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Trump Pushes for Speedy End to Iran War Mar 26, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 26. President Trump is privately telling advisors he believes the war in Iran is in its final stages and that he hopes to see a diplomatic end to the conflict within weeks. Plus, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez discusses the plight of 20,000 mariners stuck on ships in the Persian Gulf and the mounting economic costs the longer the war drags on. And after unearthing hundreds of millions of carats, Rio Tinto exits the diamond business. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial Mar 25, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 25. A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube were negligent for operating products that harmed kids and teens, and failed to warn about those dangers. We hear from WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about what the decision means for the future of social media companies. Plus, after years of notoriously high crime rates, Venezuela is now much safer. WSJ reporter Kejal Vyas recently traveled there and explains why and what it means for Venezuela’s economic future. And while airports are snarled in security chaos, one company is coming out a winner. Alex Ossola hosts.

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U.S. Sends Iran Plan to End War Mar 25, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 25. Mediators are pushing for a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as early as tomorrow in the hopes of ending the war in the coming days. However, WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says the two sides remain far apart, as Washington repeats a number of longstanding demands. Plus, a jury in New Mexico finds Meta liable for allowing adults to prey on children. Tech reporter Sam Schechner analyzes the verdict. And the toymaker behind the Labubu craze reports blockbuster earnings, but investors aren’t amused. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Why Bankers See Dollar Signs in Private Credit’s Meltdown Mar 24, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 24. Investors are trying to pull their money out of private-credit funds. WSJ banking reporter Alexander Saeedy joins to discuss why big banks like JPMorgan Chase see risk… and also reward. Plus, before Sunday’s collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, there were dozens of close calls in recent years. We hear from Jacob Passy, who covers travel for the Journal, about what regulators are trying to do about it, as well as the latest on the Laguarida investigation. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why CFOs think AI isn’t taking all the jobs. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Are Higher Oil Prices the New Normal? Mar 24, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 24. U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are tightening the screws on Tehran in response to persistent attacks. Rystad Energy’s Jorge León explains how Iran’s continued strikes on the region and ability to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz mean oil is likely to remain expensive for longer. Plus, the EU and Australia ink a free-trade deal as the world’s “middle powers” link up. And Estée Lauder is in talks to acquire Puig Brands in a deal that would create a global beauty giant and add cult brands Charlotte Tilbury and Byredo to its sprawling portfolio. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Is the U.S. in Talks With Iran to Potentially End the War? Mar 23, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 23. White House reporter Alex Leary discusses the conflicting signals from President Trump and Iran on deal talks and what Trump’s decision to postpone strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure means for the Middle East conflict. Plus, WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang breaks down the Wall Street rally after Trump’s comments. And conservative justices on the Supreme Court appear sympathetic to the Trump administration and Republican Party’s arguments that mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day shouldn’t be counted. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Pilots Killed in LaGuardia Crash Mar 23, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 23. Two pilots have been killed after an Air Canada Express plane arriving from Montreal, collided with a firefighting vehicle in New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Plus, Tehran and Washington trade barbs ahead of a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains why Iran’s newly discovered longer-range missiles pose a threat to Europe. And the Trump administration scrambles to deploy ICE agents to airports, as security lines mount. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Planning to Fly? War, Pricey Fuel and a Shutdown Are Making It Harder Mar 22, 2026

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Ahead of the busy spring travel period, it's quickly become more expensive and inconvenient to fly. With war dragging on in the Middle East, rising fuel prices are increasing costs for airlines and forcing some to steer clear of the region. Meanwhile, a partial government shutdown in the U.S. is causing long lines at busy air-travel hubs as TSA employees quit or call in sick. Host Luke Vargas speaks to aviation reporter Benjamin Katz and airlines reporter Alison Sider to consider whether there’s an end to the disruption in sight.

And check out WSJ’s Take On the Week for an in-depth conversation on oil and the broader energy markets from an investor's perspective.

Further Reading:

Airfares Have Doubled on Some Flights. The Sticker Shock for Spring Travel Is Upon Us.

European Airlines Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions

Airlines Offer Glimpse Into Operations as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Fuel Prices

Airline Executives Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown

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What’s News in Markets: Gold Tarnishes, Not-So-Super Micro, Micron Peak? Mar 21, 2026

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Why are investors turning away from gold? And why weren’t Micron Technology’s blowout earnings good enough? Plus, why is Super Micro’s co-founder in hot water with U.S. prosecutors? Host Hannah Erin Lang discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Governments Push Citizens to Cut Back in Scramble to Save Energy Mar 20, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 20. WSJ global economics correspondent Tom Fairless reports on how governments across the globe are responding to the energy crisis by urging households and businesses to cut back on their energy consumption. Plus, a nationwide movement to strip Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings and parks is gaining traction. West Coast correspondent Jim Carlton tells us how it’s taking shape in California. And the Justice Department sues Harvard over the civil rights of Jewish students, escalating the administration’s fight with the university. Julie Chang hosts.

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