WSJ What’s News

P.M. Edition for Jan. 21. Investment in blank-check companies, or SPACs, soared during the pandemic, with hundreds of startups piling into the craze. But now the frenzy is slowing, and some investors are starting to pull out of deals. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss why interest in SPACs is sinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 21. Intel plans to invest $20 billion to build a new chip-production facility in Ohio amid continuing global shortages. Plus, as the effects of climate change intensify, some insurers are backing out of high-risk markets. WSJ's Leslie Scism explains how this is raising questions about whose role it is to protect consumers. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 20. President Biden and Democrats have called voting access a top priority. But after the Senate blocked a sweeping elections bill, what comes next? WSJ politics reporter Eliza Collins joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 20. A year into his term in office, President Biden faces gathering headwinds, from rising inflation to sagging poll numbers and hardening opposition in Congress. WSJ's Catherine Lucey joins us to recap Biden's biggest wins and most bitter disappointments. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 19. AT&T and Verizon began rolling out 5G wireless technology on Wednesday, after agreeing to postpone the service's launch near certain airports. WSJ telecommunications reporter Drew FitzGerald joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the debate over 5G's safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 19. Dubbed 'The Great Divergence,' the pandemic is exacerbating long-standing inequities between rich and poor nations. WSJ's Nicholas Bariyo reports from Uganda about Covid-19's disruptive effect on everything from childhood health campaigns to years of continuous economic growth. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Microsoft is expanding its footprint in the video game industry through a deal valued at $75 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, the company behind Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush. WSJ technology reporter Sarah E. Needleman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the deal could impact the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Lobbyists are pressing the case to lawmakers that businesses around the country-including restaurants, gyms and even sports teams-need another round of pandemic relief to stay afloat. But as WSJ's Brody Mullins explains, the appetite for billions in additional aid isn't what it once was. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. The Supreme Court ruled this week that the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers can stand. But the rule has some worried that hospitals and nursing homes could lose even more staff, when many facilities are already on the brink. Health reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. To date, China's strict 'zero-Covid' policy has largely prevented mass outbreaks and allowed the country's economy to keep buzzing. But Omicron is calling that strategy into question. WSJ's Lingling Wei explains how a fresh wave of lockdowns is triggering an economic slowdown that could have global consequences. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. President Biden and Democrats are making voting rights a political priority this year. But after an impassioned speech earlier this week in Atlanta, the president is now expressing doubts on the legislation’s path forward. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a history of surviving political scandals. But revelations that he attended a party at the height of the country's first lockdown is leading to calls for his resignation, even from within his own party. WSJ's Max Colchester breaks down the latest development and how Johnson hopes to weather the fallout. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. The Labor Department said the consumer-price index rose 7% in December, bringing inflation to its fastest pace since 1982. But what are the factors driving it? And is the Biden administration taking the right approach to bringing it under control? WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 12. NATO leaders will meet face-to-face with Russian officials today amid tensions over Ukraine and a deployment of Russian troops to Kazakhstan. WSJ's James Marson explains what demands Moscow intends to make of NATO and how the alliance is likely to respond to growing Russian influence in Eastern Europe. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faced questions from lawmakers about inflation and the job market at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Powell defended the Fed’s decision to pull back on pandemic stimulus and explained why he is prepared to begin raising interest rates to cool the economy. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 11. Covid-19 infections and exposures have sidelined millions of Americans, causing headaches for short-staffed employers and the economy as a whole. WSJ's Ruth Simon details how businesses are coping and when we might see some light on the horizon. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 10. A new federal lawsuit is accusing 16 universities, including some Ivy League schools, of price-fixing. It’s the latest challenge to long-standing college-admissions practices. Higher education reporter Melissa Korn joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 10. Earnings season is upon us, and between possible rate increases, inflation fears and uncertainty surrounding record valuations, investors have a lot weighing on their minds. WSJ's Karen Langley explains what to look out for, as companies begin to open up their books. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 7. The Omicron surge is upending the airline industry, forcing carriers to cancel thousands of flights a day due to staffing shortages. Severe winter weather is adding to the industry's woes. Airlines reporter Alison Sider joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what it will take for airlines to soar again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 7. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over President Biden's vaccine mandates for large employers and healthcare workers today. WSJ's Brent Kendall explains how challengers hope to discredit the mandates and what this could mean for the administration's ability to deal with public-health emergencies. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 6. On the first anniversary of the Capitol riot, President Biden assailed former President Donald Trump and his supporters but called on Republicans to find shared solutions to move forward. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how law enforcement at the Capitol has changed and the efforts to prosecute the alleged perpetrators of the attack, a year later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 6. Members of Congress have struggled to find common ground for years. But the attack on the Capitol frayed some of the few remaining bonds between Democrats and Republicans, imperiling even the most popular legislative priorities. WSJ's Natalie Andrews details just how toxic Congress has become in the year following the riot. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 5. Big banks were among the top firms aggressively pushing for a return to the office during the pandemic. But the Omicron surge is throwing a wrench into those plans. WSJ banking reporter Charley Grant joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss why employees might not be on board with returning to the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 5. Armchair investigators equipped with satellite imagery and social-media data are tracking Russia's military activity near Ukraine. WSJ's Warren Strobel explains what the proliferation of open-source intelligence means for the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and how policy makers approach conflict. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 4. The trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes came down in a mixed verdict : she was found guilty on four charges of defrauding investors, and cleared on charges of defrauding patients. Technology reporter Heather Somerville joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about the mixed verdict and what it could mean for Silicon Valley's startup culture going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 4. China has failed to live up to its end of a 2020 trade deal with the U.S., buying far fewer American products and services than promised. But will President Biden retaliate and risk reigniting the trade war? WSJ's Josh Zumbrun walks us through China's lackluster spending and the options facing the White House as it considers its response. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Jan. 3. Across the country, K-12 schools are grappling with how to handle the latest surge in Covid-19 cases. Decisions are running the gamut, from returning as planned, to starting remotely, to delaying classes. Education reporter Douglas Belkin joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Jan. 3. South Africa says the spike in Omicron cases is now receding. It adds to positive signals out of the U.K. where new research has found the likelihood of hospitalization from a severe Covid-19 infection is only a third of that associated with previous variants like Delta. WSJ's Jason Douglas brings us up to speed on the Omicron variant and how the global surge in infections is affecting businesses and daily life. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 30 edition. Beijing has taken a new, hard stance on business this year, and there are many signs the crackdown isn't over, with more regulation of fintech, health and insurance in the cards. Keyu Jin from the London School of Economics gives her predictions for the future business climate in China and what it could mean for investors. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 29 edition. At this year’s Glasgow climate summit, the financial sector collectively committed $130 trillion to fund the shift to low-carbon energy. Also this year, activist investors have pressured more companies to cut emissions. Author and professor Amy Myers Jaffe joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the financial sector treats companies that pledge to go green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 28 edition. The backup in the global supply chain began amid Covid-19 restrictions and increased consumer spending on goods. Since then it has been exacerbated by a global shortage of workers. So what are the long-term implications of these disruptions? Bjorn Vang Jensen from the consulting firm Sea Intelligence gives his predictions for the industry and what it will take to get the supply chain moving again. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic changed the way we think about work, life and the balance between the two. Especially for women, there have been some big shifts. But after nearly two years of flexible work, will things revert back to old models? Or are some of those changes likely to stick? Author and professor Claudia Goldin joins WSJ What's News host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2021 draws to a close, we’re taking stock of the ways things have changed over the past 12 months and looking ahead at the year to come. Next week, instead of our usual twice-daily episodes, we’ve got something a bit different in store: a series of conversations with experts in their fields about some of the biggest issues that defined the year, from remote work to the global shipping crunch, climate investments and China’s business crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 23. Despite a rise in Omicron cases, public-health experts say Covid-19 is on its way to becoming endemic in the U.S. But what does that mean? And what will it look like? WSJ health and medicine bureau chief Patrick McGroarty joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 23. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a pill that helps adults fight COVID-19 after they've developed symptoms. So what role can these drugs play in the global pandemic response? WSJ's Betsy McKay explains how the new Covid-19 pills work and are likely to be used. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 22. New data from Scotland and South Africa suggest people infected with the Omicron Covid-19 variant are at markedly lower risk of hospitalization than those who contracted earlier versions of the virus. Reporter Jason Douglas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the findings, which are promising signs that immunity as a result of vaccination or prior infection remains effective at warding off severe illness with the fast-spreading strain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Democrats on Capitol Hill are looking for new ways to pass the "Build Back Better" plan so it can win the support of progressives and centrists alike. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib looks at the challenges facing the Democratic Party and whether compromise can be found as we inch closer to the midterm elections. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 21. The Biden administration plans to mail 500 million at-home Covid-19 testing kits to Americans and expand the nation's testing capacity. White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the administration's handling of the pandemic, and why it has faced some criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 21. Gabriel Boric's landslide win could empower him to embark on a big economic revamp of the market economy and that has unsettled investors. WSJ's Ryan Dube explains how the former student protest leader plans to raise taxes and dismantle a private pension system in Latin America's richest nation. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 20. Many retail pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens are administering Covid-19 tests and shots to people rushing to get them before the holidays. That is adding to burnout for pharmacy workers who have been at the front lines of the pandemic from the start. WSJ consumer-products reporter Sharon Terlep joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 20. Investors in wind and solar energy say higher costs have made projects less financially rewarding. As funds shift their focus and money, it could potentially delay the transition to renewable energy. WSJ's Julie Steinberg explains how inflation is affecting the cost of green energy and what that means for the development of new major projects. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 17. The criminal-fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes, founder of blood-testing startup Theranos, is wrapping up Friday. Legal reporter Sara Randazzo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss why the trial has been so closely watched, and what's at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 17. European countries are ramping up restrictions amid a wave of coronavirus infections. And now the Omicron variant threatens to put an even greater damper on holiday travel and festive plans. But not everyone is thrilled about the new rules. WSJ's Bertrand Benoit explains how vaccine mandates, in particular, are fostering growing discord in Germany and other parts of Europe. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 16. The Bank of England has become the first major central bank to raise interest rates since the start of the pandemic, just a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve projected three rate hikes for next year. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank is phasing out some stimulus relief while boosting other measures. What should we make of the diverging approaches? WSJ economics reporter Jason Douglas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 16. Lithium prices are rising at their fastest pace in years, fueling worries about long-term shortages of a vital ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power everything from electric vehicles to smartphones. WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar discusses the outlook for lithium prices and what this means for the cost of EVs. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 15. The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules today, including restrictions on insider trading and stock buybacks. The SEC is also looking to guard against investor runs during financial panics, like at the beginning of the pandemic. Economic policy editor Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 15. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to shift policy and accelerate the tapering of its bond-buying program. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains why the December Fed meeting is so closely watched by investors and when we can expect U.S. interest rates to rise. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 14. Grocery-chain Kroger told its workers it would end some benefits for unvaccinated employees, and start charging them more for health insurance. WSJ deputy corporate editor George Stahl joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss whether other companies could follow suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 14. The U.K. has confirmed its first death from Omicron, with the variant now accounting for around half of Covid-19 infections in London. In response, the government is ramping up its booster program, hoping to offer vaccines to all adults by the end of the year. WSJ's Max Colchester explores the U.K. efforts to beat what Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called a tidal wave of Omicron infections. