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#20

Trump’s Got a Friendly Congress. What Does that Mean for His Agenda?

Donald Trump takes office this week with slim Republican majorities in both the House and Senate. What might we see from Congress once the President-elect begins his term? WSJ congressional reporter [Siobhan Hughes] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/siobhan-hughes) discusses the dynamic between Trump and lawmakers as well as what that means for the incoming President’s agenda. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading [Debt-Ceiling Fight Has New X Factor: Trump] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/us-congress-debt-limit-trump-2c45575d?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [Why the Trumpiest Congress Ever May Not Deliver His Agenda] (https://www.wsj.com/video/series/news-explainers/why-the-trumpiest-congress-ever-may-not-deliver-his-agenda/B97FA554-3561-481E-AE0D-275346B8349A?st=BZZwRy?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Vote After Trump Twists Arms] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/house-speaker-vote-mike-johnson-1f41e6f4?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [Johnson Wins Speaker Battle, but Proves GOP Has Little Room for Error] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/republican-trump-agenda-house-margins-35531f70?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [House and Senate Split on How to Deliver for Trump] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-and-senate-split-on-how-to-deliver-for-trump-6e1ba1de?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [Republicans Lean Toward ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ for Trump Agenda] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/republicans-lean-toward-one-big-beautiful-bill-for-trump-agenda-11eb63bc?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

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#19

What’s News in Markets: Banking Boom, Macy’s Troubles, Drugmakers Slide

What’s driving [big banks’ profit gains] (https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/jpmorgan-chase-earnings-report-4q-2024-jpm-835747eb?st=j1N5Ct&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) ? And what was the result of [the holiday season at Macy’s] (https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-live-01-13-2025/card/macy-s-warns-of-weak-holiday-sales-THrOdmqY7g9suR4Feplj?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) ? Plus, what drove drops in some drugmakers’ shares? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Markets A.M. newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/markets-am?mod=WSJ_YMBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Jan 2025

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18 Jan 2025

#18

WSJ Poll: Voters Want MAGA Lite From Trump

P.M. Edition for Jan. 17. WSJ reporter and editor [Aaron Zitner] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/aaron-zitner) discusses a new Wall Street Journal [poll] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/donald-trump-policy-approval-poll-849feb84?st=Hmd8jV&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) showing where voters stand on President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda shortly before he takes office. And the U.S. Supreme Court rules that a law that would ban TikTok can [stay in effect] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/supreme-court-oks-tiktok-shutdown-22969149?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . We hear from Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent [Jess Bravin] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jess-bravin) about what that means for the app’s possible future. And Israel’s security cabinet [approves the cease-fire deal] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-deal-reached-2fbb837b?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) that would pause fighting in Gaza. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jan 2025

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17 Jan 2025

#17

How Will China Deal With Trump 2.0?

A.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A barrage of stimulus [helps China hit its growth target] (https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-economic-growth-data-reliability-9242e07b?st=EQBhd5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) , but with Donald Trump about to take office, the economic outlook is darkening. The WSJ’s [Jason Douglas] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jason-douglas) explains how Beijing is preparing to deal with higher U.S. tariffs—and how a trade war could play out. Plus, Donald Trump tells lawmakers he’s [ready to bypass Congress] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-ready-to-bypass-congress-on-border-and-tariffs-a0c24feb?st=gxeMnP&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) to implement his border and trade policies. And the Gaza cease-fire deal appears to get [back on track] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-quarrel-over-final-details-of-gaza-cease-fire-2fbb837b?st=xtF2iM&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jan 2025

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17 Jan 2025

#16

Fraudsters Stole Billions in Jobless Benefits. They Might Get Away With It

P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Fraudsters stole billions via government jobless claims during the pandemic. WSJ U.S. economy reporter [Paul Kiernan] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-kiernan) tells us why [time is running out] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/time-is-running-out-to-recover-up-to-135-billion-in-pilfered-jobless-benefits-39505ea7?st=E5hY1h&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) to prosecute them. And, [TikTok’s CEO plans to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/tiktok-ceo-planning-to-attend-trumps-inauguration-a7b9a959?st=ox8MQy&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) , news that comes days before a ban of the popular video app is set to go into effect. And WSJ health reporter [Brianna Abbott] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/brianna-abbott) talks about a new report that says [young women in the U.S.] (https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/younger-women-are-now-more-at-risk-for-cancer-than-men-0092e6cf?st=DKbidK&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) are more at risk for cancer than men. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter.] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Jan 2025

