Podcast · 335 episodes
WSJ What’s News, page 7
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 7
What’s News in Markets: Persian Gulf Oil Damage, Defense Stocks Under Fire, AI RevivalsWeekly market movers—S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting records despite Middle East war anxiety and higher oil; energy gains from Persian Gulf supply disruption; defense stocks falling despite demand;…25 Apr 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
What the End of the DOJ Investigation Means for the Next Fed ChairWSJ “What’s News” PM roundup—DOJ ending its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell; implications for Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair confirmation; U.S.-Iran diplomacy talks in Pakistan; defense industry…24 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
Why Asia’s Sinking Consumer Confidence is the World’s ProblemThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM briefing plus an interview.24 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
Elon Musk Lands Another ‘Moonshot’ Pay DealThis PM WSJ “What’s News” episode covers multiple business headlines.23 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Tesla Shares Drop on $25 Billion AI Spending PlanWSJ “What’s News” AM roundup (Apr 23) covering: Senate-passed DHS budget funding ICE/Border Patrol; Pentagon shakeup firing Navy Secretary John Phelan; Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions and ship…23 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 10 chapters
Trump’s Big Bet on Immigration Isn’t Paying Off for Most WorkersThe episode reviews business headlines (Tesla earnings, Boeing production, Spirit Airlines rescue talks, corporate leadership changes, markets) and focuses on a WSJ analysis of President Trump’s…22 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
Can a Chatbot Be Charged With Murder?Florida AG investigates whether ChatGPT could be criminally liable for a Florida State University mass shooting; Virginia voters approve a congressional map redrawing; Iran attacks a ship near the…22 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
President Trump Says the U.S. Will Extend the Iran Cease-Fire(1) U.S.-Iran diplomacy and escalation. President Trump says the U.S.21 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Why Apple Bet on an Engineer to Lead the AI EraApple’s leadership change as John Ternus (hardware engineer) prepares to lead into the AI era; plus business and policy headlines on airlines, psychedelics regulation, Iran talks, and Germany’s shift…21 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 13 chapters
Apple Names New CEO, Succeeding Tim CookThis WSJ “What’s News” PM episode covers: Apple naming John Ternus (current SVP of hardware engineering) as new CEO effective Sept.20 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
With All Eyes on Iran, North Korea Nuked UpThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM briefing plus a short promo for Capital Group’s “The Power of Advice.” Topic 1: U.S.-Iran diplomacy as a 10-day ceasefire nears expiry—Trump says…20 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 10 chapters
Anti-Trump Sentiment vs. Policy: The Battle for the MidtermsMidterm election strategy and party fractures, focusing on anti-Trump vs policy messaging for Democrats and loyalty vs nuance for Republicans, with key races and voter shifts in play.19 Apr 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
What’s News in Markets: New Record Highs, Luxury Woes, and AI MakeoversThe episode covers weekly market drivers: U.S. stocks hit record highs despite the Iran war and a Persian Gulf blockade; investors focused on the conflict not derailing the global economy.18 Apr 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Stocks Soar, Oil Sinks After Iran Declares the Strait of Hormuz OpenIran-U.S. tensions and markets; Trump-Pope Leo feud; AI and antitrust/industry news; plus Padres sale. Guests: Shelby Holliday, WSJ national security correspondent covering Iran/U.S.17 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 10 chapters
House Republicans Rebuff Trump—TwiceA roundup of major news: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire prospects, House GOP break with Trump on national security and immigration votes, Ford’s cautious China partnership stance, FAA flight cuts at…17 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Israel and Lebanon Reach a 10-Day Cease-Fire DealA roundup of global headlines. Key items: Trump says Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting that evening, aimed at enabling longer peace talks; U.S.16 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 13 chapters
Pentagon Asks Carmakers to Boost Weapons ProductionA Wall Street Journal AM news episode covering (1) U.S. push for “wartime footing” weapons production, (2) Australia’s refinery fire and fuel-supply strain, (3) Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy plan…16 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
The Escalating Standoff Over the Federal ReserveA fast roundup of business and politics, led by an escalating standoff over the Federal Reserve: President Trump renewed threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and defended a criminal investigation…15 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 9 chapters
Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. FirstThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM roundup plus related segments.15 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Bank Earnings Show U.S. Economy Is Holding UpThe episode is a Wall Street Journal PM news roundup. Topic: Bank earnings suggest the U.S.14 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Who Really Had It Worse: Boomers or Millennials?This episode of WSJ “What’s News” compares whether baby boomers or millennials had it worse financially, using data on wages, housing affordability, and student debt.14 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
U.S. Spring Home Selling Season Is Off to a Rough StartThe episode covers three main stories: a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports after talks with Iran failed, rising oil prices and global market ripple effects, and a weak U.S. spring home-selling season.13 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 11 chapters
Iran, U.S. Trade Threats After Peace Talks Collapse(1) U.S.-Iran tensions after U.S.-Iran peace talks collapse, including a planned U.S.13 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 13 chapters
The U.S. Economy Is Teetering. Here Are Three Industries to WatchThe U.S. economy is “teetering” as growth sectors face new shocks: oil-price volatility from the Iran war, stress in private credit, and whether AI infrastructure spending can keep up with demand.12 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters