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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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A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots
Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech.
Further Watching:
-Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life
Further Listening:
-Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search
-The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here
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Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different?
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations.
Further Reading:
- Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President
- The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor
Further Listening:
- Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working?
- When the Drug Cartel Takes Over
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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 3: Brad
Bradley Olson has tried a lot of different diets over his 20-year weight-loss journey, including popular programs like WeightWatchers. But nothing was as successful for him as Mounjaro, one in a new class of drugs that people are taking for weight loss.
In this episode, Brad talks about his experience on the medicine and grapples with everything the drug couldn’t fix, from his self image to our food system. He confronts the ghosts of diets past and wades into the larger cultural conversation around weight loss. Guests include: Gary Foster from WeightWatchers; Virgie Tovar, a body positivity advocate; Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist.
Listen to Episodes 1 and 2 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” now.
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The Origin Story of Trump's Guilty Verdict
A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges. WSJ reporter Joe Palazzolo recalls the original investigation that eventually led to Thursday's conviction, and legal reporter Corinne Ramey describes the scene as the verdict came down.
Further Reading:
- Nine Memorable Moments From Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial
- A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation
Further Listening:
- Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway
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The Big Short: China Edition
For years, China’s real estate market was booming. Developers, home buyers and Western banks rushed to invest. But the boom turned into a bubble, which eventually burst. WSJ’s Rebecca Feng reports on the warning signs that were ignored and we speak to two people who saw the collapse coming.
Further Reading:
-The Folly of China’s Real-Estate Boom Was Easy to See, but No One Wanted to Stop It-Evergrande Was Once China’s Biggest Property Developer. Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate.
Further Listening:
-China’s Property Market Crisis
-China’s Evergrande Crisis
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The Trustbuster Taking on Ticketmaster
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter heads the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. He speaks with Ryan Knutson about the DOJ’s lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and why the government says the business is an illegal monopoly which the company denies.
Further Reading:
- Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Seek Breakup of Concert and Ticketing Giant
- Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
Further Listening:
- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle
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