Episodios

  • Ozempic Economics: Your Questions Answered

    Ozempic Economics: Your Questions Answered
    Jun 9 2024
    GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have been revolutionary for weight loss. They’re also sparking big changes in many industries – from food to medicine. Wall Street Journal tech editor Bradley Olson – who himself took a GLP-1 drug – and audio reporter Jessica Mendoza have been documenting impacts of this new class of drugs in a series – “Trillion Dollar Shot” – for our sister podcast The Journal. They answer listener questions on how it’s transforming bodies, fortunes and industries. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading The Quest for Treatments to Keep Weight Off After Ozempic Can Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Keep Up Its Momentum? How Drugs Like Ozempic Are Changing What We Think About Weight Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • What’s News in Markets: Streaming Price, Spending Slumps, Meme Mania

    What’s News in Markets: Streaming Price, Spending Slumps, Meme Mania
    Jun 8 2024
    Why is Spotify hiking its premium price? And how are J.M. Smucker and Lululemon dealing with lower consumer spending? Plus, what’s behind the wild moves of GameStop’s stock? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Republicans and Democrats Prepare for a Tax-Policy Fight

    Republicans and Democrats Prepare for a Tax-Policy Fight
    Jun 7 2024
    P.M. Edition for June 7. A 2017 tax overhaul is set to expire at the end of 2025, but tax policy reporter Richard Rubin says what comes after will depend on the outcome of this year’s election. And U.S. job numbers for May were higher than economists predicted, but unemployment also rose, painting a complicated picture of the economy. Plus, Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is a South Florida gem, but just how much it is worth is a matter of dispute, as Wall Street Journal reporter E.B. Solomont discusses with Tali Arbel. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Biden to Use D-Day Backdrop for Re-Election Pitch

    Biden to Use D-Day Backdrop for Re-Election Pitch
    Jun 7 2024
    A.M. Edition for June 7. President Biden is emphasizing the importance of democratic principles as he seeks re-election, but polls show other issues are on voters’ minds. Plus, China’s outbound shipments top economists’ forecasts —defying the specter of looming U.S. tariffs. And, companies from Amazon to DoorDash have started to roll out deliveries by drone. But making aerial shipments profitable is a challenge, WSJ’s Liz Young explains. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • How New Tech Could Help Jolt the Aging U.S. Grid

    How New Tech Could Help Jolt the Aging U.S. Grid
    Jun 6 2024
    P.M. Edition for June 6. The country’s aging power grid is due for a burst of new power and electricity demand driven by electric vehicles and new data centers for artificial-intelligence technology. Climate and energy reporter Scott Patterson discusses the White House’s plan to modernize it. And Keith Gill—the meme-stock influencer known as Roaring Kitty—single-handedly moved GameStop’s stock higher. But did he manipulate the market? Alexander Osipovich explains. Plus, business of social media reporter Salvador Rodriguez on Meta’s move to allow businesses on WhatsApp to use free artificial intelligence chatbots. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • FTC Puts Microsoft AI Deal Under the Microscope

    FTC Puts Microsoft AI Deal Under the Microscope
    Jun 6 2024
    A.M. Edition for June 6. The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Microsoft structured one of its latest deals to avoid an antitrust review. WSJ’s Kim Mackrael says regulators are concerned tech giants could snap up the most promising AI applications. Plus, Israel strikes a United Nations school and shelter in Gaza, saying Hamas was operating there. And, we take a look at the foods we might find more of on our plates in the future. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • Investment Income Keeps Americans Spending

    Investment Income Keeps Americans Spending
    Jun 5 2024
    P.M. Edition for June 5. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti explains how a booming economy and rising household wealth are helping millions of Americans power through inflation. And the NBA is closing in on a $76 billion TV deal in a defining moment for media and sports. WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti has the details. Plus, Boeing’s Starliner finally blasts off on its first astronaut mission after setbacks and delays. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • The Private Meetings in Which President Biden Appears To Be Slowing Down

    The Private Meetings in Which President Biden Appears To Be Slowing Down
    Jun 5 2024
    A.M. Edition for June 5. WSJ reporters Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes reveal accounts from both Republicans and Democrats that, behind closed doors, President Biden shows signs of slipping. Plus, a new Texas stock exchange backed by BlackRock and Citadel Securities aims to challenge New York’s dominance. And, discount retailer Dollar Tree explores a sale or spinoff of Family Dollar. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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