Episodes

  • What's Going On With the Economy?

    What's Going On With the Economy?
    Mar 12 2025
    Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he wasn’t going to rule out a recession in the U.S.'s future. WSJ's Ashby Jones explains the cracks starting to appear in the economy and Brian Schwartz reports on how the White House is managing those cracks. Further Reading: -Trump’s Economic Messaging Is Spooking Some of His Own Advisers -Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected -CEOs Don’t Plan to Openly Question Trump. Ask Again If the Market Crashes 20%. Further Listening: -The Trade War With China Is On -Trump’s Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk

    Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk
    Mar 11 2025
    Elon Musk’s politics have eroded Tesla’s appeal among some core buyers of electric vehicles. Some customers have started getting rid of their Teslas, and the company’s sales are down worldwide. Meanwhile, Musk is looking at new ways to expand Tesla’s business. WSJ’s Becky Peterson explains how Tesla’s fortunes are falling as Musk rises in Trump world. See the Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: -Tesla’s Fortunes Fall as Musk Rises in Trump World -Tesla Caps Roller-Coaster Year With Mixed Fourth-Quarter Earnings Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance -Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart -Tesla's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Collapse of Walgreens

    The Collapse of Walgreens
    Mar 10 2025
    Not much has gone right for Walgreens. Facing tough headwinds, the brand has been playing catch up to other U.S. pharmacy retailers for years. WSJ’s Joseph Walker on what went wrong for Walgreens and the private equity deal that could sell the company for parts. Further Reading: - Walgreens Goes From $100 Billion Health Giant to Private-Equity Salvage Project - The Walgreens Billionaire Watching His Empire Come Apart Further Listening: - How Target Got Off Target - What Went Wrong at Bed Bath & Beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps

    The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps
    Mar 7 2025
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again movement is leading an effort to stop people from spending food stamps on soda. WSJ’s Laura Cooper explains how one state is leading the charge and how beverage companies are pushing back. Further Reading: -RFK Jr. And His Allies Target Trump’s Beloved Soda Further Listening: -PepsiCo’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda -Who Wants Non-Alcoholic Beer? Everyone, Apparently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Trump 2.0: ‘Just Getting Started’

    Trump 2.0: ‘Just Getting Started’
    Mar 7 2025
    President Trump delivered a celebratory speech to Congress, declaring that he had swiftly notched several wins for the American people. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia joins Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball to discuss the roadmap Trump laid out and what it means for the next few years. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Listening: -The Trade War With China Is On -Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry -Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy Further Reading: -An Annotated Fact-Check and Analysis of Trump’s Speech to Congress -How Trump’s Polite Meeting With Zelensky Descended Into Acrimony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Botched Software Update That Cost $600 Million

    The Botched Software Update That Cost $600 Million
    Mar 6 2025
    Sonos, the high-end speaker company, continues to reel from its disastrous app update last May. The company lost revenue and approximately $600 million in market capitalization. Then came the layoffs and a CEO exit. WSJ’s Ben Cohen explains. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Listening: - The Glitch That Crashed Millions of Computers - The Snowballing Problems at Vail Resorts Further Reading: - The $500 Million Debacle at Sonos That Just Won’t End - Sonos Finally Hits the Hard Reset Button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The Trade War With China Is On

    The Trade War With China Is On
    Mar 5 2025
    In the last month, the Trump Administration has levied 20% tariffs on imports from China. We speak to the CEO of an American home goods company about the impact of the trade war. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains how it’s already affecting manufacturers and the economy in China. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: - The Tariff Pain Is Getting Real for Chinese Companies - Chinese Manufacturers Speed Up Efforts to Dodge Trump Tariffs Further Listening: - Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry

    Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry
    Mar 4 2025
    President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada took effect first thing Tuesday. The American auto industry will be hit hard by these tariffs since many parts and materials come from Mexico and Canada. WSJ’s Mike Colias and a U.S. a uto parts supplier talk about the impact of the tariffs. Further Listening: -Trump’s Tariff Whiplash -How One Business Is Getting Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs Further Reading: -Auto Executives Try to Sway Trump on Tariffs, EV Subsidies -Tariff Threat Prompts Automakers to Find New Suppliers, Consider Higher Prices -Canada and Mexico Gambled on a Free Trade Future. The Bet Is Turning Sour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins