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This week we’re bringing you an episode of our sister podcast WSJ’s Take On the Week, a weekly show focused on the news that’ll move markets in the week to come. In this week's episode, guest host Miriam Gottfried is joined by Michael Nathanson and Robert Fishman, senior media analysts at MoffettNathanson, to break down the potential Paramount Skydance and Warner Discovery merger. Plus, co-host Telis Demos and Miriam discuss the Supreme Court case challenging President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, how the affordability message is winning elections, and the recent drama in the private credit market.  Further Reading Warner Discovery Moving Fast on Split or Sale, CEO Says Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs Wall Street Couldn’t Stop Mayor Mamdani. Now It Has to Work With Him. Private-Credit Earnings Ease Investor Concern Over Asset Class’s Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How have the FAA’s major flight cancellations affected the airlines? And why did E.l.f. Beauty’s stock plummet after reporting an increase in quarterly sales? Plus, what does Wall Street’s growing jitters about a possible AI bubble mean for Palantir Technologies? Host Francesca Fontana 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 personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Falling tech stocks drove the Nasdaq down 3% this week. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses what’s got investors on edge. Plus, flight cancellations due to the government shutdown scrambled travelers’ plans today, but it could get even worse, with up to 20% of flights nixed as the shutdown continues. And Microsoft’s AI chief lays out the company’s new artificial intelligence vision separate from OpenAI. WSJ tech reporter Sebastian Herrera joins to discuss. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the 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.

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. A federal judge mandated that the administration release full SNAP funds by Friday, but officials are appealing the order, even as millions of Americans await aid. Plus, we look at what nuclear testing looks like in 2025, as WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains what recent threats between Washington and Moscow mean. And air passengers brace for chaos as flight cancellations across the U.S. take hold. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. Tesla shareholders approve a record-setting pay package for Chief Executive Elon Musk. Go to wsj.com for more. And brokerage firm Charles Schwab has agreed to buy Forge Global, one of the major platforms that allows investors to buy shares in private companies. WSJ reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses why Main Street investors are increasingly looking to those types of investments–and why they are risky. Plus, in an exclusive, we’re reporting that Ford Motor is considering scrapping its electric F-150 truck, a move that would make the truck America’s first major EV casualty. Sharon Terlep, who covers automotive companies for the Journal, weighs in. Alex Ossola hosts. READ: Flight-Cancellation Plans Prompt Scramble Across Travel Industry  Sign up for the 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.

Bonus Episode for Nov. 6. Global automakers are navigating a new semiconductor crisis, billions of dollars in U.S. tariffs and a sputtering market for electric vehicles. Yet sales and profits have held up much better than many feared last spring, when President Trump started his trade war. WSJ automotive reporter Stephen Wilmot discusses results from Tesla, General Motors, Ford, Mercedes and others. WSJ automotive reporter Chris Otts hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Further Reading: Automaker Production Stoppages Begin Over Semiconductor Shortage The Rest of the World Is Following America’s Retreat on EVs The Auto Industry Is Panicking About Another Potential Chip Shortage GM Shares Surge 15% on Raised Guidance General Motors Lays Off More Than 3,300 Electric-Vehicle Workers in U.S. Plants GM Aim

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. Flight delays and cancellations loom for travelers, as the government shutdown forces 40 major airports to cut traffic by 10%. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle explains what that means for passengers and air safety. Plus, it’s decision day for Tesla shareholders. The WSJ’s Becky Peterson details the hurdles Elon Musk must clear to unlock a $1 trillion pay deal. And after years of tight supply, a flood of unsold new homes is suddenly flipping the script on the U.S. housing market. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments over President Trump’s global tariffs, and whether he exceeded his authority to impose them. WSJ Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin discusses the justices’ responses. Plus, we hear from Journal White House reporter Meridith McGraw on the president’s reaction to Democrats’ election victories: he’s urging Republican lawmakers to end the filibuster. And OpenAI’s CFO says that the company is not looking to go public in the near term. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the 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.

