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How VW Is Turning Engine Factories Into EV Battery Plants Jun 18, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ's William Boston discusses German auto maker Volkswagen's new focus and spending on electric vehicles. Individual investors fuel interest in meme stocks. And, why some companies are avoiding hiring remote workers in Colorado. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Supreme Court Rejects Third Challenge to ACA Jun 17, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 17. The Supreme Court rejects a challenge to the Affordable Care Act in a 7-2 decision. It's the third time the court has considered the 2010 law, and the third time the ACA has prevailed. Legal affairs reporter Brent Kendall joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery, becomes a federal holiday.

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How Global Inflation Threat is Being Tackled by Central Banks Jun 17, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 17. WSJ's Paul Hannon on the role central banks around the world play in determining interest rates to control inflation. Property-rental sites deal with a shortage of inventory and strong demand. China marks a milestone in its space program. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Fed Signals Earlier Interest-Rate Hike Jun 16, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 16. The Federal Reserve has been holding its benchmark interest rate near zero since last spring, when the pandemic caused the sharpest economic contraction in decades. Now that the economy is rebounding and inflation is rising, the Fed says it could raise interest rates in 2023. Economics reporter Kate Davidson joins host Annmarie Fertoil to discuss.

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Biden and Putin Set to Meet in Geneva Jun 16, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 16. The face-to-face meeting in Geneva comes amid allegations including Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. election and recent cyber attacks. New data show housing shortage in America. WSJ's Melanie Evans on the impact of medical debt and solutions to alleviate it. Marc Stewart hosts.

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U.S., EU Suspend Airbus-Boeing Trade Fight Jun 15, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 15. After a long and costly legal dispute, the U.S. and the European Union agreed to suspend their trade fight over subsidies to plane makers Boeing and Airbus. Aerospace reporter Doug Cameron joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the agreement means for trans-Atlantic relations.

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Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations for Workers Pushed by Employers Jun 15, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 15. WSJ's Chip Cutter discusses the latest moves by companies to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations for employees. WSJ's Quentin Webb on why the global chip shortage may affect May's U.S. retail sales data. And, Vermont's milestone amid the pandemic. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Lordstown Motors Turmoil Highlights SPAC Risks Jun 14, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 14. Lordstown Motors was one of the highest-profile electric-vehicle startups to go public via SPAC last year. Now two of the company's top executives have stepped down, following a report about inaccurate disclosures by the company. Reporter Ben Foldy joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the developments could mean for Lordstown's future, and what they say about the risks of SPACs.

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President Biden to Meet with NATO, Presidents Erdoğan and Putin Jun 14, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 14. WSJ's Stephen Fidler discusses the G-7 summit's conclusion and looks ahead to President Biden's itinerary in Europe. The Federal Reserve may raise rates earlier than expected. And, what's prompting more people to quit their jobs these days? Marc Stewart hosts.

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Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Break Up Big Tech Jun 11, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 11. House lawmakers put forward bills aimed at reining in the power of big tech companies. One would make Amazon and other large companies effectively split into two, or shed their private labels. WSJ's Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the legislation and what it could mean for big tech. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services.

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Global Supply Chain Impact From Covid-19 Outbreaks in Asia Jun 11, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 11. WSJ China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng looks at what's behind new Covid-19 cases in parts of Asia and the effect on supply chains. The G-7 summit is set to begin today in England. And, the deal to allow cryptocurrency in a 401(k) plan. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Inflation Surges to Highest Level in Nearly 13 Years Jun 10, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 10. U.S. consumer demand is soaring, driving prices up 5% in May from a year earlier, the fastest rate since 2008. WSJ senior writer Jon Hilsenrath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what surging prices mean for the economy and monetary policy.

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Biden to Stress Democracy on First Foreign Trip as President Jun 10, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 10. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas on what to expect during President Biden's trip, including the G-7 summit starting Friday. Meat supplier JBS pays a ransom in bitcoin after a cyberattack. The Keystone XL oil pipeline project is abandoned by its developer. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Biden Revokes Trump's TikTok, WeChat Actions, Calls for Broader Review Jun 09, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 9. President Biden revoked the Trump administration's efforts to bar Americans from transactions with TikTok and WeChat, and called for a broader review of apps controlled by foreign adversaries. Tech policy reporter John D. McKinnon joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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Green Energy at Center of Danish Oil Company's Transformation Jun 09, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 9. WSJ's Sarah McFarlane discusses the shift from oil to wind by Denmark's state oil company. WSJ columnist Mike Bird on what's behind the recent cryptocurrency selloff. And, airlines update weight requirements for passengers and bags. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Tackle Supply-Chain Issues Jun 08, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 8. Supply-chain challenges persist across industries, even as the nation begins to emerge from the pandemic. White House reporter Alex Leary joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the Biden administration's plan to fix various supply-chain issues.

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Cybersecurity Threats to Hybrid Work Jun 08, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 8. WSJ's James Rundle discusses the new cybersecurity concerns as people split time working from home and the office. As commodity prices rise, so do concerns about inflation. And, some job seekers say "no thanks" to out-of-town moves. Marc Stewart hosts.

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How Scammers Are Taking Advantage of the Bitcoin Boom Jun 07, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 7. Authorities say they have recovered more than half the ransom paid to the hackers of Colonial Pipeline. Plus, retail traders are trying to cash in on the bitcoin boom. But so are scammers. Reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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Tokyo Prepares for Summer Olympics Jun 07, 2021

A.M. Edition for June 7. WSJ's Alastair Gale discusses the atmosphere around the Olympic games set to begin in July. WSJ markets columnist Mike Bird on the G-7 multinational tax plan. Apple is expected to unveil updates to its operating systems on popular gadgets. Marc Stewart hosts.

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Worker Shortage Holds Back U.S. Labor Market Jun 04, 2021

P.M. Edition for June 4. U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs to the economy in May, but they're still struggling to bring more workers off the sidelines. Labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the May jobs report.

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