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16 Jan 2025

#15

After the Fires, L.A. Homeowners Face Housing Crunch

A.M. Edition for Jan. 16. As Los Angeles residents survey the destruction from the wildfires, the WSJ’s [Rebecca Picciotto] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/rebecca-picciotto) says many [wonder if rebuilding is an option] (https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/los-angeles-fire-housing-shortage-a1424502?st=ifyuAL&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Plus, [Israel and Hamas quarrel over the details] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-quarrel-over-final-details-of-gaza-cease-fire-2fbb837b?st=kC2RJL&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) of the Gaza cease-fire, while medical teams prepare to help hostages who have spent more than a year in captivity. And Jeff Bezos’ space ambitions take flight as [Blue Origin’s new rocket blasts off] (https://www.wsj.com/business/bezos-blue-origin-rocket-launch-0621c82f?st=ebcbPN&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Jan 2025

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16 Jan 2025

#14

After 15 Months of War, a Window Opens for Peace in Gaza

P.M. Edition for Jan. 15. Israel and Hamas have [reached a cease-fire agreement] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-gaza-hostage-release-cdf9ba32?st=8u5Fx5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) in Gaza. WSJ national security reporter [Alex Ward] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/alexander-ward) explains what the deal entails and how it could lead to a permanent end to the war. Plus, the latest data from the Labor Department shows that U.S. [inflation was up last month] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/cpi-report-inflation-december-interest-rate-0347479e?st=EVTUFW&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . U.S. economy reporter [Paul Kiernan] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-kiernan) discusses what that could mean for the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. And big banks had a [stellar fourth quarter] (https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/jpmorgan-chase-earnings-report-4q-2024-jpm-835747eb?st=GwQ8AF&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Reporter [Alexander Saeedy] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/alexander-saeedy) explains why. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Jan 2025

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15 Jan 2025

#13

SEC Escalates Feud With Elon Musk

A.M. Edition for Jan. 15. The Securities and Exchange Commission sues the billionaire, [alleging he misled shareholders] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/sec-sues-elon-musk-over-twitter-stock-buys-escalating-long-simmering-feud-65a3ad5f?st=t79Ydw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) about his Twitter stock purchases in the lead up to his takeover of the platform. Plus, [after a long standoff] (https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/south-koreas-impeached-president-is-arrested-over-martial-law-move-9947a51c?st=GkkTek&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) , South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived declaration of martial law. And the WSJ’s Carrie Keller-Lynn explains how [Israel’s tech sector has raked in more investment] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-defies-expectations-with-surge-in-tech-funding-despite-war-c956de4b?st=45yzKS&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) despite uncertainty from the war in the Middle East. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Jan 2025

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11:40

15 Jan 2025

#12

Senators Press Hegseth in Tense Confirmation Hearing

P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, [faced questions] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearing-trump-cabinet-b569c525?st=2bjnjS&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) over his past behavior and qualifications to lead the Pentagon. WSJ national security reporter [Nancy Youssef] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/nancy-a-youssef) gives us her read of the room, and what the hearing signals about Trump’s other cabinet picks. And in his first days in office, Trump plans to sign [executive orders] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-plans-energy-dominance-executive-orders-after-inauguration-df86acd8?st=Q3x6Jc&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) that would boost the U.S. fossil fuel industry. Plus, though the labor market appears strong, [power is shifting] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/balance-of-power-shifts-back-toward-bosses-a2861df1?st=4dL97i&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) from employees to employers. WSJ economics reporter [Konrad Putzier] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/konrad-putzier) tells us the more subtle ways that companies are flexing that power today. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Jan 2025

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14 Jan 2025

#11

Beijing Discusses TikTok Sale to Musk

A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. With a U.S. ban on TikTok looming, Chinese officials internally [weigh the option] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/china-officials-internally-discuss-option-of-tiktok-sale-to-musk-bac0a224?st=DpYjns&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) of allowing Elon Musk to invest in or take control of the app’s U.S. operations. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith says Donald [Trump would have been convicted] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/special-counsel-says-trump-would-have-been-convicted-for-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election-f2ecf0fa?st=kgbtqE&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election had prosecutors not been forced to drop the case. WSJ reporter [Sadie Gurman] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sadie-gurman) unpacks his newly released report. And Israel and Hamas are [finalizing a Gaza cease-fire deal] (https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-and-hamas-put-finishing-touches-to-deal-to-free-hostages-f605e08d?st=SwKLkB&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Jan 2025

