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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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A 2024 survey found that 90% of high-schoolers in Estonia were already using generative AI for learning. So, the northern European country decided to lean in. In an experiment called AI Leap, the country has partnered with OpenAI and Google to give tens of thousands of high-schoolers access to free chatbots. WSJ’s Sam Schechner flew to Estonia and talked to teachers and students about whether there is a way to keep learning with AI in the classroom. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

Further Listening:

- How YouTube Took Over the American Classroom 

- The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon

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The High Schools Going All-In on AI

This week, during the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a “winter package” of military equipment. After the meeting, Zelensky sat down with WSJ’s editor in chief Emma Tucker to discuss the future of the almost 5-year conflict.

Watch the full interview here. 

Further Listening:

- The Man Leading Ukraine

- Ukrainian President Zelensky's Fight Against Corruption

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An Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s President Zelensky

In the midst of a damaging trade war with the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed making his country an “Associate Member of the European Union.” WSJ’s Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson report on private conversations between Carney and many European leaders and explain how a pivot to Europe would work. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

Further Listening: 

- Why Canada Won't Back Down to Trump

- Canada’s New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump

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Inside Canada's EU Courtship

After the war in Iran began, several measures went into effect to keep oil prices under control. Governments and companies tapped their reserves and illicit oil became more available. But as the war continues, those buffers have now been depleted and the pain is starting to worsen. WSJ's Benoît Morenne breaks down how we got here and Owen Tucker-Smith explains what it means for some businesses. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening: 

- Inside the U.S. Deal to Get Venezuela’s Oil 

- Can an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War?

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The World is Running Out of Fuel

Emma Grede has spent decades in the fashion industry’s backstage, helping found brands like Skims and Good Americans with celebrity partners Kim and Khloe Kardashian respectively. Recently, Grede has stepped into the limelight to share the story of her rise and her strategies for managing motherhood, a fashion empire and making millions. Jessica Mendoza interviewed Grede onstage at The Journal Live earlier this month.

Further Listening:

- Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict

- For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller

- Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work

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Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing

The prenup is getting a modern makeover. Once seen mainly as a way for the ultrawealthy to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, they’ve now become a financial planning tool for many middle-class newlyweds. WSJ’s Erin Mulvaney talks about what’s driving the change in prenup culture, and one New York couple dives into the money conversations they had before tying the knot! Jessica Mendoza hosts. 

Further Listening:

- The Booming Industry Keeping Taylor Swift's Wedding a Secret

- Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession

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Should Everyone Get a Prenup?

Red, White and Who is back! Email us at thejournal@wsj.com with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. 

For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh was appointed by President Trump, who explicitly hoped he’d keep rates low. But the economy doesn’t appear to be heading in the right direction and inflation has proven to be far stickier than anticipated. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos reports on why Warsh took a hawkish turn and explains why the Fed might not be done yet. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

Further Listening: 

-How the Bond Market Will Affect Your Wallet 

- Who Is the New Fed Chair?

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Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand

President Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keeping up with the United States. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why AI deescalation between the two countries remains unlikely. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

Further Listening: 

- The Great AI Freakout Has Begun

- Cybersecurity Braces for ‘AI Bugmaggedon’

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Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon

Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sider explores how Frontier is trying to find a balance between the cheap flights that originally made budget airlines popular and the premium amenities consumers increasingly want. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- R.I.P. Spirit Airlines

- How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy

- The Love Triangle Over Spirit Airlines

- Frontier, Spirit and the Future of Low-Cost Airlines

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Are Budget Airlines Facing Extinction?

A frenzy erupted after Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei published a blog post warning that AI is advancing too quickly. Other major AI executives, like Sam Altman and Elon Musk, have echoed those concerns. These sudden calls for a slow down are raising widespread alarms about AI's potential for harm. WSJ's Robert McMillan breaks down the question on everyone's mind: is AI going to end humanity? Ryan Knutson hosts.

 

Further Listening: 

- The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon

- Cybersecurity Braces for AI ‘Bugmaggedon’

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The Great AI Freakout Has Begun

We’re off today for the holiday, but wanted to share this episode. 

Sonos, the high-end speaker company, is still reeling from its disastrous app update over a year ago. WSJ’s Ben Cohen explains how the company lost revenue and approximately $600 million in market capitalization. Then came the layoffs and a CEO exit. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

This episode was first published in March 2025.

Further Listening: 

The Glitch That Crashed Millions of Computers

The Snowballing Problems at Vail Resorts

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The Botched Software Update That Cost $600 Million

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