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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.

Latest episodes

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A Raging Battle Over How Homes Are Sold

#34 trending · All Podcasts

The real estate brokerage Compass sells many homes through private listings. But that strategy has received a lot of criticism. After a major acquisition earlier this yea

Oct 26
20 min

The Money Problem Fueling France’s Riots

#37 trending · Daily News

This past weekend, mayhem broke out alongside peaceful demonstrations in France. What started as a protest over school resources spiralled into anger over potential big c

Oct 23
21 min

Did OpenAI Just Catch a Spy?

On Tuesday, OpenAI employee Abdulrahman Alfozan was charged with planting a recording device behind a conference room TV at its San Francisco headquarters. Imani Moise ta

Oct 22
22 min

A Sneak Peek Into Anthropic’s Business

Anthropic is preparing for what could be one of the biggest IPOs in history. WSJ's Anissa Gardizy got a look at a draft of the company's S-1. It reveals soaring revenue,

Oct 21
18 min

Red, White and Who? The Swing Voters in South Texas

“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the country about issues

Oct 21
27 min

Trump Turns on Ukraine

President Trump’s stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is evolving. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has made a series of decisions that critics say favor Russi

Oct 20
21 min

Tension and Tirades Inside the U.S. Treasury

President Donald Trump has put a lot on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plate, from handling trade talks with China to overseeing sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, tension

Oct 19
20 min

My Monday Morning: Gayle King

Gayle King has been on TVs across America for decades and is currently a co-host of “CBS Mornings.” In the final episode of My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series

Oct 18
23 min

The $275 Million Margaritaville Drama

When Jimmy Buffett died in 2023 he had set up a $275 million trust, naming his widow Jane as the sole beneficiary. Now, as WSJ’s Katherine Sayre reports, the family and B

Oct 16
23 min

Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?

Americans are more upset than ever about the economy as inflation continues to rise. But even so, consumers keep spending. WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains why U.S. shoppers

Oct 15
18 min

The Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle

After the White House asked her to step down, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her position as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. A Wall Street Journal investigation laid out

Oct 14
21 min

Red, White and Who? The Inflation Election

“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around

Oct 14
24 min

Why Oura Put Its IPO on Pause

The smart ring company Oura has grown quickly. Its wearable tech seems to be everywhere: in slick ad campaigns, on celebrities’ social media, and on the fingers of regula

Oct 13
19 min

My Monday Morning: Ludwig Göransson

Composer Ludwig Göransson has scored films like “Black Panther” and “Oppenheimer,” and his latest is Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” In My Monday Morning, a new Journa

Oct 11
22 min

Can Xbox Get Back in the Game?

For years Xbox was the console of choice for serious gamers. But after a failed bet that it could revolutionize gaming through its streaming platform GamePass, the brand

Oct 9
23 min

Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat. No One Knows How to Stop Them.

U.S. aviation officials and industry insiders have long whispered about a deadly problem with air travel: rogue pilots with severe mental health issues intentionally cras

Oct 8
19 min

Why Chinese Fentanyl Factories Are Making Peptides Now

The world’s biggest chemical industry is in China. For years, Chinese factories have also been a major producer of ingredients used to make fentanyl, the synthetic opioid

Oct 7
17 min

Red, White and Who? The Anti-AI Voters

“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around

Oct 7
24 min

Is Xi Jinping’s Health Declining?

Come see The Journal Live! Tickets for our show in Dallas are on sale now. During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Washington, some subtle signs and

Oct 6
17 min

Google Put AI in Schools. Test Scores Plummeted.

As Google’s tools become more and more common in American classrooms, students are increasingly relying on AI tools to bypass the hard work of learning. WSJ’s Shalini Ram

Oct 5
20 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

The Journal is the best news podcast. Respects your intelligence, no faux-dialogue. Would gladly pay for an ad free option.

γιωργάκι · Sep 2026

Love that it’s one different topic every episode, and most topics selected are ones I’m interested in. Every topic is well discussed in an informative and entertaining way. None of the interviews are too long. Probably my favorite news podcast.

Happyroach · Sep 2026

Picks a topic, gives you the information, and unlike a lot of podcasts, keeps the length just right with no unnecessary chatter.

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

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.

PinkLady Gala · Nov 2024

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