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 13. In recent months, economists' projections for U.S. employment figures have been pretty far off, and the government has made big revisions to initial job estimates. So why are the forecasts and data missing the mark so widely? Economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 13. State lawmakers in the U.S. have created more districts where voters skew heavily toward one party, eliminating many districts where voters are more evenly divided in their political preferences. WSJ's Aaron Zitner explains what this means for minority voters and the midterm elections. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for December 10. In a split decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Texas' controversial abortion law can stand - but that abortion clinics in the state can move forward with challenges. WSJ legal affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the ruling means for the future of the law - and reproductive rights in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 10. In 2020, the number of migrants into OECD countries dropped by nearly a third. WSJ's Jason Douglas says the reopening of travel had begun to assuage the situation but now Omicron has put a fresh spanner in the works for foreign workers. And the economic toll is tangible, because with a global labor shortage and aging workforces, countries need migrants. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 9. After months of working from home, some businesses are finding it can be a tough sell to get employees to come back to the office. So what are they doing to get them to return? Workplace reporter Chip Cutter joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 9. We're exclusively reporting that the Justice Department has told Deutsche Bank it may have violated a criminal settlement. WSJ's Patricia Kowsmann says this is part of a wider regulatory crackdown on ESG investments and companies that breach deferred prosecution agreements. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 8. The Turkish lira has been in free fall. The currency crisis and soaring inflation have pushed the county's economy to the brink. Could it spill over to other nations? Markets reporter Caitlin Ostroff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 8. Europe's economic engine is ushering in a new political era. WSJ's Bojan Pancevski outlines the left-leaning agenda of new chancellor Olaf Scholz and what this means for Germany's relationship with the EU and U.S. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 7. The midterm elections are less than a year away, and politicians are already gearing up. A new Wall Street Journal poll reveals where voters stand on the major issues, from the pandemic to the economy. WSJ news editor Aaron Zitner joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the key takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 7. President Biden and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are meeting amid growing concerns over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. WSJ's Ann Simmons provides an update on the troops massing at the border and how NATO and its allies are responding to the threat of Russian aggression. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 6. New York City will require all of its private-sector workers, some 3.6 million people, to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Dec. 27. WSJ workplace reporter Chip Cutter joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how businesses are responding, and the status of the Biden administration's federal vaccine mandate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 6. Trade between the U.S. and Taiwan has been growing extensively over the past year. And Beijing is taking notice. WSJ's Joshua Zumbrun explains how the trade war and demand for chips is driving the exchange in goods and what this all means for U.S.-China relations. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 3. This week marks the 20th anniversary of Enron's bankruptcy filing. John Emshwiller, who with the WSJ's Rebecca Smith broke stories that contributed to the energy giant's unraveling, joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how it all happened, and why the story is still relevant today. Plus, the economy added 210,000 jobs last month, and markets end the week down on concerns over Omicron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 3. As countries detect more cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 that was first identified in southern Africa, WSJ's Joanna Sugden discusses how researchers and drugmakers are racing to figure out how effective the current vaccines are against the new strain. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 2. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has taken the stand in her own defense, as she faces federal charges of defrauding patients and investors with claims of revolutionary technology. WSJ legal reporter Sara Randazzo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what we've heard from Holmes so far, and what to expect when she returns to the stand next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 2. A new poll has found Americans consider China the country's top foe. This as the U.S. looks to improve military bases in the Asia-Pacific region to counter the China threat. WSJ's Gordon Lubold discusses China's current and future military capabilities and what this all means for the Pentagon. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 1. The Supreme Court heard arguments today in an abortion case posing a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. A key focus has been on the court's three newest justices, all appointed by former President Donald Trump. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the arguments and what's at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Countries around the world are working to contain the spread of Omicron through fresh restrictions, raising concerns about another economic downturn. WSJ's Paul Hannon says economies are much better placed now to withstand lockdowns and travel curbs, but the impact on consumer confidence remains the big unknown. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. After a steep selloff on Friday, the major U.S. indexes regained some ground on Monday, then ended the day down again on Tuesday. The turbulence comes as investors are assessing the threat of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. WSJ deputy finance editor Colin Barr joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what is on investors' minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. Countries in the Asia-Pacific have kept Covid-19 numbers lower than in the West throughout much of the pandemic thanks to strict border controls and restrictions on daily life. In recent weeks, easing of those rules had finally begun, but as WSJ's Natasha Khan explains, Omicron is putting the loosening of restrictions to a halt. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. Many companies started bringing workers back to the office in September. But with Covid-19 cases still high, some started delaying reopenings or dispensing with return-to-work dates altogether. The Omicron variant is adding even more uncertainty to the mix. Workplace reporter Chip Cutter joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 29. As the world grapples with the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, the role of immunity from prior infection has gained fresh significance. WSJ's Denise Roland discusses why scientists are divided on whether country-specific vaccine rules should account for prior infection as well as vaccine-induced immunity. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 26. The World Health Organization declared a new strain of the coronavirus first detected in southern Africa a "variant of concern." The WSJ's Africa deputy bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the latest information about Omicron. Plus, U.S. stocks suffer their worst Black Friday on record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 26. E-commerce was supposed to be the death knell for brick-and-mortar stores, but online retailers are increasingly building physical locations. WSJ's Suzanne Kapner explains the evolving online and in-person shopping relationship, and what that could mean for the future of retail. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 24. New weekly jobless claims fell to 199,000 last week, the lowest level in 52 years. Meanwhile, household spending and personal income were both up in October. What does that mean for the recovery? Economics editor Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 24. Former President Donald Trump's campaign falsely claiming he won the 2020 election and demanding redress is turning voter fraud into a litmus test for Republicans seeking office in the 2022 House and Senate elections. WSJ's Alexa Corse tells us what this means for GOP candidates and voter confidence in the electoral system. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 23. The U.S. and five other countries agreed to tap their oil reserves to ease higher gasoline prices. But how much will it relieve pressure at the pump? WSJ energy policy reporter Tim Puko joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 23. The U.S. has warned allies that Russia's buildup of military assets on its border with Ukraine may be a precursor to an invasion. But Russia has rebutted that accusation and accused the U.S. of destabilizing the region. WSJ's Nancy Youssef saw those tensions first-hand during her recent trip through the Black Sea on a U.S. destroyer. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to be nominated for a second term leading the central bank. If confirmed, he will face many challenges, including combating rising inflation. The WSJ's chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. Freight rates and the number of ships waiting to enter key ports have begun to fall, indicating the supply-chain crunch is finally easing. WSJ's Costas Paris discusses how the shipping industry is faring and what the pandemic tells us about the long-term sustainability of the current supply chain. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 19. Nurses have been in high demand since the pandemic began. Now, in a tight labor market, many hospitals are bumping up pay to beat out rivals and keep nurses on staff. But some smaller hospitals are struggling to keep up. Hospitals reporter Melanie Evans joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 19. The U.S. House is set to approve Democrats' $2 trillion social spending and climate bill. WSJ's John McCormick explains how President Biden's spending plans stack up in comparison to the two Democratic presidents who had the biggest social agendas of the past century and whether they will be just as transformational. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The global chip shortage has hit the auto industry hard. Now automakers like Ford are trying to steer their way out of it by partnering directly with chipmakers. WSJ automotive reporter Mike Colias joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The social and climate policy bill that Democrats in Congress are crafting would grant tax write-offs to people who buy electric vehicles made by union workers. But that has drawn criticism from the EV lobby. WSJ's Siobhan Hughes explains how this is pitting environmentalists against pro-union lobbyists and what it all means for the $2 trillion spending bill. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Real-estate firm Zillow had high hopes for its AI-powered home-flipping business, Zillow Offers. But earlier this month, the company said it was shutting the outfit down. Housing reporter Will Parker joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Coronavirus restrictions are coming back into force across several European countries amid a sharp rise in infections. WSJ's Bojan Pancevski says authorities are particularly targeting the unvaccinated, along with a bigger and faster rollout of booster shots to curb new cases. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 16. Despite rising inflation, consumers are still spending their money. The Commerce Department says retail sales rose 1.7% in October. But will rising prices eventually force consumers to pull back? WSJ national economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 16. EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose fresh sanctions on officials and companies in Belarus, brushing off threats by President Alexander Lukashenko to cut gas flows to the continent. WSJ's Dan Michaels gives us the latest update amid reports of shots fired along the Belarusian border and explains how thousands of people from the Middle East have become stranded there. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 15. Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is moving its headquarters to London and dropping the "Royal Dutch" from its name, in a move aimed at simplifying its business and facilitating returns to shareholders. Senior energy reporter Sarah McFarlane joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the plan and what it means for investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 15. After fraught negotiations over the weekend, COP26 negotiators in Glasgow reached a deal to cut emissions. But will countries actually follow through? WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky discusses the hallmarks of the deal, including reduction targets for coal and what this all means for global warming. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. General Electric, Toshiba and Johnson & Johnson all announced plans to break up their companies this week. But how much of J&J's decision has to do with changes in healthcare? And how much with pressure to simplify? Health business editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. An acute shortage of pilots and flight attendants means many airlines can't fly at full capacity, despite the easing of most travel restrictions. WSJ's Scott McCartney discusses the outlook for the industry and what this means for travelers as we head into the busy holiday season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. It's been a big week for the electric-vehicle market. Tesla shares have been swinging back and forth since CEO Elon Musk polled Twitter users about selling part of his holdings. And shares of Rivian have been rising since the company made its market debut. The WSJ's Europe finance editor Alex Frangos joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what all the activity means for markets and the auto industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 11. Europe's economic engine is faltering. WSJ's Tom Fairless discusses the slowdown in Germany's economy and how political leaders are looking to revolutionize its traditional industry. Plus supply delays and lacking inventory at Singles Day spell bad news for the coming holiday shopping season. WSJ's Quentin Webb explains what's at stake for consumers and retailers alike. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 10. Consumer prices have been rising for months, and in October inflation hit a three-decade high amid strong consumer demand and persistent supply-chain constraints. But is there more to the story? Economic reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 10. Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is listing on the Nasdaq in one of this year's biggest IPOs. WSJ's Ben Foldy discusses the company's top-end valuation, tie-ups with Ford and Amazon, and what this listing means for the wider auto industry. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 9. After a multiyear process of spinning off its divisions, General Electric says it's splitting its remaining aviation, healthcare and energy businesses into three separate companies. WSJ corporate bureau chief Marcelo Prince joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what it means for the company and its investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 9. Brexit tensions have ratcheted up again following tense talks over fishing rights and changes to the Northern Ireland protocol over the past week. WSJ's Stephen Fidler weighs the prospects of a trade war between the EU and U.K. amid reports that Westminster is looking to suspend parts of the post-Brexit trade deal. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. The Biden administration has marked a victory with House passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. But there are more hurdles ahead - including the fate of a larger, $2 trillion education, healthcare, and climate package. Congressional reporter Natalie Andrews joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. The U.S. is opening its borders to international travel for the first time in almost two years. WSJ's Allison Pohle discusses the restrictions on travelers in and out of the country, and what this means for the travel industry ahead of the busy holiday season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. Pfizer says its experimental at-home Covid-19 drug is highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death in people who are at high risk of severe reactions to the virus. Health business editor Jonathan D. Rockoff joins host Shelby Holliday to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. The world would need to make a $4 trillion annual investment to get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It may sound like a lot, but the U.S.'s expenditure would be a smaller percentage of GDP than its spending on railroads in the 1850s. WSJ's Greg Ip says Wall Street stands ready to deliver the money needed, if governments can ensure climate-change initiatives are a commercially viable investment. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Many businesses will have to ensure that their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19 starting Jan. 4 under a set of new vaccine requirements by the Biden administration. