- 20 minutes 58 secondsAI Loves Reddit, but Redditors Aren't So Sure
Recently, Reddit has attracted a lot of attention from brands hoping to use the platform to influence chatbot results. That’s because Reddit, after big deals with AI companies, is often the most-cited website in AI answers. But as the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Katie Deighton reports, moderators on Reddit are pushing back against marketers’ growing interest in the website. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:- Can Reddit’s IPO Survive Its Own Users?
- ‘To the Moon’
- An Oral History of WallStreetBets
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31 August 2026, 8:04 pm - 21 minutes 7 secondsMy Monday Morning: Suze Orman
Suze Orman is one of the most famous financial advisors in America and she wakes up at 5 a.m. every single day. In the first episode of My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired by the longstanding column of the same name, Lane Florsheim sits down with Suze to talk about the right age to retire, why eating out is still one of the biggest wastes of money, and why she doesn't trust AI.
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30 August 2026, 10:00 am - 25 minutes 55 secondsThe Cancer Vaccine That Could Save Moderna
For years, Moderna was a one-hit wonder, a company that bet everything on mRNA, struck gold with a COVID vaccine and then watched its stock crater as the pandemic faded. Now, the company may have found a way to fight skin cancer. An experimental mRNA-based vaccine succeeded in preventing melanoma from returning in high-risk patients, sending drug industry stocks soaring. WSJ’s Xavier Martinez traces Moderna’s wild ride from scrappy startup to the frontier of cancer treatment. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- The FDA Commissioner on Vaccines and Public Trust
- The Creator of the Record-Setting Covid Vaccine
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28 August 2026, 8:16 pm - 22 minutes 48 secondsWill Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?
Yesterday, Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media lawsuit. The tech giant struck a deal with 48 states to pay $18 billion and make changes to the way teens can use Facebook and Instagram. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains what this decision means for the future of social media. And Jessica Mendoza speaks with one of the settlement’s key negotiators.
Further Listening:
- The New Legal Strategy That Beat Social Media
- The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist
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27 August 2026, 8:45 pm - 23 minutes 5 secondsWhy Canada Won't Back Down to Trump
The U.S. and Canada are once again embroiled in a fight over tariffs. During negotiations last week, President Trump threatened big hikes. Canada retaliated with their own tariffs. WSJ’s Gavin Bade explains how trade negotiations between two countries broke down and what could come next. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:- Tariffs Are Back. What’s Changed?
- Canada’s New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump
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26 August 2026, 8:05 pm - 18 minutes 51 secondsCan an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War?
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced a new strategy in the war against Iran that targets the regime’s remaining economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it an “economic D-Day.” WSJ’s Brian Schwartz explains the U.S.’s new sanctions approach and analyzes what impact it could have on the Iranian economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Complicated Relationship
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25 August 2026, 8:00 pm - 18 minutes 32 secondsThe Bankruptcy That's Ruining Dinner
Customers of the meal kit company Blue Apron have been complaining about canceled orders, missing ingredients and incomplete recipes. The company even acknowledged in a social media post that "recent orders have fallen short." What's behind this mess? WSJ's Sarah Nassauer breaks down the chaos at Blue Apron. Imani Moise hosts.
Further Listening:
- Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street
- What's Going On With Lettuce?
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24 August 2026, 7:59 pm - 20 minutes 49 secondsLet’s Talk Bonds. Treasury Bonds.
The swings in the bond market this week had Wall Street scrambling. After bond yields hit a historic high the U.S. Treasury made a surprise announcement: it’s doubling the amount of long term debt it’s buying back. WSJ’s Greg Ip breaks it all down for us, explaining how bonds work, why yields have been on the rise and why we should all pay attention. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Tariffs Are Back. What’s Changed?
- The Dollar Is Weaker. Is That a Good Thing?
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21 August 2026, 8:13 pm - 19 minutes 41 secondsWhy Flock Cameras Are Facing Backlash
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 Moise hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist
- The ‘Class of AI’ Enters the Workforce
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20 August 2026, 8:28 pm - 24 minutes 16 secondsWhy Are Some StubHub Customers So Mad?
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 Trial Just Got Messier
- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle
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19 August 2026, 8:00 pm - 17 minutes 14 secondsHe's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire.
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 Listening:
- Jersey Mike's Journey From the Shore to Wall Street
- How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable
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