20 episodes

What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In 10-12 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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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In 10-12 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.

    To Wait or Not to Wait? The Risk of Cutting Rates Before the Fed

    To Wait or Not to Wait? The Risk of Cutting Rates Before the Fed

    A.M. Edition for May 9. Europe is moving ahead of the Fed as rate cuts begin in several Western economies. But moving quicker than the U.S. isn’t without its perils, as Paul Hannon explains. Plus, why China wants consumers to trade in their old cars and washing machines. And, Journal tech columnist Christopher Mims shares his tasting notes on synthetic coffees, as climate change spurs the development of alternatives to the real thing. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 13 min
    West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

    West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

    P.M. Edition for May 8. West Virginia is struggling to find workers. Reporter Paul Kiernan explains why there is resistance to migrant labor. And corporate profits are booming. Reporter Justin Lahart has more on what it means for the economy. Plus, after the success of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, drugmakers are working on treatments to help people keep weight off. Senior writer Betsy McKay has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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    • 13 min
    U.S. Pauses Israeli Weapons Shipment After Rafah Attacks

    U.S. Pauses Israeli Weapons Shipment After Rafah Attacks

    A.M. Edition for May 8. In a rare formal rebuke of its top Middle East ally, the U.S. is withholding delivery of bombs to Israel out of concern the weapons could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza. Plus, Bud Light boycotts continue to drag U.S. sales for brewer AB InBev. And WSJ reporter Isabelle Bousquette explains how companies are creating AI-generated copies of real people, putting a modern twist on a traditional practice in industrial manufacturing. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 14 min
    FDIC Probe Finds Culture Rife With Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

    FDIC Probe Finds Culture Rife With Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

    P.M. Edition for May 7. An investigation into the culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. found sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination have long pervaded the agency. And from tariffs and trade restrictions to regional conflicts, geopolitics are taking a central role in global supply chains. Pierre Bienaimé talks to logistics reporter Paul Berger for more. Plus, Stormy Daniels, testifying to court, recounts salacious details of an alleged tryst with former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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    • 13 min
    Israel Seizes Key Gaza Crossing as Rafah Assault Takes Shape

    Israel Seizes Key Gaza Crossing as Rafah Assault Takes Shape

     A.M. Edition for May 7. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin has the latest updates from Gaza after Israel sent tanks into Rafah and Hamas claimed to have accepted a cease-fire proposal. Plus, Apple enters the AI arms race with a push to develop its own chips for data centers. And Boeing’s Starliner launch is called off after concerns emerged with the rocket set to send NASA astronauts into space. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 12 min
    Arizona Is Booming, But Voters Are Downbeat About the Economy

    Arizona Is Booming, But Voters Are Downbeat About the Economy

    P.M. Edition for May 6. Concerns about housing costs and immigration unsettle Biden’s winning coalition from 2020, but abortion turmoil worries Republicans. National political reporter Eliza Collins explains what’s going on in this crucial swing state. And Israel begins hitting targets in Rafah, after Hamas said it accepted a proposal to pause the fighting that Israel said fell short of what it could accept. Plus, the Federal Aviation Administration opens a new Boeing inquiry, over the plane maker’s 787 Dreamliners. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

tom.wou ,

Excellent revamp

Intelligent, pithy and accessible. Exactly what I want on my way to work!

Dahlylamy ,

WSJ, The Home of Government Propaganda

It really doesn’t matter how filthy rich your owners are, you can’t buy the next generation of people with your lack of journalistic integrity. How are you going to manufacture consent, WSJ, if no one but the older generation reads you? How are you going to spread the government approved narrative if you’ve ensconced yourself in boomer media? Your readership will all die out eventually as will you..

Everymann ,

Liberal bias

I used to like WSJ for its op-ed as well as its objective reporting, an oasis in the liberal news media. Unfortunately, there has been a significant shift recently and all the reporting resembles the bias of a liberal activist news outlet. If so, I rather switch to HuffPo and NYT.

This podcast reflects the same bias, it is very difficult to listen to if you are looking for objective and insightful analysis.

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