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U.S. Schools Grapple With Teacher Shortage Aug 16, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 16. As the new school year begins, education departments across the U.S. say they still have tens of thousands of teacher vacancies. Recruiters are calling it the toughest hiring season they have ever seen. WSJ education reporter Sara Randazzo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what is fueling the shortage and how districts are scrambling to hire staff.

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FTC Dials Up Scrutiny of Wall Street Deal Making Aug 16, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 16. After years of letting major mergers go unchallenged, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under Chairwoman Lina Khan is beginning to throw sand in the gears of Wall Street’s deal machine. WSJ antitrust and financial enforcement reporter Dave Michaels explains Khan’s approach to regulation and how businesses are responding. Luke Vargas hosts.

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China’s Economic Growth Slows, Prompting Surprise Rate Cut Aug 15, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 15. China's economy is struggling to climb out of the pandemic. After a temporary boost upon emerging from strict lockdowns, new data shows activity is slowing across the Chinese economy. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the impact on China and the global economy.

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Ukraine Scrapes by With Western Funds Slow to Arrive Aug 15, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 15. Ukraine’s battlefield defense against Russia may be gradually strengthening, but the country is facing a widening financial shortfall. WSJ reporter Marcus Walker says Kyiv has been forced to print money to cover the cost of fighting Russia’s invasion, which has pummeled Ukraine’s economy. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Buying a Home Is Less Affordable Now Than in Decades Aug 12, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. Higher prices and soaring mortgage rates are pushing many would-be buyers out of the market. The National Association of Realtors says housing affordability is now at its lowest level since 1989. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the state of the U.S. housing market.

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Chinese Student Visas to the U.S. Tumble Aug 12, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 12. The number of U.S. student visas issued to Chinese nationals plunged by more than 50% in the first half of this year compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the U.S. State Department. WSJ reporter Sha Hua explains what is behind that trend and how the decline could affect American colleges and universities. Luke Vargas hosts.

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What Disney’s Earnings Can Tell Us About the Streaming Wars Aug 11, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. Disney delivered a strong earnings report this week, reporting a 26% increase in revenue, thanks to record sales at its theme parks, and adding subscribers to its streaming video platform, Disney+. But the company also lowered its long-term forecast for Disney+. Reporter Robbie Whelan joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss why, and what it means for the streaming sector.

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War Game Simulates Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Aug 11, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 11. Could Taiwan withstand a Chinese invasion of the island? A recent war game conducted at a Washington think tank found that it could, though the U.S. and Japan would need to help and all sides would pay a heavy price. WSJ national security reporter Warren Strobel discusses what lessons the exercise offers about China’s capabilities and the destruction a conflict could cause across the Indo-Pacific. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Inflation Eases Slightly, But Consumers Still Feel the Pain Aug 10, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. U.S. inflation has eased slightly, coming down from a four-decade high. The Labor Department said the consumer price index rose 8.5% in July from the same month a year ago, down from 9.1% in June. Falling energy prices accounted for much of the decline. But costs on staples like food and shelter are still rising. WSJ economics reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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Investors Snap Up Vacant Land Across America’s Sunbelt Aug 10, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Some of America’s fastest-growing cities are experiencing a land rush, as investors buy up vacant lots on a massive scale. WSJ commercial real estate reporter Konrad Putzier explains who is getting into the game and why tax incentives mean these plots may not see immediate development. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Mar-a-Lago Search Could Test Rarely Used Legal Statutes Aug 09, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. The FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, is raising plenty of questions, including whether federal agents found any classified government documents. Such a discovery could have serious legal and political implications for Trump. Reporter Corinne Ramey joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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NATO Anxiety Rises Near Russia’s Kaliningrad Territory Aug 09, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. Wedged between the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and close Russian ally Belarus is a 45-mile corridor of NATO territory. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels says that Western military officials are worried Russia could resort to force to try to take over the border region, as once-unthinkable scenarios become a source of anxiety. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act. Will it Reduce Costs? Aug 08, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 8. Senate Democrats have approved a new climate, healthcare and tax plan that includes a 15% minimum tax on corporations. WSJ economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what made it into the bill, what got kicked to the curb, and what comes next.

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CEOs Start Talking Tough as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling Aug 08, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 8. Corporate chiefs who spent much of the pandemic projecting a softer image to employees are starting to change their tune as signs emerge that the economy is worsening. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter explains how executives are reconciling this abrupt change in their management style and why some are taking a different approach. Luke Vargas hosts.

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U.S. Hiring Shows Strength Despite Recession Concerns Aug 05, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs to the economy in July, according to the latest report from the Labor Department. That means the economy has now recouped the 22 million jobs it lost during the pandemic. But while the labor market is going strong, there are concerns in the broader economy, chief among them persistently high inflation. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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China Agrees to Restructure Zambia’s Debt. Are Other Poor Borrowers Next? Aug 05, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 5. China and other government creditors recently agreed to negotiate debt relief for the southern African nation of Zambia. WSJ deputy bureau chief for Africa Gabriele Steinhause says the move marks a milestone in an international effort to avoid a wave of chaotic defaults among developing countries as interest rates rise worldwide. Plus, as China flags, luxury brands set their sights on Middle America. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Bank of England Raises Interest Rates, Warns of Recession Aug 04, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The Bank of England has made its biggest rate hike in more than 25 years, to help tame soaring inflation. But the central bank still warned that the U.K. economy is headed for a recession this year. Reporter Will Horner joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the BOE’s move compares to global efforts to rein in inflation.

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Ukraine War Shifts South as Kyiv Aims to Retake Lost Territory Aug 04, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The next phase of the war in Ukraine is beginning to take shape, as the country readies a southern counteroffensive to take back the city of Kherson. WSJ chief foreign correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains what is at stake for both Kyiv and Moscow in the coming battle. Luke Vargas hosts.

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How Kansas’ Abortion Referendum Could Affect Other States Aug 03, 2022

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Kansas voters have rejected a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that would have ended abortion protections there, in the first state referendum on abortion access since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. National legal-affairs reporter Laura Kusisto joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the outcome could mean for other states.

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Pelosi Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Taiwan, as China Plans Live-Fire Drills Aug 03, 2022

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a visit to Taiwan today, pledging to preserve democracy on the island in the face of growing threats from mainland China. WSJ senior China correspondent Brian Spegele says that Beijing’s response to the visit –which includes new military exercises around Taiwan and a ban on certain Taiwanese products – is still just getting underway. Luke Vargas hosts.

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