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. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing
The podcast discusses Derek Mobley's lawsuit against Workday, a company providing HR and recruiting tools, alleging that its hiring algorithms discriminated against him based on age, race, and disability, leading to repeated job rejections. After being laid off, Derek applied for over 150 jobs through the Workday platf...
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, after President Trump called for his resignation due to Tan's ties to Chinese firms. It explores Tan's background as a venture capitalist connecting US investors with Asian companies, particularly in China's burgeoning chip industry, earning him...
This podcast episode of The Journal discusses the emergence of nitazenes, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl, and its growing impact in Europe. The episode features an interview with Sune Rasmussen, who explains the drug's origins, potency, and the reasons for its increased prevalence in Europe compared to th...
This episode of The Journal explores the rise of Palantir, a tech company that processes large sets of data for clients like militaries and government agencies. The podcast traces Palantir's journey from being an outsider in Silicon Valley, due to its controversial government contracts, to becoming a major player in Wa...
In this episode of "The Journal," Jessica Mendoza and Jason Gay explore the phenomenon of Banana Ball, a fast-paced, entertainment-focused take on baseball created by Jesse Cole and his wife Emily. The podcast details how Banana Ball, featuring the Savannah Bananas and other teams like the Firefighters, has gained a ma...
The podcast episode of "The Journal" explores the phenomenon of Labubus, the furry monster toys created by Chinese toy company PopMart. It details their rise in popularity, driven by celebrity endorsements and social media trends, and the resulting scarcity and hype. The episode features insights from a Labubu influenc...
The Journal podcast episode discusses Disney's complex relationship with AI, balancing the need to embrace new technologies for cost-cutting and innovation with the critical importance of protecting its valuable intellectual property. The conversation covers Disney's experiment with an AI Darth Vader in Fortnite, the c...
Jessica Mendoza interviews Dr. Marty Makary, the new head of the FDA, about his plans to reshape the agency and his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement. Makary discusses his listening tour with pharmaceutical CEOs to modernize the FDA, streamline drug approval processes, and address over-regulation. He emphasi...
The podcast episode of "The Journal" discusses the controversy surrounding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after President Trump publicly criticized and fired its commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, alleging data manipulation following a weak jobs report and revisions indicating fewer jobs added in previous months. Th...
The Journal podcast for August 1st discusses President Trump's trade policies and the looming tariff deadline. It examines the deals struck with countries like the UK, Japan, and South Korea, and the 15% baseline tariff imposed on others. The episode explores Trump's long-held belief that the U.S. has been disadvantage...
In this episode of The Journal, Annie Minoff and Laura Cooper discuss the possibility of Coca-Cola switching back to using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its classic Coke recipe. The conversation is sparked by a post from Donald Trump claiming Coca-Cola agreed to switch back to cane sugar. Laura expr...
In this episode of The Journal, Annie Minoff and Hannah Miao discuss the rise of Luckin Coffee, a Chinese coffee chain, and its potential to challenge Starbucks in the U.S. The episode begins with Annie trying Luckin Coffee in Manhattan, highlighting its app-based ordering system and promotional deals. Hannah explains ...
This episode of The Journal discusses the disappointing rollout of Volkswagen's ID.Buzz, an electric reincarnation of the iconic VW bus. The podcast explores the reasons behind its failure, including production issues, internal competition within Volkswagen, and unfortunate timing with market trends and political event...
Jessica Mendoza interviews Richard Saynor, the CEO of Sandoz, a generic drug manufacturer, about the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, particularly on generic drugs. Saynor explains that generic drug companies operate on much smaller profit margins than brand-name dr...
The podcast episode discusses the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS. Initially, CBS cited financial reasons for ending the show when Colbert's contract expires in May 2026, pointing to declining late-night television viewership and ad revenue. However, some fans speculate that Colbert's politi...
This episode of The Journal explores the challenges facing De Beers, the iconic diamond company, due to the rise of lab-grown diamonds. The podcast traces the history of De Beers' dominance in the diamond market, the controversy surrounding blood diamonds, and the emergence of lab-grown diamonds as a cheaper and ethica...
The podcast discusses the growing trend of private credit, a largely unregulated form of lending to companies by private funds, and its potential risks. It highlights Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, who warns about the similarities between the current private credit boom and the mortgage frenzy that led to the 2008...
The podcast "The Journal" discusses the conflict surrounding Buc-ee's, a Texas-based gas station chain, and its westward expansion into a rural Colorado town. The town of Palmer Lake is divided over the potential annexation of land for a new Buc-ee's location, with town officials drawn to the promise of increased tax r...
The podcast discusses the efforts of MP Materials, an American company, to challenge China's dominance in the rare-earth magnet industry. It highlights the strategic importance of these magnets for various high-tech applications, including electric vehicles and military systems. The podcast explores how MP Materials ac...
The podcast episode of "The Journal" discusses a recently surfaced letter written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which was included in a birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter contains suggestive content and raises questions about Trump's past relationship with Epstein. The episode also ex...
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