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A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots Jun 04, 2024

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Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech.

Further Watching:

-Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life

Further Listening:

-Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search

-The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here

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Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different? Jun 03, 2024

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Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations.

Further Reading:

- Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President

- The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor

Further Listening:

- Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working?

- When the Drug Cartel Takes Over

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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 3: Brad Jun 02, 2024

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Bradley Olson has tried a lot of different diets over his 20-year weight-loss journey, including popular programs like WeightWatchers. But nothing was as successful for him as Mounjaro, one in a new class of drugs that people are taking for weight loss.

In this episode, Brad talks about his experience on the medicine and grapples with everything the drug couldn’t fix, from his self image to our food system. He confronts the ghosts of diets past and wades into the larger cultural conversation around weight loss. Guests include: Gary Foster from WeightWatchers; Virgie Tovar, a body positivity advocate; Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist.

Listen to Episodes 1 and 2 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” now.

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The Origin Story of Trump's Guilty Verdict May 31, 2024

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A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges. WSJ reporter Joe Palazzolo recalls the original investigation that eventually led to Thursday's conviction, and legal reporter Corinne Ramey describes the scene as the verdict came down.

Further Reading:

- Nine Memorable Moments From Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

- A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation

Further Listening:

- Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway

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The Big Short: China Edition May 30, 2024

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For years, China’s real estate market was booming. Developers, home buyers and Western banks rushed to invest. But the boom turned into a bubble, which eventually burst. WSJ’s Rebecca Feng reports on the warning signs that were ignored and we speak to two people who saw the collapse coming.

Further Reading:

-The Folly of China’s Real-Estate Boom Was Easy to See, but No One Wanted to Stop It
-Evergrande Was Once China’s Biggest Property Developer. Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate.

Further Listening:

-China’s Property Market Crisis

-China’s Evergrande Crisis

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The Trustbuster Taking on Ticketmaster May 29, 2024

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Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter heads the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. He speaks with Ryan Knutson about the DOJ’s lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and why the government says the business is an illegal monopoly which the company denies.

Further Reading:

- Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Seek Breakup of Concert and Ticketing Giant

- Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster

Further Listening:

- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle

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$2.8 Billion for College Athletes and a New World for the NCAA May 28, 2024

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For over a century, the NCAA has refused to pay athletes. After a recent settlement, that’s going to change. The organization has agreed to set aside $2.8 billion in back payments for some student athletes and moving forward, allow players to get a cut of television revenue. WSJ’s Jared Diamond explains what it might mean for the future of college athletics.

Further Reading:

-NCAA Agrees to Share Revenue With Athletes in Landmark $2.8 Billion Settlement

-He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He’s Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up.

Further Listening:

-Why an Ivy League Basketball Team Voted to Unionize

-The TikTok That Changed College Hoops

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Introducing Science Vs - Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought? May 26, 2024

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Trillion Dollar Shot, our new series about drugs like Ozempic, will be back next week. Until then, we think you’d enjoy a show from our friends over at Science Vs, a podcast that takes on fads, trends and the opinionated mob to find out what’s fact, what’s not and what’s somewhere in between. This episode examines the fears around the new class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs.

This episode does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. If you are in the U.S. and need help, dial 988.

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The First Person to Get Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip May 24, 2024

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink is on a mission to enable humans to communicate with computers using their thoughts. Now they have successfully implanted their device in a human.. WSJ's Rolfe Winkler explores the new technology and speaks to Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first participant.

Further Reading:

- Elon Musk’s Neuralink Shows First Patient Using Its Brain Implant

- Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets FDA Green Light for Second Patient, as First Describes His Emotional Journey

Further Listening:

- Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode'

- Elon Musk on 2024 Politics, Succession Plans and Whether AI Will Annihilate Humanity

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Could Paris Hilton Create the 'Next Disney?' May 23, 2024

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Paris Hilton and her husband, VC investor Carter Reum, talk about "strict" parenting, the importance of A.I. and the huge economic value of her spoiled airhead persona. ⁠Ryan Knutson⁠ sat down with the couple at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. To watch the video, check out the episode on Spotify.

Further Reading:

-⁠Paris Hilton’s Business Empire Is Getting a Makeover⁠

Further Listening:

-⁠The Business of Dua Lipa

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