P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Startups are experiencing a drought in funding from venture capitalists. Reporter Berber Jin explains why. Plus, a WSJ analysis finds homelessness is up 11% from 2022. Mid-U.S. correspondent Shannon Najmabadi explains what’s behind the rise. And, senior writer Betsy McKay has more on how drugs like Ozempic are changing the way we think about obesity. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Startups are experiencing a drought in funding from <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/startups-are-dying-amid-drought-in-venture-funding-a9005ad2?st=1fv9t0wh7scdtmy&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">venture capitalists</a>. Reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/berber-jin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berber Jin</a> explains why. Plus, a WSJ analysis finds homelessness is <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/homelessness-increasing-united-states-housing-costs-e1990ac7?st=ugbbxemvw6umewq&amp;reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">up 11%</a> from 2022. Mid-U.S. correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/shannon-najmabadi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon Najmabadi</a> explains what’s behind the rise. And, senior writer <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/betsy-mckay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betsy McKay</a> has more on how drugs like Ozempic are changing the way we think about <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/weight-loss-drugs-obesity-e4bb2173?st=7ib5ljkh1pfb0a7&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">obesity</a>. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why More Startups Are Dying—And Few Are Coming to the Rescue

A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. A deepening economic slump in China is beginning to harm the economic fortunes of big American businesses. WSJ reporter Dan Strumpf details how the likes of Caterpillar and DuPont are registering the damage. Plus, Ed Ballard explains why the global industrial subsidies race is leaving many smaller players behind. And a self-styled anarcho-capitalist seizes the political spotlight in Argentina. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. A deepening economic slump in China is beginning <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-worsening-economy-is-hurting-corporate-america-a3657373?st=63bgzql38ljx3ge&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to harm the economic fortunes</a> of big American businesses. WSJ reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/dan-strumpf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Strumpf</a> details how the likes of Caterpillar and DuPont are registering the damage. Plus, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ed-ballard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ed Ballard</a> explains why the global industrial subsidies race is <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-economy-economic-losers-fba30b53?st=xkmwqa2pq8c0znr&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving many smaller players behind</a>. And a self-styled anarcho-capitalist <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/argentine-presidential-primary-voters-propel-far-right-outsider-to-surprise-win-ec24e5b4?st=40pg28kevqgz1hc&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">seizes the political spotlight in Argentina</a>. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

China’s Slowdown Hurts Corporate America

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed David Weiss to continue overseeing the investigation into President Biden’s son. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has the latest. Plus, some military families are becoming disillusioned with the promises of a career in the armed forces, and recruitment is down. National security reporter Ben Kesling tells us why. Also, recovery efforts in Maui continue as the death toll from the wildfires climbs. Danny Lewis hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/merrick-garland-names-david-weiss-as-special-counsel-in-hunter-biden-investigation-a2ad0ba4?mod=hp_lead_pos1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">appointed David Weiss</a> to continue overseeing the investigation into President Biden’s son. Justice Department reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sadie-gurman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sadie Gurman</a> has the latest. Plus, some military families are becoming <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/military-recruiting-crisis-veterans-dont-want-their-children-to-join-510e1a25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">disillusioned</a> with the promises of a career in the armed forces, and recruitment is down. National security reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ben-kesling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Kesling</a> tells us why. Also, recovery efforts in Maui continue as the death toll from the wildfires climbs. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Special Counsel Appointed in Hunter Biden Probe

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. The final installment in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal tech reporter Karen Hao details China’s quest to catch up to Western chipmakers and become a global AI leader. Plus, California regulators have given a green light to driverless cars in San Francisco. And WSJ Heard On the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains why slipping diamond prices could lead to a bounce in engagement ring demand. Subscribe to the WSJ to access exclusive audio content on Spotify. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. The final installment in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal tech reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/karen-hao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Hao</a> details China’s quest to catch up to Western chipmakers and become a global AI leader. Plus, California regulators have given a green light to driverless cars in <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/cruise-waymo-get-approval-to-expand-driverless-vehicles-in-san-francisco-923fe89d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Francisco</a>. And WSJ Heard On the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains why <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/diamonds-are-on-sale-they-wont-be-forever-677036e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slipping diamond prices</a> could lead to a bounce in engagement ring demand. <a href="https://wsj.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the WSJ</a> to access exclusive audio content on Spotify. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

