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The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing

Latest episodes

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Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon

President Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keep

Sep 16
20 min

Are Budget Airlines Facing Extinction?

#28 trending · News

Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sid

Sep 15
18 min

The Great AI Freakout Has Begun

#35 trending · Daily News

A frenzy erupted after Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei published a blog post warning that AI is advancing too quickly. Other major AI executives, like Sam Altman and Elon Mu

Sep 14
21 min

My Monday Morning: Twiggy

Twiggy is one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 20th century. Now the documentary, “Twiggy” about her career and life is being released in the U.S. In My Monday

Sep 13
19 min

The MAHA Shake-Up at Steak ‘n Shake

Patriot Shakes. Huge American flags. Beef Tallow. Steak ‘n Shake, the classic fast food chain, is in the middle of an audacious turnaround strategy: a full embrace of the

Sep 11
19 min

What Happened to the Affordable Car?

New cars have gotten really expensive, with average prices hovering around $50,000. It's put potential buyers in a tough spot and instead, many drivers are keeping their

Sep 10
19 min

A Data Center Offered $26 Million for Her Land. She Said No.

Delsia Bare and her mother, Ida Huddleston, rejected $26 million dollars for their Kentucky farmland from the builder of an AI data center. Their stance has made them fol

Sep 9
29 min

AI Companies Are Buying and Destroying Used Books

Something strange has been happening in the world of used books. Sales are up, but booksellers were initially confused about who was behind the purchases. We talked to on

Sep 8
20 min

My Monday Morning: Lee Pace

Actor Lee Pace has made a name for himself playing bad guys and mythical beings, like a vampire in “Twilight” to an elvenking in “The Hobbit.” He’s starring in the new “P

Sep 6
18 min

How the Bond Market Will Affect Your Wallet

Yields on U.S. Treasuries continued to rise this week, climbing near a 20-year high. There are many reasons why this is happening but the main driver of this run-up is in

Sep 4
20 min

The Cardboard Box Economy Is Breaking Down

America is using less cardboard, which is bad news for the farmers who grow the pulpwood trees that get turned into paper products. WSJ’s Ryan Dezember explains how the c

Sep 3
18 min

How Big Food Is Navigating the GLP-1 Era

For decades, food companies have relied on a proven playbook: cater to shoppers with sugar, salt and flavor. This approach has been so successful that some critics have a

Sep 2
17 min

Inside the U.S. Deal to Get Venezuela’s Oil

President Trump called it “the biggest oil deal in world history.” After months of secretive negotiations there was a surprise announcement that the U.S. government was g

Sep 1
22 min

AI Loves Reddit, but Redditors Aren't So Sure

Recently, Reddit has attracted a lot of attention from brands hoping to use the platform to influence chatbot results. That’s because Reddit, after big deals with AI comp

Aug 31
20 min

My Monday Morning: Suze Orman

Suze Orman is one of the most famous financial advisors in America and she wakes up at 5 a.m. every single day. In the first episode of My Monday Morning, a new Journal v

Aug 30
21 min

The Cancer Vaccine That Could Save Moderna

For years, Moderna was a one-hit wonder, a company that bet everything on mRNA, struck gold with a COVID vaccine and then watched its stock crater as the pandemic faded.

Aug 28
25 min

Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?

Yesterday, Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media lawsuit. The tech giant struck a deal with 48 states to pay $18 billion and make changes to the way teens

Aug 27
22 min

Why Canada Won't Back Down to Trump

The U.S. and Canada are once again embroiled in a fight over tariffs. During negotiations last week, President Trump threatened big hikes. Canada retaliated with their ow

Aug 26
23 min

Can an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War?

Yesterday, the Trump administration announced a new strategy in the war against Iran that targets the regime’s remaining economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bess

Aug 25
18 min

The Bankruptcy That's Ruining Dinner

Customers of the meal kit company Blue Apron have been complaining about canceled orders, missing ingredients and incomplete recipes. The company even acknowledged in a s

Aug 24
18 min

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HDA2929 · Aug 2026

I was recently introduced to this show by a friend, and within the span of a few weeks it has become a staple in my rotation. I now listen to it more frequently than I do NYT The Daily, I find their reporting to be better and less filled with unnecessary fluff.

sasiegel · May 2026

The Journal, despite its heinous owner, continues to produce thoughtful commentary and perspectives on important economic issues. Don’t always agree with their perspective, but that’s why I listen.

Sands529 · Apr 2025

WSJ The Journal is one of only two podcasts to which I listen. Always great stories - super opportunity to learn - and in less than 25 minutes. Thanks for the mini lessons.

ThreeFLboys · Mar 2025

Overall good topics and show, but the current hosts are hard to listen to. They are constantly pausing with seemingly incomplete thoughts and their tone makes every question seem like it’s a deep mystery. Just talk, present the information, and ask questions. Cut out the dramatic tone. Makes it hard to stay engaged.

Another user 999 · Apr 2025

This is normally one of my favorite podcasts, but the coverage around elections has diverted from the focus of the podcast. I would like to see more stories about the business world rather than political coverage. If I wanted to listen to political coverage, I have numerous other options, but this podcast was unique in it’s focus on companies and business stories overall. I will rate again once the political coverage subsides.

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