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One of the original business news podcasts. Mirrored after the popular Wall Street Journal column. Get caught up on your commute Monday through Friday. Listen as our journalists cover top stories and share timely insights on business, the economy, markets, and politics.
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U.S. Job Growth Slows as Businesses Scramble to Find Workers
P.M. Edition for May 7: The U.S. economy added a weaker-than-expected 266,000 jobs in April. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath says the disappointing report reflects companies' struggles to hire workers, despite millions being out of work. Charlie Turner hosts.
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Cryptocurrency Rally Attracts New Attention to Digital Assets
A.M. Edition for May 7. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff on investors' hunt for the next crypto winner. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky discusses healthcare stocks after global calls to waive Covid-19 vaccine patents. And, ham-radio enthusiasts are seeking far-off destinations. Marc Stewart hosts.
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Push to Waive Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Protections Faces Hurdles
P.M. Edition for May 6: The U.S. has joined a global push to waive intellectual-property protections on Covid-19 vaccines, to help distribute more doses in developing countries. But a waiver won't fix the shortfall immediately. Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the hurdles facing the plan.
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Businesses Take a Stance on Texas Voting Bill
A.M. Edition for May 6. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses corporate America's reaction to the latest state voting legislation. U.S. backs a temporary waiver of intellectual-property protection for Covid-19 vaccines. SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully lands on its fifth attempt. Marc Stewart hosts.
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Facebook's Oversight Board Orders Review of Trump Ban
P.M. Edition for May 5. Facebook's independent oversight board upheld the company's initial ban of then-President Donald Trump, but said Facebook needed to explain why it would do so indefinitely. San Francisco deputy bureau chief Brad Reagan joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what the ruling means for how Facebook and other social-media companies police content. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook.
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U.S. Auto Makers Face Roadblocks to Future Growth
A.M. Edition for May 5. WSJ's Mike Colias on challenges facing the automotive industry as it looks to grow during the pandemic. A decision from Facebook's independent oversight board on former President Donald Trump's accounts is expected today. Tech stocks stumble. Marc Stewart hosts.
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