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The Journal.

The Journal.

By: The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
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 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/clothingCopyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Tesla Gives Elon Musk a $1 Trillion Pay Package

    Tesla Gives Elon Musk a $1 Trillion Pay Package
    Nov 7 2025
    Shareholders at Tesla approved the most valuable pay package ever for Elon Musk in an effort to bring his attention back to the company. The CEO will have to hit a number of milestones to get the full value of the package, including shifting Tesla’s focus to developing robotaxis and humanoid robots. WSJ’s Becky Peterson breaks down the complicated plan with Jessica Mendoza. Further Listening: Why GM Is Slamming the Brakes on EV Ambitions Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Will Trump’s Tariffs Survive the Supreme Court?

    Will Trump’s Tariffs Survive the Supreme Court?
    Nov 6 2025
    On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could reverse President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and potentially upend the central piece of his economic policy. WSJ’s James Romoser breaks down the case on both sides and explains why some conservative justices are skeptical of Trump administration’s argument for the tariffs. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The Man Leading Trump’s AI Charge Against China

    The Man Leading Trump’s AI Charge Against China
    Nov 5 2025
    At WSJ’ Tech Live, Jessica Mendoza sits down with Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to discuss the pivotal moment in the U.S.-China AI race, how he thinks AI should be regulated, and whether or not the AI boom might be a bubble. Further Listening: - Is the AI Boom… a Bubble? - How a $1.5 Billion Settlement Could Alter the Course of AI - The Nvidia CEO’s Quest to Sell Chips in China Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
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