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter joins host Lorie Hirose to discuss how the business community is reacting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Attempted or successful coups in Africa are occurring more frequently as democratic states buckle under pressure from Covid-19. WSJ's Benoit Faucon discusses the state of democracy on the continent and what role developed nations are playing. Plus, meme stocks are back! WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the rally in Avis and Bed, Bath & Beyond shares and whether we are looking at another retail-investor craze. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. Local questions about education and safety seemed to resonate most with voters this election. The WSJ's executive Washington editor Gerald F. Seib joins host Lorie Hirose to discuss lessons for both Republicans and Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. The Federal Reserve is today widely expected to announce a slowing of its bond-buying program. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains what an end to stimulus and potentially higher interest rates will mean for consumers and the economy. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 2. World leaders seal the first major deal of the global climate summit in Scotland, with more than 100 nations' leaders signing on. WSJ reporter Max Colchester joins host Lorie Hirose with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 2. Numerous elections get under way in the U.S. today. But one vote is seen as a national bellwether for how midterms will pan out - the race for governor in Virginia. WSJ's Aaron Zitner lays out the issues at stake and what the two candidates stand for. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 1 Minneapolis voters will decide Tuesday whether to defund the Police Department and create a Department of Public Safety instead. WSJ reporter Joe Barrett joins host Lorie Hirose with details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 1. Leaders of 20 of the world's developed economies have failed to reach a consensus on how to achieve the emissions targets set out in the Paris Climate Accord. It sets the stage for a difficult climate summit in Glasgow. WSJ's Max Colchester says government and private-sector commitments will be key at COP26, but questions remain on how much they can achieve over the two-week summit. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy wants to avoid a repeat of last year's holiday season, when some USPS customers saw gifts arrive months after decorations were taken down. WSJ reporter Paul Ziobro spoke to DeJoy about his plans, and joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. World leaders are meeting for their first in-person G-20 summit since the pandemic began. WSJ's Marcus Walker says a global corporate tax and climate change will be in focus. The summit will also reveal the new power dynamic between European leaders and President Biden, amid concerns over unilateralism. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. Activist investors have been working to steer oil giants to rethink their businesses, with climate change in mind. This week, hedge fun Third Point urged Royal Dutch Shell to split into two standalone companies. But what does the changing environment mean for the legacy companies? WSJ global energy and climate editor Miguel Bustillo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. World leaders are meeting in Glasgow next week for a United Nations climate summit. At the top of the agenda is a new emissions-reduction target. Morgan Stanley's global head of sustainability research, Jessica Alsford, tells us what this all means for companies and environmentally conscious investors. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Rental-car company Hertz's deal to buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla propelled the EV maker into the trillion-dollar club. It's also a remarkable rebound for Hertz, which just a year and a half ago was in bankruptcy. WSJ automotive reporter Nora Naughton joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the company's turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. The U.K. government is set to reel in the massive government spending that Western countries unleashed to support workers and families through the pandemic. WSJ's Jason Douglas explains why the Bank of England may raise rates soon and what this means for other central banks and not least British consumers. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. Congress is staring down another deadline. Democrats are hoping to reach an agreement on their massive social-spending and climate bill before next week's climate summit in Glasgow. But there are still a few big hurdles. Congressional reporter Kristina Peterson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 26. There is mounting concern that China might try to seize Taiwan. But American military planners and local officials question whether Taiwan's military could hold the line. WSJ's Joyu Wang discusses what's driving recent tensions and whether allies would step in to help the island in the event of an attack. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 25. In the past few years, the U.S. has seen cyber attacks targeting everything from the federal government to meatpacking company JBS. Now we report exclusively that the State Department is forming a new office to combat these threats, as part of a broader strategy to treat cyber crime as a national-security issue. WSJ cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 25. Microsoft says the hackers behind the SolarWinds data breach are ramping up their attacks on the technology industry, attempting more than 20,000 hacks at 600 companies since July alone. Plus, WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar explains how green investors are losing out to big polluters amid the surge in oil prices. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 22. This week, a blank-check company known as Digital World Acquisition Corp. announced it would be merging with a new media company backed by former President Donald Trump. And shares skyrocketed - trading as high as $175 on Thursday. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the venture - and the risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 22. President Biden says Democrats are moving closer to an agreement on their $3.5 trillion social-policy bill. This as Democrats continue to pare the bill back to get all 50 of their senators on board. But as WSJ's Eliza Collins explains, most Democratic voters are backing an increase in government spending and they want the bill to pass soon. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 21. The pandemic upended air travel and last year carriers tried to come up with plans to make it through. United Airlines came to an unconventional conclusion - that it couldn't predict when, or even if, air travel would rebound. Reporter Alison Sider joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on how that strategy worked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Daily coronavirus infections have risen above 40.000 in the U.K., outstripping European neighbors. But as WSJ's Denise Roland explains, the government isn't looking to implement restrictions like social distancing and mask-wearing again. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The FDA authorizes Covid-19 boosters from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and says people can mix and match the shots. Plus, New York City expands its vaccine mandate for all public employees, joining a growing number of local and state governments requiring inoculations. Reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how workers are responding. Correction: Tesla posted a third straight record quarterly profit on Wednesday. An earlier version of this podcast said it was the third straight quarterly profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Leaders gathering in Glasgow for COP26 are hoping to strike a deal that will keep the climate targets of the Paris agreement within reach. But as WSJ's Matthew Dalton explains, the price for getting developing nations on board has skyrocketed. And WeWork is once again trying to go public. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the company's SPAC plans and its new, lower valuation. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. The newest class of corporate directors at U.S. public companies is the most diverse yet. But the gains have been uneven across the board. Business reporter Emily Glazer joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. Democrats are still trying to move two massive spending bills through Congress. But as WSJ's John McCormick explains, spending $3.5 trillion on soft infrastructure may not be the boon to economic growth that Democrats are hoping for. Former President Donald Trump is suing to block the release of White House records as part of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigation. And Texas passes a new congressional map bolstering the GOP and decreasing political representation for growing minorities. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 18. Last week, workers at Deere held a walkout, the first in more than three decades. And this weekend, Hollywood narrowly averted a production shutdown. Are labor unions having a moment? Reporter Jesse Newman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 18. As China's third-quarter growth numbers disappoint, WSJ's James Willhite tells us what drove the slowdown. Congressional lawmakers question whether Amazon executives misled Congress. Facebook is set to hire 10,000 workers in the EU for its metaverse. And WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains why progressive Democrats are opposing a second term for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Bets is a new podcast series from The Wall Street Journal that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. This season, we're delving into Enron. In 2001, energy company Enron was at the height of its power. Then, out of the blue, CEO Jeffrey Skilling resigned-just six months after he took the reins of a company he had helped turn into an innovation machine. Why? In this episode, we dive into the first cracks in the Enron facade. John Emshwiller is the host of this season of Bad Bets. John and his Journal colleague Rebecca Smith did the original reporting on which this season is based. Bad Bets is a production of The Wall Street Journal. This season was produced in collaboration with Neon Hum Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 15. Thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan are temporarily living on military bases in the U.S., as they await permanent resettlement. Midwest correspondent Ben Kesling joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on life at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 15. The worker shortage that emerged from the pandemic could be permanent. WSJ's Lauren Weber tells us what is driving the exodus. A former Boeing pilot is indicted for allegedly lying about the automated system blamed for the 737 MAX crashes. A judge says the Texas abortion law can remain in effect. Plus, former President Bill Clinton is admitted to hospital. And WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky talks retail as Macy's is urged to spin off its profitable e-commerce unit. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 14. In the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, images emerged of crowded and chaotic scenes at the Kabul airport, as thousands tried to flee the country. But a secret back door emerged, helping many evade the Taliban and escape. WSJ foreign-affairs reporter Jessica Donati joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the story of "Glory Gate." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 14. Amid a reported attack on five American families connected to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, WSJ's Vivian Salama tells us what we know about the mysterious neurological ailment known as Havana Syndrome. The WHO creates a new, bigger team to investigate the origins of Covid-19. Plus, Hollywood faces another strike that could put production at a near standstill. And WSJ's David Benoit explains why banks in this earnings season are positive about the future. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Next year, seniors and other Social Security recipients will see their benefits go up by 5.9%, the largest increase in 40 years. But with inflation rising, will that cost-of-living boost be enough? WSJ labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. As big energy companies tout 'carbon-neutral' oil and gas, WSJ's Dieter Holger discusses what this means for efforts to burn less fossil fuel. The U.S. will open its land borders for nonessential travel by vaccinated people. Plus, Social Security is set to rise the most in 40 years in a bid to combat the impact of soaring inflation. And WSJ's Alex Frangos weighs in on the third-quarter earnings season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. The Biden administration is considering a proposal that would protect immigrants without work authorization from being deported, if they report an abusive employer. Immigration reporter Michelle Hackman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the proposal fits into the administration's broader immigration policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the value of cryptocurrencies as JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin worthless. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans Covid-19 vaccine mandates for people working in the state. Plus, California begins an investigation into the causes of the oil spill. And WSJ's Brent Kendall on the big businesses the Justice Department is taking aim at. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. Democrats in Washington are trying to work out an agreement on a $3.5 trillion spending bill that covers everything from education to climate change. But they're not just getting pushback from Republicans. Democratic progressives and centrists are wrangling over the size of the package and the price tag. Politics reporter Eliza Collins joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 11. WSJ's Alex Janin explains why first-time home buyers are increasingly relying on their friends to get on the housing ladder. Major U.S. retailers turn to private cargo ships as the supply chain crisis worsens. Plus, the Navy engineer and his wife charged with trying to share military secrets. And WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein tells us what to expect from this earnings season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The U.S. jobs report for September is leaving economists with more questions than answers, after employers added just 194,000 jobs to the economy, far fewer than expected. That's the smallest gain since the end of last year. So what does the latest report mean for the nation's economic recovery? WSJ economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. WSJ's Paul Hannon explains why the last major holdout has agreed to raise its corporate tax rate and what that means for a global deal. Tesla moves its headquarters from California to Texas. Plus, journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression. And agricultural economist Andrew Novakovic explains why retail cheese prices are on the rise. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are seeking authorization from federal health officials for their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. That means a vaccine for that age group could be available within weeks. For some parents, that is welcome news. But others have some concerns. Health business editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. WSJ's Josh Chin discusses the ratcheting up of tensions between Taipei and Beijing, and where this leaves the U.S. A federal judge blocks the Texas abortion law. Plus, GM takes aim at Tesla with the launch of a new electric SUV. And WSJ reporter Anna Hirtenstein tells us why wineries are the new hot commodity. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed allowing Democrats to pass a debt-limit extension into December, as both parties looked to break an impasse for the U.S. to continue paying its bills. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on how we got here, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky explains what went wrong in Britain's energy transition and what other countries can learn from this. The Senate prepares another vote on raising the U.S. debt limit. New Zealand raises interest rates as more central banks worry about rising inflation. Hundreds more join the oil spill cleanup in California. Plus, how the world's biggest toy maker, Lego, stayed popular during the pandemic. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 5. Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, testified before Congress today. While corporate whistleblowers are typically afforded federal legal protections, lawyers who specialize in whistleblower laws say Ms. Haugen could face an uncertain legal landscape. Legal reporter Laura Kusisto joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. WSJ's Sharon Terlep explains why companies are increasingly prioritizing high-end appliances to cover growing costs. A federal jury finds Tesla subjected a Black worker to a racially hostile work environment. Plus, a Russian actress and her director are launched into space to film the world's first movie in orbit. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 4. The Supreme Court heard its first in-person arguments since March of 2020 today. Several divisive issues are on the docket, including abortion and gun regulations. Legal affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the court's new term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen says that her goal is to help prompt change at the social-media giant, not to stir anger toward it. WSJ's Betsy McKay discusses the push for a vaccine against all coronaviruses. The U.S. looks to resume trade talks with China. And the WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff on the Fed's planned review of a possible digital dollar. Peter Granitz hosts. Correction: The documents that Frances Haugen gathered showed Facebook knew that its algorithms foster discord. A previous version of this podcast mischaracterized Facebook's internal research as having found that the platform contributed to violence including the Capitol riot on January 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen says that her goal is to help prompt change at the social-media giant, not to stir anger toward it. WSJ's Betsy McKay discusses the push for a vaccine against all coronaviruses. The U.S. looks to resume trade talks with China. And the WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff on the Fed's planned review of a possible digital dollar. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The cost of insuring against flood damage could get a lot higher for some homeowners, after the National Flood Insurance Program implements its new pricing system. Reporter Arian Campo-Flores joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. WSJ's Brody Mullins discusses the lobbying blitz in Washington as Democrats struggle to salvage two huge spending bills. WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein explains why companies are struggling despite consumers having more money. Disney and Scarlett Johansson settle the legal spat over her salary for "Black Widow." And, why the long-used body-mass index calculator isn't always perfect. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. The closely-watched trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is still in its early weeks. Legal reporter Sara Randazzo joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the key moments so far. Plus, Congress approves a bill to avert a government shutdown, hours before the deadline. And a Senate panel grills Facebook's global head of safety about Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. WSJ's Sune Engel Rasmussen describes life under Taliban rule and the worries about Afghanistan's economy. Britney Spears's father is suspended as conservator of her $60 million estate. Facebook is scheduled to testify at a Senate hearing about its products' effects on young people's mental health. And, the science behind Covid-19 transmission on planes. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. This week, we saw a big divergence between tech stocks, which saw their sharpest slide in almost a year, and bond yields, which rose at their fastest pace in months. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain the relationship, and what it could mean for markets in the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels discusses how the high-level meeting is an effort to smooth over recent trans-Atlantic squabbles, with tech, trade and China top of the agenda. United Airlines is preparing to fire almost 600 employees who didn't meet its Covid-19 vaccination deadline. And, Harvard Business School moves most of its MBA classes online after a surge in Covid-19 infections. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. Judges are supposed to be neutral arbiters of the law. But a Wall Street Journal investigation found that between 2010 and 2018 scores of federal judges failed to recuse themselves from nearly 700 cases in which they had a financial interest, breaking the law in the process. Special writer James V. Grimaldi joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 28. WSJ's Kathryn Dill explains why many of the extra paid sick days offered during the pandemic didn't go to the people who need them. Ford makes its biggest investment in manufacturing yet, building four new U.S. factories to fortify its push into electric vehicles. And, the E.U. wants to standardize phone chargers. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Congress is taking on two massive spending proposals this week: President Biden's $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, and a $3.5 trillion package for social and climate initiatives. At the same time, lawmakers are facing a looming deadline, with government funding set to run out on Friday, and still no agreement on the debt limit. Congressional reporter Kristina Peterson joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what's ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 27. WSJ's Bojan Pancevski discusses the German election, as the Social Democrats take a thin majority over Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and complex coalition negotiations lie ahead. WSJ's Joe Wallace on the recent rise in oil prices. Google heads to court to challenge the EU's top competition regulator. And, congestion-management plans at national parks may be here to stay. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky's endorsement of Pfizer booster vaccines for front-line workers puts her at odds with the agency's own advisory panel. Health policy reporter Stephanie Armour joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what's leading to such disagreements, and the confusion it can cause over who gets the extra shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. WSJ's Keith Zhai discusses whether the heavily indebted property developer will meet its payments and why Beijing may let it fail. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she will seek to improve American business ties with China. A CDC panel recommends a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for seniors, nursing-home residents and certain adults with underlying medical conditions. And, how to make networking a little less painful. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. In recent weeks, as many as 16,000 migrants, many originally from Haiti, made their way to Del Rio, Texas. The Biden administration has begun deporting many of them back to Haiti, and is facing criticism from Republicans and Democrats over its handling of the border crisis. Immigration reporters Alicia Caldwell and Michelle Hackman join host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ's Alistair MacDonald discusses the gas supply shortage in Europe which is driving up energy prices. The FDA clears Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Pfizer-BioNTech for high-risk people. Facebook's chief technology officer says he is stepping down. The SEC asks companies for more climate disclosures. And, a study suggests face masks don't obscure parents' love for their babies. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. The past year has brought bidding wars and fierce competition for limited housing stock, which has driven home prices higher. But new data shows existing-home sales fell 2% in August. What does that mean for buyers and sellers? Housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. WSJ's Paul Hannon discusses the role of the Delta variant in specific regions of the world and the impact on the economic recovery. Amazon's planned stores will let shoppers try on clothes from its own labels in high-tech dressing rooms. The Federal Reserve wraps up its regular meeting. And, the unintended consequences of too much overtime. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Harvard once again topped the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Higher-education reporter Doug Belkin joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on which schools landed at the top of the list, and how the pandemic affected the rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. WSJ markets editor Quentin Webb discusses the financial strains facing Chinese firm Evergrande and its global repercussions. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff has more on increasing shipping costs for consumers. Plus, TV is replacing the commute as a way to wind down after a hectic workday. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 20. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has been head of the court's liberal minority since the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg last year. Some activists have been pushing the 83-year-old to retire, to ensure President Biden can nominate his replacement. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin sat down with Justice Breyer recently, and joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 20. WSJ's Will Mauldin discusses what might be on the agenda of this week's United Nations meeting in New York. A top federal safety authority says that Tesla's plans for a major upgrade of its driver-assistance software might be premature. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index sees a decline. And, malls see a bounceback in foot traffic. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. The Wall Street Journal reviewed a trove of Facebook's internal documents showing that in many cases the social-media giant knew about its flaws, but often did little or nothing to fix them, even ignoring internal warnings from employees. Global tech editor Jason Dean joins host Annmarie Fertoli to wrap up our investigative series on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. WSJ's Bojan Pancevski discusses the current political and economic landscape in Germany as voters prepare for the general election. A former Boeing pilot is expected to face prosecution in the 737 MAX probe. Uranium prices rally. Plus, Christmas may be costlier than ever this year. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. With back-to-school season in full swing amid the rise of the Covid-19 Delta variant, many parents are worried about sending in their children without the protection of a vaccine. Right now, it's only an option for those 12 and older. That has some parents racing to enroll their children in vaccine testing trials. Pharmaceutical reporter Jared Hopkins joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. WSJ's Caitlin McCabe discusses the effort by the popular trading app to court students nationwide. Elon Musk's SpaceX marks new terrain with an all-civilian mission to orbit. WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein on rising transportation costs for everyday products. And, the growing popularity of "buy now, pay later" services for shoppers. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. President Biden met with CEOs from Disney, Microsoft, Walgreens and other large companies to discuss the Covid-19 mandates his administration plans to put in place. The plan has been met with mixed reactions from the business community and is facing potential legal challenges from Republican governors. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus: Top gymnasts deliver powerful testimony before lawmakers on the FBI's handling of sexual-abuse claims against former women's national team doctor Larry Nassar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 15. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer on why corporate board members command high compensation and how the pay scale has changed. California Gov. Gavin Newsom survives a recall election, according to the Associated Press. The rising cost of steel and aluminum is leading to some higher consumer costs. And, a battle over who owns the trademark for digital currency dogecoin. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 14. Inflation eased slightly in August. But price pressures are still weighing on Americans, especially low-wage workers. For some, the raise they got from their employers is being eaten up by higher costs. Economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Correction: California state voting rules allow officials to count ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to seven days later. A previous version of this podcast incorrectly stated that ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to three days after would be counted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 14. WSJ's Micah Maidenberg discusses the flight that is expected to send four civilians into orbit for several days and then return them to Earth. Where things stand with inflation, and what the future might hold for it. And, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes ditches her signature black turtleneck. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 13. House Democrats unveiled their plan to increase taxes on corporations and the wealthiest Americans. But will they be able to get all party members on board? U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 13. WSJ's Amara Omeokwe examines the economic challenges facing Amherst, Mass., as students return to campus. After a year of gains, some Wall Street analysts are sounding a cautious note about the stock market this fall. And, more men are opting for face-lifts. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 10. Twenty years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many people who lived, worked and even went to school near Ground Zero have developed a range of illnesses linked to 9/11. Reporter Julie Wernau joins host Annmarie Fertoli with some of their stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for Sept. 10. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses efforts by Amazon and other companies to lure workers amid a tight workforce. Oil prices drop after China says it will release its reserves. And, both football and packed stadiums are back. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 9. The Justice Department is mounting a legal challenge against Texas's restrictive new abortion law. But the lawsuit could face some hurdles. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, the Biden administration plans to require most employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines or weekly testing for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for Sept. 9. Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman and CEO Howard Lutnick looks back at the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and how he and his firm have persevered. A new Fed report details the slowdown in the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of a need to tackle the debt ceiling. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 8. More than a week after Ida, nearly 80% of offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico is still offline. U.S. energy editor Miguel Bustillo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the challenges of bringing production back up to capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. WSJ's Chastity Pratt discusses recent school closures due to Covid-19 and what they mean for other districts. The U.S. economy sees a September slowdown instead of a boost. Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion. And, how best to return to a morning routine. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 7. Companies have been on a deal-making spree this year: Mergers and acquisitions announced in the first eight months of 2021 totaled more than $1.8 trillion in the U.S., according to Dealogic. All that activity has big banks gearing up for a busy end of the year. Banking reporter David Benoit joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 7. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill explains how automated-hiring systems are excluding many people from job interviews at a time when companies need new workers. El Salvador becomes first country to adopt bitcoin as a national currency. And, why traders are shouting once again in London. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 3. Economists expected job growth in the U.S. to remain strong in August. But employers added just 235,000 jobs, even as the unemployment rate fell to a pandemic low of 5.2%. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19 are playing out in the job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 3. Amid chip shortages, WSJ's Nora Naughton discusses the challenges facing buyers and dealerships during one of the industry's historically biggest sales events. Walmart says it will raise its minimum wage for some workers. And, why millennials are taking a break from work. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 2. A slew of companies rushed to go public this year by merging with blank-check companies, or SPACs. But just six months later, a broad selloff has wiped $75 billion off the value of those companies. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what's behind the retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept 2. Remnants of Ida inundate the Northeast. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses the concept of full employment and how it can be used to determine asset purchases and interest rates. Could GameStop return to the S&P 500? And, airline passengers struggle with long hold times. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 1. Texas has implemented the nation's most restrictive abortion ban, the so-called fetal heartbeat law. Clinics and reproductive rights advocates had asked the Supreme Court to block it, but so far the court hasn't weighed in. Legal-affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 1. WSJ's Michelle Hackman looks at how refugee organizations are helping Afghans resettle after years of budget and staff cuts. WSJ markets reporter Will Horner discusses what's behind recent inflation in Europe. And, the new demand for toilet paper. