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Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Side Effects Sometimes Included. Sep 11, 2024

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Testosterone therapy is booming, touting a boost at the gym and in the bedroom, but the potential side effects (like infertility) are less well known. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler on the clinics making millions on this growing industry.

Further Reading:

- Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Some Men End Up With Infertility.

Further Listening:

- Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 1: Birth of a Blockbuster

- The Rise of Botox and the Wrinkle in Its Future

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Your New Hire May Be a North Korean Spy Sep 10, 2024

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North Korean cybercriminals have developed a new way to access networks in corporate America: getting IT jobs. According to U.S. officials, hundreds of U.S. companies have unknowingly hired North Korean operatives in information-technology roles. Dustin Volz explores how these spies get hired, and one CEO describes how his company fell for the scheme.

Further Listening:

- How North Korea’s Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto

- North Korea’s Propaganda Mastermind

- The Cyberattack That’s Roiling Healthcare

Further Reading:

- North Korean Spies Are Infiltrating U.S. Companies Through IT Jobs

- Kim Jong Un Wants to Block All North Koreans From Escaping. It Isn’t Working.

- A North Korean Diplomat Managed a Rare Defection: A Flight Out of Cuba

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How Betting on U.S. Politics Is Getting Big Sep 09, 2024

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WSJ’s Alexander Osipovich explores the world of political betting. We meet a trader making big money making predictions on the upcoming U.S. elections over a platform called Polymarket and examine the fight that is brewing with regulators over the practice.

Further Reading:

- Meet the Traders Making Money Off the Trump Shooting and Biden’s Stumbles

- Judge Holds Off on Allowing Election Bets–For Now

- The Hot New Trade That Everyone Is Watching: Will Biden Drop Out?

Further Listening:

- How Gambling Scandals Are Rocking Sports Leagues

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Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study Sep 06, 2024

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Kyle, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It is also facing heat and drought that has been exacerbated by climate change and is expected to get worse. Matt Wirz reports on the tensions in Kyle as the city continues to build, even as it runs low on water.

Further Listening:

- A Plan to Hack the Planet

Further Reading:

- This Texas City Is Too Hot, Short on Water—and Booming

- Welcome to Y’all Street, Texas’ Burgeoning Financial Hub

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Red, White and Who? How Abortion Plays For Trump and Harris Sep 06, 2024

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Who will win the race to the White House? A new series from The Journal podcast explores the issues that are shaping this election. This week, Ryan Knutson and WSJ’s Molly Ball delve into reproductive rights, examining how the issue is playing out for both Democrats and Republicans. Plus..what makes a state a swing state?

Further Listening:

- For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead

- Hope, Unity (and Some Nerves at the DNC)

- Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?

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A Fed Insider on the Looming Rate Cut Sep 05, 2024

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This month, for the first time in over two years, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates. Mary Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is one of 12 people who will decide how aggressive that cut should be. She talks to Kate about inflation, unemployment, the economy and Taylor Swift.

Further Listening:

- What the Stock Market Panic Says About the Economy

- Why the Fed Is Steering Away From Rate Cuts

Further Reading:

- The Make-or-Break Moment That Will Determine the Economy’s Fate

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The Rise of the Tween Shopper Sep 04, 2024

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Tweens, or kids aged 8 to 12, have learned to shop online. Brands are taking note. WSJ’s Chavie Lieber spoke to TikTok-er Demetra Dias and explains the impact of influencers like her on young shoppers and the brands that court them.

Further Reading:

- Teen Girls Are Spending Big. She Tells Them What to Buy.

- Why Tweens Are Obsessed With This $110 Sweatsuit

Further Listening:

- How the Stanley Cup Became the Internet's Favorite Water Bottle

- Teens Are Falling Victim to AI Fake Nudes

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What's Behind the Arrest of the Telegram CEO? Sep 03, 2024

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Pavel Durov, the CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France last month. He was charged with a host of crimes, including complicity in distributing child pornography, illegal drugs and hacking software on the app. Matthew Dalton reports on how the charges represent a major escalation by the French government in holding tech executives accountable for the content that appears on their platforms.

Further Reading:

- Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged by French Authorities

- Exclusive | Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Was Wooed and Targeted by Governments

Further Listening:

- Is Fighting Misinformation Censorship? The Supreme Court Will Decide.

- What Happens to Privacy in the Age of AI?

- Meta Is Struggling to Boot Pedophiles Off Facebook and Instagram

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For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead Aug 30, 2024

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Kamala Harris is trying to step out of President Biden’s shadow without distancing herself from their administration’s policies. Molly Ball breaks down a new WSJ poll that shows Harris has a narrow lead in the presidential election and unpacks the VP’s first big interview. She also takes your questions.

Further Reading:

- Harris Has Taken Narrow Lead Over Trump, WSJ Poll Finds

- Race Is On To Reach the Rapidly Shrinking Pool of Undecided Voters

Further Listening:

- Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?

- Kamala Harris, In Context

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Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFL Aug 29, 2024

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The world’s most lucrative sports league is allowing private equity to buy into teams. WSJ’s Andrew Beaton and Miriam Gottfried unpack why the NFL is opening up, and what it could mean for owners and fans.

Further Reading:

-Private Equity Ownership Is Coming to the NFL

-College Sports Is About to Turn Pro. Private Equity Wants In.

Further Listening:

-Why Three Media Giants Are Betting on Sports Streaming

-ESPN’s Big Bet on an F-Bomb-Throwing YouTube Star

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