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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:

For Palestinians Trapped in Gaza, There's No Way Out Oct 12, 2023

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As Israel retaliates against Hamas for its deadly attack Saturday, it has launched unrelenting air strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza. Neighborhoods, hospitals and schools now lie in ruins. More than a quarter-million people have fled their homes. And water, food and fuel are scarce. We talk to the WSJ’s Jared Malsin and a doctor on the ground in Gaza about the mounting crisis there.

Further Listening:

- The War Between Israel and Hamas
- An Interview with National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby

Further Reading:

- As Israel Bombards Gaza, Fears of Humanitarian Disaster Mount

- Israel Aims to Dismantle Hamas as Blinken Tries to Prevent Wider War

- Israel Sought to Contain Hamas for Years. Now It Faces a Potentially Costly Fight to Eliminate It.

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Caroline Ellison Oct 12, 2023

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Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda, took the stand for a second day Wednesday. Producer Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff discuss Ellison’s testimony and what it revealed about alleged bribes to Chinese officials, misleading statements to investors, and the final days of FTX.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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Why the House Still Doesn’t Have a Speaker Oct 11, 2023

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The U.S. House of Representatives has been without a Speaker for more than a week. Now, Republicans say that they have a nominee for the position. WSJ’s Katy Stech Ferek describes the recent chaos, why Republicans appear to have rallied around Steve Scalise and what happens next.

Further Reading:

-Republicans Nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker Over Jim Jordan

-Could Steve Scalise Quell the House GOP Revolt to Become Speaker?

Further Listening:

-The Fight Over the Speaker of the House

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Caroline Ellison Speaks Oct 11, 2023

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Caroline Ellison met Sam Bankman-Fried trading at Jane Street. The two would go on to have a close professional and personal relationship as his crypto empire grew and then eventually imploded. Now, she has pleaded guilty and is testifying against him. Producer Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff discuss her testimony and how the government is using it to build their case against Bankman-Fried.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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The War Between Israel and Hamas Oct 10, 2023

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Early Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel as its fighters poured across the border from Gaza, killing hundreds and taking others hostage. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and began retaliatory strikes on Gaza, also killing hundreds. WSJ’S Dov Lieber on a “game-changing” moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations and what comes next.

Further Reading:

- Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks

- Israel Readies for Ground War in Gaza

- What is Hamas? What to Know About the Militant Group Fighting Israel

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Introducing: WSJ's Take On the Week Oct 09, 2023

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We're off today for the holiday, but we still have an episode for you!
WSJ's Take On the Week is a new WSJ show that breaks down the most important things to watch in business and financial news to help you make smarter investment decisions. This week, host Dion Rabouin looks at big banks, a big yield and a big release for Taylor Swift.
If you like the show, follow it for more.

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: The First Key Witness Oct 07, 2023

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Gary Wang, FTX’s former chief technology officer, took the stand in the government’s case against Sam Bankman-Fried. Producer Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff discuss what Wang says he knows about the secret code that allowed Alameda Research to borrow billions of dollars of customer money from FTX.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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What Is Amazon's Secret ‘Project Nessie’? Oct 06, 2023

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When the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon last week, there was a big redacted section. WSJ’s Dana Mattioli on what she discovered underneath the redactions.

Further Reading:

- Amazon Used Secret ‘Project Nessie’ Algorithm to Raise Prices

- FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly

Further Listening:

- Congress’s Case to Break Up Amazon

- Biden’s New FTC CHair Squares Off With Big Tech

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NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage Oct 05, 2023

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A legal battle is unfolding in New York City over a law that sets a roughly $18 minimum wage for food delivery workers. Four major app-based delivery companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, Relay and Uber Eats — have sued to block the law. WSJ’s Erin Ailworth unpacks the legal arguments, and a food delivery worker explains what’s at stake for him.

Further Reading:

-Judge Allows App-Based Delivery Workers in NYC to Make $18 an Hour

-DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub Sue New York City Over Minimum-Wage Law

Further Listening:

-The Real Cost of 15 Minute Grocery Delivery

-Can Food Delivery Make Money?

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Opening Arguments Oct 05, 2023

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With a jury selected, lawyers from the prosecution and defense make their opening statements. Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff get their first clues into some of the strategies that will unfold throughout the trial.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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