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 31. President Biden pledged to continue fighting the threat of terrorism in Afghanistan. But counterterrorism experts say that will be tougher without U.S. troops on the ground there. National-security reporter Warren Strobel joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. WSJ reporter Sara Randazzo discusses the challenges of finding a jury in the criminal case of blood-testing startup founder Elizabeth Holmes. President Biden is set to address the withdrawal from Afghanistan in a speech today. WSJ news editor James Willhite discusses what's behind the high demand and supply snarls involving aluminum. And, the value of unplugging while on vacation. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 30. Hurricane Ida is testing New Orleans's storm risk-reduction system that was constructed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. WSJ editor Rachel Wolfe joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how well it appears to be holding up. Plus, the last American troops leave Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 30. New Orleans is without electricity after Hurricane Ida slams the region 16 years after Hurricane Katrina. WSJ markets reporter Caitlin Ostroff explains why utilities and healthcare are among the S&P 500's top-performing groups this quarter. Plus, WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses the concern among bosses as remote work may now last two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 27. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack at Kabul's airport, following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. While the Taliban has been fighting American coalition forces there, it's also been waging a separate but parallel war with ISIS. WSJ reporter Alan Cullison joins host Charlie Turner to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 27. WSJ's Stella Yifan Xie discusses how a fear of Covid-19 and youths' changing priorities are leaving factory owners in a pinch. Apple is set to let app developers alert users to alternate payment methods. China plans to ban U.S. IPOs for data-heavy tech firms. Southwest Airlines makes cuts to its fall flight schedule. And, a new option in employee benefits. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 26. A pair of explosions at Kabul's airport killed 12 U.S. service members and scores of Afghan civilians. It's made an already difficult journey out of Afghanistan more dangerous for evacuees. The WSJ's immigration policy reporter Michelle Hackman joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the hurdles refugees face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 26. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses the challenges facing the Federal Reserve as the Covid-19 Delta variant hampers the economic recovery. Air travel in Europe picks up as the U.S. sees a decline. And, new uses for your garage besides parking your car. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. The Biden administration is now likely to approve a Covid-19 booster shot six months after full vaccination, rather than the eight-month gap it previously announced. The WSJ's pharmaceutical-industry reporter Jared Hopkins joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the reasons for the timeline shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 25. WSJ's Charity Scott discusses the fallout as restaurants indicate their vaccination policies on Yelp. The House passes a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. Goldman Sachs will require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees and visitors. U.S. companies rush to cash in on soaring stock prices. And, the growing popularity of video résumés. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 24. At a meeting of the G-7, European leaders pressed President Biden to extend the Aug. 31 deadline for evacuating their citizens from Afghanistan. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why no agreement was announced, even as the security situation in the country grows more dire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 24. WSJ's Jennifer Hiller discusses the challenges facing the wind-power industry including supply-chain concerns. Boeing faces a federal review about employee reports of pressure over safety issues. Drought conditions elevate prices for crops like corn. And, for some hybrid-office workers: Is Thursday the new Monday? Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 23: Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine wins full approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Pharmaceutical-industry reporter Jared Hopkins joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what it could mean for the nation's vaccination campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 23. WSJ's Karina Shah looks at where different countries stand with youth vaccination rates. The Pentagon orders U.S. airlines to help evacuate Americans and Afghan partners from the country. At least 21 people are dead after flash flooding in Tennessee. Tropical Depression Henri makes landfall. Bitcoin miners go elsewhere amid a crackdown in China. And, blue-light glasses: a fashion accessory or a necessity? Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Women and girls are considered an especially vulnerable group in Afghanistan, now that the Taliban has assumed control. Foreign-affairs reporter Jessica Donati has been speaking with many of them this past week, and joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss their experiences and fears going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 20. WSJ's Costas Paris discusses the latest supply-chain issues in China and the broader slowdown in shipping goods around the world. Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals plans for a humanoid robot using artificial intelligence. Online sports-merchandise retailer Fanatics reorders the trading-card world. Oil prices decline. And, why using your credit card could cost more. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. As part of a financial pressure campaign on the Taliban, U.S. and western allies are seeking to cut the militant group off from billions of dollars in international aid. But there's concern the group will instead rely even more on illicit activities to support itself. Illicit-finance reporter Ian Talley joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 19. WSJ's Sami Sparber explains what's driving some homes in Austin, Texas, to sell at $100,000 or more above the asking price. In an interview with WSJ, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler discusses decentralized finance, or DeFi, regulation. Retail earnings show some strength despite the market decline. The Biden administration will require nursing homes to vaccinate staff against Covid-19 or risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funding. And, bands are holding meet-and-greets with fans over video calls. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. There's been a scramble to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan, after the country fell to Taliban rule. Some lawmakers, including veterans of the war, are running into red tape trying to help. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 18. WSJ's Peter Grant discusses the struggles facing small businesses as major companies slow return-to-office plans as the Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads. California ports are again hit by a logjam of container ships. WSJ's David Hodari on corporate buybacks. The U.S. extends the mask mandates for travelers. Plus, some hotels are trying out à la carte pricing for services and amenities. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 17. A WSJ analysis shows that the Delta variant of Covid-19 is leading to a higher risk of breakthrough cases among vaccinated people, even though such infections remain rare. Reporter Robbie Whelan joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, evacuations of Americans and Afghan allies resume in Kabul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 17. WSJ's Gwynn Guilford on how the Delta variant of Covid-19 is affecting business around the world. The Biden administration is expected to call for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots. WSJ chief foreign correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov discusses his journey out of Afghanistan. Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin files a lawsuit over NASA's decision to award a sole contract to Elon Musk's SpaceX to build a moon lander. And, why some colleges are giving students the opportunity to study abroad during their first semester. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 16. President Biden defends the decision to withdraw the U.S. from Afghanistan, despite mounting criticism. Reporter Jessica Donati joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss key U.S. missteps in Afghanistan across administrations that led to the chaos unfolding there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 16. WSJ foreign correspondent Saeed Shah has the latest on the situation in Afghanistan as the government collapses and the Taliban take control. The search for survivors is under way in Haiti after Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Cryptocurrency has been rebounding. And, the secret lives of some of our coworkers while working from home. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. Thousands of people who won a rare opportunity to immigrate to the U.S. through an immigration lottery are at risk of losing it. The WSJ's Ava Sasani joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the State Department's Diversity Visa Program and how a processing backlog is leaving many families around the world in limbo. Plus, the exodus from Afghanistan accelerates as more countries seek to evacuate personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 13. WSJ's Saeed Shah discusses the origins of the current threats facing Afghanistan and the latest developments. Covid-19 vaccine booster shots are authorized in the U.S. for certain people with weakened immune systems. The launch of Boeing's Starliner space capsule could be delayed for months. And, some of the oldest millennials assess their financial security compared with previous generations. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. Vaccine scams are growing more complex, amid global disparities in access to Covid-19 shots. Health business editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the latest scams that criminals are using to target authorities in dozens of countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 12. WSJ's Paul Overberg discusses what first detailed results of the 2020 U.S. census set to be released today might reveal. Covid-19 vaccine booster shots could soon become available to some Americans with weak immune systems. WSJ's James Willhite explains why news about inflation and infrastructure may have led to recent market gains. And, the long line to ring the opening bell on Wall Street this summer. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. The latest government inflation data shows consumer prices rose 5.4% in July from a year earlier, the same elevated pace as in June. But there may be evidence that inflation is cooling. Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the numbers mean for the economic recovery, policymakers and your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. WSJ's Heather Haddon discusses the declining numbers of people dining out as the Covid-19 variant spreads. The Senate passes the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. Business leaders join President Biden as part of a push for companies to require Covid-19 vaccinations for workers. Investors shift their money as China clamps down on some companies. And, how some schools are rewriting the rules for students' class time. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. After weeks of painstaking negotiations, the U.S. Senate passed a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package with broad bipartisan support. Reporter Andy Duehren joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how it came together, and what comes next for the plan. Plus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned after a state investigation found he sexually harassed multiple women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. WSJ's Nick Kostov joins us from Paris to explain the system for requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants and other venues. NBC draws its lowest Summer Olympics ratings ever for the Tokyo Games. Movie-theater chain AMC releases its earnings and future plans. Automobile companies aren't the only ones racing to find computer chips. Plus, seasoned business travelers look to regain their groove. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. Ahead of a major climate conference this fall, the United Nations' scientific panel on climate issues dire warnings on climate change. Energy policy reporter Tim Puko joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how countries and businesses are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. WSJ's Karen Langley discusses the strength in recent earnings and the stock market as well as future obstacles. A new UN panel report says some climate-change effects may be irreversible. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, resigns. Back-to-school shopping faces some supply-chain challenges. And, the new richest person in the world. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 6. The U.S. economy added 943,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate fell sharply, to 5.4%. But the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant is creating uncertainty over the path ahead. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 6. WSJ's Alison Sider discusses recent cases of disruptive airline passengers and how they can affect operations. The CEO of Spirit Airlines apologizes for several days of flight cancellations. Some major business groups urge the Biden administration to open trade talks with China. And, how to handle an exit interview from your job. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, referred to cryptocurrency markets as the "Wild West" and called for stronger protections for investors. But that's likely to mean clashes with some crypto traders. Reporter Alexander Osipovich has more on the proposals, and how traders are reacting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 5. WSJ's Eric Morath looks at why Detroit's unemployment rate is below the national average for the first time in decades. The Biden administration is set to unveil a new voluntary target for electric-vehicle sales. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the rising price of natural gas. And, the real-estate value of at-home learning areas. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 4. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under increasing pressure even from one-time allies to step down, after a state investigation found he sexually harassed multiple women during his time in office. Reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the political fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. WSJ's Jon Emont discusses what's behind the economic challenges facing some parts of Asia amid a rise in the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19. The Biden administration implements a new federal moratorium on evictions. Spirit Airlines cancels more flights as it grapples with a dayslong operational meltdown. And, things to consider before quitting your job. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing questions about how it forms the guidance that local officials and businesses rely on when revising their Covid-19 policies. WSJ health and medicine bureau chief Patrick McGroarty joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, President Biden calls on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, following a state investigation finding the governor sexually harassed multiple women while in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. WSJ's Ray Smith discusses the uncertainty and new concerns surrounding plans to return to the office amid a rise in the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19. Tech stocks in Asia are hit by another selloff. PepsiCo plans to sell Tropicana and other juice brands to a private-equity firm. At the Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles wins bronze in the balance beam final. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2: Progressives in Congress are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call lawmakers back from August recess, to extend a federal moratorium on evictions that expired over the weekend. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the latest on the battle over benefits, and the Biden administration's response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 2. WSJ's Andrew Duehren discusses the contents and the cost of the latest infrastructure legislation in front of Congress. Financial technology company Square agrees to acquire Australian installment-payment company Afterpay. A look at the market view of inflation. And, work-from-anywhere perks give Silicon Valley a new edge in the talent war. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 30. This week, "Black Widow" star Scarlett Johansson sued Disney, accusing the company of breaching her contract with Disney's Marvel Entertainment when it simultaneously released the movie in theaters and on its streaming service. Media reporter Joe Flint joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about how the suit could be a bellwether for Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 30. WSJ's Micah Maidenberg on the postponed launch of the Starliner space capsule and its importance for Boeing's future. Actress Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for offering the latest Marvel movie 'Black Widow' on its streaming service at the same time as the theatrical release. U.S. cryptocurrency traders look offshore despite a ban. And, some companies consider a four-day work week. