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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

17H AGO

What’s News in Markets: Tesla Turmoil, Steelmaker Rallies, Dollar General Gains

How much did a fight between Elon Musk and President Trump hurt Tesla shares? And why did tariff news lift steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs? Plus, what types of shoppers are driving Dollar General’s gains? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1D AGO

Why Musk Picked This Fight With Trump

P.M. Edition for June 6. As the dust settles from the blowup between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, Republicans choose sides even as some are asking why one of the most consequential alliances in modern American politics had to end this way. We hear from congressional reporter Olivia Beavers and columnist and host of the Bold Names podcast Tim Higgins on how we got here and what it means. Plus, job growth slowed in May, though less than economics expected. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart breaks down the numbers. And the Trump administration brings back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, to face criminal charges in the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
1D AGO

What Trump and Musk Stand to Lose as Their Partnership Crumbles

A.M. Edition for June 6. After a public falling out between the president and the world’s richest man, the Journal’s Damian Paletta and Caitlin McCabe break down the potential political and financial consequences of their high-stakes breakup. Plus, GOP Senators move to shore up funding for NASA programs threatened by budget cuts. And reporter Laurence Norman discusses his exclusive report that Iran is turning to China as it stocks up on materials for ballistic missiles. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
2D AGO

The Trump-Musk Alliance Unravels in Real Time

P.M. Edition for June 5. President Trump and Elon Musk traded barbs today as Trump threatened to eliminate government subsidies and contracts for Musk’s businesses, while the billionaire called the president ungrateful. Plus, the U.S. trade deficit collapsed in April, with a record drop in imports. WSJ reporter Matt Grossman discusses where tariffs fit in, and whether we can expect future data to remain at similar levels. And we exclusively report that Humana, the second-biggest Medicare insurer, has told congressional staffers that it will support moves that would curtail billing practices worth billions in extra payments to the industry. We hear from Journal reporter Christopher Weaver about why the company is making such a move, and how it could affect the broader Medicare business. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
2D AGO

Trump Bars U.S. Travel for Citizens of 12 Countries

A.M. Edition for June 5. President Trump is reinstating a controversial immigration policy from his first term, banning travel to the U.S. from a host of countries largely in the Middle East and North Africa. Plus, Dow Jones Newswires economics editor Paul Hannon discusses the tricky needle central bankers will need to thread as inflation concerns spike, even if that’s not yet showing up in the data. And gamers worldwide scramble to get their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
3D AGO

Why Americans Are Turning to Discount Stores

P.M. Edition for June 4. Dollar General and Dollar Tree have reported bumper first-quarter earnings. WSJ reporter Suzanne Kapner joins to discuss what that shows about consumers, and about the state of the U.S. economy. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that President Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill would add $2.4 trillion to the U.S. deficit, as Republican senators are demanding changes that could alter its price tag. We hear from WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin about how the bill might shift. And the Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation. Alex Ossola hosts. What’s News in Earnings: Retailers Scramble to Respond to Tariffs Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
3D AGO

U.S. Doubles Steel, Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

A.M. Edition for June 4. President Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and aluminum jumped overnight, leading industry players to warn of price increases and potential shortages. Plus, Journal finance editor Alex Frangos discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to lift its longstanding cap on Wells Fargo’s assets, imposed as punishment for a fake-accounts scandal. And American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet weighs in on the debate over phasing out clean-energy tax credits that’s dividing some Senate Republicans. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
4D AGO

Why Wall Street Is Raising the Alarm Over U.S. Debt

P.M. Edition for June 3. As the U.S. debt grows—and with the “big, beautiful” spending bill set to push it even higher—some on Wall Street are warning that the debt level might soon be unsustainable. And, though it’s not the first time we’ve heard such warnings, WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss why this time they’re worth listening to. Plus, Elon Musk criticizes President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” And the White House sends a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress codifying cuts identified by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. WSJ reporter Jasmine Li talks about what the package includes, and the president’s broader goal behind it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 29

Nandojoseh

Excellent way to stay informed and start your mornings.
Incredibly Political

3d ago

schreinerrcaroline

This podcast could be 5 stars if it left politics out. They don’t even hide how liberal they are. Completely biased information and contributes to the poisoned media we consume. PLEASE make this bipartisan.
Seriously! Over an hour of boycotting target coverage. Why?

May 22

SYRUP-SYNTHOSIS

It’s like we have forgot about economics and the other factors that have affected this company and competition in the same way. This boycott has had such a small overall impact on earnings yet we spend 2 separate episodes on it? I will change my review from one star to four once you apologize for putting politics ahead of truth. Weird weird move WSJ. We listeners deserve an apology.
Goldman / Kaplan

May 4

kalex32

Disappointing Host Diminishes the Experience. I had high hopes for this podcast given the subject matter and potential for insightful discussion. Unfortunately, the host, Gunjan Banerji, consistently underdelivers. Her questions often feel surface-level or poorly considered, and rather than fostering meaningful dialogue, she frequently leads responses. Instead of allowing for organic conversations, there’s a noticeable push toward a particular narrative, which detracts from the credibility and balance of the show.

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.