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Are Safety Concerns Hitting OpenAI, Anthropic’s Revenue? Sep 29, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. OpenAI is scrapping its new model over safety concerns in one of the clearest signs yet that agent misbehavior could stymie the industry’s rapid progression. Oxford Analytica’s Tatia Bolkvadze explains what this means for AI revenues, ahead of Anthropic’s much-anticipated IPO. Plus, an exclusive look at who’s in line to be Goldman’s next CEO. And WSJ’s Nick Kostov reports on how luxury brands are targeting the ultra-wealthy as well as your average Joe, at Paris fashion week. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Regulators Delay Approval for Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 Sep 28, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. The FAA’s delay, over a software glitch that could pose a potential safety risk, sent Boeing stock sliding. Plus, top researchers from some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence published a report today asking policymakers to oversee self-improving AI systems. It’s the latest turn in the conversation over AI safety—which, as Journal tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar tells us, is also going on in the White House. Nvidia is launching the largest-ever U.S. stock buyback. And WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia in 2023 and spent more than a year imprisoned there, reflects with editor in chief Emma Tucker on how his experience has changed him on the eve of the release of his new book. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Oil, Yields Surge as Trump Rejects Iran Truce Sep 28, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 28. OpenAI models target a U.N. website in the latest incident of autonomous agents gone rogue. Plus, British authorities arrest five men over an alleged plot to attack a U.S. air base. And an Iran stalemate sends oil prices and bond yields surging - we look at how some of the world’s best bond investors see the treasury selloff. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Making Sense of Sky-High Treasury Yields Sep 27, 2026

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week. Host Miriam Gottfried is joined by guest co-host and WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb to break down the unprecedented surge in the 10-year Treasury yield. Meghan Swiber, U.S. rates strategist at Bank of America, joins the show to discuss what influences these yields, and how a 5% yield affects everyday borrowing costs including mortgage rates, which are again topping 7%.

Swiber unpacks the Treasury Department's surprising buybacks, and how this strategy compares to the actions the Federal Reserve took to mitigate the effects of the last financial crisis. Plus, how is the market reacting to the Fed, which is trying to battle inflation by hiking rates?

Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We’d love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com.

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What’s News in Markets: Meta’s Muse, Diesel Dilemma, Paramount's Breakthrough Sep 26, 2026

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What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Supreme Court Revives Trump Administration’s Voter Database Sep 25, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The Supreme Court said today that Trump administration officials could use an expanded federal immigration database to check whether voters are citizens, which some states want to use to scrub voter rolls. Plus, the Ukraine war is stopping grain exports from getting out of the Black Sea, sending U.S. wheat futures to three-year highs. We hear from Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich about what the disruptions could mean for food prices and the global food supply. And a debut novel by Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien was nominated for some of the top literary prizes in France… until accusations that the author used AI sparked controversy. Reporter Anna Silman discusses how the publishing world is handling the rise of AI. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Easing Bond Selloff Lifts U.S. Stock Futures Sep 25, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Bonds have come off yesterday’s highs thanks to a retreat in oil prices, after Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, if its terms are met. But WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon says President Trump is unlikely to compromise ahead of the midterms. Plus, cracks begin to show in Oracle’s massive AI data-center buildout. And a pro-Trump, anti-communism ad paid for by the U.S. government, hits the airwaves. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7% Sep 24, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. topped 7% this week for the first time since early last year–another hurdle for people looking to buy a home. But we hear about a silver lining in the housing market from Journal reporter Nicholas Miller. Plus, President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House with an extravagant ceremony. National security reporter Robbie Gramer discusses the leaders’ friendly tone at this morning’s joint address, and what lies ahead in the talks. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a defiant speech to the United Nations General Assembly, which highlighted his growing isolation on the world stage. Alex Ossola hosts.

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AI Agents Hacked a Government Site Sep 24, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In an apparent first, an OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website gaining unauthorized access to government files. Plus a global bond selloff continues, with Treasury yields extending to multiyear highs. And, a federal judge ordered President Trump to temporarily restore access to news outlets banned from the White House grounds. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Oil Industry Pushes Back On Limiting Diesel Exports Sep 23, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ energy reporter Benoit Morenne discusses why the oil industry is so opposed to the Trump administration’s idea of limiting diesel exports.… and who wants President Trump to put restrictions in place. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Trump has invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to the G-20 meeting in Miami this December. And Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has been sending the company’s stock price higher, but Meta’s lead in that space isn’t guaranteed. We hear from Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about hurdles to the app’s growth and what she’ll be watching for during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote later today at the Meta Connect conference. Alex Ossola hosts.

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