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 29. The Commerce Department says the US economy grew rapidly in the second quarter - and exceeded the level it was at before the Covid-19 pandemic. But could the Delta variant slow that progress? Economics editor Nell Henderson joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 29. WSJ Europe Finance Editor Alex Frangos discusses a report detailing failures at the Swiss bank that led to losses of more than $5.5 billion. Apple expresses concern over the effect of the chip shortage on popular products. Trading app Robinhood is expected to make its debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange today. And, why some airline passengers are now being bounced from their flights. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 28. Olympic superstar gymnast Simone Biles's stunning decision to withdraw from top Olympic events could mark a turning point in conversations about mental health and athletics. Sports columnist Jason Gay joins host Annmarie Fertoli from Tokyo with more on how the move could ripple far beyond the world of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 28. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses what to expect as the Federal Reserve's meeting concludes today. President Biden plans to outline a change to the 'Buy American' government program. Trading app Robinhood's initial public offering is set to price. WSJ markets reporter Caitlin Ostroff on the rising cost of coffee. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 27. The CDC has changed it guidance, urging vaccinated people to resume wearing masks indoors, as the Covid-19 Delta variant spreads across the country. The Biden Administration says it's considering mandating vaccines for all federal workers. And the mayor of New York City is urging the private sector to also require vaccines or regular testing for workers. Life and Work reporter Ray Smith joins host Janet Babin to discuss the legal implications for companies and how employees are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 27. WSJ foreign policy editor Robert Ourlian discusses what's behind Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to India this week. North Korea reopens direct communication lines with South Korea. Markets in Asia fall as China tightens tech regulations. And, why bosses want you back at the office. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 26. Insurance brokerage firms Aon and Willis Towers Watson decided to scrap their $30 billion merger plans today. The move comes after the Justice Department filed an antitrust suit opposing the deal, the first big test of the Biden administration's more muscular antitrust policy. Europe finance editor Alex Frangos discusses what this could mean for the future of mergers with host Charlie Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 26. WSJ's Paul Hannon examines where world economies stand amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the highly contagious Delta variant. Wall Street traders prepare for a long list of corporate earnings this week. American swimmers win medals at the Tokyo Olympics. And, a push for government-funded diapers. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 23. The Biden administration plans to expand assistance programs for borrowers who fell behind on their mortgages during the pandemic. And ahead of a July 31 deadline, many tenants are at risk of eviction because states are having trouble distributing billions of dollars in federal funds meant to help them pay their rent. Reporter Andrew Ackerman discusses both issues with host Charlie Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 23. WSJ's Alastair Gale in Japan joins host Marc Stewart to discuss how the opening ceremony is taking on a different tone compared to past Olympic Games. New insights on how long the global chip shortage could last. And, electric-vehicle sales see a jolt in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 22. After declaring the state's border situation a disaster, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pursuing a new plan to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally on state charges of trespassing. But civil-rights groups say states can't legally enforce federal immigration law, and some counties are refusing to take part. Reporter Elizabeth Findell joins host Charlie Turner to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 22. WSJ's Nick Timiraos discusses what the Biden administration may do as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's term is set to expire. Utility company PG&E said it plans to bury thousands of miles of power lines in fire-prone areas. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky looks at the role of inflation and the value of bitcoin. And, what makes TikTok users tick? Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 21. As the Delta variant contributes to a surge in new Covid-19 cases, state and local authorities are pushing people to get vaccinated while focusing less on reinstating restrictions. Reporter Dan Frosch joins host Charlie Turner to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 21. WSJ senior editor Bob Davis discusses the obstacles in forming a U.S. trade deal for the Asia-Pacific region. A closer look at what the decline in bond yields says about the American economy. And, challenges facing air travelers this summer. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 20. States and drug companies are close to reaching a $26 billion settlement deal for the opioid epidemic. Negotiations have gone on for more than two years as a way to resolve thousands of lawsuits filed by states and municipalities. Reporter Sara Randazzo joins host Charlie Turner to discuss where the money would go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 20. WSJ's Nicole Friedman looks at the latest rankings on the WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Market Index. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to head to space today with his company Blue Origin. WSJ's James Willhite discusses the prospects facing global markets after Monday's decline. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 19. The Biden administration and several U.S. allies blamed hackers tied to China's main intelligence service for a cyberattack on Microsoft's email software earlier this year. Cybersecurity reporter Dustin Volz joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what that says about President Biden's overall approach to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 19. WSJ's Chad Day on why some American companies are resuming their political donations to Republicans. Video-conferencing service Zoom looks to make its biggest acquisition ever. Hedge-fund billionaire William Ackman's SPAC won't invest in Universal Music Group, but his investment firm will take a stake instead. And, firms are urging their bankers to go back out to in-person meetings. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 16. U.S. retail sales rose more than half a percent last month, and Americans continued to shift their spending from big-ticket items to outdoor activities. But some sectors continue to face supply shortages. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the retail sales picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 16. WSJ's Lauren Weber discusses why businesses that laid off workers during the pandemic are already predicting they will need fewer employees in the future. Chip giant Intel is in talks to make its largest acquisition ever. The U.S. warns businesses over rising risks in Hong Kong as China cracks down. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 15. Big banks from JPMorgan to Citigroup posted their latest earnings this week. There's a lot the numbers can tell us about the overall economic recovery, from mergers and markets to consumer spending and borrowing. Banking reporter David Benoit joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 15. As Merkel prepares to meet with Biden today on a farewell visit, WSJ's Bojan Pancevski discusses the state of relations between the two allies. Johnson & Johnson recalls some sunscreen sprays. Lumber prices are dropping, but home prices may not. And, strategies used by the food industry to offset higher expenses. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 14. The European Union and China unveiled ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, joining the Biden administration in laying out bold initiatives to address climate change. But what will it take to get there? Paris correspondent Matthew Dalton joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 14. WSJ's Andrew Restuccia discusses how President Biden has so far been unable to deliver on some of his promises on ethics and campaign-finance overhauls. Senate Democrats agree to a $3.5 trillion healthcare and antipoverty plan. The rising cost of natural gas is felt world-wide. Discount chain Dollar Tree faces challenges from inflation. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 13. The consumer-price index, which measures what consumers pay for goods and services, rose 5.4% in June from a year earlier. What does continued inflation mean for consumers and the overall economy? Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 13. WSJ's Rachel Ensign on how some wealthy Americans are using a financial strategy called "buy, borrow, die" to avoid capital-gains taxes. Boeing faces a new problem with its 787 Dreamliner. The U.S. Labor Department is set to release consumer-price data for June. Cuba's Communist government cracks down on demonstrators and activists. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 12. British billionaire Richard Branson and five other crew members successfully flew to the edge of space on Sunday. But what's the practical impact of the trip for aerospace and the nascent space tourism sector? Aerospace reporter Doug Cameron joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 12. WSJ's Paul Hannon on how the international plan for a corporate minimum tax may face hurdles with U.S. lawmakers. Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space flight. Big U.S. bank earnings are expected this week. Companies see business opportunities in stressed-out Americans. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 9. President Biden signed an executive order targeting anti-competitive practices and consolidation across the economy, from airlines and agriculture to healthcare and big tech. Legal affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli with analysis of the order's measures and how they fit into the administration's broader agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 9. WSJ's Dan Frosch on challenges facing Ketchum, Idaho, over wages and affordable housing. Pfizer is seeking clearance from U.S. regulators to distribute a booster shot of its Covid-19 vaccine. And, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson heads to space on Sunday. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 8. Amid a rising number of Covid-19 infections, Japan declared a new state of emergency, and Olympics organizers say local spectators will no longer be permitted in the stands. WSJ's Japan editor Alastair Gale joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the decision means for the games and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 8. WSJ's Frances Yoon on why startups are thriving in South Korea even as big technology companies face intensifying scrutiny elsewhere. Small-cap stocks seek to extend their winning streak. And, amusement parks are offering perks to staff up. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 7. A WSJ analysis of previously confidential pricing data finds that hospitals often charge uninsured patients much more than they charge patients who have insurance. Hospitals reporter Melanie Evans joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the analysis and what it means for patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 7. WSJ Chief Foreign-Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov discusses his reporting on the Taliban presence in Afghanistan. Companies rethink pay and benefits in a hybrid working environment. Reese Witherspoon's media company is exploring a sale. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 6. China says it is strengthening oversight of homegrown companies that want to list on stock markets overseas. The move comes after authorities announced a cybersecurity review of ride-hailing app Didi, which made its trading debut in the U.S. last week. Senior China correspondent Lingling Wei joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 6. WSJ's Julia-Ambra Verlaine on the opposing philosophies among Wall Street's top firms on working from home and the office. Andy Jassy takes over as Amazon's CEO. WSJ's Quentin Webb explains why markets may see some volatility this summer. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 2. U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate ticked up slightly, to 5.9%, as more people joined the labor market. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the June jobs report and what it means for the path and pace of recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 2. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham on how a new government rule is affecting the SPAC market. Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson says he's heading to space. OPEC contemplates future production. And, summer camps may have different rules this year. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 1. New York prosecutors charged the Trump Organization with fraud, and its finance chief, Allen Weisselberg, with grand larceny. They're the first charges stemming from a multiyear investigation into former President Trump's business affairs. Reporter Corinne Ramey joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 1. WSJ's Peter Rudegeair on how the trading app is using its own listing to test the notion that the everyday investor should play a bigger role in the IPO market. Car-sales data is set to be released today. And, the latest jobs commanding signing bonuses. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 30. The Biden administration is taking a close look at big business. We report that the president is considering a new executive order directing government agencies to strengthen their oversight of industries they perceive to be dominated by just a few companies. Senior Washington correspondent Jacob M. Schlesinger joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 30. WSJ Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser on how the region is dealing with a surge of the more-transmissible Delta variant. Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi is set to begin trading today in the U.S. And, differing stances on vaccine passports. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 29. A record heatwave that brought blistering temperatures to the Pacific Northwest is threatening crops and wildlife. Senior Midwest correspondent Joe Barrett joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Correction: Snake River sockeye salmon is endangered. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that sockeye salmon is an endangered species. The error has been corrected and the episode has been updated to reflect the change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 29. WSJ Deputy China Bureau Chief Josh Chin discusses how Beijing is looking to shift its approach on foreign policy. United Airlines places a historic aircraft order. And, buffets are coming back, but they may look a little different. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 28. Search and rescue efforts continue in Surfside, Fla., after the collapse of a condo tower last week. As investigators begin looking into the cause of the disaster, many questions remain, including whether any structural flaws were flagged beforehand. Reporter Alicia A. Caldwell joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 28. WSJ's Tom Fairless discusses the U.S.'s role in the global economic recovery. Crypto exchange Binance is ordered to cease U.K. activities. WSJ markets columnist Mike Bird on stock and commodity growth. And, Venmo makes a change. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 25. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Joe Barrett reports from Minneapolis. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes a long-awaited visit to the southern border. White House reporter Tarini Parti joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on how Ms. Harris is addressing migration at the southern border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 25. WSJ's Chip Cutter explains the lure of being able to work from home for some new hires. Dozens remain unaccounted for after a condo building partially collapses near Miami, Florida. And, U.S. banks pass recent government stress tests. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 24. President Biden and a group of centrist lawmakers have agreed on a $1 trillion infrastructure plan. But now the lawmakers must sell the plan to their parties and drum up enough support to get it through Congress. Congressional reporter Kristina Peterson joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the deal and the challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 24. WSJ's Sam Schechner on why big tech companies are investing in solar and wind power. Software pioneer John McAfee is found dead in a jail cell in Spain. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urges action to avoid government defaults. And, a credit card aimed at renters. