The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios•www.wsj.com

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 Hunt for Putin’s Sleeper Agents

A family of deep-cover Russian spies hiding in the heart of Europe. A Slovenian spycatcher with a daunting mission. After months of reporting, WSJ's Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson unspool the story of the global hunt for Vladimir Putin's sleeper agents, and how it culminated in the biggest game of hostage diplomacy since the Cold War. Further Reading: - The Global Hunt for Putin’s ‘Sleeper Agents’ - Inside the Secret Negotiations to Free Evan Gershkovich Further Listening: - The Historic U.S.-Ru...

Mar 28, 2025•40 min

Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout

A journalist was added to a text thread with high-level Trump administration officials revealing plans for the timing and weapons to be used in a military strike against Houthi militants. Administration officials disputed that any classified information about the military operation had been shared. WSJ’s Nancy Youssef joins the chat with Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the fallout of the group chat pinged ‘round the world. Further Reading: - An Annotated Analysis of Signal Group Chat With...

Mar 28, 2025•27 min

Three Federal Workers Hit by DOGE

President Trump’s unprecedented effort to shrink the federal labor force is impeding work at government sites across the country. Three laid-off federal employees tell their story and WSJ’s Lindsay Ellis reports on the wider impact of the layoffs. Further Listening: - Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy - Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart Further Reading: - The Collateral Damage of Trump’s Firing Spree - The Federal Workers Who Are Not Quite Fired, Not Quite Working Learn more abo...

Mar 27, 2025•21 min

Trump's Attack on Big Law

The White House is waging a pressure campaign against some of the country’s most prominent law firms. WSJ’s Erin Mulvaney on how the firm Paul, Weiss came to the decision to make a deal with President Trump. Further Reading: - Trump Signs Order Targeting Law Firm Jenner & Block - Law Firms Scramble to Avoid Being Trump’s Next Target - Why Law Firm Paul Weiss Pleaded Its Case With Trump, and Not With a Court Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary Learn more about your a...

Mar 26, 2025•19 min

Arrivederci, Donatella Versace

After nearly three decades as creative director, Donatella Versace is stepping down from her role at her family’s fashion house. The announcement comes after years of clashes between the designer and the American businessman who acquired her family’s brand. WSJ’s Suzanne Kapner unpacks the drama and discusses what it means for the fashion house. Further Reading: - Inside the Versace Clash Between Donatella and the ‘American Cowboy’ CEO - Donatella Versace to Step Down as Chief Creative Officer o...

Mar 25, 2025•21 min

Trump's College Crackdown

Columbia University gave in to President Trump’s demands after he revoked roughly $400 million in federal funding. WSJ’s Douglas Belkin explains how the university made its decision, and the impact that may have on campuses across the country. Further Reading: - Universities Sprint from ‘We Will Not Cower’ to Appeasing Trump - Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding Further Listening: - Pro-Palestinian Protests and Arrests at U.S. Colleges - The 2024 College Financial Aid Mess Le...

Mar 24, 2025•18 min

The New Hit Depression Treatment? A Ketamine-Derived Nasal Spray

After it was approved in 2019, Spravato, a depression treatment derived from the club drug ketamine, was looking like a dud. But recently it has taken off, and it surpassed $1 billion in annual sales last year for its maker, Johnson and Johnson. Further Listening: - A Lawyer Says He Doesn't Need Help for Psychosis. His Family Disagrees. - America's Maternal Mental Health Crisis Further Reading: - J&J’s Ketamine-Derived Drug Is Taking Off - Big Pharma Walked Away From Mental Health. Why Some ...

Mar 21, 2025•23 min

Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary

A battle has been brewing between President Trump and the judicial system as courts delay some of the administration's rapid fire executive orders. WSJ’s Jess Bravin joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the recent clashes between Trump and the courts. Further Reading: - Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Judges - Trump Escalates Push Against Legal Norms - A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump Further Listening: - A New Phase in Trump’s Immigration Fight - Trump 2...

Mar 21, 2025•28 min

Greenland Has Tons of Minerals. So Where Are All the Miners?

Greenland could satisfy the world’s hunger for minerals, if miners could just start digging. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen explains why Greenland’s minerals remain mostly untapped, and what bringing these rare earths to the surface could mean to the global supply chain. Further Reading: - Greenland Has the Makings of a Mining Boom. So Where Is Everyone? - Greenlanders Reject Trump’s Overtures at the Ballot Box Further Listening: - Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals - Why an Arctic Treasure Is Spurring Ho...

Mar 20, 2025•20 min

A New Phase in Trump's Immigration Fight

Immigrants who took advantage of a Biden-era program to enter the U.S. are now being targeted by the Trump administration, including people who fled the Russia-Ukraine war. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains how the program came to be and how Trump cancelled it. Further Reading: - They Thought They Came to the U.S. Legally. Now They’re at Risk for Deportation. - What Green Card and Visa Holders Need to Know About Recent Deportations Further Listening: - Trump's Immigration Overhaul Learn more about...

Mar 19, 2025•19 min

The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon

Walmart has been America’s largest retailer by revenue for over three decades. But that title might change hands this year, with Amazon hot on the supercenter’s heels. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how Walmart has fought hard to keep its crown. Further Reading: - How Walmart Built the Biggest Threat Amazon Has Faced - Walmart’s Reign as America’s Biggest Retailer Is Under Threat Further Listening: - The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager’s Six-Figure Salary - What Walmart’s Aisles Say About the A...

Mar 18, 2025•19 min

The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney

Matthew Van Andel’s ordinary life unraveled when he accidentally downloaded a trojan horse that gave a hacker access to his entire computer. But the hacker didn’t just get Van Andel’s information. It also got his employer: Disney. Further Reading: - A Disney Worker Downloaded an AI Tool. It Led to a Hack That Ruined His Life. - How to Keep Hackers From Destroying Your Digital Life Further Listening: - Six Days of Chaos at MGM's Casinos - Hack Me If You Can Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mar 17, 2025•21 min

The High Pressure Tactics Gloria Allred Uses On Her Own Clients

Gloria Allred’s lifelong crusade against men accused of sexual misconduct has made her a high profile feminist lawyer. But little is known about what happens between Allred and her clients, mostly women, behind the scenes. WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reports. See the Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: - The High-Pressure Tactics Attorney Gloria Allred Uses—On Her Own Clients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 14, 2025•27 min

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