# whats news (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover whats news. Page: Feed: --- ## [What’s News in Markets: Chip Stocks Clobbered, Retail Rotation, Moderna Makes History](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-22 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ What does mayhem in the bond market have to do with AI? And why are discount retailers getting a boost? Plus, how did Moderna help lift healthcare stocks? Host Imani Moise 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/0b793633-666c-45ee-aef6-afd0d62fbdec/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=0b793633-666c-45ee-aef6-afd0d62fbdec&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [State Lawmakers Try to Crack Down on ‘Ghost Jobs’](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. “Ghost jobs”—posted roles that companies have no real intention of filling—are a big source of frustration for job seekers. Now, as Journal reporter Lauren Weber discusses, lawmakers in a few states are proposing bills to reel companies in . Plus, bitcoin just had its best week in two years. Vicky Ge Huang , who covers cryptocurrencies, explains what’s behind the surge.… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/997f9a38-6838-4784-a076-fa399968e85c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=997f9a38-6838-4784-a076-fa399968e85c&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Bitcoin Climbs; Three Major Benchmarks End Week With Losses](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Crypto-related stocks see boost from Bitcoin gains. And shares of Robinhood see their largest percent increase since February. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/f3800e6f-c7e7-4462-932c-60945254f165/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=f3800e6f-c7e7-4462-932c-60945254f165&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [U.S. Plans to Boost Foreign Beef Imports to Address High Prices](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: BJ's Wholesale Club reported higher second-quarter profit, as shoppers continue to seek bargains. And 8 people were killed in a plane crash near a remote military radar site in western Alaska. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/2123c47c-65be-4111-96b7-66567c44c97b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=2123c47c-65be-4111-96b7-66567c44c97b&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [What's Next for Bonds?](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 21. WSJ’s Alex Frangos explains the combination of factors that fueled a multi-day bond selloff and what to watch for in the weeks to come. Plus, the Trump administration targets the Bar Association’s ability to accredit law schools . And James Rundle from the Dow Jones Risk Journal podcast looks at a White House initiative that could see private companies join the fight… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/56072524-bdb1-47fe-8d40-8b78d310568b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=56072524-bdb1-47fe-8d40-8b78d310568b&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Colleges Try to Head Off a Coming Enrollment Crisis](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Colleges are facing a demographic cliff —lower birth rates means fewer 18-year-olds. WSJ higher education reporter Doug Belkin explains what impact that’s likely to have on colleges–and why it might not make it any easier to get into top-tier schools. Plus, Walmart was the biggest decliner in the Dow after it reported weaker sales growth in its second quarter. We hear… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/cefe73f1-1e30-4028-8c4a-465179c09ea6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=cefe73f1-1e30-4028-8c4a-465179c09ea6&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [U.S. Stocks Fall After Weak Walmart Earnings Report](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Consumer staples are among the worst performers in the S&P. And Moderna loses some of yesterday’s stunning gains. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/c2aec071-2a7e-4ace-b392-97a97393724a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=c2aec071-2a7e-4ace-b392-97a97393724a&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Walmart Posts Smallest Sales Growth Since 2020](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: China’s Alibaba reports weaker earnings. And jet fighters destroyed a Russian naval drone that Romania says threatened hundreds of lives near a Black Sea gas platform. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/e9816dab-0981-49a1-8388-9cf833289adf/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=e9816dab-0981-49a1-8388-9cf833289adf&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [What’s News in Earnings: Weak Housing Market Weighs on Home Depot and Lowe’s](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ Bonus Episode for Aug. 20. Home-improvement retailers are feeling it as homeowners put off big renovation projects. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses how the housing market influenced results this past quarter at Home Depot and Lowe’s , and how the companies are trying to grab market share in their pro divisions for professional contractors. WSJ reporter Veronica Dagher hosts this special… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/24a51fcd-a2fa-40fc-a33b-bb872d992b4b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=24a51fcd-a2fa-40fc-a33b-bb872d992b4b&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Can Trump Deliver His Promised ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran?](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Nearly six months into the war, President Trump is pledging a ‘crushing economic operation’ to isolate Iran. WSJ’s Georgi Kantchev explains why a push to get just one country, the United Arab Emirates , to go along with that won’t be easy. Plus, packaged-food giants head to the lab as users of weight-loss drugs say no to once-beloved foods. And we’ll look at why more AI… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/4ab7fbfd-b012-43f9-9de5-917b79033a23/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=4ab7fbfd-b012-43f9-9de5-917b79033a23&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/c9DsUvOGPGP8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day’](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: The U.S. considers lowering tariffs on Canadian steel and cars. And one of China's most prominent real estate