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 23. Covid-19 cases are falling in the U.S., but the highly transmissible Delta variant is spreading rapidly. Reporter Jason Douglas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what we can learn from the U.K., where Delta is now the dominant strain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 23. WSJ's Alison Sider discusses grants to assist airports that took a financial hit during the pandemic. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addresses concerns over double-digit inflation. And, big tech companies focus on green energy. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 22. The European Union is investigating Google over allegations of anticompetitive behavior in the advertising-technology sector. Brokering digital ads is a core piece of Google's business and an area of growing concern for antitrust regulators. Tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 22. WSJ South America Bureau Chief Juan Forero on the health and economic hardships as Covid-19 cases plague the region. WSJ markets columnist Mike Bird discusses China's crypto crackdown. And, supply chain issues could impact holiday gifting. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 21. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the NCAA's limits on benefits and compensation to student athletes violates antitrust law. Legal-affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the ruling could impact college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 21. WSJ's Eric Morath on why employers competing for low-wage workers are offering signing bonuses and other perks. Big tech stocks face a new landscape in 2021. Plus, working remotely in Hawaii may not be as simple as some think. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 18. A severe drought is crimping hydroelectric power generation in western U.S. states, raising the risk of blackouts this summer. Energy reporter Katherine Blunt joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how states are bracing for the summer season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ's William Boston discusses German auto maker Volkswagen's new focus and spending on electric vehicles. Individual investors fuel interest in meme stocks. And, why some companies are avoiding hiring remote workers in Colorado. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 17. The Supreme Court rejects a challenge to the Affordable Care Act in a 7-2 decision. It's the third time the court has considered the 2010 law, and the third time the ACA has prevailed. Legal affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery, becomes a federal holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 17. WSJ's Paul Hannon on the role central banks around the world play in determining interest rates to control inflation. Property-rental sites deal with a shortage of inventory and strong demand. China marks a milestone in its space program. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 16. The Federal Reserve has been holding its benchmark interest rate near zero since last spring, when the pandemic caused the sharpest economic contraction in decades. Now that the economy is rebounding and inflation is rising, the Fed says it could raise interest rates in 2023. Economics reporter Kate Davidson joins host Annmarie Fertoil to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 16. The face-to-face meeting in Geneva comes amid allegations including Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. election and recent cyber attacks. New data show housing shortage in America. WSJ's Melanie Evans on the impact of medical debt and solutions to alleviate it. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 15. After a long and costly legal dispute, the U.S. and the European Union agreed to suspend their trade fight over subsidies to plane makers Boeing and Airbus. Aerospace reporter Doug Cameron joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the agreement means for trans-Atlantic relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 15. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses the latest moves by companies to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations for employees. WSJ's Quentin Webb on why the global chip shortage may affect May's U.S. retail sales data. And, Vermont's milestone amid the pandemic. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 14. Lordstown Motors was one of the highest-profile electric-vehicle startups to go public via SPAC last year. Now two of the company's top executives have stepped down, following a report about inaccurate disclosures by the company. Reporter Ben Foldy joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the developments could mean for Lordstown's future, and what they say about the risks of SPACs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 14. WSJ's Stephen Fidler discusses the G-7 summit's conclusion and looks ahead to President Biden's itinerary in Europe. The Federal Reserve may raise rates earlier than expected. And, what's prompting more people to quit their jobs these days? Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 11. House lawmakers put forward bills aimed at reining in the power of big tech companies. One would make Amazon and other large companies effectively split into two, or shed their private labels. WSJ's Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the legislation and what it could mean for big tech. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 11. WSJ China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng looks at what's behind new Covid-19 cases in parts of Asia and the effect on supply chains. The G-7 summit is set to begin today in England. And, the deal to allow cryptocurrency in a 401(k) plan. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 10. U.S. consumer demand is soaring, driving prices up 5% in May from a year earlier, the fastest rate since 2008. WSJ senior writer Jon Hilsenrath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what surging prices mean for the economy and monetary policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 10. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas on what to expect during President Biden's trip, including the G-7 summit starting Friday. Meat supplier JBS pays a ransom in bitcoin after a cyberattack. The Keystone XL oil pipeline project is abandoned by its developer. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 9. President Biden revoked the Trump administration's efforts to bar Americans from transactions with TikTok and WeChat, and called for a broader review of apps controlled by foreign adversaries. Tech policy reporter John D. McKinnon joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 9. WSJ's Sarah McFarlane discusses the shift from oil to wind by Denmark's state oil company. WSJ columnist Mike Bird on what's behind the recent cryptocurrency selloff. And, airlines update weight requirements for passengers and bags. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 8. Supply-chain challenges persist across industries, even as the nation begins to emerge from the pandemic. White House reporter Alex Leary joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the Biden administration's plan to fix various supply-chain issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 8. WSJ's James Rundle discusses the new cybersecurity concerns as people split time working from home and the office. As commodity prices rise, so do concerns about inflation. And, some job seekers say "no thanks" to out-of-town moves. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 7. Authorities say they have recovered more than half the ransom paid to the hackers of Colonial Pipeline. Plus, retail traders are trying to cash in on the bitcoin boom. But so are scammers. Reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 7. WSJ's Alastair Gale discusses the atmosphere around the Olympic games set to begin in July. WSJ markets columnist Mike Bird on the G-7 multinational tax plan. Apple is expected to unveil updates to its operating systems on popular gadgets. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 4. U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs to the economy in May, but they're still struggling to bring more workers off the sidelines. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the May jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for June 4. WSJ's Paul Vigna explains what decentralized finance is and how crypto traders are using it. The U.S. housing market is hot, but many sellers are staying put. Where can you travel in Europe this summer? Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 3. United Airlines agreed to purchase 15 supersonic planes from aerospace startup Boom Technologies. If fulfilled, the deal could mean the return of commercial supersonic planes for the first time since the Concorde was retired nearly two decades ago. Reporter Matt Grossman joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 3. WSJ's Emily Glazer discusses how executive compensation could help increase workplace diversity. As demand for certain goods grows, factories face shortages and prepare for changing consumer habits. Plus, NASA charts its return to Venus. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 2. A ransomware attack on meatpacking company JBS is rippling through the supply chain, driving up wholesale meat prices. Agriculture reporter Jacob Bunge joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on how the attack is impacting the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 2. WSJ's Felicia Schwartz explains how Israel's longest-serving prime minister could lose power. A cyberattack targeting JBS disrupts the meat industry. New economic growth data highlights the risks of a two-speed global recovery. E-bikes vs bikes. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for June 1. Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada added more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs from 2017 to 2020, accounting for 30% of the nation's job growth in that sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reporter Ben Foldy joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what's driving companies to the Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 1. WSJ's Paul Kiernan examines what's at stake in the coming monthly jobs report. WSJ markets editor Quentin Webb looks at the economic implications of China's recent child policy shift. A look at some of the highest-paid CEOs. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 28. The Tulsa race massacre 100 years ago took an immeasurable economic toll on the city's Black community. WSJ reporter Jared Council explains how insurance companies at the time denied Black business and property owners' claims, leading to a generations-long impact on wealth generation. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for May 28. Can food-delivery companies be profitable? WSJ's Heather Haddon looks at their strategies. Details of President Biden's proposed $6 trillion budget are expected to be released today. The Jersey Shore sees a revival. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 27. Investigations into the origins of the pandemic have centered on two main theories: that it began as a result of human contact with infected animals, or due to a laboratory accident. Reporter Drew Hinshaw joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the latest on the investigations, and why some researchers say time is running out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition For May 27. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff explains how two defeats hitting Shell and Exxon step up pressure on the oil industry. WSJ's Jared Hopkins on drugmakers fighting to keep their patents. Plus, the return of meme stocks. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 26. Amazon is making another bet on entertainment, with a $6.5 billion deal to buy Hollywood studio MGM. Media reporter Joe Flint joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the deal means for the companies, and for consumers. Plus, Exxon Mobil and Shell suffer defeats that will force the oil industry to confront the threat of climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 26. WSJ's Matt Grossman discusses the increase in marijuana use among American workers. CEOs of the biggest banks are set to testify before lawmakers starting today. A special grand jury is convened in the investigation into the Trump Organization. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 25. The killing of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked a racial reckoning and pledges to change, from politicians to corporate leaders. National politics reporter Joshua Jamerson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about what's changed over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 25. WSJ's Andrew Ackerman details a White House proposal to spend billions of dollars rehabbing homes. WSJ's Quentin Webb on investors buying risky corporate debt. And, trainee brokers at Merrill Lynch will no longer make cold calls. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 24. International calls for an investigation into Belarus's grounding of a Ryanair flight are growing. Plus, the Boy Scouts of America agreed to set up a fund through the bankruptcy process to compensate alleged victims of child sexual abuse. But 15 months later, the organization still hasn't reached a settlement to compensate them. Reporter Joseph De Avila joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 24. WSJ's Vanessa Fuhrmans on how some bosses still aren't sure remote workers are as committed as employees at the office. The trial of Apple and 'Fortnite' creator Epic Games nears an end. After paying off credit card debt, borrowers wonder what to pay off next. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 21. The U.S. housing market has been on a streak. Even though the latest data shows the pace of buying is slowing, competition for limited stock is fierce, and home prices are surging. Housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 21. WSJ's Saeed Shah on how rising food costs and decimated incomes have left much of the developing world malnourished. Apple's CEO Tim Cook is expected to take the witness stand today in its court battle with Epic Games. And, why vaccinating teens isn't easy. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 20. Israel and Hamas agree to cease-fire after 11 days of conflict. Plus, the number of Americans filing for unemployment is declining. Large companies like Amazon are raising wages or even offering signing bonuses. That is making it even harder for small businesses to compete for workers in a tight labor market. Reporter Allison Prang joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 20. WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein explains why recent market volatility and a possible end to the Fed's bond buying program are turning investors away from risky bets. WSJ's Will Mauldin lays out the stakes of the Arctic Council meeting. Oatly begins trading today. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 19. The value of bitcoin was nearing $65,000 just over a month ago. But the cryptocurrency has been on a downward slide since then, and today it took a plunge. Cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what is behind the selloff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 19. WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar on why SPACs have lost their shine over the recent months. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky explains why hedge funds are betting on private companies. New York is opening a criminal probe into Trump's business. Hotels are ready to open, but they are facing staffing shortages. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 18. As fighting continues between Israelis and Palestinians, international calls for a cease-fire are growing, and the Biden administration is under pressure to take a stronger stand. Foreign-policy reporter Jessica Donati joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 18. WSJ's Konrad Putzier on how rental prices for U.S. hotels and office buildings remained steady despite slowdowns induced by Covid-19. WSJ's David Hodari on why investors are clamoring for U.S. bank stocks. And, pandemic puppies at the workplace. Keith Collins hosts. Correction: The 2020 tax returns released by President Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, showed a decline in adjusted gross income. A previous version of this podcast incorrectly said the 2020 tax returns showed a decline in their taxable income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 17. AT&T is spinning off media assets it acquired through its $81 billion acquisition of TimeWarner in 2018. The deal with Discovery would create a new company and complete AT&T's retreat from the media business. Telecommunications reporter Drew FitzGerald joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the deal and what it means for the companies and consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 17. WSJ's Josh Mitchell looks at the criticism that has met President Biden's proposal for free community-college tuition. WSJ's Quentin Webb on the return of stock buybacks and dividends this year. And, there's a new time for rush hour. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 14. Good Use, a small juice company in the Bay Area, started 2020 with hundreds of customers. But it was one of tens of thousands of small businesses forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving its employees scrambling. Our workplace and careers reporter Lauren Weber joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the fallout and how employees picked up the pieces. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 14. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky discusses Internal Revenue Service attention on cryptocurrency investors. WSJ's Betsy McKay on the continuing search for clues about the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic. And, air travelers face new frustrations. