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Stunned GOP Looks to Replace Graham After His Sudden Death Jul 13, 2026

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A.M. Edition for July 13. Republicans begin the scramble to replace Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death on Saturday evening. WSJ reporter Alex Leary reflects on Graham’s career, his relationship with President Trump and who his likely successor may be. Plus, expectations are sky high for this earnings season with the biggest U.S. companies forecasting more than 30% growth on average. But is it a bubble? And SK Hynix shares plummet following their historic debut on Wall Street. Daniel Bach hosts.

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More States Want to Tax the Rich. Here's How. Jul 12, 2026

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Voters in California are weighing a one-time tax on billionaires. Meanwhile, states including Maine and Massachusetts have already implemented income taxes on wealthy residents. The idea of levying higher taxes on the rich is catching on across the U.S., but the way the measures work—and how residents feel about them—couldn’t be more different. Host Alex Ossola discusses the efforts to tax the wealthy (and their opposition) with WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen and Journal enterprise reporter Laura Nelson.

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Proposed California Billionaire Tax Clears Key Hurdle on Way to Ballot

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Wealth-Tax Fever Is Spreading to Less-Wealthy States

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What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles Jul 11, 2026

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How are markets responding to renewed tensions in the Middle East? And why did Samsung’s blockbuster earnings send shares lower? Plus, why didn’t SpaceX get the Nasdaq-100 boost investors were hoping for? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging the AI Company Stole Trade Secrets Jul 10, 2026

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P.M. Edition for July 10. Apple’s lawsuit also names one of OpenAI’s top executives, a former Apple employee. Plus, Israeli intelligence about a possible plot to kill President Trump made U.S. officials concerned about a lack of defensive capabilities on the new Air Force One. The success of films like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” means Hollywood is combing sites like YouTube and Reddit for the next big horror hit. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz discusses who’s making money from that and what risks there are for film studios. And South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix pops in its U.S. market debut. Alex Ossola hosts.

A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It?

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Trillion-Dollar Chipmaker SK Hynix Lands on Nasdaq Jul 10, 2026

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A.M. Edition for July 10. The South Korean chip-making giant raised more than $26 billion in the largest share sale by a non-U.S. company. Plus, the EU says Meta failed to protect Instagram and Facebook users from harm caused by addictive apps. And WSJ Middle East correspondent Anat Peled details how Israel learned of a new Iranian plot to kill President Trump. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Why It’s So Hard to Crack Down on Deadly Counterfeit Air-Bag Parts Jul 09, 2026

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P.M. Edition for July 9. Federal safety officials have linked air-bags with counterfeit parts to at least 10 deaths in the U.S. since 2023. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton discusses why fixing the problem is so difficult, and what you can do about it. Plus, the Manhattan high-rise that was at risk of partial collapse earlier this week was one of a growing number of office-to-apartment conversions. We hear from Journal reporter Rebecca Picciotto about why it’s a reality-check moment for developers and investors. And U.S. existing home sales end the crucial spring season on a sour note, with a sharp decrease in June. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Beijing Weighs Curbs on the AI Models Americans Love Jul 09, 2026

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A.M. Edition for July 9. Maine’s populist Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out of the race under heavy pressure from Democrats. Plus, WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains why China is considering restrictions on the homegrown AI apps U.S. companies are addicted to. And a new WSJ-NORC poll reveals Americans are losing confidence in two main pillars of society: capitalism and democracy. Daniel Bach hosts.

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U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran Jul 08, 2026

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P.M. Edition for July 8. While there’s more fighting in the Middle East, the NATO summit ended with a show of unity between the U.S. and its European allies. We caught up with WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels in Ankara to discuss takeaways from the meeting for the U.S., Europe and Ukraine, including President Trump’s warm reception of its president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Plus, the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund predicts that the world is no longer at risk of a recession caused by the war in Iran. Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why. And Delta Air Lines announces its latest flight tier—basic business. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Trump Calls Off Iran Ceasefire Jul 08, 2026

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A.M. Edition for July 8. President Trump has lashed out at Iran’s leadership following a night of retaliatory strikes and said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is over. WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer has all the analysis from the NATO Summit in Ankara. where Trump also reiterated calls to annex Greenland and pull troops from Europe. Plus, SpaceX disappoints on its first day on the Nasdaq-100. And we look at how the White House pressured retailers to lower the price of beef ahead of all those July 4th barbeques. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Oil Prices Have Fallen. So Why Haven’t Airfares? Jul 07, 2026

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P.M. Edition for July 7. Airlines raised prices after the Iran war to cover rising fuel costs. Now, fuel prices have fallen, but travelers may find that their ticket price hasn’t. Journal reporter Alison Sider explains. Plus, the Trump administration revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil after recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to unravel a shaky peace deal. And artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Anthropic want businesses to buy their cutting-edge products. Now they’re sweetening the deal with discounts. We hear from WSJ reporter Berber Jin about just how lucrative these credits are for the Silicon Valley startups using them. Alex Ossola hosts.

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