• 5 minutes 16 seconds
    What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles

    How are markets responding to renewed tensions in the Middle East? And why did Samsung’s blockbuster earnings send shares lower? Plus, why didn’t SpaceX get the Nasdaq-100 boost investors were hoping for? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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    11 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 5 minutes 55 seconds
    What’s News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy’s Sizzles

    Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who’s behind Wendy’s big rally? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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    27 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 16 minutes 2 seconds
    The Housing Crisis: Your Biggest Questions, Answered

    After a week of exploring America’s housing crisis, listeners wanted to know more. WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins What's News host Luke Vargas to tackle your biggest questions from mortgage rates and construction to immigration and tariffs.


    Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis.


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    26 June 2026, 7:24 am
  • 10 minutes 37 seconds
    Giving Up the Deed: Is Renting the New American Dream?

    Some Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to afford. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins What's News host Alex Ossola to examine the rise of the "forever renter" and what it could mean for the future of housing and the American Dream.


    Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis.


    Further reading: 

    The Rise of the Forever Renters 



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    25 June 2026, 7:01 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It?

    A Los Angeles tax meant to fund affordable housing offers a cautionary tale about the potential unintended consequences of well-intended policies. WSJ reporters Rebecca Picciotto and Paul Kiernan join What's News host Alex Ossola to explain what that lesson could mean for a bipartisan federal housing bill that President Trump is expected to sign.

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    Additional reading:


    Los Angeles Tried to Tax Mansions. Apartment Construction Tanked. 

    Newly Passed Housing Bill Throws Lifeline to Home Builders 

    A Bill Aimed at Creating Homes Is Leaving Plots Empty Instead

    Senate Passes Housing Bill, Bringing an Investor Ban Closer

    These Developers Stand to Win in Trump’s Housing-Investor Crackdown 

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    24 June 2026, 7:01 am
  • 12 minutes 11 seconds
    Could New Ways of Building Make Housing More Affordable?

    America needs more homes, but labor shortages and rising construction costs are making them harder to build. What's News host Luke Vargas talks to WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about whether factory-built housing, modular construction and other innovations could ease the housing shortage.


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    23 June 2026, 7:01 am
  • 12 minutes 50 seconds
    How a Parking Lot Fight Explains America's Housing Shortage

    In one neighborhood, a fight over a few parking lots has turned into a proxy battle in America’s housing debate, pitting "Not In My Backyard" politics against "Yes In My Backyard" advocates pushing for more construction. What’s News host Luke Vargas and WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto dive into the persistent zoning tug-of-wars playing out coast-to-coast as communities try to tackle America’s housing shortage.


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    22 June 2026, 7:01 am
  • 5 minutes 15 seconds
    What’s News in Markets: SpaceX’s Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout

    Will peace in the Middle East lead to an oil glut? And what did investors learn from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman? Plus, is SpaceX stock coming back to earth? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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    20 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 5 minutes 57 seconds
    What’s News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX’s Historic IPO, Knicks Fever

    Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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    13 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 18 minutes 25 seconds
    Money Experts Get Personal on Supporting Adult Children

    Your Money Briefing is still on break, but in honor of graduation season, we are bringing you a special panel discussion on the financial intricacies of supporting adult children. Personal finance professionals, authors and professors, including Indeed’s Laura Ullrich, LendingTree’s Matt Schulz, The Ramsey Show’s George Kamel, New York University’s Caitlin Zaloom and Harvard University’s John Campbell, break down the realities of the modern safety net. Plus, the conversation takes a personal turn as the panelists open up about navigating these money milestones with their own kids. Oyin Adedoyin hosts.


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    11 June 2026, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 57 seconds
    What’s News in Markets: AI Reality Check, Oil’s Tipping Point, Crypto Winter

    Why did Broadcom's strong earnings trigger a chip selloff? And what does the standoff in the Middle East mean for oil prices? Plus, what’s bitcoin's value when no one is paying attention? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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    6 June 2026, 10:00 am
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