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 13. President Biden and Congressional leaders remain at odds over the scope of a national infrastructure plan and how to pay for it. White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the sticking points, and whether a deal is likely. Plus, the CDC is easing mask restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 13. WSJ's Felicia Schwartz discusses what is behind the fighting unfolding in Israel. The Colonial Pipeline restarts operations after a cyberattack. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff has more on Tesla's decision to suspend bitcoin payments. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 12. Consumer prices jumped 4.2% in April from a year earlier, the biggest increase since 2008 and larger than what economists had expected. This is raising concerns about whether higher inflation is here to stay. Economics editor Nell Henderson joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the latest data means for consumers and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 12. WSJ's Mike Bird discusses challenges facing markets in Asia after U.S. markets fell on Tuesday. Fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies. WSJ's Joe Wallace on the high demand for tin. New tech tools to order food directly from local farms. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 11. Early in the pandemic, banks and credit-card companies were bracing for consumers to fall behind on their payments. That didn't happen, and in fact, more Americans are paying off their credit-card debts entirely. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain why that's good news for consumers but has banks worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 11. WSJ's Rachel Feintzeig looks at the risks to your career if you want to continue to work from home. Markets columnist Mike Bird explains how the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack could impact gas prices. And here's why more people are getting married on Mondays. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 10. A ransomware attack led to the shutdown of America's largest fuel pipeline. The full impact of the attack is still unclear, but it is already raising concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. energy infrastructure. Energy reporter Collin Eaton joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, the Food and Drug Administration approves the first Covid-19 vaccine for use in adolescents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 10. WSJ's Heather Haddon discusses the additional fees associated with food delivery. A cyberattack forced the shutdown of America's largest fuel pipeline. Corn sees its prices pop. And, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's debut on "Saturday Night Live". Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 7: The U.S. economy added a weaker-than-expected 266,000 jobs in April. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath says the disappointing report reflects companies' struggles to hire workers, despite millions being out of work. Charlie Turner hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 7. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff on investors' hunt for the next crypto winner. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky discusses healthcare stocks after global calls to waive Covid-19 vaccine patents. And, ham-radio enthusiasts are seeking far-off destinations. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 6: The U.S. has joined a global push to waive intellectual-property protections on Covid-19 vaccines, to help distribute more doses in developing countries. But a waiver won't fix the shortfall immediately. Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the hurdles facing the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 6. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses corporate America's reaction to the latest state voting legislation. U.S. backs a temporary waiver of intellectual-property protection for Covid-19 vaccines. SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully lands on its fifth attempt. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 5. Facebook's independent oversight board upheld the company's initial ban of then-President Donald Trump, but said Facebook needed to explain why it would do so indefinitely. San Francisco deputy bureau chief Brad Reagan joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what the ruling means for how Facebook and other social-media companies police content. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 5. WSJ's Mike Colias on challenges facing the automotive industry as it looks to grow during the pandemic. A decision from Facebook's independent oversight board on former President Donald Trump's accounts is expected today. Tech stocks stumble. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 4: Bill and Melinda Gates have filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. Health and science reporter Betsy McKay joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what that could mean for the future of their philanthropic organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 4. WSJ reporter Krishna Pokharel discusses the state of the coronavirus crisis in India. More earnings are expected today amid recent market growth. Some companies are offering incentives to lure workers back to the office. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 3: A record portion of companies beat earnings expectations for the first quarter, yet some of their stock prices fell following the results. Markets reporter Akane Otani joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why that is, and what could be next for markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 3. WSJ's Ryan Tracy on business leaders' responses to the administration's first 100 days in office and its spending plans. Apple and videogame maker Epic head to court. Individual investors in the U.S. are holding more stocks than ever before. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 30. The Biden administration and Democrats in Congress have put forward proposals for how to make college more affordable. A key focus is on the federal student loan program. Economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss some of the challenges facing that program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 30. WSJ's Benjamin Katz discusses what's behind the emergence of new airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dozens are dead after a stampede at a religious festival in Israel. And, diamond engagement rings for men from an iconic jeweler. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 29. President Biden has proposed a broad, $6 trillion legislative agenda in his first 100 days in office. White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the challenges he will face getting his plans through Congress. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply video content through Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 29. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui on key moments from President Biden's speech to Congress as he pushes a broad economic agenda. A look at the markets as the president marks 100 days in office. Amazon workers are set for a pay raise. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 28. President Biden will address a joint session of Congress tonight, where he is expected to unveil a new spending proposal aimed at helping U.S. families. It will be the third major economic plan that Mr. Biden has unveiled within his first 100 days in office. White House reporter Catherine Lucey joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the details of the plan and how the president plans to pay for it. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 28. WSJ's Alexandra Wexler on how Zambia hopes a copper mine will help cut its debt with China. President Biden is set to address a joint session of Congress tonight. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release a policy statement. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 27. Google's parent company Alphabet reports record-breaking quarterly earnings, largely driven by digital ad sales. But Google could be facing more competition from Apple. The iPhone maker says its new iOS permission requirements will give users more control of their data. Critics say the restrictions could give Apple a bigger slice of the digital ad market. Digital advertising reporter Patience Haggin speaks with host Charlie Turner. Disclaimer: Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 27. WSJ's Nicole Friedman discusses the new WSJ/Realtor.com housing list. Major tech companies are set to release earnings this week. The U.S. and other nations offer assistance as Covid-19 surges in India. A clash over coffee in Italy. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 26: Mobile apps can track the locations of consumers' phones, but also those of U.S. soldiers in global hot spots. The ease at which location data can be sold commercially, including to adversaries, is raising concerns. Law enforcement and national-security correspondent Byron Tau joins host Charlie Turner to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 26. WSJ's Chip Cutter on vaccine requirements among some employers. The U.S. offers aid to India as its Covid-19 cases skyrocket. WSJ's Quentin Webb looks at which nations will lead the economic recovery from the pandemic. This year's Oscar winners. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 23. President Biden set a goal this week to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. But meeting that target will require industries to make some big changes, or speed up those already underway. Senior reporter Russell Gold joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 23. WSJ's Peter Loftus discusses the blood-clotting concerns surrounding Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky on the prospect of rising airfares. How to keep children safe on a popular gaming site. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 22: The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd is renewing calls to address police misconduct. Experts say the conviction could mark a turning point for prosecutions of police. Reporter Zusha Elinson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for April 22. WSJ's Tim Puko discusses the virtual climate summit scheduled to begin today with world leaders. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff on how supply-chain disruptions affect small businesses. A look at how corporate swag may change with the times. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 21. The Justice Department opens an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, a day after the murder conviction of one of its former officers, Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the probe could mean for the city's law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 21. WSJ reporters discuss reactions as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is found guilty in the death of George Floyd. WSJ's Sabrina Siddiqui on vaccination challenges in the U.S. And, a soccer league meltdown in Europe. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 20. A Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd. Erin Ailworth reports from outside the courthouse. Plus, police departments have been reevaluating their approach to demonstrations, after last summer's unrest sparked by Mr. Floyd's death. Reporter Dan Frosch joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the changes they have implemented since then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M Edition for April 20. WSJ's James Marson discusses the current relationships between Russia and some European countries. Elon Musk weighs in on the recent fatal crash in Texas involving a Tesla. And, cryptocurrency Dogecoin's price surges. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 19. A Minneapolis jury has begun deliberations in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd. Plus, a global chip shortage affecting the production of everything from automobiles to computers is expected to continue until at least next year. Reporter Eun-Young Jeong joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain the challenges in getting the industry back to normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 19. WSJ's Amrith Ramkumar on potential regulatory moves for special-purpose acquisition companies. The future use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine in the U.S. could be decided this week. And, the return of the New York power lunch. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 16. Lawmakers in Texas are debating how to reform the state's energy market, after a severe winter storm exposed flaws in the deregulated sector. But many of the solutions on the table may lead to a new set of problems. Reporter Katherine Blunt joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 16. WSJ Education Bureau Chief Chastity Pratt on the progress to return students to classrooms. A deadly shooting at a FedEx ground facility in Indianapolis. WSJ China Bureau Chief Jonathan Cheng discusses the Chinese economy's growth. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 15. Both sides have rested their cases in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. The final days of testimony brought clashing views from medical experts over the cause of George Floyd's death. Reporter Erin Ailworth joins host Annmarie Fertoli from Minneapolis to discuss what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 15. WSJ's Konrad Putzier discusses global investment in the U.S. housing market. WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein on the growth of luxury goods. The Biden administration is set to punish Russia. Efforts to make band practice safe in the pandemic. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 14. Coinbase, the largest bitcoin exchange in the U.S., made its trading debut, ending the session with an $85 billion valuation. Cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the first major crypto listing and how it could impact markets beyond just bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 14. WSJ Europe Finance Editor Alex Frangos discusses earnings expectations. A federal advisory panel is set to review concerns over Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. Coinbase prepares for its market debut today. Marc Stewart hosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 13. Use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is on hold in the U.S., as regulators investigate rare cases of blood clots. The pause comes at a critical time, as vaccination efforts ramp up to get ahead of new variants of the virus. Health and medicine editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the potential impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 13. WSJ's Quentin Webb takes a closer look at why the Chinese government is so focused on Jack Ma's businesses. A second night of protests in Brooklyn Center, Minn. following a police shooting. Grocery stores may face new obstacles during the pandemic as other businesses reopen. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 12. During the Trump administration, the U.S. and China battled over trade to reach a wary truce. But China was careful not to challenge the U.S. as a global leader. Now Beijing seems to be taking a different approach. Senior China correspondent Lingling Wei joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss China's approach to the U.S. under the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 12. CEOs discuss response to proposed state voting laws. WSJ's Alexa Corse has more on the voting rights debate. A White House summit is planned today on the chip shortage plaguing American companies. Credit cards reconsider reward offerings. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 9. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, after a closely watched battle with the nation's second-largest private employer. Tech editor Brad Olson joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on what the results mean for Amazon and for broader unionization efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 9. The final results in a closely watched union vote at Amazon are expected today. McDonald's closes hundreds of restaurants at Walmart stores. WSJ's Eric Morathlooks at the U.S. cities where new jobs are being created. Companies entice employees to take some time off. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 8. The global economy is making a comeback. This week, the IMF upgraded its growth expectations, powered by gains in the U.S. and China. But many developing nations and emerging markets are being left behind, due to a lack of access to vaccines and other challenges. WSJ Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the disparities in the global recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 8. WSJ's Drew Hinshaw on the political battle and global debate over mining of rare-earth materials in Greenland. DoorDash and Instacart each look to offer credit cards. Potential concerns as some investors borrow money to pay for stock purchases. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 7. Investigators uncovering new information about the suspected Chinese hack of Microsoft's email software now believe that personal data taken in earlier hacks or scraped off social-media sites may have aided the breach of the Microsoft Exchange Server. Cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz joins Annmarie Fertoli with more on what this means for the state of cyberhacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices