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The Journal. – The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.

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Latest Episodes:

Russia Tries a WSJ Reporter in a Secret Court Jul 17, 2024

Show notes

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has been held in Russia for more than a year on an espionage accusation that he, the U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal vehemently deny. Gershkovich will appear in court Thursday for another hearing. WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore explores what we know about the secret trial and why even the Gershkovich’s defense lawyers are restricted from publicly discussing it.

Further Reading:

- The Shadowy Judicial System That Controls the Fate of WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich

Further Listening:

- A WSJ Reporter Arrested in Russia

- Russian Court Upholds WSJ Reporter’s Detention

- Two Parents on a Crusade to Free Their Son

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Trump Courts the Union Vote Jul 16, 2024

Show notes

Last night at the Republican National Convention, Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, spoke. O’Brien was the first Teamsters president to ever speak at an RNC and his presence represents a shift in union voters away from the Democratic Party. WSJ’s Paul Kiernan reports on why some union voters are interested in voting for former President Trump this election.

Further Listening:

-‘We’ll Strike All Three’: The UAW’s Historic Walkout

Further Reading:

-For Embattled Biden, Union Members Aren’t the Reliable Support They Used to Be

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The Secret Service’s Failure to Protect Trump Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

On Saturday, a shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Now, the Secret Service is coming under scrutiny for failing to prevent it. WSJ’s Sadie Gurman and Ryan Barber on what we know about the shooter, and about what went wrong for the Secret Service.

Further Reading:

- Trump Rally Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks Said to Have Been Loner Who Rarely Voiced Politics

- Trump Shooting Is Secret Service’s Most Stunning Failure in Decades

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Teens Are Falling Victim to AI Fake Nudes Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

Last fall, nude photos of a 14-year-old student started spreading around her high school. But they weren't real… they’d been created with AI. WSJ’s Julie Jargon breaks down how fake photos like these are a growing trend among teens and why it’s difficult to deal with.

Further Reading:

- ‘I Felt Shameful and Fearful’: Teen Who Saw AI Fake Nudes of Herself Speaks Out

- AI Fake Nudes Are Now a Frightening Reality for Teens

Further Listening:

- Artificial: Episode 1, The Dream

- He Thought Instagram Was Safe. Then His Daughter Got an Account.

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The Resurrection of Abercrombie & Fitch Jul 11, 2024

Show notes

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch was the hottest teen clothing brand. Kids would flock to their local mall to get the expensive, moose-emblazoned apparel. But then, after a series of controversies and a change in fashion, the brand seemingly lost its edge. WSJ’s Katie Deighton reports on how Abercrombie & Fitch revived itself and embraced millennial women.

Further Listening:

- Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash.

- The Unraveling of Stitch Fix

- Old Navy Tried to Make Sizes for All. It Backfired.

Further Reading and Watching:

- How Jeans for Millennials Helped Revive Abercrombie & Fitch Stock

- Abercrombie & Fitch Is Reaping the Rewards of Taking Adult Women Seriously

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Gold Bars, Cash and a Mercedes: A U.S. Senator's Corruption Trial Jul 10, 2024

Show notes

After his first corruption case ended in a mistrial in 2017, Sen. Bob Menendez had a message for his supporters: “Today is resurrection day.” Now, Menendez is back in a courthouse facing new corruption charges. WSJ’s Corinne Ramey unpacks the case.

Further Reading:

- Menendez Declared His ‘Resurrection.’ Then He Fell in Love.

Further Listening:

- The 'Mystery Man' Tells Us How He Helped Free Rod Blagojevich

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Boeing Agrees to Felony Plea. Now Its Future Is Up in the Air. Jul 09, 2024

Show notes

In a stunning concession, Boeing agreed Sunday to plead guilty to misleading air-safety regulators ahead of two deadly 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. WSJ’s Andrew Tangel reports on Boeing’s long and complicated journey to the plea deal and what a felony record would mean for the company.

Further Listening:

-The Failures Inside Boeing’s 737 Factory

-A Hole in a Plane and a Headache for Boeing

Further Reading:

-Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty in 737 MAX Criminal Case

-Inside DOJ’s Wrenching Decision on Whether to Prosecute Boeing

-Boeing Violated Criminal Settlement After 737 MAX Crashes, Justice Department Says

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Coinbase’s CEO on the Future of Crypto Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

After high-profile collapses and government crackdowns, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is one of the last big digital-asset founders standing. He speaks with Ryan Knutson about taking up the mantle, clashes with the SEC and the future of crypto.

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

- The Fall of (Another) Crypto King

Further Reading and Watching:

- Who Is Brian Armstrong? Coinbase CEO Is Taking On the SEC

- Coinbase CEO Says He’ll Challenge the SEC for ‘Clarity’ on Crypto

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McDonald’s Wants To Offer Quality And Value. Can It Do Both? Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA, sits down with Kate Linebaugh to talk about how the company is trying to keep customers happy despite rising prices and a shift towards healthier eating.

Further Reading:

- The Fast-Food Fight Over the $5 Meal Deal

- A Day in the Life of a California Fast-Food Manager Who Makes Up to $174,000

Further Listening:

- Farm-to-Table Pioneer on Why We Still Need Better Food

- Beyond Meat Loses Its Sizzle

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Will Biden Stay in the Race? Jul 03, 2024

Show notes

Pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden to step back as candidate for president. A new WSJ poll shows Biden has fallen six points behind Donald Trump and that 80% of respondents said they worry about Biden’s age. WSJ's Annie Linskey explores the rising panic inside the party, and how Biden’s tight inner circle is urging him to stay the course.

Further Listening:

- Behind Closed Doors, Biden's Age is Showing

Further Reading:

- Tight Inner Circle Urges Biden to Press On

- Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping

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