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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. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing

1 DAY AGO

Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy

In the first few minutes of the Trump presidency, Elon Musk’s programmers made a surprise incursion into a key personnel agency. Since then, DOGE programmers operating in the shadows have burrowed into systems across the government, resulting in thousands of layoffs. WSJ’s Scott Patterson explains how DOGE has entered vast parts of the federal bureaucracy. Further Reading: -Inside DOGE’s Clash With the Federal Workforce -DOGE Claims It Has Saved Billions. See Where. Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance -Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2 DAYS AGO

Trump 2.0: A Big, Beautiful Bill

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution this week that serves as a first draft of the “big, beautiful bill” President Trump has been seeking. WSJ’s Siobhan Hughes joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss how Congress is working with Trump. Plus, we take a look at what impact recent rulings from the judicial branch might mean for Trump's agenda. Further Reading: - The Weight of Trump’s Agenda Sits on Mike Johnson’s Shoulders Further Listening: - Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2 DAYS AGO

Will Paramount Settle With Trump?

Paramount Global is wrestling with whether to settle President Trump’s lawsuit against its CBS unit. At the same time, the company is waiting for regulatory approval from the Trump administration for its merger with Skydance Media. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel explains. Further Reading: -CBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap -FCC Requests ‘60 Minutes’ Harris Interview Material as It Reviews Paramount-Skydance Merger -Paramount Executives Ask: Could They Be Sued for Settling Trump’s $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit? Further Listening: -Mayhem at Paramount as Merger Looms -Why Buying Paramount Global Won’t Be Easy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
3 DAYS AGO

Why Gold Bars Are Flying Over the Atlantic

If you landed on a flight from Europe to New York recently, you might have been an unwitting participant in a high-stakes, high-altitude gold trade. WSJ’s Joe Wallace explains what's going on with the gold market, and why gold bars have been flying commercial. Further Reading: -Why Dealers Are Flying Gold Bars by Plane From London to New York Further Listening: -Trump's Tariff Whiplash -The Underground Battle for Colombia's Richest Gold Mine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
4 DAYS AGO

An Eggspensive Dilemma

As the U.S. fights a persistent bird flu outbreak, the cost of eggs has skyrocketed. The owner of a brunch cafe tells us about the impact of high-priced eggs on his business and WSJ’s Patrick Thomas unpacks one possible fix that the egg industry wouldn't consider – until now. Further Reading: - Soaring Egg Prices Reignite Debate Over Bird Flu Vaccinations - At the ‘Wall Street of Eggs,’ Demand Is Surging - First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next? Further Listening: - Bird Flu and the High Price of Eggs - Farm-to-Table Pioneer on Why We Still Need Better Food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
5 DAYS AGO

Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals

The Trump administration is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hand over mineral rights worth hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. Zelensky said a deal is possible but he wants better terms. WSJ's James Marson explains why these minerals are so valuable and what this potential deal could mean for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe - Ukraine's $30 Billion Problem Further Reading: - A Guide to U.S.-Russia Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine - Ukraine’s Zelensky Wants Better Terms on Minerals Deal Demanded by Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
FEB 21

Germany's Economy Is Broken. There's No Plan B.

For decades, Germany has relied on manufacturing and exports – a model that made it the world’s third largest economy. But that model is breaking down, and the country’s leaders are offering few alternatives in the upcoming election. WSJ’s Tom Fairless and Bertrand Benoit discuss Germany’s downturn and what can be done about it. Further Reading: - Germany’s Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B - Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe - Germany’s Difficult Breakup with Russian Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
FEB 21

Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe

The Trump Administration turns its focus to Europe as President Trump signals a willingness to cooperate with Russia. WSJ’s Alex Ward joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what that means for an end to the war in Ukraine. Further Reading: -Trump’s Turn to Russia Spooks U.S. Allies Who Fear a Weakened NATO -Trump’s Attack on Zelensky Signals New World Order Taking Shape Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance -R.I.P. CFPB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 16

Illuminate11

Enjoy listening to this podcast. It's important that we hear about US policies and how changes to them affects people for better or worse. Sometimes hard to hear the negative effects but necessary. I like that the hosts are neutral.
Missing an elephant

Feb 21

OM Hoff

In the entire course of this piece, even in the section dealing specifically with energy, no mention of the country’s suicidal mistake to de-nuclearize its energy grid, opting instead for wind, solar and coal. This has been a disaster for industry: high costs and energy shortages; it’s tantamount to de-industrialization. No amount of government propping up will correct such a core disability.
Tired - Goodbye

Feb 17

Big Ben 0702

Have grown incredibly tired of the left of center reporting on this podcast. The tone and angle is consistently left with opposing viewpoints rarely provided. I just listened to my last episode - goodbye.
I like the show

Feb 5

Erik-Smith88

It sounds like all these people have the same issues. They like to complain and quit. Things you can control are activity and what you consume and yall don’t seem to care about either of those

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. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing