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A little-known trade provision is ending , and it will likely upend business for e-commerce companies and raise prices for consumers. De minimis has allowed companies to avoid duties on shipments to the U.S. that are worth $800 or less. It’s a program that many companies, especially e-commerce giants, Shein and Temu , have taken advantage of to keep prices low. WSJ’s Shen Lu explains how President Donald Trump has now ended that program for products from China and Hong Kong. We also speak with t...
In our capstone episode, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball break down Trump's first 100 days in office with WSJ’s Aaron Zitner , digging into the highs and lows, where things stand with voters and what’s next for the administration and the country . Further Listening: - Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Take On Trump - Trump 2.0: Where is the Economy Headed - Taking Stock of the ‘Sell America’ Trade Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Before committing suicide live on X, Arnold Haro had a request: "If I die, I hope you guys turn this into a meme coin." His dying wish came true. Haro’s followers created a meme coin that skyrocketed in value to $2 million. WSJ's Kevin Dugan digs into a seedy online world where anything can be turned into crypto. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - Inside the Trump Crypto Bromance Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The Davos conference brings together the world’s elites to try to make the world a better place. But according to some current and former employees, the leader of the organizing body behind Davos fosters a toxic workplace . WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran discusses her investigation into the World Economic Forum and the impact of a recent anonymous whistleblower letter . Annie Minoff hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mark Carney, a former banker, won Canada’s national election on Monday. Carney ran on an anti-Trump platform , and he's promised to try to decouple his country’s economy from its biggest trading partner and, lately, its biggest threat . WSJ’s Vipal Monga explains how Trump’s trade war and threats to annex Canada have upended the election. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - Why Justin Trudeau Stepped Down - Guns and Death Threats in Canada's Baby-Eel Fisheries Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s ...
Suleiman al-Youssef’s son, Shadi, has been missing since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. After the Assad regime was overthrown, Suleiman found new hope when he discovered a video of a man who looked like his son outside the country’s most notorious prison. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon on Suleiman’s search for his son and Syria’s thousands of other missing loved ones like him. Kate Linebaugh hosts. Further Listening: - Assad’s Regime Falls. What’s Next For Syria? - Ten Days That Shifted Power in S...
Andy Wirth and Tony Harris moved halfway across the world to help build Neom: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s futuristic new city in the Saudi desert . But what they found wasn’t the desert utopia of Neom’s marketing. Instead, they found a project bleeding cash , led by a screaming CEO , where very little was actually being built . WSJ’s Rory Jones and Eliot Brown explain how Neom fell years behind schedule – and went billions of dollars over-budget – thanks to a culture of runaway spending a...
In 2017, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious, young leader, Mohammed bin Salman, unveiled Neom : a futuristic new city Saudi Arabia would build in the desert. Neom would be a hotspot for tourism like the French Riviera, a center of innovation like Silicon Valley, and a global melting pot like Dubai. It would help transform the Saudi economy. But over the years, that already bold plan grew even more ambitious . In the first of two episodes about Neom, WSJ’s Rory Jones and Eliot Brown explain how an effort t...
President Trump’s deportations, tariffs , federal layoffs and funding suspensions have generated nonstop headlines and frayed confidence , yet left surprisingly little trace on the economy. Hiring, spending and inflation look a lot like they did under Joe Biden . As Trump’s first 100 days draw to a close, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball explore the state of the U.S. economy with Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip and try to understand what might be coming next. Further Listening: - Taking Stock o...
This episode discusses the 'Sell America' trade, a new market phenomenon where foreign investors are pulling back from US assets due to trade war threats and concerns about the administration's policies. It explores the factors that previously made the US an attractive investment destination, how Trump's policies have shaken investor confidence, and where investors are now looking to put their money. The episode highlights the potential consequences for the US economy and the long-term implications for American finance.
President Donald Trump has been on an escalating campaign to reorder elite higher education. The administration’s Anti-Semitism Task Force has frozen billions of dollars in federal funding after Harvard refused to comply with their demands. WSJ’s Douglas Belkin on the showdown between America’s most prominent university and the U.S. president. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Trump's College Crackdown Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Earlier this year, Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova landed at Boston Logan Airport with samples of frog embryos in her luggage. Those samples cost Petrova her visa and kickstarted an asylum claim that landed her in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains that Petrova’s case represents an aggressive shift in the Trump administration’s stance towards immigrants with visas. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles - A...
On Monday morning, Pope Francis died at 88. The first South American to hold the office, he was known for his commitment to social and economic justice. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati discusses Francis’ legacy and explains what happens next for the Catholic Church. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Return of Religious Films to Hollywood - The Mormon Church's $100 Billion Secret Fund Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
When Colorado became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, a community called Pueblo stepped forward hoping to become the 'Napa Valley of Cannabis'. WSJ’s Julie Wernau visited the town to explore the cannabis boom that promised new jobs and tax revenue, and found an industry that had gone bust, with local residents struggling to find a way forward. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Highs and Lows of Diversifying the Cannabis Industry Sign up for WSJ’s free Wha...
Mark Zuckerberg is in court defending Meta against a Federal Trade Commission case that alleges the company wields an illegal monopoly in social media. It's a trial that could force the tech giant to potentially break itself up by selling Instagram and WhatsApp. WSJ’s Dana Mattioli explains how Zuckerberg’s efforts to get close to President Donald Trump hasn’t kept the company safe, while Jan Wolfe is in D.C. court watching the play-by-play . Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - FTC Chair...
After years of trying to revive his flailing social media company , Elon Musk has pulled off a turnaround at X. It comes after Musk decided to merge X with his artificial intelligence company xAI . The deal values the combined business at over $100 billion. WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy explains how Musk has pulled the app formerly known as Twitter back from the brink of bankruptcy, thanks in part to his proximity to President Donald Trump . Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Musk-Twitter ...
The Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchinson, led by billionaire Li Ka-shing , recently announced a deal to sell majority stakes in two ports on the Panama Canal. The deal with a consortium of investors led by BlackRock pleased President Donald Trump, after he had expressed interest in regaining control over the canal. But, as WSJ’s Rebecca Feng reports, the $22.8 billion deal also angered Chinese leader Xi Jinping , who saw the ports as a bargaining chip with the United States. Allison Pohle hosts...
Telehealth companies make hair loss drugs easy to get. They also don’t have to disclose side effects in ads. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler reports that some young men say they are suffering serious health consequences , and that they didn’t understand the risks. Kate Linebaugh hosts. Further Listening: - Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Side Effects Sometimes Included. - ‘Uncontrolled Substances’ from The Journal. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
After decades of fighting Coca-Cola to be the nation’s favorite soda, Pepsi dropped to third place, after Dr Pepper. Now PepsiCo needs to win back soda drinkers . WSJ’s Laura Cooper reports that after years of focusing on potato chips and energy drinks, the company’s new beverage head Ram Krishnan is trying to refocus PepsiCo on drinks, in part with an agreement to purchase prebiotic soda brand Poppi . Allison Pohle hosts. Further Listening: - ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper - Th...
Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration’s tariff pause. We dive deep with WSJ’s Josh Dawsey , exploring the tension in the days after the announcement and what really changed the president’s mind . Plus, your questions! Further Listening: - China Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal - The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices - Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came Liberation Day. Now China is ready with a trade war arsenal taking aim at U.S. companies. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how China is gearing up for an extraordinary conflict with no immediate exits. Kate Linebaugh hosts. Further Listening: - Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade - The Trade War With China Is On Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choice...
President Trump has a new vision for the Environmental Protection Agency that significantly rolls back environmental regulations . Kate Linebaugh speaks to the man overseeing that vision— Administrator Lee Zeldin, about his plans and new approach to environmental governance. Further Listening: - The Fight Over Fluoride - Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study - Why Microsoft Wants Three Mile Island's Nuclear Power Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad ...
President Trump is ramping up his long-planned tariff war , promising to restore “Boomtown USA.” Before the start of the president’s first term, one small town made a bid to revive its manufacturing glory days. After a foreign company came to town, it made some headway. WSJ’s Chao Deng explores the story of Newberry, South Carolina . Further Listening: - Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs - Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles - Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade Sign u...
Last week, U.S. stocks lost $6.6 trillion in value during a two-day washout after President Trump announced large tariffs on countries around the world . As markets continue to swing, Wall Street leaders are speaking out , including billionaire investor Bill Ackman and JPMorgan Chase executive Jamie Dimon . Host Kate Linebaugh talks with Gregory Zuckerman about the market chaos and how investors are responding. Further Listening: - Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade - Trump 2.0: Tra...
For decades, the majority of Americans have been drinking tap water with added fluoride to improve oral health. But WSJ’s Kris Maher says that backlash to fluoride is spreading . Nearly 20 communities have halted the practice since October and Utah has now banned adding fluoride to water across the state. This comes after a landmark ruling by a federal judge that the mineral poses an “unreasonable” risk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken out against it. Ryan Knutson hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s f...
Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack the administration’s onslaught of new tariffs and break down what election results in Florida and Wisconsin mean for each party. Plus, they speak with WSJ’s Michelle Hackman about Trump’s aggressive immigration efforts including student deportations . Further Listening: - Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade - Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout - Three Federal Workers Hit by DOGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Yesterday, in the Rose Garden, President Trump sent out a clear message: the era of globalization is over. Trump announced sweeping tariffs on trillions of dollars of imports. The new duties immediately shook Wall Street and sent stocks plummeting. WSJ’s White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz explains how President Trump has wanted this day to happen for decades. And we talk to an American business owner who is deeply worried about what these tariffs mean for his company’s survival....
Charlie Javice sold her financial aid startup Frank to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But soon after the ink on the deal was dry, the bank discovered that their new acquisition was not at all what it seemed. WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy explains how a trial about fraud committed against JPMorgan resulted in the bank feeling the heat . Kate Linebaugh hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Further Listening: - A $175 Million ‘Huge Mistake’ - JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What’s Next for ...
Gap Inc. was once the king of mall-brand fashion. In recent years though , its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta chains have been outmaneuvered by discount stores like Target and fast-fashion brands like Zara and Shein . Ryan Knutson speaks with the new CEO Richard Dickson who is translating his previous experience resurrecting the Barbie brand into a new era for the iconic clothing seller. Further Listening: - Rent the Runway’s CEO on How it Survived the Pandemic - Shein: Fa...
Last year, a popular Utah influencer with six children went to prison for child abuse. Now the state has put a new law into place to protect the children in these videos. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson on the Ruby Franke scandal and her daughter’s efforts to keep it from happening again. Further Reading: - A Former Child Star Is Taking On the Dark Side of Utah’s Mommy Bloggers Further Listening: - The Rise of the Tween Shopper - Readers Can’t Get Enough of BookTok. Publishers Are Cashing In. Learn more abo...
