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Brazil’s Bolsonaros Are Back Oct 05, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. Flávio Bolsonaro deals President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a bruising first-round defeat, finishing ahead of the leftist leader and putting Brazil’s right within reach of taking back power. Plus, as renewed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz once again threaten oil flows, the International Chamber of Commerce warns of a looming global food security crisis. And WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon details the multiple security failures that allowed a FlyDubai pilot to nearly bring down an Israel-bound plane last week. Luke Vargas hosts.

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How Colleges Are Tackling the Enrollment Crunch Oct 04, 2026

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American colleges and universities are in an admissions crunch. A looming demographic cliff means fewer 18-year-olds are applying, leaving schools scrambling to fill budget holes and chart a new path forward. WSJ education reporters Doug Belkin and Roshan Fernandez join host Alex Ossola to discuss why this is happening now and how three institutions are handling the problem.

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America’s Colleges Are Hurtling Toward an Enrollment Cliff

America’s College Towns Go From Boom to Bust

The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace

Why Syracuse Can’t Attract the Students It Needs to Pay the Bills

The New Students at This Liberal Arts College Are in Their 80s

Hampshire Students Navigate the Chaos of a College Shutting Down

In Demand: The Colleges Where Students Start Jobs Right Away

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What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut Oct 03, 2026

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Why are cruise stocks rallying despite soaring fuel costs? And how did an egg shortage turn into a glut? Plus, what does Nvidia’s record-breaking stock buyback mean for investors? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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An Underwhelming Jobs Report Sends Stocks Higher Oct 02, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs last month, falling short of expectations. Journal economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses why that's a more solid number than it may seem… and what it means for the Fed’s next meeting later this month. Plus, the G-7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel and oil to help ease soaring prices. We hear from reporter Matthew Dalton about why that seems to end the threat of a U.S. ban on diesel exports, at least for now. And the Journal has learned that Oman had previously banned the FlyDubai attacker from flying over his radical views. Alex Ossola hosts.

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DHS Is Paying Police Millions for Immigration Arrests Oct 02, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. A shift in the bond rout this week is dividing the world into winners and losers, with indebted European countries, particularly hard hit. Plus, WSJ investigative reporter Brenna T. Smith explains how Homeland Security is paying local police millions for even just one immigration arrest. And how spurning President Trump has given Mark Carney an unprecedented mandate to transform Canada’s economy. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Why DOJ Is Reviewing the Watergate Investigation More Than 50 Years Later Oct 01, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Justice Department is reviewing whether prosecutors mishandled the Watergate case, decades after the scandal led to Richard Nixon’s resignation. WSJ White House reporter Philip Wegmann explains that the review comes as more conservatives, including President Trump, show renewed interest in Nixon’s legacy. Plus, mortgage rates had their biggest weekly increase in four years, tracking the sharp recent rise in U.S. bond yields. Markets reporter David Uberti discusses why more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz haven’t done more to send gas prices and bond yields lower. And that global bound rout got messier today, as investors started picking winners and losers in different countries. Alex Ossola hosts.

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The Growing Backlash Against Google’s AI Tools in Schools Oct 01, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Trump administration rolls out a new plan to lower drug prices in Medicare, while also sending out $500 checks to nearly 100 million people, a month before voters head to the polls in the midterm elections. Plus, bonds sell off globally, with yields in the U.S., France and U.K. hitting fresh records today. WSJ’s Nicolas Miller explains what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers. And as test scores plummet, WSJ investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran details the growing backlash against widespread use of Google’s AI tools in American classrooms. Daniel Bach hosts.

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The Chaos and Crisis on the FlyDubai Flight to Israel Sep 30, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. One pilot of the FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv is in custody after a cockpit stabbing forces an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Journal reporter Anat Peled brings us the latest. Plus, the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 24-year high, while stock markets remain on track for double-digit gains in 2026 after a turbulent third quarter. WSJ reporter Heather Gillers explains what’s driving markets–and what poses a risk to the rally. And Eli Lilly says a study of its next-generation obesity drug suggests it could help patients lose even more weight. Pharmaceutical industry reporter Alex Janin breaks down what this means for the weight-loss space. Danny Lewis hosts.

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The U.S. Military Leaves Iraq Sep 30, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. After more than 23 years and $1.7 trillion, America is winding down its war in Iraq, closing the last major U.S. military base today. WSJ’s Jared Malsin went to Iraq and reports that while Baghdad has undergone a renaissance, behind the scenes, Iranian-backed militia groups have gained a lot of power. Plus, a state judge in New York rules that mayor Zohran Mamdani must redo the rollout of his pied-à-terre tax. And WSJ’s Aaron Zitner details our latest poll, showing Americans want populist policies that defy traditional political labels. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Delayed Oura IPO Signals a Chill for the IPO Market Sep 29, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. Oura, a company that makes smart rings, was expected to list on the Nasdaq as soon as this month. But this morning, it announced that it’s delaying its IPO due to uncertain market conditions. Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch explains why there’s a chill creeping into the IPO market after SpaceX’s blockbuster debut this summer. Plus, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to remake the food system as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. But as WSJ health policy reporter Liz Essley Whyte tells us, he’s encountering resistance… from the White House. And AI agents are coming to help Americans get the most out of their finances. We hear from reporter Ben Glickman about why that could pose a problem for banks. Alex Ossola hosts.

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