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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:

China’s Crackdown on Foreign Consulting Firms May 10, 2023

Show notes

With tensions between the U.S. and China on the rise, the Chinese government has been investigating several consulting firms that help foreign companies do business in China. WSJ’s Dan Strumpf discusses the impact on the consulting sector and the foreign businesses that depend on it.

Further Reading:

- U.S. Companies in China Worry Due Diligence Will End in Spy Dramas

- China Spy Law Adds to Chilling Effect of Detentions

Further Listening:

- Are Apple and China Breaking Up?

- How a Balloon Burst U.S.-China Relations

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What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy May 09, 2023

Show notes

On Thursday, the pandemic-era border policy known as Title 42 is expected to end. First put in place by the Trump administration, Title 42 allows migrants to be quickly deported at the southern border without a chance to ask for asylum. Now, President Biden is planning to roll out a new immigration policy to take its place. But as WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains, this new policy is not so different from the one it is replacing.

Further Reading:

- Biden’s New Immigration Policy Cements End of Liberal Asylum Rules

- What Is Title 42? What It Means for Immigration and U.S.-Mexico Border

Further Listening:

- What’s Driving Migrants to the Southern Border Now

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Can Bud Light Still Be the Beer for Everyone? May 08, 2023

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Last month, Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer, posted on social media about a personalized can of Bud Light the brewer sent her as a gift. A boycott ensued. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks what the maker of Bud Light is doing to stem a sharp drop in sales and to support front-line teams bearing the brunt of the backlash.

Further Reading:

-Bud Light Maker Compensates Workers Targeted in Dylan Mulvaney Backlash

-Bud Light Maker Offers Distributors Free Beer, More Ad Spending After Dylan Mulvaney Backlash

-How Bud Light Handled an Uproar Over a Promotion With Transgender Advocate

Further Listening:

-The Great Beer Battle of 2019

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What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage? May 05, 2023

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For months, people with ADHD have been struggling to fill their prescriptions. Federal regulators say the shortage is fueled in part by increasing demand driven by telehealth startups and their aggressive marketing. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler, who has been investigating two of those companies, explains what an impending rule change could mean for the shortage.

Further Reading:

- Adderall, OxyContin Prescriptions to Require In-Person Doctor Visit Under Biden Plan

- Startups Make It Easier to Get ADHD Drugs. That Made Some Workers Anxious.

Further Listening:

- Uncontrolled Substances

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One Hollywood Writer on the Industry’s ‘Dire’ Situation May 04, 2023

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Thousands of Hollywood writers went on strike this week after failing to reach a new contract with studios. The dispute was caused, in part, by the industry’s shift to streaming, which writers say has left them shortchanged. Michael Schur is co-creator of “Parks and Recreation” and was a writer for “The Office” and “Saturday Night Live.” He tells us what’s behind the first writers strike in over 15 years.

Further Reading and Watching:

- Hollywood Writers Strike Might Give Studios Chance to Slash Costs

- Late-Night Shows Go Dark Amid Writers Strike

Further Listening:

- Does the Future of Streaming Look More Like Cable?

- Netflix Turns to Ads

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PepsiCo’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda May 03, 2023

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For years, big food and beverage companies like PepsiCo leaned hard into launching new, healthy food products. But recently, PepsiCo has decided to double down on its flagship chips and soda and is looking to make those products healthier. WSJ's Jennifer Maloney explains what it means for both the company and public health.

Further Reading:

- Pepsi’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda

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America's Biggest Bank Just Got Bigger May 02, 2023

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stepped in on Monday to acquire the failing First Republic Bank after it was seized by government regulators. While the deal will put an end to the recent series of bank failures, it also makes the banking industry's leader even more powerful. WSJ's Charles Forelle explains how Dimon's bid came together.

Further Reading:

-Why First Republic Bank Collapsed

-Jamie Dimon Wins Again in First Republic Bank Deal

Further Listening:

-Banking Troubles Are Not Over

-Two Executives On What It's Like to Stop a Bank Run

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The Grim Story of a Russian Prisoner Turned Recruit May 01, 2023

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Yevgeny Nuzhin was serving time for murder in a high-security Russian prison when the Wagner Group— a paramilitary organization employed by Russia to wage war on Ukraine— offered him freedom in exchange for six months of paid military service fighting for Russia in Ukraine. WSJ’s James Marson details how Nuzhin’s bid for freedom went gruesomely wrong.

Further Reading:

- The Grim Life and Brutal Death of a Wagner Recruit

Further Listening:

- ‘Putin's Chef’' Now Serving Up Gains for Russia in Ukraine

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Why Disney Is Suing DeSantis Apr 28, 2023

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This week, Disney sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis accusing him of retaliating against the company, in part for speaking out against the state’s so-called “don’t say gay” law. It’s the latest twist in the fight between the two. WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores explains what it means for both sides.

Further Reading:

- DeSantis’s Miscalculation: ‘Disney Is Playing the Long Game’

- Disney Sues Ron DeSantis After Oversight Board Voids Theme-Park Agreements

Further Listening:

- How Disney’s CEO Got Caught in Florida’s Fight Over Gay Rights

- Why Florida Is Fighting With Walt Disney World

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Behind the Breakup of Fox and Tucker Carlson Apr 27, 2023

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On Monday, Fox News ousted its top host, Tucker Carlson, less than a week after it settled a defamation lawsuit, which brought reams of internal communications to light. WSJ's Keach Hagey has exclusive reporting about the major factors that contributed to the network making that decision.

Further Reading:

- Fox News Ousts Tucker Carlson

- What Tucker Carlson’s Ouster Means for Him and Fox News

- Tucker Carlson’s Vulgar, Offensive Messages About Colleagues Helped Seal His Fate at Fox News

Further Listening:

- Dominion Voting Systems vs. Fox News

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