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14 Jan 2025

#10

Why Goldman Sachs Is Betting on Financing

P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. Goldman Sachs [restructures itself] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/goldman-sees-financing-as-the-future-it-is-rearranging-itself-to-reflect-that-72a22cd7?st=PFJDhe&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) aiming to be one of the biggest players in the increasingly competitive world of financing. Reporter [AnnaMaria Andriotis] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/annamaria-andriotis) explains what the shift means for the bank’s business. And the Federal Trade Commission [plans to sue] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/ftc-prepares-to-sue-largest-u-s-apartment-landlord-over-hidden-fees-528c776e?st=pD8snQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) the U.S.’s biggest landlord over hidden fees. Plus, reporter [Belle Lin] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/belle-lin) talks about the new term companies are using to [justify the cost] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-cost-avoidance-became-an-ai-buzzword-for-holding-down-headcount-319cb399?st=h7d7BP&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) of investing in artificial intelligence. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Jan 2025

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13 Jan 2025

#9

Bond Selloff Raises the Stakes for Earnings Season

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. WSJ editor Alex Frangos explains [why government-bond yields are surging] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/bond-yields-rising-charts-367dba8a?st=ZpQTk5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) around the world, and how this makes corporate earnings growth even more critical. Plus, [resurgent winds in Los Angeles] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/death-toll-rises-to-16-in-los-angeles-fires-as-conditions-set-to-worsen-1a17cb38?st=QFkkPe&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) pose fresh challenges for firefighters. And WSJ autos reporter [Christopher Otts] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/christopher-otts) tells us about his visit to one of the EV “battery belt” towns whose [fortunes could turn] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/these-ev-battery-belt-towns-are-betting-trump-wont-ditch-them-5682df34?st=869yxn&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) if Donald Trump pulls federal funding. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Jan 2025

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13 Jan 2025

#8

How the U.S. Job Market Could Change in 2025

What are the macro trends moving the U.S. labor market and how might that translate into your ability to find a new job? From the incoming Trump administration’s tariff and immigration plans to the adoption of AI, WSJ workplace and employment reporter [Lauren Weber] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/lauren-weber) and logistics and supply chain reporter [Paul Berger] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-berger) discuss what’s driving changes in the labor market, and how companies are planning for the future. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading [The American Worker Is Becoming More Productive] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/worker-productivity-america-growing-36f4c90c?mod=WTRN_pos1&cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_163&cx_artPos=0?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [America’s Role Reversal: Working-Class Blacks Make Gains While Whites Fall Back] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/income-gap-white-black-working-class-13b8a286?mod=jobs_news_article_pos4?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [What Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for American Job Growth] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/trump-immigration-policy-job-growth-567fb3cd?mod=jobs_more_article_pos3?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) [Help Wanted: U.S. Factories Seek Workers for the Nearshoring Boom] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/help-wanted-u-s-factories-seek-workers-for-the-nearshoring-boom-ef0209aa?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jan 2025

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12 Jan 2025

#7

What’s News in Markets: FuboTV Scores, Vaccine Bets, Insurers Stumble

What drove FuboTV’s gains? And how are bird-flu worries affecting vaccine makers? Plus, why did insurance shares drop? Host [Francesca Fontana] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/francesca-fontana) discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Markets A.M. newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/markets-am?mod=WSJ_YMBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jan 2025

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05:37

11 Jan 2025

#6

A Defiant Trump Is Sentenced in Hush-Money Case

P.M. Edition for Jan. 10. Donald Trump has become the [first former U.S. president to be sentenced for a crime] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-sentencing-hush-money-new-york-9f9282bc?st=XvD46x&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) —in this case, falsifying business records. WSJ courts reporter [Corinne Ramey] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/corinne-ramey) weighs in on why this sentence matters. And a strong jobs report is good news about the health of the economy, but sends stocks trending downward. Reporter [Paul Kiernan] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-kiernan) lays out what this could mean for the [Federal Reserve’s next steps] (https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/jobs-report-december-2024-unemployment-economy-c8031ef9?st=V8PBuQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . And why [this weekend could be critical] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/los-angeles-firefighters-in-race-against-time-as-death-toll-rises-422cffa5?st=b125Ew&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) for the effort to contain the wildfires around Los Angeles. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jan 2025

