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How the Rising Cost of Health Insurance Is Hitting Companies and Workers Oct 22, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 22. The cost of health insurance keeps rising, with the average price for a family plan this year reaching just under $27,000. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews explains what’s driving costs higher and how that affects workers. Plus, the U.S. and Israel are considering a plan that would divide Gaza into separate zones controlled by Israel and Hamas. Journal correspondent Dov Lieber tells us what that idea could mean for the peace process. And Amazon is testing new warehouse robots and AI tools that could make its workers more efficient… and less necessary. Alex Ossola hosts.

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The Price for a U.S. Bailout of Argentina Oct 22, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 22. We’re exclusively reporting that the Trump administration is pushing Argentina to limit China’s influence in the country. Plus, WSJ’s Anat Peled details how a flurry of White House officials have touched down in Israel to help shore up the fragile cease-fire deal. And how the bankruptcy of tween retailer Claire’s has sent lawyers and a judge down memory lane. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Exploring a Sale Oct 21, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Warner Bros. Discovery said it’s considering a sale of some or all of its media assets. WSJ media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint discusses what’s driving this moment of consolidation in the entertainment industry. Plus, General Motors reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, sending its stock soaring. And amid a glut of unaffordable housing, a growing number of renters nationwide are applying with fraudulent paperwork. We hear from WSJ real estate reporter Deborah Acosta about what happens to fraudsters and what the trend means for renters and landlords. Alex Ossola hosts.

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The Tech Wizardry Needed to Stop Drones Oct 21, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. President Trump demolishes part of the White House as he begins construction on his new $250 million ballroom. Plus, WSJ editor Dan Michaels looks at some of the new tech including Spiderman-like nets that European countries are looking to buy, to keep drones at bay. And, we look at how millennial and Gen Z consumers are getting their hands on luxury - at a major discount. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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Soaring Insurance Rates Have States Considering Price Caps Oct 20, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The cost of home and auto insurance in the U.S. has risen so dramatically that lawmakers in some states are considering price controls. But, as WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham tells us, that approach may have downsides. Plus, millions of internet users struggled to use major websites and apps today as an Amazon Web Services outage persisted for hours. And Apple closed at a record high following news of strong iPhone sales. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Apps, Websites Hit by Major Outage at Amazon Web Services Oct 20, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Facebook, Snapchat and Robinhood are just a few of the hundreds of companies affected by the outage overnight. Trump vows to halt U.S. aid to Colombia, as the president turns up the heat on Latin America. And, U.S. stocks might be close to all time highs, but Rebecca Feng says warning signs are flashing just below the surface. Caitlin McCabe Hosts hosts.

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An Economy Built on Speculation—for Better and for Worse Oct 19, 2025

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From the land mania following the Revolutionary War to the AI craze now, speculation is in the American economy's DNA. These kinds of big bets have shaped our present and continue to fuel tomorrow's economic growth. Host Katherine Sullivan unpacks the past and future of American speculators. This episode is part of The Wall Street Journal’s USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy, a collection of articles, videos and podcasts aiming to offer a deeper understanding of how America has evolved.

Further Reading:

From Sports to AI, America Is Awash in Speculative Fever. Washington Is Egging It On.

Capitalism and Democracy Often Clash in America. They Usually End Up Better for It.

Financial Bubbles Happen Less Often Than You Think

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What’s News in Markets: AI Deals, Trump on Pharma, Banks Split Oct 18, 2025

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How did the week’s AI dealmaking affect stocks? And why did President Trump’s comments on weight-loss drugs hurt pharma shares? Plus, how did the big six U.S. banks finish out the week after strong quarterly reports? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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The Trump Administration Is Quietly Watering Down Some Tariffs Oct 17, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 17. In recent weeks, President Trump has been tiptoeing away from some of the tariffs that underpin his signature trade policy, saying reciprocal tariffs don’t apply to dozens of different products. We hear from WSJ trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade about why that’s happening. Plus, a decade ago, Walmart rattled investors with a historic pay raise for employees to $9 an hour. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer tells us why today the move is considered a success. Plus, in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House today, President Trump said he’d rather end the war in Ukraine than send Tomahawks to the country. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Another Trump Critic Faces Prosecution Oct 17, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 17. The Justice Department has indicted former national security adviser John Bolton, charging the one-time Trump official with mishandling classified information. Plus, Venezuela’s president mobilizes the country’s troops in a show of defiance against the U.S. And WSJ autos reporter Stephen Wilmot explains why the auto industry is panicking over a chip shortage - and not the AI kind. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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