China’s Quest for AI Chip Supremacy

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Some of the best-known public universities in the U.S. went on a two-decade spending spree, funded by tuition hikes and fees. Reporter Melissa Korn has more details. Plus, Amazon is axing dozens of in-house brands amid complaints from sellers and investigations by regulators. Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli tells us why. Also, special counsel Jack Smith recommends Donald Trump stand trial two weeks before the start of the GOP primaries. Danny Lewis hosts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Some of the best-known public universities in the U.S. went on a two-decade <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-university-tuition-increase-spending-41a58100?st=plizva9s0pcmcna&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spending spree</a>, funded by tuition hikes and fees. Reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/melissa-korn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Korn</a> has more details. Plus, Amazon is <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-cuts-dozens-of-house-brands-as-it-battles-costs-regulators-3f6ad56d?st=vi0t8fghcroyyd5&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">axing dozens</a> of in-house brands amid complaints from sellers and investigations by regulators. Amazon reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/dana-mattioli" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana Mattioli</a> tells us why. Also, special counsel Jack Smith recommends Donald Trump stand trial two weeks before the start of the GOP primaries. Danny Lewis hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

As Public Universities Spend Big, Students Foot the Bill

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Firestorms fueled by hurricane winds have destroyed much of the popular tourist town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Plus, U.S. tech giants face new data-privacy rules in India. And WSJ consumer goods reporter Saabira Chaudhuri explains what rum-maker Bacardi’s growing business in Russia says about efforts to isolate the country’s economy. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Firestorms fueled by hurricane winds have <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/maui-wildfires-leave-at-least-36-dead-6e07f2b7?st=tc89wkzxhkeftrn&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">destroyed much of the popular tourist town of Lahaina</a> on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Plus, U.S. tech giants face <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/meta-alphabet-and-other-tech-firms-face-new-data-rules-in-india-90a68e7f?st=motpcfhiipnxoaq&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new data-privacy rules in India</a>. And WSJ consumer goods reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/saabira-chaudhuri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saabira Chaudhuri</a> explains what rum-maker <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bacardis-russia-business-grows-as-other-booze-makers-leave-country-6060993f?st=d9g29o6si39mj7z&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bacardi’s growing business in Russia</a> says about efforts to isolate the country’s economy. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

At Least 36 Dead in Hawaii Wildfires

P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. Theo Francis reports that conservative groups have started legal assaults against American corporations’ diversity initiatives. And the fight to win new stock listings is raging again between the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Corrie Driebusch has more. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant earlier this year requiring X, the social-media company formerly known as Twitter, to produce data and records related to former President Donald Trump’s account. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/theo-francis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theo Francis</a> reports that conservative groups have started <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/diversity-equity-dei-companies-blum-2040b173?st=bzxazbozvgpbuw3&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">legal assaults against American corporations’ diversity initiatives</a>. And <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/nyse-nasdaq-battle-for-new-listings-in-sign-of-ipo-awakening-bb25b8f8?st=qdl44o1yqp4me6o&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the fight to win new stock listings</a> is raging again between the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/corrie-driebusch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corrie Driebusch</a> has more. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/special-counsel-got-search-warrant-for-trump-twitter-account-court-reveals-ec6b4c83?st=ydado9yvoef9ohh&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">obtained a search warrant</a> earlier this year requiring X, the social-media company formerly known as Twitter, to produce data and records related to former President Donald Trump’s account. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Conservative Groups Target Corporations Over Affirmative Action

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. In a warning sign for the global economy, consumer prices in China have begun to fall for the first time in two years. WSJ Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng explains what that signals about the country’s economic growth engine, especially as the U.S. prepares to ban investments into critical technologies. Plus, a win for abortion-rights supporters in Ohio. And WeWork warns its survival is in doubt. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. In a warning sign for the global economy, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-slips-into-deflation-in-warning-sign-for-world-economy-bbefb179?st=r5qzluicwvqiqxr&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">consumer prices in China</a> have begun to fall for the first time in two years. WSJ Beijing bureau chief <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jonathan-cheng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Cheng</a> explains what that signals about the country’s economic growth engine, especially as the U.S. prepares to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-ban-some-investments-in-china-71f519d6?st=3wjv308jroj5xpi&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ban investments</a> into critical technologies. Plus, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/ohio-election-abortion-issue-one-vote-d7df6402?st=pz0tptwcsqwwq9u&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a win for abortion-rights supporters</a> in Ohio. And WeWork warns <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/wework-issues-going-concern-warning-6331bb42?mod=hp_lead_pos5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">its survival is in doubt</a>. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