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13:07

10 Jan 2025

#5

L.A. Utility Lacked Common Wildfire Safety Measures

A.M. Edition for Jan. 10. As investigators look for the cause of [deadly wildfires around Los Angeles] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/deadly-los-angeles-wildfires-show-little-sign-of-relenting-c9f91458?st=cZdowG&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) , regulatory filings show one of city’s municipal utilities [didn’t proactively shut off power] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/los-angeles-utility-didnt-implement-common-wildfire-safety-measures-c43bcc29?st=EGvVNy&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) in areas ravaged by blazes – a practice turned to by other utilities when fire risk is high. Plus, what to expect as the TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court. And WSJ reporter [José de Córdoba] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jose-decordoba) explains how the prospect of [U.S. military strikes] (https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/trump-mexico-drug-cartel-fentanyl-us-military-fb9f193c?st=tJK7NP&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) on Mexican drug cartels in Donald Trump’s second term are rattling the country’s political circles. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jan 2025

13 MINS

13:45

10 Jan 2025

#4

The Economic Toll of the Los Angeles Fires

P.M. Edition for Jan. 9. As wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles, experts are starting to get a sense of their [staggering toll] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/los-angeles-fires-recovery-costs-billions-12201ee5?st=fKmmmT&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . WSJ reporter [Jean Eaglesham] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jean-eaglesham) talks about how [homeowners insurance] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/california-home-insurance-los-angeles-palisades-fire-3cce96a9?st=nZdKw7&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) could change in a state ravaged by fire. And five presidents were among the leaders honoring former President Jimmy Carter at his funeral today. WSJ reporter and editor [Aaron Zitner] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/aaron-zitner) reflects on [differences] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/jimmy-carter-funeral-president-attendance-bd40f0b8?st=vFTUYL&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) between Carter’s political moment and today. Plus, after a recent terrorism attack, tourist-dependent New Orleans is working to [make visitors feel safe] (https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/new-orleans-attack-las-vegas-boston-tourism-3d521c8e?st=mqQKhf&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . WSJ travel reporter [Allison Pohle] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/allison-pohle) says it’s following Las Vegas’s lead. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

11 MINS

11:10

09 Jan 2025

#3

L.A. Wildfires Rage Almost Unchecked

A.M. Edition for Jan. 9. WSJ editor [Ben Fritz] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ben-fritz) joins us from Los Angeles with [the latest on a series of blazes] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/deadly-los-angeles-wildfires-show-little-sign-of-relenting-c9f91458?st=kWFHBb&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) that have many residents feeling like the city is “teetering on the brink of destruction.” Plus, dockworkers and port employers [reach a labor deal] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-dockworkers-and-port-employers-reach-labor-deal-0f26ae57?st=38xSSy&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) that could avert potentially costly strikes. And Blackstone makes its latest bet on AI with [a $300 million investment in DDN] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/blackstone-to-make-300-million-investment-in-ai-data-company-03f9c4aa?st=vAt5Mb&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free [What’s News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

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12:10

09 Jan 2025

#2

Wildfires Intensify Around Los Angeles

P.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Two people are dead and thousands ordered to evacuate as [multiple blazes] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/pacific-palisades-fire-los-angeles-update-d990ea4e?st=zJKVoR&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) in Los Angeles County push firefighting resources to their limits. WSJ reporter [Sara Randazzo] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sara-randazzo) reports from Pasadena. And a [prominent Chinese economist] (https://www.wsj.com/world/china/xi-jinping-muzzles-chinese-economist-who-dared-to-doubt-gdp-numbers-2a2468ef?st=zJKVoR&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) made comments about his country’s government last month, infuriating Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Chief China correspondent [Lingling Wei] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/lingling-wei) tells us what this says about the state of the Chinese economy. Plus, with lots of office space sitting empty, Wall Street Journal reporter [Peter Grant] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/peter-grant) joins us to talk about the [top-tier space in high demand] (https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/real-estate-office-vacancies-shortages-1b640791?st=CQ7KkP&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [What's News newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jan 2025

13 MINS

13:33

08 Jan 2025

#1

Trump Escalates Panama, Greenland Threats

A.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Donald Trump [declines to rule out using military or economic coercion] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-foreign-policy-expansion-canada-greenland-panama-canal-b1cbe478?st=stkgC4&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) to gain control of Greenland, the Panama Canal and Canada. The WSJ’s [Dan Michaels] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/daniel-michaels) says the president-elect’s threats could be intended as an extreme opening bid for negotiations. Plus, [wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate] (https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/california-wildfires-pacific-palisades-b6c24ca4?st=UpNBHZ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) in Los Angeles, as strong winds complicate efforts to fight the blazes. And dozens of House Democrats join Republicans to pass a bill [expanding the number of people eligible for deportation] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-led-house-passes-laken-riley-act-with-democrats-help-e731208a?st=thettW&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) . Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jan 2025

12 MINS

12:25

08 Jan 2025

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