WSJ What’s News

A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. More than a week after Election Day, the GOP clinches the House majority. Plus, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick makes a play to be picked as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, as some of the president-elect’s advisers signal skepticism about the top contender, investor Scott Bessent. And, Nvidia plans to bring the Jetson Thor computers for powering humanoid robots to market in the first half of 2025. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. WSJ reporter Zusha Elinson on how the Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning himself to face off against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. And European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot takes us inside the Volkswagen-Rivian deal that could rescue both companies. Plus, inflation edges up slightly in the U.S., but might not derail a possible interest-rate cut by the Fed in December. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. Donald Trump says the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will work to streamline bureaucracy as the president-elect makes a flurry of other appointments. Plus, the WSJ’s Katy Stech Ferek says leadership votes by House and Senate Republicans are set to be a test of Trump’s dominance—and his ability to implement his agenda. And Spirit Airlines prepares a bankruptcy filing after merger talks with rival Frontier break down. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ reporter Peter Grant discusses the real estate scions who are considering selling the buildings that made their families rich. And fat Wall Street bonuses are making a comeback. Senior writer Justin Baer explains why. Plus, the Justice Department hits the brakes on UnitedHealth’s attempt to get a bigger chunk of the home health and hospice care industry. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains how Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Mike Waltz – Trump’s pick for White House national security advisor – could steer U.S. diplomacy. Plus, rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah craft a plan for Gaza’s postwar recovery. And Shell wins an appeal against a landmark carbon-emissions ruling. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz on how President-elect Donald Trump’s team is choosing who will staff his White House. And prediction markets had a big moment coming out of the presidential election. WSJ markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses whether they’re here to stay. Plus, Heard on the Street global editor Spencer Jakab on what Warren Buffett could do with his $325 billion cash stockpile. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 11. From TikTok to podcasting, the WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti says the 2024 election highlights how much the U.S. media diet has changed. Plus, Donald Trump taps Tom Homan to oversee his mass deportation effort and readies more appointments for key cabinet positions. And Russia explores a merger that could create the world’s second largest crude oil producer. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump made lots of promises on the campaign trail to revive what he called a “weakened” U.S. economy. That includes “gigantic tax cuts” for workers and tariffs of more than 60% on goods imported from China and elsewhere. He also pledged to slash regulations, even floating the idea of making Tesla CEO Elon Musk the head of a Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. But how will he turn those economic promises into reality? WSJ economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz and U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explain how Trump could take executive action, where he might need help from Congress and why some business leaders may put up resistance to some of his economic plans. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading What Trump’s Win Means for the Economy  Trump’s Comeback Reverberates Through Markets  What a Trump Win Means for Immigration, Wall Street, Foreign Policy and Healthcare  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What were the big winners and losers of the so-called Trump trade? And what drove Warner Bros. Discovery to a surprise quarterly profit? Plus, why Hershey cut its guidance. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried on how Wall Street executives—including some who previously shunned the former president—are now trying to align themselves with President- elect Donald Trump. And federal prosecutors say the FBI foiled an Iranian plot to kill Trump. Plus, Black people across the U.S. report receiving racist, anonymous text messages. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. President-elect Donald Trump taps his campaign co-chair as his chief of staff as a key pillar of his future foreign policy takes shape: a renewal of his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains how Washington’s adversaries and allies are preparing for the new administration. Plus, Australia proposes a national ban on social media for children younger than 16. And Israel prepares to evacuate its citizens from the Netherlands after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: Australia has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the ban would have applied to 16-year-olds as well. (Corrected on Nov. 8) Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. WSJ Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses what happens to President-elect Donald Trump’s legal battles. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip on the Fed’s interest-rate cut. Plus, an ongoing China-linked hack leads one U.S. agency to warn employees to reduce the use of their phones for work matters. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Donald Trump has said he wants a say on interest rates when he moves back into the White House. Economics editor Paul Hannon explains how his policies might alter the outlook for growth and inflation in the U.S. and around the world. Plus, Germany’s governing coalition collapses, adding to uncertainty over how Europe will fare in a Trump presidency. And Nissan says it’s cutting 9,000 jobs and joins fellow Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota in slashing its guidance. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball on Donald Trump’s win. And Republicans might also win control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, but who will execute Trump’s agenda? WSJ reporter Andrew Restuccia discusses the names on the short list. Plus, the Journal’s Emily Glazer explains why Trump’s victory could also be a win for Elon Musk’s companies. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ Washington chief Damian Paletta and editor Aaron Zitner say Donald Trump’s historic comeback gives him a powerful mandate and sets up a bitter fight inside the Democratic Party over how to move forward after Kamala Harris fails to make inroads with key voter groups. Plus, investors pile into assets likely to benefit from Trump’s presidency, but WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says the race to control the House will be critical to his ability to implement his policies. And we look at how abortion-rights ballot measures fared across the country. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. A closer look at what could be the most surprising presidential election ever. WSJ reporters Siobhan Hughes and Katy Stech Ferek tell us about the U.S. Senate and House races to watch. Dante Chinni explains how votes in seven counties might offer some clues to the election result. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how the markets moved as the ballots rolled in. Tracie Hunte hosts. Here’s our hour-by-hour guide to Election Day. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball recaps the closing arguments made by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the evidence giving both sides confidence they can win. Plus, the Harris campaign cautions the winner of the race may not be known for “several days.” And striking Boeing machinists agree to a new labor deal, ending a paralyzing work stoppage for the plane maker. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. WSJ reporter Aaron Zitner discusses how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hope to reach the elusive, occasional voters. And Venezuelan-Americans who arrived in the country years ago haven’t exactly been welcoming to newer Venezuelan arrivals. The Journal’s Arian Campo-Flores tells us why. Plus, Russia is suspected of plotting to place incendiary devices on aircraft bound for North America. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Ten states are set to vote on whether to restore constitutional protections for abortion tomorrow. Those efforts are polling well, but the WSJ’s Laura Kusisto says it’s not clear whether that will translate to wins for Democrats elsewhere on the ballot. Plus, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tailor their closing arguments to men and women in a race defined by a stark gender gap. And oil prices rise after Iran warns of a stronger response to Israel’s latest attack. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices