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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.

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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.

    Trump Found Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case

    Trump Found Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case

    P.M. Edition for May 30. Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president ever convicted of a crime; a Manhattan jury found him guilty of 34 felonies for falsifying records to cover up hush money paid to a porn star. Trump called it “a rigged, disgraceful trial.” Political reporter Alex Leary explains from outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where the decision came down. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.



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    • 13 min
    How Beijing Ringleads a Global ‘Axis of Evasion’

    How Beijing Ringleads a Global ‘Axis of Evasion’

    A.M. Edition for May 30. Western sanctions were meant to subdue the U.S.’s enemies. Instead, they have inadvertently created a shadow economy where China is the primary beneficiary, WSJ’s Ian Talley says. Plus, Israel’s moves in Gaza put further strain on fragile ties with a key security partner. And, FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg is planning a slow goodbye. Peter Granitz hosts. 



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    • 14 min
    The Deepening Alliance of Donald Trump And Elon Musk

    The Deepening Alliance of Donald Trump And Elon Musk

    P.M. Edition for May 29. Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been in discussions about a role in which Musk can give formal input and influence over White House policies, if Trump wins a second term. And in an effort to save money on groceries, U.S. consumers are increasingly turning to store brands. Plus, oil company ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil. Alex Ossola hosts.



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    • 13 min
    South African Voters Set to Snub Mandela’s Party

    South African Voters Set to Snub Mandela’s Party

    A.M. Edition for May 29. The party that ended apartheid in South Africa is set to lose its absolute majority for the first time in 30 years, as corruption, inequality and economic pain push voters away. But things could get worse for Africa’s most developed economy, the WSJ’s Alexandra Wexler says. Plus, Chicago is offering developers lavish subsidies in a bid to revitalize its emptying downtown. And a Democratic super PAC plans to spend $100 million on abortion-rights ads to try and retake the House. Peter Granitz hosts. 



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    • 13 min
    Why American Workers Are Feeling Lonely and Isolated

    Why American Workers Are Feeling Lonely and Isolated

    P.M. Edition for May 28. As more Americans are grappling with an epidemic of loneliness, employers and researchers are beginning to understand the role of workplace shifts since the pandemic. WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen tells us what companies are doing about it. And shareholders in oil company Hess greenlight a $53 billion merger with Chevron. WSJ reporter Benoît Morenne explains why it’s not a sure thing yet. Plus, the defense and prosecution wrap up closing arguments in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Alex Ossola hosts.



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    • 13 min
    Deadly Gaza Strike Dials Up Pressure on Israel

    Deadly Gaza Strike Dials Up Pressure on Israel

    A.M. Edition for May 28. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls an attack that killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza a “tragic mistake” as international condemnation mounts. Plus, the U.S. presses its European allies to back off plans to rebuke Iran for advances in its nuclear program. And the WSJ’s Justin Lahart explains why how much you worry about inflation may depend on your politics. Peter Granitz hosts. 



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    • 14 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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