The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal choice this week: cut interest rates to boost a cooling labor market, or hold firm to keep inflation in check. WSJ's Nick Timiraos breaks down the Fed's debate and high-stakes maneuvering as President Trump pushes to expand his influence over the central bank. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:- The Federal Reserve Under Siege- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe KevinSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 1: Mess Around, Find Out
A man in rural South Carolina calls 911 about a reckless driver. A reckless driver with a gun. Minutes later, a man is killed on Camp Swamp Road. Police say this was a clear-cut case of self defense. WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein reconstructs that night using 911 calls, police dash-camera and body-camera recordings.
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Police Say He Killed in Self-Defense. His Phone Tells Another Story.
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The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico
The musician Bad Bunny opted to hold 30 concerts in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland United States. WSJ’s Elias Leight explains how the move has given a nearly $200 million boost to the island’s economy during a slow season for tourism. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Puerto Rico's Long Struggle to Keep the Lights On
- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle
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The Killing of Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence
Charlie Kirk, the provocative conservative influencer and confidant of President Trump, was shot and killed yesterday. He was 31. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner reports on how Kirk quickly rose to become a prominent figure in conservative politics and where things stand with the investigation into his death. He also discusses the alarming recent rise of political violence in American life. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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How a $1.5 Billion Settlement Could Alter the Course of AI
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit over the company's use of pirated books to train large-language models. WSJ’s Melissa Korn unpacks the proposed settlement and explores what the precedent could mean for the AI industry. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
Why Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Went Rogue
The Company Behind ChatGPT
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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.
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