end of Apple’s buy now, pay later service? Plus, how did a drug that isn’t used for weight loss excite markets? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Why Nvidia’s Success May Be a Problem for the Stock Market
P.M. Edition for June 21. Nvidia’s value has skyrocketed, pushing the S&P 500 to record-breaking highs, but many other companies in the index have traded lower. Wall Street Journal senior markets columnist James Mackintosh explains why that split could be risky. And the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law that forbids domestic abusers from possessing guns in a major Second Amendment decision. Plus, reporter Jim Carlton on how San Francisco is using its cool weather to attract tourists. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump Campaign Donations Surge After Guilty Verdict
A.M. Edition for June 21. The former president’s campaign committee takes in twice as much as President Biden’s in May, though both men garner significant financial support from billionaires. And, the possibility of Marine Le Pen’s far-right, euroskeptic party leading France’s government triggers flashbacks of euro crises past, but WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip says things are different now. And, why the missing line on your résumé is… your golf score. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Catastrophe Investors Brace for Hurricane Season
P.M. Edition for June 20. WSJ Heard of the Street columnist Telis Demos explains what is attracting investors to catastrophe insurance during a summer of extreme weather. And the Supreme Court upholds a 2017 tax on foreign investments in a decision that leaves unresolved other questions about federal taxing powers. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains. Plus, the death of actor Donald Sutherland. Francesca Fontana hosts.
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Hezbollah and Israel Risk a Wider War Neither Seems to Want
A.M. Edition for June 20. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber explains how escalating tensions along Israel’s Lebanese border threaten to drag the two parties toward a bigger conflict, despite U.S. efforts to calm the situation. Plus, Louisiana requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. And issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft delay the return of astronauts back to Earth. Luke Vargas 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.