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A Quick Fix for Hair Loss Is Making Some Men Sick Apr 14, 2025

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Telehealth companies make hair loss drugs easy to get. They also don’t have to disclose side effects in ads. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler reports that some young men say they are suffering serious health consequences, and that they didn’t understand the risks. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

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- Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Side Effects Sometimes Included.

- ‘Uncontrolled Substances’ from The Journal.

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Can Pepsi Make a Comeback? Apr 11, 2025

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After decades of fighting Coca-Cola to be the nation’s favorite soda, Pepsi dropped to third place, after Dr Pepper. Now PepsiCo needs to win back soda drinkers . WSJ’s Laura Cooper reports that after years of focusing on potato chips and energy drinks, the company’s new beverage head Ram Krishnan is trying to refocus PepsiCo on drinks, in part with an agreement to purchase prebiotic soda brand Poppi. Allison Pohle hosts.

Further Listening:

- ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper

- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps

- PepsiCo’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda

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Trump 2.0: Tariff Turnaround Apr 11, 2025

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Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration’s tariff pause. We dive deep with WSJ’s Josh Dawsey, exploring the tension in the days after the announcement and what really changed the president’s mind. Plus, your questions!

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- China Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal

- The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices

- Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs

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China Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal Apr 10, 2025

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In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came Liberation Day. Now China is ready with a trade war arsenal taking aim at U.S. companies. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how China is gearing up for an extraordinary conflict with no immediate exits. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

Further Listening:

- Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade

- The Trade War With China Is On

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The Head of the EPA on the Future of the Agency Apr 09, 2025

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President Trump has a new vision for the Environmental Protection Agency that significantly rolls back environmental regulations. Kate Linebaugh speaks to the man overseeing that vision— Administrator Lee Zeldin, about his plans and new approach to environmental governance.

Further Listening:

- The Fight Over Fluoride

- Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study

- Why Microsoft Wants Three Mile Island's Nuclear Power

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The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices Apr 08, 2025

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President Trump is ramping up his long-planned tariff war, promising to restore “Boomtown USA.” Before the start of the president’s first term, one small town made a bid to revive its manufacturing glory days. After a foreign company came to town, it made some headway. WSJ’s Chao Deng explores the story of Newberry, South Carolina.

Further Listening:

- Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs

- Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles

- Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade

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Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs Apr 07, 2025

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Last week, U.S. stocks lost $6.6 trillion in value during a two-day washout after President Trump announced large tariffs on countries around the world. As markets continue to swing, Wall Street leaders are speaking out, including billionaire investor Bill Ackman and JPMorgan Chase executive Jamie Dimon. Host Kate Linebaugh talks with Gregory Zuckerman about the market chaos and how investors are responding.

Further Listening:

-Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade

-Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles

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The Fight Over Fluoride Apr 04, 2025

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For decades, the majority of Americans have been drinking tap water with added fluoride to improve oral health. But WSJ’s Kris Maher says that backlash to fluoride is spreading. Nearly 20 communities have halted the practice since October and Utah has now banned adding fluoride to water across the state. This comes after a landmark ruling by a federal judge that the mineral poses an “unreasonable” risk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken out against it. Ryan Knutson hosts.

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-The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps

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Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles Apr 04, 2025

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Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack the administration’s onslaught of new tariffs and break down what election results in Florida and Wisconsin mean for each party. Plus, they speak with WSJ’s Michelle Hackman about Trump’s aggressive immigration efforts including student deportations.

Further Listening:

-Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade

-Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout

-Three Federal Workers Hit by DOGE

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Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade Apr 03, 2025

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Yesterday, in the Rose Garden, President Trump sent out a clear message: the era of globalization is over. Trump announced sweeping tariffs on trillions of dollars of imports. The new duties immediately shook Wall Street and sent stocks plummeting. WSJ’s White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz explains how President Trump has wanted this day to happen for decades. And we talk to an American business owner who is deeply worried about what these tariffs mean for his company’s survival. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Trade War With China Is On

- Trump’s Tariff Whiplash

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