China Slips Into Deflation

P.M. Edition for Aug. 8. A scientific agency funded by the European Union finds that July was the planet’s hottest month on record. Aylin Woodward reports. Plus, reporter Jack Pitcher says short sellers have had a painful few weeks amid a surprise stock market rally. And a study funded by Novo Nordisk shows its anti-obesity drug Wegovy reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 8. A scientific agency funded by the European Union finds that July was the planet’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/july-2023-hottest-month-record-climate-change-5e5b3097?st=9oywud9kkqm7cde&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hottest month on record</a>. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/aylin-woodward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aylin Woodward</a> reports. Plus, reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jack-pitcher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Pitcher</a> says <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/surprise-stock-market-rally-bulldozes-bearish-hedge-funds-7925c4a3?st=udqv2qibsjikao3&amp;reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short sellers have had a painful few weeks</a> amid a surprise stock market rally. And a study funded by Novo Nordisk shows its anti-obesity drug Wegovy <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/wegovy-weight-loss-drug-heart-attack-stroke-570f435e?st=5zi01qwtp5i5xjm&amp;reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths</a>. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

July Was Earth’s Hottest Month Ever

A.M. Edition for Aug. 8. Ratings company Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 10 U.S. regional banks and warns of potential downgrades for six larger lenders. Plus, weak global demand drags down China’s economy. And WSJ reporter Jon Emont explains how growing wealth in Asia could signal the end of factories producing ultra-cheap stuff. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 8. Ratings company <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-08-08-2023/card/moody-s-cuts-regional-banks-says-higher-rates-still-pressuring-lenders-9bXN5VbvUY7WQA3QJ0wB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moody's cuts the credit ratings</a> of 10 U.S. regional banks and warns of potential downgrades for six larger lenders. Plus, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-exports-fall-at-steepest-pace-since-february-2020-e930246b?st=eikql4o0qvbhxhg&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weak global demand</a> drags down China’s economy. And WSJ reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jon-emont" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Emont</a> explains how growing wealth in Asia could signal the end of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/asia-factories-consumer-goods-labor-prices-7140ab98?st=isvnn0vjhonwk1a&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">factories producing ultra-cheap stuff</a>. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Moody’s Sounds Alarm on U.S. Banks

What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 7. Once a haven for real-estate investors, multi-family buildings could hurt landlords with mortgages coming due. Housing reporter Will Parker has more. Plus, former President Donald Trump faces the threat of racketeering charges in a case in Georgia. Reporter Cameron McWhirter explains. And WSJ’s Paul Page discusses the economic fallout from the collapse of trucking company Yellow. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 7. Once a haven for real-estate investors, multi-family buildings could hurt landlords with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-real-estate-haven-turns-perilous-with-roughly-1-trillion-coming-due-74d20528?st=c2n6chnpavohb8j&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mortgages coming due</a>. Housing reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/will-parker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Parker</a> has more. Plus, former President Donald Trump faces the threat of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-faces-looming-threat-of-racketeering-charges-in-georgia-case-ace4aedc?st=249wfiijjd4laut&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">racketeering charges</a> in a case in Georgia. Reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/cameron-mcwhirter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cameron McWhirter</a> explains. And WSJ’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Page</a> discusses the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/yellow-bankruptcy-us-economy-e2761b0b?st=8tcd5iynzxvuz8e&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">economic fallout</a> from the collapse of trucking company Yellow. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Real Estate’s Potential Trouble Spot

A.M. Edition for Aug. 7. Weather and Wall Street have conspired to push up gas prices to their highest levels in months. WSJ reporter David Uberti explains what that means for drivers and how much further banks expect prices to increase. Plus, trucking giant Yellow files for bankruptcy. And why inflation data has been roiling markets and could do so again this week. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 7. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/weather-and-wall-street-conspire-to-push-up-gas-prices-61862f18?st=nk2uesuel5qup5q&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weather and Wall Street</a> have conspired to push up gas prices to their highest levels in months. WSJ reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/david-uberti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Uberti</a> explains what that means for drivers and how much further banks expect prices to increase. Plus, trucking giant Yellow f<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-yellow-files-for-bankruptcy-will-liquidate-aced4aa6?st=4rui0gr1z3j3t5z&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iles for bankruptcy</a>. And <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/buckle-up-for-another-round-of-inflation-data-930e44ea?st=jgwy4xu3jobp0bd&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">why inflation data has been roiling markets</a> and could do so again this week. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Specter of $100 Oil Returns

