The Journal.
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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.
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- What is Nvidia Without Jensen Huang? · 20 minJensen Huang has resigned as Chief Executive of Nvidia after reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy. Huang’s fall from grace has stunned the…
- How Nvidia CEO’s Affair Became a National Security Nightmare · 21 minJensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, acknowledged that he had an affair with a tech executive named Alice Huang. U.S. officials suspect that she’s a Chinese intelligence asset. They…
- The Biggest Loser of the Midterms? Data Centers · 18 minThis year’s midterm election wasn’t just a big win for Democrats. It was also a win for data center opposition. Across the country, voters elected politicians who are critical of…
- The Russian Officer Secretly Working for Ukraine · 29 minCome see The Journal Live in Dallas on Monday, November 9th. Due to popular demand, we’ve released more tickets. Buy them here. Lev Stupnikov was an officer in Russia when he…
- What Just Happened to Politics in the South? · 22 minAmerica has a new political reality: Republicans’ decades-long grip on Southern politics has cracked. Democrats won major races this week, from Texas to South Carolina. WSJ’s…
- Why Companies Are Paying You to Quit · 18 minLast week, Microsoft announced that the company is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees. Like much of corporate America, the tech giant is facing pressure to increase AI spending…
- Red, White and Who? A Blue Tsunami · 23 minThe Democratic Party has taken control of the Senate and House in what WSJ's Christopher Matthews calls a “rebuke” of President Trump. Chris analyzes Democrats' key Senate wins…
- Binance and the Biggest Crypto Heist Ever · 18 minThe world’s largest crypto exchange suffered the biggest crypto hack in history last week. In just 20 minutes, criminals made off with at least $6.3 billion from Binance. The…
- California Democrats Can’t Agree On How To Tax Billionaires · 23 minIn this year’s midterm election, voters in California will decide on a ballot initiative proposing a one-time, 5% tax on the net assets of California residents worth more than $1…
- Is AI Running Out of Money to Borrow? · 20 minThere’s been a big sell off in tech stocks this week, as investors question tech companies’ massive spending on AI. This comes days after Anthropic secured a record-breaking $63…
- Why Billionaires Are Giving Money to Kids · 21 minA growing number of tech billionaires are pledging cash and stocks to American children through the federal government’s Trump Accounts. WSJ’s Konrad Putzier and Erich Schwartzel…
- How A24 Keeps Making Hit Films · 21 minThe studio behind the documentary “You Can See Everything” is A24. It’s an independent company with a reputation for critically acclaimed movies that fills theaters. Young…
- Red, White and Who? A Progressive Gamble in Michigan · 23 min“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the country about issues…
- The Most Expensive Midterms Ever · 20 minThe 2026 midterm cycle is the most expensive election in American history. At a time when huge sums of campaign money are flowing into races across the country, federal oversight…
- A Raging Battle Over How Homes Are Sold · 21 minThe real estate brokerage Compass sells many homes through private listings. But that strategy has received a lot of criticism. After a major acquisition earlier this year…
- The Money Problem Fueling France’s Riots · 21 minThis past weekend, mayhem broke out alongside peaceful demonstrations in France. What started as a protest over school resources spiralled into anger over potential big cuts to…
- Did OpenAI Just Catch a Spy? · 22 minOn Tuesday, OpenAI employee Abdulrahman Alfozan was charged with planting a recording device behind a conference room TV at its San Francisco headquarters. Imani Moise talks to…
- A Sneak Peek Into Anthropic’s Business · 18 minAnthropic is preparing for what could be one of the biggest IPOs in history. WSJ's Anissa Gardizy got a look at a draft of the company's S-1. It reveals soaring revenue, a…
- Red, White and Who? The Swing Voters in South Texas · 28 min“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the country about issues…
- Trump Turns on Ukraine · 22 minPresident Trump’s stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is evolving. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has made a series of decisions that critics say favor Russia. In…
- Tension and Tirades Inside the U.S. Treasury · 21 minPresident Donald Trump has put a lot on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plate, from handling trade talks with China to overseeing sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, tensions inside…
- My Monday Morning: Gayle King · 23 minGayle King has been on TVs across America for decades and is currently a co-host of “CBS Mornings.” In the final episode of My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired…
- The $275 Million Margaritaville Drama · 23 minWhen Jimmy Buffett died in 2023 he had set up a $275 million trust, naming his widow Jane as the sole beneficiary. Now, as WSJ’s Katherine Sayre reports, the family and Buffett’s…
- Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending? · 19 minAmericans are more upset than ever about the economy as inflation continues to rise. But even so, consumers keep spending. WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains why U.S. shoppers are so…
