Podcast · 491 episodes
The Journal., page 9
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
All episodes, page 9
Inside the Black Market for High School Football PlayersThe episode explores the underground economy surrounding high school football in Southern California through the story of Phillip Bell, a young football talent entangled in a black market for high…16 Jan 2026 · 24 min · 7 chapters
The Bank Collapse Behind Iran's ProtestsThe Bank Collapse Behind Iran's Protests15 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Oil Companies Aren't Sold on Venezuela"The Journal" covers the essential stories about money, business, and power, hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza.14 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Why is the Fed Chair Facing a Criminal Investigation?Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza13 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
How to Be an Intelligent Investor in 2026Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza12 Jan 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
A Son Blames ChatGPT for His Father's Murder-Suicide Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza9 Jan 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
The Man Who Wants Netflix to Save HollywoodRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza8 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
China's Cheap Goods Are Europe's Problem NowRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza7 Jan 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' on Foreign PolicyRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza6 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 6 chapters
Was Maduro's Capture About Oil?Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza5 Jan 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!The Journal’s year-end wrap-up—“Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!”—with editors’ picks for 2025’s biggest stories and what to watch in 2026, plus a holiday playlist plug.29 Dec 2025 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Camp Swamp Road Ep. 5: JacksonvilleUpdates on the Scott Spivey case and an investigation into Florida’s “stand-your-ground” laws, focusing on Jacksonville and how deaths are classified as “justifiable homicides” (not crimes),…23 Dec 2025 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Drug Cartels' New Weapon: Chinese Money LaunderersDrug Cartels' New Weapon: Chinese Money Launderers22 Dec 2025 · 26 min
It's Almost 2026. How’s the Economy?A 2025 year-end economy check looking ahead to 2026, covering a K-shaped economy, tariffs, inflation and jobs data, AI’s impact on hiring, stock-market-driven consumer resilience, and inequality.19 Dec 2025 · 23 min · 7 chapters
The Battle Over a Church Worth MillionsThis episode dives into the complex legal and moral fight over a historic church in Nashville, highlighting the growing issue of "steeple-jacking" — the takeover of churches by opportunistic…18 Dec 2025 · 19 min
How the ‘Chemtrails’ Conspiracy Theory Is Sabotaging One CompanyIn this episode of *The Journal*, hosts Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza explore the resurgence of cloud seeding technology in drought-stricken areas of the western United States.17 Dec 2025 · 21 min
How Robinhood’s CEO Became a Cult HeroIn this episode, hosts Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza explore the rise of risky investing strategies led by Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood.16 Dec 2025 · 21 min
Compass vs. Zillow: The Real Estate WarsIn this episode of *The Journal*, hosted by Jessica Mendoza, the focus is on the evolving dynamics in the real estate market, particularly the clash between Compass, a real estate brokerage led by…15 Dec 2025 · 21 min
AI Has Come for AdvertisingRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza12 Dec 2025 · 20 min
OpenAI's 'Code Red' ProblemRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza11 Dec 2025 · 20 min
Investment Accounts for Babies Are Coming. Wall Street Can’t Wait.Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza10 Dec 2025 · 19 min
The Tech CEO Leading Nvidia's Main RivalThe Tech CEO Leading Nvidia's Main Rival9 Dec 2025 · 23 min
Netflix’s Fight for Warner Just Got HarderRyan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza8 Dec 2025 · 20 min
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Plan for Peace in UkraineTrump’s Plan for Peace in Ukraine5 Dec 2025 · 22 min