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The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

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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The Journal.

Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in charge. In an interview with host Jessica Mendoza, the new FDA head talks about food dyes, AI, vaccines and the big changes he has in store for an agency that regulates one-fifth of consumer spending.

Further Listening: 

 
Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

 
MAHA Influencers Go to Washington

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The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover

On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply this summer. The jobs report was the weakest in President Trump’s second term. WSJ’s Matt Grossman reports on the economist at the heart of the controversy, Erika McEntarfer, and on bigger concerns around data from the bureau. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin 

​​- Is Trump Winning His Trade War?

- Is the Economy… OK? 

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Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Over the last few months, President Donald Trump has struck numerous trade deals with countries and continues to negotiate with others. The European Union, Japan and South Korea all agreed to a tariff rate of 15%. WSJ’s Greg Ip says Trump has succeeded on his own terms and created a new trade world order, albeit a fragile one. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:- A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump’s Tariff Strategy- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff DeadlineSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Is Trump Winning His Trade War?

When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent the soda world into a fizz. WSJ's Laura Cooper explains why Coca-Cola and other sodamakers originally made the switch from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup and why it would be hard to go back. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening:- ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper - Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in China. Now it’s expanding stateside, with two new locations in New York City. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains why Luckin’s tech-forward business model made it a winner in China, and whether Starbucks can fend off the competition by returning to its coffee house roots. Annie Minoff hosts.

Further Listening:

Fraud Rocks China's Hottest Coffee Startup

The Inside Story of Starbucks's CEO Drama

The Underdog Coffee Bean That's Making a Comeback

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The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks

After decades, Volkswagen brought its iconic VW bus back to the U.S., this time as a fully electric vehicle. But after years of buzz, the new model is falling flat. WSJ’s Sean McLain explores the hype around the ID.Buzz and why it struggled to capture American hearts and dollars. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

-Kia and Hyundai’s ‘Kia Boyz’ Problem

-Will Honda Be Nissan's Ride or Die?

-Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk

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How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, though he would give them up to a year and a half before fully implementing the tariffs. Trump’s goal is to bring more manufacturing to the United States, but one pharmaceutical CEO, Richard Saynor of Sandoz, says there is little incentive to build in the U.S. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline

- Inside the Surprise U.S.-China Trade Deal 

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A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump’s Tariff Strategy

Last week, CBS cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The network said that ending the show was “purely a financial decision.” Over the years, late-night audiences and profits have dwindled. But some fans have suggested the move was partly political: CBS pulled the plug just days after Colbert criticized Paramount, CBS’s parent company, for agreeing to settle a lawsuit with President Trump for $16 million. WSJ’s Joe Flint delves into the controversy and the economics of late-night TV. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening:

-Will Paramount Settle With Trump?

-Why Buying Paramount Global Won't Be Easy 

-’Love Is Blind' Is Back. Not All the Drama Is On-Screen.

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What Killed 'The Late Show'?

Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to naturally-mined ones are flooding the market with cheaper options and reshaping the diamond business completely. WSJ’s Jenny Strasburg takes us inside the showdown in the diamond market, and we speak to a ring shopper weighing her options. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:-One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance-Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?-How Target Got Off TargetSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?

Jamie Dimon, the cautious head of JPMorgan Chase, has consistently warned that private credit, the hottest trend on Wall Street, could trigger a financial blowup. So why is America’s biggest bank pouring money into it? WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy explains JPMorgan’s strategy and why you should care. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening:

- JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What’s Next for the Economy

- Is the Economy… OK? 

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The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.

Investigators say that Arion Kurtaj’s life in cybercrime began at age 11, and ultimately led to his participation in the hacks of major companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Uber. WSJ’s Robert McMillan explains how Kurtaj’s case has brought worries about a new breed of fearless young hackers.

Further Reading: 

-This Teenage Hacker Became a Legend Attacking Companies. Then His Rivals Attacked Him. 

-Hackers Leaked ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Footage, Rockstar Games Says 

Further Listening: 

-Hack Me If You Can, Part 1: The Making of a Russian Hacker 

-How North Korea’s Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto 

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How One Teenager Became a Legendary Hacker

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