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No Degree, No Problem for Growing Number of Employers Dec 02, 2022

P.M. Edition for Dec. 2. Google, Delta Air Lines and IBM are among many companies reducing education requirements for some positions in a tight labor market. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Austen Hufford explains how employers are rethinking their hiring, and what that means for job seekers. Daniella Cheslow hosts.

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Russian Attacks Target Ukrainian Energy Grid, Spirit Dec 02, 2022

A.M. Edition for Dec. 2. Airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy grid have left millions without power as the country gets colder. Journal reporter Ian Lovett explains how Russia’s effort to cut off the power could also be an attempt at breaking the will of the Ukrainian population. Plus, Twitter suspends Kanye West again. Peter Granitz hosts.

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Georgia Early Voting Breaks Records in Pricey Senate Runoff Dec 01, 2022

P.M. Edition for Dec 1. Georgia’s runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker is drawing droves of early voters even though the race will not determine control of the Senate, which Democrats have already secured. The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss why enthusiasm - and exhaustion - are running high.

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Ships Linked to Russia’s Biggest Grain Exporter Moved Stolen Ukrainian Cargo Dec 01, 2022

A.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Vessels linked to Russia’s largest grain trader shipped thousands of tons of stolen Ukrainian grain to global buyers, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal. Journal reporter Anna Hirtenstein explains the sophisticated system involved in the smuggling and whether it can be stopped. Luke Vargas hosts.

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As EV Demand Grows, the U.S. Charging Network Faces Roadblocks Nov 30, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The Biden Administration is investing billions in a national charging network for electric vehicles, but disagreements on how to build it out and a lack of rural infrastructure are slowing progress. WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains the roadblocks to host Daniella Cheslow.

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Macron-Biden Meeting to Focus on Trade, Geopolitics Nov 30, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. President Biden is hosting the first state visit of his presidency beginning today, as French President Emmanuel Macron kicks off a four-day trip to the U.S. American officials say Biden has a close relationship with Macron despite disagreements between the two countries. Wall Street Journal reporter Noemie Bisserbe takes a look at the complex state of transatlantic relations and how they tie into Macron's visit. Luke Vargas hosts.

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How A Ukrainian Hospital Defied Russia Nov 29, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. In occupied Kherson, a Ukrainian hospital held its ground as Russian forces tried to take over. The Wall Street Journal’s Ian Lovett tells host Daniella Cheslow how the staffers did it.

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Meets Resistance in the Developing World Nov 29, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 29. China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen Beijing spend billions of dollars across the developing world in order to expand its influence. But WSJ correspondent Saeed Shah says Beijing is now being forced to contend with a host of problems from corruption to political instability and violence in the countries where it operates. Luke Vargas hosts.

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China Zero-Covid Protests Pressure Xi Jinping Nov 28, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 28. China’s leader faces mounting pressure over his zero-Covid policy, which has stifled normal life and the country’s economy with tight restrictions. Wall Street Journal’s chief China correspondent Lingling Wei joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss.

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Protests Spread Over China’s Covid Restrictions Nov 28, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 28. Demonstrators took to the streets in Beijing, Shanghai and other cities over the weekend in a show of defiance over President Xi Jinping’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19. WSJ senior China correspondent Brian Spegele explains what sparked the protests, their broad demands and wide geographic scope, and how security forces have responded so far. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Inflation Dampens Holiday Spending Plans Nov 25, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 25. Inflation has loomed large over much of the past year, and higher prices could dampen the holiday season, from spending on gifts to giving to charities. WSJ consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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Global Economy Slows, but Hopes Rise of Avoiding Deep 2023 Slump Nov 25, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 25. Economists are projecting a weak start to 2023 for the global economy, but those forecasts are not as bleak as economists previously feared. Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Hannon explains why new data suggests slumps in the U.S. and Europe are forecast to be relatively short and how much stock to put in economists’ projections in the first place. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Iran Regime Secretly Appeals to Moderates Even as It Stifles Protests Nov 23, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 23. Iran’s hardline government secretly reached out to the founding families of the Islamic Republic who had been pushed out of power in a bid to stabilize public unrest. The Wall Street Journal’s Benoit Faucon joins host Daniella Cheslow to explain why they met and what comes next for Iran’s protesters.

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Russia’s Munitions Shortages Raise Questions Over How Long It Can Fight in Ukraine Nov 23, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 23. Russia's military has been burning through equipment, ammunition, and weaponry at rates that are now raising questions about how effectively and for how long Moscow can continue to prosecute its war in Ukraine. Wall Street Journal bureau chief at large Stephen Fidler explains what the state of Russia’s military inventories means for the future course of the war. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Beyond Meat’s Troubles Go Beyond Slumping Sales Nov 22, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. Beyond Meat garnered a lot of investor enthusiasm when it went public in 2019. But now the business is losing money as U.S. grocery sales of plant-based meat substitutes fall. Agriculture reporter Jesse Newman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what is behind the company’s struggles.

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Why a Banner Year for Stock Buybacks Fizzled Nov 22, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. A looming U.S. tax on share repurchases was supposed to inspire a 2022 buyback bonanza that some predicted to cross the $1 trillion threshold. WSJ Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab explains why that hasn’t transpired.Luke Vargas hosts.

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Why Did Disney Oust CEO Bob Chapek for Longtime Leader Bob Iger? Nov 21, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 21. In a surprise decision, Disney's board ousted CEO Bob Chapek and tapped longtime leader Bob Iger to return to the role. The move sent Disney’s stock up on Monday, but the company still faces a raft of challenges, including competing in the streaming space. Disney reporter Robbie Whelan joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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U.S. Presses Allies to Tighten Up Sanctions Enforcement on Russia Nov 21, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 21. Senior Western officials say cracks have begun to emerge in the international economic pressure campaign meant to isolate Russia after its February invasion of Ukraine. Wall Street Journal reporter Ian Talley says U.S. officials are jetting around the globe in a quiet diplomatic push to get Russia’s major trading partners to enforce sanctions and trade controls. Will that work? Luke Vargas hosts.

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More Twitter Employees Quit After Musk’s Ultimatum Nov 18, 2022

P.M. Edition for Nov. 18. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. Plus: After already laying off about half of Twitter’s workforce, Elon Musk gave its remaining employees an ultimatum: commit to working “long hours at high intensity,” or leave. Many more chose the latter option. So where does that leave Twitter, as a platform and as a company? Tech reporter Sarah E. Needleman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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World Cup Brings Two Million Visitors and an Epic Culture Clash to Qatar Nov 18, 2022

A.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, one of the world's most watched sporting events, is set to kick off this weekend in Qatar. Wall Street Journal Middle East reporter Rory Jones says Qatar is bracing for a culture clash as rowdy soccer fans, two thirds the size of the country's population, descend on a capital with scant western tourism experience. Luke Vargas hosts.

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