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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    • 4.2 • 3.7K Ratings

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.

    Is Inflation So Stubborn Because of Small Businesses?

    Is Inflation So Stubborn Because of Small Businesses?

    P.M. Edition for May 13. Many small businesses, facing cost pressures, plan to keep raising prices. Senior special writer Ruth Simon explains what that means for taming inflation. And Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer, testifies that the former president told him to drag out hush-money talks with porn star Stormy Daniels. Plus, Melinda Gates is resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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    • 14 min
    Offices Go Politics-Free Ahead of Biden-Trump Rematch

    Offices Go Politics-Free Ahead of Biden-Trump Rematch

    A.M. Edition for May 13. Vladimir Putin shakes up Russia’s military leadership by appointing an economist as defense minister. Plus, the United Auto Workers faces another key test in its organizing blitz in the South. And WSJ reporter Chip Cutter explains why corporate America is largely sitting out the 2024 election after previously feeling like it couldn’t afford to stay silent. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 13 min
    Who Pays for Going Green? Your Questions Answered

    Who Pays for Going Green? Your Questions Answered

    How is the math of going green changing? In recent years, many homeowners, drivers and companies have bet on the long-term savings of going green. But are those savings and the subsidies that made them possible still balancing out the higher upfront costs? WSJ Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry and WSJ senior reporter Phred Dvorak answer listeners’ questions about recent changes to clean-energy rules on both sides of the Atlantic and what they mean for how consumers and governments pay for green initiatives. Luke Vargas hosts.



    Further Reading

    Households Wince at the Rising Price of Going Green 

    The Home-Solar Boom Gets a ‘Gut Punch’ 

    Europe’s Green Agenda Collides With Geopolitical, Economic Reality

    U.S. Renewable Power Growth Is Setting New Records on the Back of Federal Support 

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    • 13 min
    What’s News in Markets: Pixie Dust, BBQ Essentials, Uber Lyft-ed

    What’s News in Markets: Pixie Dust, BBQ Essentials, Uber Lyft-ed

    Can streaming bring some magic back to Disney? And why is Tyson looking for the beef? Plus, how did Lyft manage to beat Uber? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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    • 5 min
    Biden Administration Plans to Quadruple Tariffs on Chinese EVs

    Biden Administration Plans to Quadruple Tariffs on Chinese EVs

    P.M. Edition for May 10. A WSJ scoop: The Biden administration is planning to raise tariffs on clean-energy goods from China, with a levy on Chinese electric vehicles set to roughly quadruple. Reporter Andrew Duehren explains. And venture capitalist reporter Marc Vartabedian explains how VCs are playing matchmaker in the age of AI. Plus, Starbucks has a backseat driver. Restaurant reporter Heather Haddon has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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    • 14 min
    Online Shopping Didn’t Kill Retail. In Fact, It’s a Savior.

    Online Shopping Didn’t Kill Retail. In Fact, It’s a Savior.

    A.M. Edition for May 10. With a $320 million dollar floating pier on the Mediterranean just days away from operating, U.S. officials say key details about how aid will be delivered to Gaza have yet to be ironed out. Plus, Apple apologizes for its new iPad advert that critics say represents AI’s ability to crush human creativity. And WSJ reporter Kate King explains why our online shopping behavior might actually be saving bricks-and-mortar retail. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
3.7K Ratings

3.7K Ratings

Meitghkk ,

Great effective news compilation

I only wish they focused more on big world news stories.

Also a pet peeve: I am very tired of hearing Luke Vargas pronounce “Beijing” wrong. It seems he has to say that word at least once per week, and he puts a silly sound on the “j” that maybe is supposed to sound more authentically Chinese but actually takes him FURTHER from the real and simple pronunciation of “Beijing” in Chinese. Someone needs to coach him so I can stop hearing him say it wrong.

YurriG ,

Hamas propaganda

I admit that the show is informative on the US economy. But, as far as Gaza war is concerned, it is pure, albeit polite, Hamas propaganda. Hamas, a terrorist organization according to the US, is presented cute and cuddly. Whatever happens, it is the fault of Israel.

mollsinthecity ,

best way to stay informed

New listener and it’s my go to now for staying informed.

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