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WSJ What’s News

What’s News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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Elon Musk Ordered Last Week’s Starlink Slowdown Oct 20, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The Wall Street Journal is exclusively reporting that the decision to cap the Starlink speeds, rendering some of Ukraine’s drones useless, came from Musk. Plus, a new draft prospectus ahead of Anthropic’s IPO shows that the company has red-hot revenue growth. But WSJ tech reporter Anissa Gardizy tells us it also has high compute costs and a long list of risks. And a bipartisan group of former U.S. officials is urging Congress to pass an energy bill that they say is critical for countering China. We hear from WSJ reporter Benoit Morenne about why the midterms are teeing up a fight over the bill’s future. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Are Americans’ Finances Better or Worse Under Trump? Oct 20, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, avoiding a political crisis amidst the U.S. trade war. WSJ’s Canada correspondent Amanda Coletta explains what the results mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan for growth. Plus, Japan launches a spacecraft to explore Mars’s moons, as the country looks to carve out a role in the lucrative commercial space market. And just two weeks away from the midterms, WSJ’s Terell Wright details five ways Americans' finances have changed under President Trump. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Saudi Arabia Postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Houthi Attacks Oct 19, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference was scheduled for next week—now, its organizers are postponing the event until next year after Houthi attacks on the country. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains why it’s a blow to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to attract foreign investment. Plus, high mortgage rates might be putting entry-level home buyers off, but the U.S. luxury housing market is booming. We hear from housing reporter Nicholas Miller about what’s driving the K-shaped housing market and what that means for home builders. And “You Can See Everything,” the documentary about the convicted startup founder Elizabeth Holmes, just had a big opening weekend. Journal film and culture reporter Esther Zuckerman tells us what all the buzz is about (without spoilers). Alex Ossola hosts.

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Violent Rioting Sweeps France Oct 19, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. The French government is holding emergency meetings following a weekend of violence across the country. WSJ’s Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry reports on the cost-of-living protests. Plus, Vladimir Putin proposes talks with President Trump and China’s Xi to discuss ending the Ukraine war. And Anthropic says it will put 5% of its shares into a fund to offset disruption caused by AI, though ahead of a planned IPO, the company has shared few details on a trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Will Gen Z Hand Democrats a ‘Blue Wave’ in the Midterms? Oct 18, 2026

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After losing ground with young voters, especially young men, in 2024, Democrats are trying to win back this critical part of the electorate ahead of the midterm elections. But the party faces widespread voter apathy and a debate over how best to connect with Gen Z on issues like affordability and housing. WSJ politics reporters Sabrina Rodriguez and Maya Davis join host Pierre Bienaimé to discuss how Democratic candidates are using social media, the rise of the party's progressive and Democratic socialist factions, and whether young voters will show up at the polls to propel a "blue wave."

Further Listening:

Why Gen Z Voters Are Reconsidering Their Support for Trump

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What’s News in Markets: CoreWeave Selloff, Apple Milestone, Borrowing Boom Oct 17, 2026

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What does the CoreWeave selloff signal for the AI trade? And will the iPhone Duo revive Apple’s sales? Plus, why are brokerages like Charles Schwab cracking down on margin loans? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Katie Zacharia Is Out as White House Press Secretary Oct 16, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The Journal has learned that White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is out, after facing sharp criticism following her first briefing earlier this week. Plus, drones have struck two ships in Romanian territorial waters of the Black Sea—the first attack of its kind, and NATO says Russia is to blame. As Journal Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels discusses, Russia’s increasingly brazen attacks are putting NATO in a tight spot: offer a rebuke without escalating the conflict unnecessarily. And gas prices are up all over the U.S., but it’s not hitting all Americans the same. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses which states are getting hit the hardest by prices at the pump, and what impact that might have on the midterms. Alex Ossola hosts.

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AI Has an Insurance Problem Oct 16, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 16. A string of AI safety incidents is exposing a gaping hole for the fast-growing industry: the lack of available insurance. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham explains how AI’s ability to change the world also includes a wide-ranging capacity for harm that could leave companies that produce or use AI legally vulnerable. Plus, U.S.-Mexico trade talks hit a roadblock in Washington as WSJ’s Gavin Bade reports commerce secretary Howard Lutnick is refusing to cut tariffs on steel, aluminum and cars. And Tesla’s new Roadster takes flight, quite literally. Luke Vargas hosts.

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What We Know About the Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI Conference Room Oct 15, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 15. When the FBI arrested engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan earlier this week for allegedly planting a mic in an OpenAI conference room, AI companies had already been on alert for espionage. Journal reporter Maxwell Zeff discusses what we know about Alfozan and how Silicon Valley is trying to prevent incidents like these. Plus, Meta announces that it’s teaming up with Apple to deliver open-weight AI models to Mac computers. We hear from tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about why the two rivals have entered a partnership. And President Trump reverses a decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan won’t be livestreamed. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Big Banks Ride the AI Boom Oct 15, 2026

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Bonus Episode for Oct. 15. Big U.S. banks opened earnings season with growing profits—and warnings that rising interest rates could stop the party. Still, bankers said higher rates have yet to dent consumer or business appetite to borrow and spend. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo each reported higher third-quarter profit and revenue from a year earlier. WSJ banking and payments reporter Ben Glickman says that’s in part because of the near-endless need for financing related to the artificial-intelligence industry. Revenue across all four increased 9% to $115 billion.

Pierre Bienaimé hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy.

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