# hosts listening (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hosts listening. Page: Feed: --- ## Why Flock Cameras Are Facing Backlash _2026-08-20 · The Journal._ Flock Safety, the company behind the AI-enabled street cameras, has grown into a multibillion-dollar surveillance giant over the last few years. Supporters say the cameras have helped police reduce crime and solve cases. But critics say they violate privacy rights and are easily misused. WSJ’s Kris Maher reports on recent Flock protests and how the company is responding to the backlash. Imani… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ4454382332.mp3) ## Why Are Some StubHub Customers So Mad? _2026-08-19 · The Journal._ StubHub, a ticket resale platform, is facing a flood of complaints from World Cup fans who bought tickets months in advance, only to be stranded hours before the games. WSJ’s Hanna Krueger unpacks her months-long investigation into the company’s customer service and one disappointed fan recounts his troubles getting his refund. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Ticketmaster Breakup… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ4930617206.mp3) ## He's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire. _2026-08-18 · The Journal._ Costco pays its hourly wage workers more than most retailers. The company says that this keeps turnover low and ultimately, is good for its business. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how this approach helps the company’s bottom line, and speaks to one Costco cashier who's been working there for 40 years and now has more than a million dollars saved for his retirement. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ6621536952.mp3) ## This Opioid Alternative Is Fueling an Addiction Crisis _2026-08-17 · The Journal._ Millions of Americans take the herbal supplement kratom for everything from energy to pain relief to quitting opioids. But it has also been linked to growing addiction rates and fatal overdoses. WSJ’s Sumathi Reddy explains the regulatory battles playing out across the country as some officials consider bans. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Is the High Over for Hemp Drinks? - Peptides… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ8646560255.mp3) ## The Live Auction App Where People Can Bid ‘Til They’re Broke _2026-08-14 · The Journal._ Whatnot is one of the fastest-growing shopping platforms in the U.S., featuring live auctions that allow users to bid on trading cards, rare coins, designer fashions and more. But as WSJ’s Hanna Krueger explains, critics say Whatnot’s high-pressure countdowns and swipe-to-bid design encourage overspending and gambling addiction, claims the company denies. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ3636497156.mp3) ## He Thought He Invested in SpaceX. Then His Shares Vanished. _2026-08-13 · The Journal._ After the massive initial public offering earlier this year, some investors who thought they had gotten early exposure to shares of SpaceX discovered things may not have been quite what they seemed. WSJ's Corrie Driebusch chronicles the rise of special-purpose vehicle funds and the issues some investors are facing as they navigate private markets. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ6877560879.mp3) ## To Solve a Cold Case, French Police Bent DNA Privacy Law _2026-08-12 · The Journal._ Across Europe, law enforcement agencies want permission to use genetic genealogy to solve criminal cold cases. But privacy laws restrict the use of recreational DNA in most of Europe. WSJ’s Matthew Dalton reports on how French investigators in one case skirted their country’s DNA laws by asking the United States for help. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How Did Nancy Guthrie Vanish… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ6352808598.mp3) ## Jared Kushner's Albania Headache: Flamingos, Contested Land and Cocaine _2026-08-11 · The Journal._ Jared Kushner has been planning to build ultraluxury resorts in Albania for years. But the multi-billion dollar project has run into a string of controversies. The development has triggered mass protests, calls for the Albanian prime minister to resign and a warning from the EU. On top of all that, WSJ’s Eliot Brown reports on a suspected gangster who sold Kushner and his partners a key piece of… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ2071882322.mp3) ## Y Combinator CEO on How AI is Changing What Startups Build _2026-08-10 · The Journal._ Tickets for our live show in New York are now on sale! Get yours here. Garry Tan is the President and CEO of Y Combinator, a tech incubator that invests millions of dollars into new startups every year. Garry describes himself as “AI-pilled,” saying that he’s seen first-hand how the technology is transforming what startups can build. Ryan Knutson interviews Tan about how he remains optimistic… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ9318446926.mp3) ## Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street _2026-08-07 · The Journal._ Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here. Jersey Mike’s started as a small sub shop on the Jersey Shore when a 17-year-old stepped in with big ambitions. Along the way, the company grew to several thousand locations before private equity company Blackstone bought it for $8 billion and took it to Wall Street. But its IPO comes amid struggles in the restaurant industry.… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ6908133296.mp3) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y62MHaManCOB) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## Inside Trump's Fundraising Machine _2026-08-06 · The Journal._ Almost every night in the White House, President Donald Trump calls his fundraiser, Meredith O’Rourke, for an update. Together, they have raised more than $800 million since Trump’s second inauguration. WSJ’s Josh Dawsey and Dana Mattioli unspool their investigation into the president’s unprecedented fundraising and the political operative behind it. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WSJ4681996516.mp3)