P.M. Edition for Aug 4. The Labor Department said employers added 187,000 jobs to the economy in July. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon has more. And billionaire investor Carl Icahn bows to pressure from activist investor Hindenburg. Investigative reporter Ben Foldy explains. Plus, we report that private-equity firm KKR is in advanced talks to buy book publisher Simon and Schuster. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug 4. The Labor Department said <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/jobs-report-july-today-unemployment-economy-d9af32f3?st=x5ic35j0awatpg1&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">employers added 187,000 jobs to the economy in July</a>. Labor economics reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sarah-chaney-cambon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Chaney Cambon</a> has more. And billionaire investor <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/icahn-bows-to-activist-pressure-65880b8f?st=e9hibwbfs3wpcng&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carl Icahn bows to pressure</a> from activist investor Hindenburg. Investigative reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ben-foldy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Foldy</a> explains. Plus, we report that private-equity firm KKR is in advanced talks to buy book publisher Simon and Schuster. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

U.S. Jobs Report Eases Pressure on Fed

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The third in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal chief China correspondent Lingling Wei describes the increasingly challenging operating environment for businesses in China and how a decline in foreign direct investment comes at an inopportune time for Beijing. Plus, the U.S. considers deploying troops to stop Iran from attacking commercial ships. And Amazon and Apple contend with the curse of high market expectations. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The third in our four-part series on China: “The State of Xi’s Chinese Dream.” Wall Street Journal chief China correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/lingling-wei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lingling Wei</a> describes the increasingly challenging operating environment for businesses in China and how a decline in foreign direct investment comes at an inopportune time for Beijing. Plus, the U.S. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-place-armed-sailors-marines-on-tankers-to-deter-iran-b27cc48?st=nin6ltnkxok7v4e&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">considers deploying troops</a> to stop Iran from attacking commercial ships. And Amazon and Apple contend with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-shines-during-apples-off-season-7f27fc58?st=1an13lar3y15js2&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the curse of high market expectations</a>. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

China’s Security Crackdown Collides With Western Business

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his alleged efforts to remain in power, after his 2020 election loss. Trump denied the charges, and called them politically motivated. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Plus, data centers are seeing increased investment, thanks to demand for artificial intelligence. Reporter Angus Loten explains. Plus, Amazon posts a surprising quarterly profit, reversing a loss a year earlier.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Former President <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-indictment-arrest-charges-745e44ef?st=qzetf8rl4rr3qfu&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donald Trump pleaded not guilty</a> to charges stemming from his alleged efforts to remain in power, after his 2020 election loss. Trump denied the charges, and called them politically motivated. Justice Department reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sadie-gurman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sadie Gurman</a> has more. Plus, data centers are seeing increased investment, thanks to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-ready-data-centers-are-poised-for-fast-growth-fadae952?st=aoflgza22b5z71h&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">demand for artificial intelligence</a>. Reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/angus-loten" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angus Loten</a> explains. Plus, Amazon posts a surprising quarterly profit, reversing a loss a year earlier.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Conspired to Block Transfer of Power

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. More U.S. employers are cutting off access to popular weight-loss treatments for workers as spending on the drugs leaps into the tens of millions of dollars for insurance plans. Journal pharmaceutical reporter Peter Loftus explains what that means for patients and drugmakers. Plus, a wave of strikes on Ukrainian ports threaten the world’s food supply. And fresh jitters in China’s property market. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. More U.S. employers are <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/employers-cut-off-access-to-weight-loss-drugs-for-workers-cb277a44?st=sdihxxgt5s9lzzo&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cutting off access</a> to popular weight-loss treatments for workers as spending on the drugs leaps into the tens of millions of dollars for insurance plans. Journal pharmaceutical reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/peter-loftus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Loftus</a> explains what that means for patients and drugmakers. Plus, a wave of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-drone-strikes-target-ukraine-grain-export-ports-infrastructure-5d73dd7b?st=dhhkoav8zlaqact&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strikes on Ukrainian ports</a> threaten the world’s food supply. And <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-08-03-2023/card/evergrande-s-property-services-unit-plummets-on-trading-return-cNBmSvBzbHGC7VYVvMvw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fresh jitters</a> in China’s property market. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Employers Cut Ozempic, Wegovy Access as Costs Mount

