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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

Buc-ee's — the chain of road stops with a beaver mascot and a die-hard fanbase — is looking to expand westward. Its next stop is Palmer Lake, Colorado: a small, rural town known for its lush greenery and outdoor recreation. But some local residents are looking to “heave the beave.” And they have a powerful billionaire backing them: ‘cable cowboy' John Malone. WSJ’s Jim Carlton reports on this standoff over development and the future of the American West. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening:

- The Fight Over Water in the West

- The Rise of the Yimbys

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A Fight Over Buc-ee’s and for the Soul of the American West

Hans Zimmer, Academy Award-winning composer, and Golnar Khosrowshahi, CEO of Reservoir Media, discuss AI in the music industry, why human creation is still unique and whether or not Zimmer approves of “The Journal” theme music.

Further Listening:

-⁠Artificial: The OpenAI Story⁠

-⁠When AI Comes for Your Art⁠

Further Reading:

-⁠Hans Zimmer, Movie Maestro⁠

-⁠Music Labels Take On AI Startups With New Lawsuits

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Hans Zimmer Isn’t Scared of AI

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.

For 17 days last year, unidentified drones swarmed an area in Virginia that is home to a military base and other sensitive intelligence sites. WSJ’s Gordon Lubold looked into why it was so difficult for U.S. officials to stop them. 

Further Reading: 

-Mystery Drones Swarmed a U.S. Military Base for 17 Days. The Pentagon Is Stumped. 

Further Listening: 

-How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea 

-Cheap Drones Are Transforming the Battlefield 

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The Mysterious Drones Flying Over U.S. Military Bases

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