- The Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle · 21 minAfter the White House asked her to step down, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her position as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. A Wall Street Journal investigation laid out a…
- Red, White and Who? The Inflation Election · 24 min“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the…
- Why Oura Put Its IPO on Pause · 20 minThe smart ring company Oura has grown quickly. Its wearable tech seems to be everywhere: in slick ad campaigns, on celebrities’ social media, and on the fingers of regular people…
- My Monday Morning: Ludwig Göransson · 23 minComposer Ludwig Göransson has scored films like “Black Panther” and “Oppenheimer,” and his latest is Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” In My Monday Morning, a new Journal video…
- Can Xbox Get Back in the Game? · 24 minFor years Xbox was the console of choice for serious gamers. But after a failed bet that it could revolutionize gaming through its streaming platform GamePass, the brand has been…
- Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat. No One Knows How to Stop Them. · 20 minU.S. aviation officials and industry insiders have long whispered about a deadly problem with air travel: rogue pilots with severe mental health issues intentionally crashing…
- Why Chinese Fentanyl Factories Are Making Peptides Now · 18 minThe world’s biggest chemical industry is in China. For years, Chinese factories have also been a major producer of ingredients used to make fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that…
- Red, White and Who? The Anti-AI Voters · 24 min“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the…
- Is Xi Jinping’s Health Declining? · 18 minCome see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Washington, some subtle signs and unusual…
- Google Put AI in Schools. Test Scores Plummeted. · 21 minAs Google’s tools become more and more common in American classrooms, students are increasingly relying on AI tools to bypass the hard work of learning. WSJ’s Shalini…
- My Monday Morning: Randy Bresnik · 18 minAstronaut Randy Bresnik is leading NASA’s Artemis III mission into space next year. In My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired by the long standing column of the…
- How Cocaine Is Flooding Into Europe · 20 minCome see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. High-powered speedboats fitted with radar systems are sneaking tons of cocaine past authorities in…
- The Vigilante Taking Down Job Scammers · 21 minFor job seekers, fraud has become a massive problem. Enter: The Profiler. He’s a self-proclaimed crimefighter with a mission to root out online scams and fake job ads. WSJ’s…
- Our Reporter Tried Meta’s Viral AI Agent. Should You? · 21 minCome see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. Muse is Meta’s new AI agent, and it’s a hit. With more and more people using this type of technology…
- How China Swiped the Secret to American Blueberries · 20 minAbout 15 years ago, executives from U.S. fruit grower Driscoll’s went to China with a plan to turn blueberries into that country's next big food trend. But along the way…
- Why ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Is Harder than Ever · 18 minAmericans are spending more time in the kitchen than any point in the last 20 years. But the question “what’s for dinner?” is more fraught than ever. People are dealing with…
- Will a Rent Freeze Fix NYC or Make it Worse? · 23 minDuring a Journal Live Event in New York earlier this month, Ryan Knutson spoke with two experts about the city’s forthcoming rent freeze. Emily Eisner, the executive director and…
- The Epic Drama at Lululemon · 21 minEmail us at [email protected] with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. Lululemon helped pioneer the athleisure market. Now, it’s fallen on hard times…
- The High Schools Going All-In on AI · 23 minA 2024 survey found that 90% of high-schoolers in Estonia were already using generative AI for learning. So, the northern European country decided to lean in. In an experiment…
- An Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s President Zelensky · 26 minThis week, during the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a “winter package” of military…
- Inside Canada's EU Courtship · 25 minIn the midst of a damaging trade war with the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed making his country an “Associate Member of the European Union.” WSJ’s Drew…
- The World is Running Out of Fuel · 21 minAfter the war in Iran began, several measures went into effect to keep oil prices under control. Governments and companies tapped their reserves and illicit oil became more…
- Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing · 24 minEmma Grede has spent decades in the fashion industry’s backstage, helping found brands like Skims and Good Americans with celebrity partners Kim and Khloe Kardashian…
- Should Everyone Get a Prenup? · 21 minThe prenup is getting a modern makeover. Once seen mainly as a way for the ultrawealthy to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, they’ve now become a financial planning…
- Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand · 21 minRed, White and Who is back! Email us at [email protected] with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve…
- Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon · 20 minPresident Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keeping up…
