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The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents Sep 22, 2025

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The Florida Highway Patrol has taken up the Trump administration’s call for state and local law enforcement to play a bigger role in its immigration crackdown. Virtually all its officers have been trained to participate in a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that deputizes police to perform some of the duties of federal immigration officers. WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores takes us along for a ride with some officers in the program. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:
- Inside the ICE Hiring Blitz
- The Hyundai Plant Raided By Immigration Authorities
- "I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 2: A Game of Telephone Sep 21, 2025

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After Scott Spivey was killed in a shootout on Camp Swamp Road, his sister Jennifer Foley wanted to know what happened. But the police didn’t provide the family with answers. So, Jennifer began her own investigation. WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein goes to South Carolina to see what Jennifer uncovered.

Read the Reporting:

‘You’re Taken Care of’: Did Police Promise to Shield a Killer?

Further Listening:

Camp Swamp Road Ep. 1: Mess Around, Find Out

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC Sep 19, 2025

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Earlier this week, ABC’s late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was suspended indefinitely by parent company Disney after Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. The announcement came after the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, suggested the FCC could pull the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations, and the owners of some of these stations said they were dropping Kimmel's show. President Donald Trump has said that broadcast networks that are “against” him might have their licenses taken away. WSJ's Maggie Severns reports on Carr's approach to the FCC and how it has led to Kimmel's suspension. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:
- What Killed 'The Late Show'?

- Will Paramount Settle With Trump?
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How Larry Ellison (Briefly) Became the World's Richest Person Sep 18, 2025

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The Oracle co-founder is almost as wealthy as Elon Musk, and he’s in the middle of the AI revolution, the future of entertainment, and maybe even a deal for TikTok. WSJ’s Sebastian Herrera explains why, at 81 years old, Larry Ellison is more powerful than ever. Ryan Knuston hosts.

Further Listening:

Will Paramount Settle With Trump?

Is the TikTok Saga Finally Over?

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Is the TikTok Saga Finally Over? Sep 17, 2025

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After a series of extended deadlines, the U.S. and China say they have a framework for a deal for the future of TikTok. Alex Leary discusses who comes out ahead.

Further Listening:

- Wait… Was That the TikTok Ban?

- The Day the Music Died on TikTok

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The Drama at the Fed as It Debates Cutting Rates Sep 16, 2025

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The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal choice this week: cut interest rates to boost a cooling labor market, or hold firm to keep inflation in check. WSJ's Nick Timiraos breaks down the Fed's debate and high-stakes maneuvering as President Trump pushes to expand his influence over the central bank. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:
- The Federal Reserve Under Siege
- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 1: Mess Around, Find Out Sep 15, 2025

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A man in rural South Carolina calls 911 about a reckless driver. A reckless driver with a gun. Minutes later, a man is killed on Camp Swamp Road. Police say this was a clear-cut case of self defense. WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein reconstructs that night using 911 calls, police dash-camera and body-camera recordings.

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Police Say He Killed in Self-Defense. His Phone Tells Another Story.

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The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico Sep 12, 2025

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The musician Bad Bunny opted to hold 30 concerts in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland United States. WSJ’s Elias Leight explains how the move has given a nearly $200 million boost to the island’s economy during a slow season for tourism. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:

- Puerto Rico's Long Struggle to Keep the Lights On

- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle

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The Killing of Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence Sep 11, 2025

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Charlie Kirk, the provocative conservative influencer and confidant of President Trump, was shot and killed yesterday. He was 31. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner reports on how Kirk quickly rose to become a prominent figure in conservative politics and where things stand with the investigation into his death. He also discusses the alarming recent rise of political violence in American life. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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How a $1.5 Billion Settlement Could Alter the Course of AI Sep 10, 2025

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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit over the company's use of pirated books to train large-language models. WSJ’s Melissa Korn unpacks the proposed settlement and explores what the precedent could mean for the AI industry. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:

Why Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Went Rogue

The Company Behind ChatGPT

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