Podcast · 491 episodes
The Journal., page 2
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios · English
The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing
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Inside the U.S. Deal to Get Venezuela’s OilTrump’s announced “biggest oil deal in world history” to secure Venezuelan crude for the U.S., using the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital to take a 35% stake in a Venezuelan oil company and buy…1 Sep 2026 · 22 min · 14 chapters
AI Loves Reddit, but Redditors Aren't So SureHow large language models use Reddit content (via Google/OpenAI deals in 2024) and how brands try to “incept” favorable narratives into AI answers—often clashing with Reddit’s volunteer moderation…31 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 5 chapters
My Monday Morning: Suze OrmanSuze Orman’s Monday routine and her views on using AI in finance, retirement timing, managing economic anxiety, spending habits, and marriage. Guests: Suze Orman, a famous U.S.30 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 11 chapters
The Cancer Vaccine That Could Save ModernaThe episode explains how Moderna, known for its COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, is reviving its business and potentially transforming cancer treatment with an mRNA cancer vaccine.28 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?Meta settles a federal youth-addiction/mental-health lawsuit with 48 states, agreeing to an $18B payout and major default restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram, without admitting…27 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Why Canada Won't Back Down to TrumpThe U.S.–Canada tariff fight under Trump, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, and what’s at stake for both leaders and economies as the dispute threatens to rupture the alliance.26 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Can an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War?The episode discusses the U.S. launching an “economic D-Day” aimed at ending the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran by severing Iran’s remaining financial lifelines through Treasury-led sanctions and…25 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
The Bankruptcy That's Ruining DinnerA Blue Apron customer’s ruined meal box becomes a case study in how meal-kit supply chains and vendor partnerships collapsed, leading to missing ingredients, messy orders, and broader industry…24 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Let’s Talk Bonds. Treasury Bonds.U.S. Treasury bond market turmoil and why Treasury yields hit the highest level since 2007, driven by inflation expectations, a record $40T national debt, and heavy corporate borrowing tied to the…21 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Why Flock Cameras Are Facing BacklashProtests and legal/privacy backlash against Flock Safety’s AI-powered street surveillance/ALPR cameras, which critics say enable mass tracking and misuse, while supporters say they help solve crimes.20 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Why Are Some StubHub Customers So Mad?StubHub ticketing failures and customer anger, highlighted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup but also affecting other events; focus on late/non-delivered tickets, refund delays, and strained customer…19 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 13 chapters
He's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire.How Costco’s long-term strategy of paying and supporting hourly workers leads to low turnover, better customer service, and steady business performance—illustrated by Tony Barzar’s 40-year career.18 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
This Opioid Alternative Is Fueling an Addiction CrisisThe episode examines kratom, an herbal product from Southeast Asia sold widely in the U.S., and the growing debate over whether it should be banned or regulated amid an “addiction crisis.” It…17 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
The Live Auction App Where People Can Bid ‘Til They’re BrokeA live auction “live shopping” app (Whatnot) that blends endless-scroll entertainment with fast bidding, and how one collector’s hobby turned into compulsive overspending and debt.14 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 8 chapters
He Thought He Invested in SpaceX. Then His Shares Vanished.A pre-IPO investor’s SpaceX exposure vanished after investing through layered special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and he says the SPV sold his interest before SpaceX’s IPO.13 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
To Solve a Cold Case, French Police Bent DNA Privacy LawThe episode explains how French police solved the 1998 “Predator of the Woods” cold case by bending DNA privacy rules, using U.S. genetic genealogy databases.12 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
Jared Kushner's Albania Headache: Flamingos, Contested Land and CocaineJared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s Albania resort plan—centered on Cezanne Island and the nearby Svernets peninsula—turns into a political and legal quagmire, sparking mass protests dubbed the…11 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Y Combinator CEO on How AI is Changing What Startups BuildGarry Tan (Y Combinator CEO) discusses how AI is reshaping startups and work: faster building, job disruption vs new entrepreneurship, YC’s use of AI agents, and AI regulation/access to models.10 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall StreetJersey Mike’s rise from a Jersey Shore sandwich shop to a Wall Street IPO, and how private equity (Blackstone) changed the brand before taking it public.7 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
Inside Trump's Fundraising MachineThe Wall Street Journal reports on Donald Trump’s post-2024 fundraising surge, including money tied to White House/Florida projects and a “round-the-clock” donor operation that channels corporate…6 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
How the ‘Nostradamus of AI’ Got It WrongA Wall Street Journal podcast episode about Leopold Aschenbrenner, dubbed the “Nostradamus of AI,” and how his hedge fund “Situational Awareness” collapsed after a leverage-driven margin call tied to…4 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
How Did Nancy Guthrie Vanish Without a Trace?The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Pima County, Arizona, and why the high-profile kidnapping case has stalled, framed as a “perfect storm” of bad luck, bad calls, and bad blood amid digital…3 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict“Try-hard” work addiction—how loving work becomes an exhausting compulsion, reinforced by American ideals of effortless success and “rise and grind.” Laura Mayer describes panic attacks, crying in…2 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 6 chapters
The Vanishing of an Anti-AI ActivistThe disappearance of Sam Kirshner, founder of the anti-AI group Stop AI, after escalating rhetoric and internal conflict, and how the AI backlash is increasingly tied to threats against AI companies.31 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 19 chapters