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Wall Street’s Tech Selloff Goes Global Jun 23, 2026

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A.M. Edition for June 23. Monday's tech-driven market slide is accelerating, prompted by concerns around Big Tech’s AI spending plans and looming rate hikes. Plus, the Pentagon tries to drum up support on Capitol Hill for $80 billion more to fund the Iran war. And just a year after nine-figure compensation packages seemed to be fading, our annual CEO pay ranking shows the $100-million-plus salary is back with a bang. Luke Vargas hosts.

Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis.

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The Strait of Hormuz Is Open (Sort Of). So How’s It Going? Jun 22, 2026

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P.M. Edition for June 22. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have sped up this weekend, but what’s next? WSJ reporter Joe Wallace joins us to discuss what we should expect from the vital shipping route if the ceasefire holds. Plus, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla after a fatal wreck near Houston, Texas. And remembering two titans: legendary music executive Clive Davis and former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan have died. We hear from WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos about Greenspan’s legacy. Alex Ossola hosts.

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The Fight for Affordable Housing Jun 22, 2026

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A.M. Edition for June 22. U.K prime minister Keir Starmer resigns as his potential successor says he wants to save Britain from U.S. style politics. Plus, peace talks continue in Switzerland as Iran and the U.S. agree to create a mechanism to ensure the termination of military operations in Lebanon. And the great American housing shortage is forcing a search for solutions. In the first part of our new series, Luke Vargas and WSJ’s Rebecca Picciotto dive into the persistent zoning tug-of-war pitting "Not In My Backyard" politics against "Yes In My Backyard" advocates pushing for more construction. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Mamdani Won on Housing. Will Democrats Follow His Lead? Jun 21, 2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept into office with a campaign focused on costs and a promise to freeze rents on rent-regulated apartments. That pledge unnerved landlords who own buildings with expensive debt and face higher costs for insurance, utilities and other expenses. Ahead of primary elections this Tuesday, Mamdani has endorsed like-minded candidates with similarly progressive ideas for how to address the cost of housing. That has sometimes put them and Mamdani at odds with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on an issue they all hope will resonate with voters in November.

Host Sabrina Siddiqui speaks with Mayor Mamdani and explains how tenants and landlords are viewing his policy proposals in The Cost-of-Living Election, Part 4.

Listen to previous episodes in the series:

Tariffs’ Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: Ohio

Inflation Is the GOP’s Problem Now. Will Voters Look Past It?

How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms

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What’s News in Markets: SpaceX’s Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout Jun 20, 2026

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Will peace in the Middle East lead to an oil glut? And what did investors learn from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman? Plus, is SpaceX stock coming back to earth? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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The Tech Making ‘Dark-Fleet’ Tankers Into Ticking Time Bombs Jun 18, 2026

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P.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ senior video and national security reporter Shelby Holliday discusses the technology on the dilapidated ships carrying sanctioned oil that makes them a risk around the world. Plus, the Supreme Court rules that not all drug users can be banned from owning guns, expanding the reach of the Second Amendment. And CME, the U.S.’s leading futures exchange, sues the CFTC to stop prediction-market platform Kalshi from diving into the market for the trendy derivatives known as “perps.” Alex Ossola hosts.

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Iran and the U.S. Make a Deal. What Now? Jun 18, 2026

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A.M. Edition for June 18. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward has the latest on the deal, what it means for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s reaction. Plus, WSJ energy reporter Rebecca Feng says that oil prices have dropped on the news that the U.S. deal will lift sanctions on Iranian oil exports. And Intel’s stock soars to an all-time high pre-market after President Trump says Apple will work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts.

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A Hawkish Fed Signals Higher Interest Rates Ahead Jun 17, 2026

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P.M. Edition for June 17. In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman, officials unanimously held rates steady, though their projections showed that a rate hike is now more likely than a cut. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what we can glean about how the central bank is changing under Warsh’s leadership. Plus, in an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that price increases for Apple products are “unavoidable.” We hear from reporter Rolfe Winkler about how much the next iPhone might cost. And what’s in the deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran? Journal reporter Laurence Norman walks us through it. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Warsh Faces First Big Test at Fed Jun 17, 2026

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A.M. Edition for June 17. The Federal Reserve has trained markets to hang on its every word, but new chairman Kevin Warsh would rather it say less and let the economic data do the talking. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos tells us what to expect. Plus, the Trump administration expands its antifraud campaign to state unemployment programs. And we’ll take a bite of the only Gentleman’s Relish we could get our hands on. Luke Vargas hosts.

Check out the latest What’s News Sunday episode on how health insurance could be a deciding issue in Georgia’s midterms in November.

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SpaceX Makes a $60 Billion Bet on Its AI Future Jun 16, 2026

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P.M. Edition for June 16. SpaceX said today that it would acquire the parent company of the AI coding tool Cursor for $60 billion. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson explains how the deal is intended to help SpaceX catch up with its AI rivals. Plus, the agreement to end the war will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil. We hear from Journal national security reporter Alex Ward about the strategy behind this–and how it’s going over with President Trump’s supporters. And WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch discusses how Qualcomm has been diversifying its business to cash in on the AI boom. Alex Ossola hosts.

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