Podcast · 335 episodes
WSJ What’s News, page 4
by The Wall Street Journal · English
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.
All episodes, page 4
Why Stocks Are Diving After a Strong May Jobs ReportMarkets and politics roundup. A strong May jobs report (172,000 jobs; unemployment 4.3%) boosted growth expectations, but weak wage growth and rising inflation fears made rate cuts less likely and…5 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
Anthropic Calls for Global Pause in AI DevelopmentAnthropic urges a global pause on advanced AI development; the episode also covers U.S.5 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Why Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming BackThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” PM roundup, with a main segment on “statue wars” returning. Topic: U.S.4 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
AI CEOs Warn of Biological Weapons RiskThe episode covers multiple news items: AI executives and security experts warn Congress that AI-enabled gene synthesis could increase biological weapons risk, urging action on gene synthesis…4 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Knicks Fans Priced Out of MSG Head to Texas for NBA FinalsThe episode is a Wall Street Journal PM news roundup covering: Macy’s retail turnaround and higher-end brand strategy; Meta launching AI “agents” for business customers on WhatsApp, Instagram, and…3 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
OECD Warns of Recessions If Iran War Drags OnThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM briefing (June 3) covering: California and Iowa election results and races (including Steve Hilton vs Javier Becerra; Karen Bass runoff; Zach…3 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Trump Names Housing Official as Acting Intelligence HeadThis PM news episode covers: Trump abandoning a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund; President Trump naming Bill Pulte (housing finance chief) as acting director of national intelligence after…2 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
Alphabet Taps Investors to Fund Its AI BuildoutWSJ “What’s News” AM edition covering: California gubernatorial primary; Russia’s missile/drone attack on Ukraine; proposed U.S.2 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 12 chapters
Anthropic Filing Heats Up a Blockbuster Year for IPOsAnthropic’s confidential IPO filing (Claude AI) and why timing vs OpenAI matters after SpaceX’s expected IPO; Florida’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman alleging unsafe ChatGPT releases; People…1 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
PCs Go Agentic“PCs Go Agentic” and a broader news roundup on geopolitics, markets, AI policy, labor, and the UN funding crisis.1 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 14 chapters
Why Everyone Is Talking About PeptidesPeptides—short amino-acid chains used as body “signaling messengers”—are being promoted on social media for appearance and wellness (skin “glow,” tanning, sleep, muscle recovery, hair growth), but…31 May 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
What’s News in Markets: Memory’s Gold Rush, Oil Slips, Ford Finds a New LaneWeekly market roundup focused on AI-driven stock gains, a memory-chip “gold rush,” falling oil prices amid Middle East ceasefire hopes, and Ford’s pivot to energy storage.30 May 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Why Corporate America Is Now Rationing AICorporate America is “rationing” AI because token costs from widespread, uncontrolled experimentation have exploded; the episode also covers major news headlines (Trump anti-weaponization fund pause,…29 May 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
What Are Trump’s Plans for Cuba?U.S. pressure on Cuba under Trump and whether it could escalate to military action, framed alongside prior U.S. operations in Venezuela and Iran.29 May 2026 · 14 min · 2 chapters
U.S. Says It Has ‘Makings of a Deal’ With IranU.S.-Iran “makings of a deal” to wind down the war; Estonia’s preparations to deter Russia; plus business and markets updates (rail merger pause, Mango case, BP leadership dispute, Exxon-Venezuela…28 May 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
Can China Embrace AI Without the Job Losses?China’s approach to adopting AI while limiting job losses, contrasted with U.S. AI, markets, and legal headlines.28 May 2026 · 15 min · 15 chapters
A New Generation of Drugs Could Lower Heart Attack Risk for MillionsThis WSJ “What’s News” PM episode covers multiple headlines. Main topic: late-stage trials of new gene-silencing drugs for lipoprotein(a) (LPA), a genetic LDL variant that drives heart disease.27 May 2026 · 13 min · 9 chapters
Trump-Backed Paxton Wins Texas GOP PrimaryWSJ “What’s News” AM roundup. Leads with Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton winning the GOP Senate primary runoff over incumbent John Cornyn, then shifts to U.S.27 May 2026 · 13 min · 9 chapters
Ferrari’s First EV, the $640,000 Luce, Fails to ImpressThis episode is a business/news roundup. Topics: Mississippi’s rapid business growth; BP removing chairman Albert Manifold after allegations of verbal abuse and sharing privileged information; Mango…26 May 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
Pope Compares AI Threat to Tower of BabelThis episode of “What’s News” (WSJ, AM edition) covers: U.S.-Iran tensions after defensive U.S.26 May 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
What’s News in Markets: IPO Excitement, Chip Fatigue, the Decline of DividendsWeekly market drivers—IPO excitement (SpaceX), AI/semiconductor momentum and “chip fatigue” (NVIDIA), consumer pressure on retailers, and the decline of dividends/buybacks as AI spending rises.23 May 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Trump Administration Sees Threat in Growing Foreign Spy Bases in CubaWSJ “What’s News” PM covers Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in, Trump administration intelligence about expanding Chinese/Russian spy bases in Cuba, Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation, U.S.-Iran mediation…22 May 2026 · 14 min · 10 chapters
What’s News in Earnings: How AI Agents Are Boosting Nvidia–and Opening the Door to ChallengersEarnings-season roundup on how AI agents are driving demand for chipmakers, focusing on NVIDIA’s blowout quarter and rising competition from new entrants and big tech.22 May 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
The Whiskey Glut Upending America’s Bourbon HeartlandThis episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” roundup plus a bourbon segment. Topics include: House Republicans withdrawing a vote restricting Trump’s Iran strike authority; the U.S.22 May 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters