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The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.
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Trump Allies Draft Plans to Rein in the Fed
Donald Trump's allies have drafted plans to curb the Federal Reserve’s independence, should Trump win a second term. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia unpacks the proposals, which include giving the president a say in interest-rate decisions.
Further Reading:
-Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence
-Why Inflation Is Biden’s Most Stubborn Political Problem
-Even If the Fed Cuts, the Days of Ultralow Rates Are Over
Further Listening:
-Why the Fed Is Steering Away From Rate Cuts
-The Man Who Waged War on Inflation
-The President, the Fed, and the Cut
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Amazon’s Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals
For almost a decade, Amazon staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces selling products under the guise of a company called ‘Big River.’ WSJ’s Dana Mattioli reports on the secret arm of Amazon that surreptitiously gathers intelligence on its competitors.
Further Reading:
-Inside Amazon’s Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals
-Inside Amazon’s Push to Crack Trader Joe’s—and Dominate Everything
Further Listening:
-TikTok Wants to Be More Like Amazon. Amazon Wants to Be More Like TikTok.
-What Is Amazon’s Secret ‘Project Nessie’?
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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What's Next for the Economy
Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker.
Further Watching:
-Jamie Dimon on the Economy, Geopolitical Risks and AI: Full Interview
Further Listening:
-Why the Fed Is Steering Away From Rate Cuts
-Janet Yellen on Inflation and the U.S. Economy
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Pro-Palestinian Protests and Arrests at U.S. Colleges
With a fresh round of pro-Palestinian protests sweeping campuses nationwide, university administrators are cracking down. WSJ’s Melissa Korn explains what students are demanding and what it could mean for campus life going forward.
Further Reading:
-At Columbia, Discontent Grows Over Shafik’s Handling of Crisis
-Pro-Palestinian Protests Force Colleges to Rethink Graduation Plans
Further Listening:
-Big Donors Clash with Universities Over Antisemitism, Free Speech
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How Gambling Scandals Are Rocking Sports Leagues
Less than six years after a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for legal sports gambling, U.S. sports leagues are facing an onslaught of betting scandals. The latest example is Jontay Porter, a little-known NBA player, who has been given a lifetime ban for betting on games. WSJ’s Jared Diamond unpacks how major leagues are confronting the darker sides of sports betting with alarming frequency.
Further Reading:
-NBA Player Banned for Life for Betting on Games
-America Made a Huge Bet on Sports Gambling. The Backlash Is Here.
Further Listening:
-How a Psychiatrist Lost $400,000 on Gambling Apps
-Disney Gets Into Gambling
-FanDuel CEO on Sports Gambling's Big Boom
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Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War
Over the course of 19 days, U.S. officials raced to contain escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid a series of attacks. WSJ’s Michael R. Gordon on what was going on behind the scenes as the White House worked to prevent a bigger conflict.
Further Reading:
-Inside the White House’s Frenetic Scramble to Avert a Full-Blown Middle East War
-How the U.S. Forged a Fragile Middle Eastern Alliance to Repel Iran’s Israel Attack
Further Listening:
-A Deadly Strike on Aid Workers in Gaza
-A Deadly Drone Attack and Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance'
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