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2. Market reaction to the U.S. credit downgrade has been relatively muted. Spencer Jakab, global editor for the WSJ’s Heard on the Street column, says fiscal strains will get harder to ignore. Plus, private-equity and hedge funds are bracing for an overhaul by the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC reporter Paul Kiernan has the details. And, legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe explains why the Justice Department is on trial, too, as it prosecutes former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2. Market reaction to the U.S. credit downgrade has been <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-fiscal-time-bomb-ticks-even-louder-e2934f65?st=maktrbzy2umdek5&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">relatively muted</a>. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/spencer-jakab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spencer Jakab</a>, global editor for the WSJ’s Heard on the Street column, says fiscal strains will get harder to ignore. Plus, private-equity and hedge funds are <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/private-equity-hedge-funds-brace-for-coming-sec-overhaul-78aa672d?st=8dbe5s92nb8ss9g&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bracing for an overhaul</a> by the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/paul-kiernan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Kiernan</a> has the details. And, legal affairs correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jan-wolfe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jan Wolfe</a> explains why <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-is-being-prosecuted-but-the-justice-department-is-on-trial-too-80dce945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Justice Department is on trial</a>, too, as it prosecutes former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Should Markets Worry About the U.S. Credit Downgrade?

A.M. Edition for Aug 2. Fitch has downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ after warning about a growing debt burden and political dysfunction in Washington. WSJ finance editor Matthew Thomas explains the significance and how markets are reacting. Plus, Sadie Gurman breaks down the latest criminal indictment against Donald Trump. And Spencer Jakab considers whether Tupperware is the next meme stock. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 2. Fitch has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/fitch-downgrades-u-s-credit-rating-56c73b89?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downgraded the U.S. credit rating</a> to AA+ after warning about a growing debt burden and political dysfunction in Washington. WSJ finance editor Matthew Thomas explains the significance and how markets are reacting. Plus, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sadie-gurman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sadie Gurman</a> breaks down the latest <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-indictment-jack-smith-2020-election-4b351abf?st=lvlblsyw0w2ack3&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">criminal indictment against Donald Trump</a>. And <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/spencer-jakab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spencer Jakab</a> considers whether Tupperware is the next meme stock. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Fitch Downgrades U.S., Citing ‘Erosion of Governance’

P.M. Edition for Aug. 1. Donald Trump has been charged with four crimes in an unprecedented criminal case accusing the former president of trying to subvert the will of voters after losing the 2020 election. Plus, President Biden views Artificial Intelligence as a top priority for his administration. White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui has more on his approach. And, Treasury Department reporter Andrew Duehren explains why taxpayers could be on the hook for the collapse of trucking giant Yellow.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 1. Donald Trump has been charged with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-indictment-jack-smith-2020-election-4b351abf?st=tw0p258o4kkwle7&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">four crimes</a> in an unprecedented criminal case accusing the former president of trying to subvert the will of voters after losing the 2020 election. Plus, President Biden views Artificial Intelligence as a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/wonder-and-worry-how-biden-views-artificial-intelligence-5724bfef?st=9a3pc74leo8p01f&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top priority</a> for his administration. White House reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sabrina-siddiqui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sabrina Siddiqui</a> has more on his approach. And, Treasury Department reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/andrew-duehren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Duehren</a> explains why taxpayers could be <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-trucking-giant-yellows-shutdown-could-cost-taxpayers-money-863c6291?st=ofo2z17n2icgphd&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on the hook</a> for the collapse of trucking giant Yellow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Trump Indicted in Federal Probe of Efforts to Reverse 2020 Election

A.M. Edition for Aug. 1. From Australia to Zimbabwe, governments are raiding each others’ health systems in a worldwide hunt for medical workers. WSJ Africa bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser explains who is winning and losing as staff poaching intensifies. Plus, presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says he would consider a blanket U.S. ban on TikTok if elected. And Miami sees its first population drop in decades. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 1. From Australia to Zimbabwe, governments are <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/countries-raid-each-others-health-systems-in-global-battle-for-nurses-b2de0429?st=zvlgldney6olbfx&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raiding each others’ health systems</a> in a worldwide hunt for medical workers. WSJ Africa bureau chief <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/gabriele-steinhauser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gabriele Steinhauser</a> explains who is winning and losing as staff poaching intensifies. Plus, presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says he would consider <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/desantis-calls-for-ending-normal-trade-ties-with-china-26417f12?st=29wvt0ssc1vh63e&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a blanket U.S. ban on TikTok</a> if elected. And Miami sees its <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/miami-sees-its-first-population-drop-in-decades-e181171f?st=cchycuaw7cx2c2e&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first population drop in decades</a>. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Countries Battle for Doctors, Nurses Amid Global Staffing Crunch 

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