tycoons faces life in prison for his role in the country’s property crisis. Luke Vargas hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/b834a0d5-1957-467e-a9df-a014cb81f59b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=b834a0d5-1957-467e-a9df-a014cb81f59b&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [A New Milestone for U.S. Debt: $40 Trillion](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. Today the total U.S. debt passed $40 trillion . WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what that means for how the government functions. Plus, a successful trial of a mRNA vaccine for melanoma could mean potential new treatments for a deadly cancer–and news of the trial results more than doubled Moderna’s stock price. And the Federal Trade Commission says… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/2ab7bc8f-bd28-473d-bcde-34a2695a0bc3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=2ab7bc8f-bd28-473d-bcde-34a2695a0bc3&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Stocks Up, Treasury Yields Down After News of Bond Repurchases](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow all rose roughly a fifth of a percent. Plus: Moderna stock skyrocketed nearly 177% after an experimental vaccine’s success in a study. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/a814137e-3458-4e14-82ff-a95ec8e128b3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=a814137e-3458-4e14-82ff-a95ec8e128b3&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Moderna Shares Soar on Success of Novel Melanoma Cancer Vaccine](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Target’s second-quarter sales suggest the retailer’s turnaround is working. And Cantor Fitzgerald plans to give its hedge-fund clients access to Kalshi’s prediction markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/91a779a7-3993-48fd-8771-28771443ef73/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=91a779a7-3993-48fd-8771-28771443ef73&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: OpenAI’s revenues disappoint. And Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree surges in its Shanghai IPO. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/706058b9-5a3b-4782-9d38-41cd307c7443/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=706058b9-5a3b-4782-9d38-41cd307c7443&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [China Braves the Ice to Unlock New Arctic Trade Route](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 19. President Trump hits pause on 50% tariffs that had been set to hit a range of Canadian products – buying more time for trade negotiators to reach a deal with Ottawa. Plus, OpenAI’s second quarter sales disappoint as rival Anthropic sees its revenue double. And a Chinese cargo ship sets sail for the Arctic in a move that WSJ foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen says could… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/29fe4379-2470-4947-98d6-f49ec7f9b8e8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=29fe4379-2470-4947-98d6-f49ec7f9b8e8&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Worldwide Bond Selloff Accelerates](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Government bonds are getting hammered in the U.S. and overseas. WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how the AI boom is playing a part in driving yields of the 30-year Treasury and other long-term bonds to their highest levels in decades. Plus, Disney steps up a fight with the FCC over a challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses. We hear from media reporter Joe Flint… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/afefb91d-23fa-486f-bad3-425dbecbb528/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=afefb91d-23fa-486f-bad3-425dbecbb528&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Chip Makers Take Stock Indexes Into the Red](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Oil prices edged higher to roughly $91 a barrel. And UGI Corp. shares rose after the natural-gas and electricity distributor got a takeover offer from KKR. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/ee63797c-521e-4a56-b185-621fdc3fc2a4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=ee63797c-521e-4a56-b185-621fdc3fc2a4&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Broadcast License Challenge](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: American Airlines plans to install screens to the back of every seat as part of a cabin overhaul. And U.S. housing starts dropped last month. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/3790c38e-68d1-4a26-b57a-1048543bda65/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=3790c38e-68d1-4a26-b57a-1048543bda65&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: BHP annual profit rises on record copper prices. And a tech selloff that began on Wall Street Monday, gathers steam. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/b10d862f-c712-4b36-9af0-aeb3cf68b108/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=b10d862f-c712-4b36-9af0-aeb3cf68b108&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pXaW7xgbRqcX) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Meta Is Back on Trial in California](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 18. Opening arguments are set to begin today in a hugely consequential trial accusing Meta of contributing to a crisis in youth mental health and which could cost the social media giant more than $1 trillion. WSJ reporters Meghan Bobrowsky and Erin Mulvaney preview what to expect as proceedings get underway. Plus, retail giant Costco prepares to enter the Medicare market .… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/ec05d75e-d537-4589-b253-5bafc02bb837/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=ec05d75e-d537-4589-b253-5bafc02bb837&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Big Tech's AI Bill Is $3 Trillion Bigger Than It Looks](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 17. Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegeair discusses why the top technology companies have huge AI spending commitments that aren’t reflected on their balance sheets. WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains how renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping are threatening another critical chokepoint for global energy as the Iran war spills into neighboring countries. And U.K.… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/0f88cd6f-e8b6-4f03-942d-5b6992c5c5c9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=0f88cd6f-e8b6-4f03-942d-5b6992c5c5c9&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Bond Yields Hit 19-Year High](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Oil prices jump to more than $90 a barrel amid concerns about a potential escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. And enthusiasm for AI pushes chip makers Micron Technology, Marvell Technology and Intel higher. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/eee35829-ed49-49fc-b324-6abccbf94f1a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=eee35829-ed49-49fc-b324-6abccbf94f1a&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [L3Harris Ousts CEO After Code of Conduct Investigation](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: OpenAI has signed a lease in Ohio for a data center that’s expected to become one of the largest AI hubs. And President Trump threatened to bomb Oman. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/9be61353-82e2-47e5-8914-b1b49e894042/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=9be61353-82e2-47e5-8914-b1b49e894042&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Trump Orders Cuts to Joint Drills With South Korea](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Water levels in Lake Powell hit a new record low, threatening supplies for 40 million people. And Berkshire Hathaway bets big on homebuilders. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/154d3425-e973-4fb9-a317-7b55a2676275/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=154d3425-e973-4fb9-a317-7b55a2676275&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Drones From the Ukraine War Are Spilling Into Europe](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 17. For the second time in three days, NATO warplanes on Sunday were forced to shoot down a drone in alliance airspace. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Daniel Michaels says that while electronic jamming could make the drone incursions an accident, some countries fear Russia is deliberately probing European air defenses. Plus, the Colorado River’s water crisis worsens as Lake Powell… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/a610cf80-6481-42af-bf00-3608f42538ea/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=a610cf80-6481-42af-bf00-3608f42538ea&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Are Mental-Health Chatbots Safe?](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-16 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? In Part Two of our special series “The AI Therapist,” WSJ What’s News host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/a5fb9b4b-e16f-469a-8f86-5b178b0f017d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=a5fb9b4b-e16f-469a-8f86-5b178b0f017d&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [What’s News in Markets: Inflation Cools, Oil Refiners Push Stocks Up, Reddit Joins S&P 500](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-15 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ What’s the latest on inflation? And what’s pushing shares of old-school energy companies higher? Plus, why is Reddit joining the S&P 500? Host Shradha Dinesh 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/427e1f3d-2e91-4152-ac5c-5fe2046566dd/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=427e1f3d-2e91-4152-ac5c-5fe2046566dd&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [Investors Are Holding $3 Trillion in Cash. Money Managers Aren’t Happy.](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Money managers have a problem: Clients are holding near-record amounts in cash—by one estimate more than $3 trillion. Miriam Gottfried , a reporter and co-host of WSJ’s Take On the Week podcast, explains why this is happening and what financial planners are pushing their clients to do instead. Plus, two pieces of data— July retail sales and the preliminary August reading… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/c0b3ed12-26c2-49a2-82c9-63556bb5a8b8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=c0b3ed12-26c2-49a2-82c9-63556bb5a8b8&feed=BA5QWI2p) ## [S&P 500 Ends Week Near Records](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Oil prices climb more than 1% on reports that at least one tanker came under attack in the Persian Gulf. And Reddit shares jump ahead of the social-media company joining the S&P 500. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/11ff4de5-a495-43a5-9acd-db1bdf70cc1b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=11ff4de5-a495-43a5-9acd-db1bdf70cc1b&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hsCPAegU8uyK) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Weak Retail Sales Add to Softening Economic Picture](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: Reddit shares pop before it joins the S&P 500. And the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/fab84320-67b6-45c8-9b6b-c0b88ac2b2df/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=fab84320-67b6-45c8-9b6b-c0b88ac2b2df&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [President Trump Turns to Tariffs to Try and Reshore Drone Production](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/minute-briefing) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Minute Briefing_ Plus: China’s Deepseek raises prices for its best AI model. And bird remains were found in a 737 engine from a Ryanair flight that experienced engine failure during takeoff last month. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc/episodes/1e64d1bf-70a4-4791-a6e5-7e737fb772c1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b68c4579-ee34-4081-9265-f1ac73db8dbc&awEpisodeId=1e64d1bf-70a4-4791-a6e5-7e737fb772c1&feed=1GoCgj5h) ## [Tyson Pulls Back From the Beleaguered Beef Business](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ What’s News_ A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods is planning to close a major beef processing plant , its latest bid to cut costs as the industry tries to cope with a yearslong cattle shortage. Plus, President Trump turns to tariffs to try and reshore drone production. And WSJ South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri takes us inside the frantic scramble for work in India, where thousands of… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b/episodes/7b9c54a6-7aaf-4d14-ad22-94014fa85290/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3d1c8b0a-4b6d-4ea9-a455-ab1adaa7e74b&awEpisodeId=7b9c54a6-7aaf-4d14-ad22-94014fa85290&feed=BA5QWI2p)