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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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JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers will stick around because of the status and exclusivity the card conveys. WSJ’s Imani Moise reports on how credit card companies have increasingly attracted customers by offering perks. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

- The Unusual Economics of the Bilt Credit Card 

- The Fight Over Your Credit Card Swipe 

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Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet

After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can sign the bill into law. Annie Minoff hosts.

Further Listening: 

- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? 

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How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate

In the battle for AI supremacy, Meta’s models have lagged. Now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is racing to hire new AI talent to close the gap with rivals. He’s dangling huge pay packages to lure experts away from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains how Meta’s AI efforts fell short, and who will be joining the company’s new “Superintelligence Labs” to turn things around. Annie Minoff hosts.

Further Listening: 

-The Battle Within Meta Over Chatbot Safety 

-Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI 

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Why Meta Is Offering $100 Million for AI Geniuses

Artificial intelligence is shaking up business in a big way, and recent college graduates are feeling the pinch. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explores the new corporate philosophy emerging around hiring and explains how the promise of artificial intelligence is putting entry-level jobs on the chopping block and less experienced applicants may be forced to pivot. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

- The Company Behind ChatGPT 

- The Hidden Workforce That Helped Filter Violence and Abuse Out of ChatGPT 

- OpenAI’s Weekend of Absolute Chaos 

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AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs

When President Trump paused most of his “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days last spring, the administration had hoped to cut dozens of trade deals. As trade advisor Peter Navarro put it, there could be "90 deals in 90 days." But as Trump’s deal deadline approached, it became clear that the administration’s deal-making push has hit some snags, resulting in only a handful of agreements with the UK, China, and Vietnam. This week, Trump extended his deadline to August 1st and sent public letters to many U.S. trading partners. WSJ’s Gavin Bade explains the sticking points that have gotten in the way of “90 deals in 90 days.” Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening: 

- Trump's Plan B After Trade Court Setback 

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

- Taking Stock of the 'Sell America' Trade 

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Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline

President Trump’s megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 million fewer people covered by Medicaid, and hospitals face reduced payments and higher costs. WSJ’s Dominique Mosbergen reports on the bill’s historic cuts. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening: 

- How Trump’s Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate 

- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? 

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The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kevin Hassett, one of Trump’s closest economic advisers and Kevin Warsh—a former Fed governor) are vying to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos takes us inside the contest for the next Fed Chair and what the President might be looking for with his choice. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

- Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline 

- Is the Economy…OK? 

- Trump 2.0: Where Is the Economy Headed? 

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Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin

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

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

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

Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, died on Saturday. WSJ’s Joseph De Avila reports on how Ledbetter faced pay discrimination at her job and sued her employer, taking her case all the way to the Supreme Court. And WSJ’s Lauren Weber discusses the persistence of the gender pay gap. 

Further Reading:

-Fair-Wage Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86 

-Data Show Gender Pay Gap Opens Early 

Further Listening:

-The TikTok That Changed College Hoops 

-What Corporate America Can Learn From Coke’s Reckoning With Race 

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Lilly Ledbetter: The Woman Who Fought the Pay Gap

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