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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:

The Brutal Calculation of Hamas’s Leader Jun 17, 2024

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Yahya Sinwar is the Hamas leader inside Gaza who allegedly plotted the October 7th attacks. According to private messages reviewed by the WSJ, Sinwar believes that a rising Palestinian death toll—and the international condemnation it brings—is in the best interest of his cause. WSJ’s Rory Jones walks us through Sinwar’s strategy.

Further Reading:

- Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas

- The Hamas Leader Who Studied Israel’s Psyche—and Is Betting His Life on What He Learned

Further Listening:

- Why Israel and Hamas Could Be Headed Into a Forever War

- Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War

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Tesla’s Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon Musk Jun 14, 2024

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Tesla shareholders voted to reapprove Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package, signaling support for the EV maker’s CEO and giving the board ammunition in its fight to preserve the court-rejected compensation plan. WSJ’s David Benoit explores the fight to get Musk billions and why the Tesla board is so invested in making the huge pay package happen.

Further Listening:

- Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX

- Why is Tesla Pulling Back on EV Charging?

- Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla’s Board

Further Reading:

- Tesla Shareholders Vote to Uphold Elon Musk’s $48 Billion Pay Package

- Elon Musk’s $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Package Struck Down by Judge

- Tesla Hits the Road to Persuade Shareholders to Pay Elon Musk $46 Billion

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The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon Jun 13, 2024

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Joshua Wright was a star in the world of antitrust, from his time at the Federal Trade Commission to his work with some of the biggest tech companies. He was well respected and powerful until accusations of sexual misconduct came to light. WSJ’s Brody Mullins talks us through his reporting on Wright’s downfall.

Further Reading:

- The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon

- For Years, an Esteemed Law Professor Seduced Students. Was He Too Important to Fire?

- Hubris, Revenge and a Breakup Brought Down Big Tech’s Proudest Ally

Further Listening:

- Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX

- Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture

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Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX Jun 12, 2024

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The billionaire founder showed several female employees at SpaceX an unusual amount of attention or pursued them. WSJ's Joseph Palazzolo describes the revelations.

Further Reading:

-Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX

Further Listening:

-Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla's Board

-Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode'

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New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic Jun 11, 2024

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The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change.

Further Reading:

-New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing

Further Listening:

-NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage

-New York City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb

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Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO Jun 10, 2024

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The fast-fashion giant hoped to have a splashy U.S. public offering this year. WSJ's Shen Lu explains how the divide between Beijing and Washington got in the way.

Further Reading:

- Shein Promised to Have a Big U.S. IPO. Its China Roots Got in the Way.

- Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Files to Go Public

Further Listening:

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

- The Mysterious CEO Leading Shein to an IPO

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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 4: The Disruptors Jun 09, 2024

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The rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs could cause all kinds of ripple effects.

According to one estimate, 9% of the U.S. population could be on Ozempic or similar medications by 2030. Meanwhile, drugmakers are already developing the next generation of weight-loss drugs and researchers are studying the possible health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes, including addiction.

In the final episode of our series we ask: What could all this development mean for businesses, from the food sector to airlines? And who wins and who loses in the post-Ozempic economy?

Guests include: David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; and Mehdi Farokhnia, an addiction researcher at the National Institutes of Health.

Listen to Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” here.

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‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper Jun 07, 2024

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There is a new contender in the cola wars, and it isn’t a cola. It’s Dr Pepper. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks how after decades as a distant competitor, Dr Pepper has climbed the soda ranks with help from hefty marketing, novel flavors and TikTok videos.

Further Reading:

- Dr Pepper Ties Pepsi as America’s No. 2 Soda

Further Listening:

- The Agony and Ecstasy of Tab

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Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the Border Jun 06, 2024

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President Biden unveiled a last-ditch effort to lower illegal crossings at the southern border this week. The move focuses on asylum seekers, and the policy is similar to one that former President Trump tried in 2018. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman describes the policy and tries to answer the question: why now?

Further Reading:

-Biden Issues Executive Actions on Immigration: What to Know

Further Listening:

-What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy

-What Trump's Immigration Restrictions Could Mean for the Economy

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Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is Showing Jun 05, 2024

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For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower.

Further Reading:

- Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping

Further Listening:

- Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War

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