A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. Democrats notched major victories last night, prompting President Trump’s ire on social media. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner breaks down what the results mean for both parties and how they could shape the national political landscape going into the 2026 midterms. Plus, Republican senators meet at the White House this morning as the government shutdown becomes the longest in history. And we look at the competition facing weight-loss giant Novo Nordisk. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. WSJ’s Congress reporter Katy Stech Ferek talks about the latest in negotiations as lawmakers search for a deal to end the shutdown. Spencer Jakab, who writes WSJ’s Markets A.M. newsletter, explains why a famous method of valuing stocks suggests rough years ahead. And it’s Election Day in the U.S. Head to WSJ’s live blog for more coverage of key races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the 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.

Bonus Episode for Nov. 4. The weight-loss-drug arms race is only heating up, as Novo Nordisk attempts to snatch drugmaker Metsera away from Pfizer. But can either company compete with Zepbound seller Eli Lilly? WSJ reporter Peter Loftus discusses what earnings from Big Pharma, including AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck, say about the future of the industry and how companies are responding to President Trump’s drug-pricing plans, including TrumpRx. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist David Wainer hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Further Reading: Novo Nordisk Sweetens Offer for Metsera - WSJ Pfizer Sues Seeking to Block Novo Nordisk’s Effort to Undo Weight-Loss Drug Deal Why Pfizer Can Still Prevail in the Obesity Fight With Novo Nordisk The Day Pharma’s Weight-Loss Gold Rush Intensified Pfizer P

A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. It is election day with voters heading to the polls in states including New York, Virginia and New Jersey. WSJ’s John McCormick says that although Democrats are expected to win all three races, it will not necessarily ease the divided party’s troubles. Plus, WSJ’s Gavin Bade says there is a lot at stake for President Trump as his tariffs are set to go before the Supreme Court. And two major investors reject Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay deal. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. In one of the biggest takeovers of the year, Kimberly-Clark has agreed to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for more than $40 billion. WSJ business reporter Natasha Khan joins to discuss the strategy behind the deal. Plus, Chipotle has invested heavily in courting younger customers. Now, they’re feeling the economic pinch—and so is Chipotle. Journal reporter Heather Haddon talks about what the company is doing about it. And Mali may soon be the first country to fall to al Qaeda. We hear from WSJ security correspondent Benoit Faucon on what that would mean for the U.S.-designated terrorist group’s presence in Africa. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the 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.

A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. Democrats are pressing President Trump to come to the table as the government shutdown nears a record 35 days. Plus, WSJ’s Chelsey Dulaney breaks down why Europe’s former economic heavyweights are falling behind their southern neighbors. And we dig into the surprising comeback of one of the housing market’s riskiest loans — and why homebuyers are taking the gamble. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.

With the New York City mayoral election just days away, many Americans outside the city are following the race closely to see if the previously unknown democratic-socialist assemblyman Zohran Mamdani will defeat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The results could have broad implications for the national business community and the Democratic party. WSJ reporters Joshua Chaffin and Kevin Dugan discuss what the mayoral race could mean for business and politics. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading Mamdani and Cuomo Trade Barbs in Tense New York City Mayoral Debate Republican NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Faces Pressure to Drop Out Five Takeaways From the NYC Mayoral Debate New York’s Richest Ask ‘How Dare He?’ as Mamdani Closes In on City Hall Cuomo Pins Longshot Comeback on Reshaped New York Mayor’s Race Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How did Nvidia close out the week after becoming the first $5 trillion company? And how did increased AI spending affect the members of the Magnificent Seven that reported earnings this week? Plus, what’s causing lower demand for fast-casual dining spots like Chipotle? Host Francesca Fontana 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 personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 31. Sudan’s civil war is taking a jarring turn in Darfur, where an Arab-led militia is now using state-of-the-art drones and execution squads to dominate the region’s Black population. WSJ reporter Nicholas Bariyo, who is based in Uganda, shares the latest on the conflict. Plus, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay for federal food assistance benefits as the government shutdown continues. And across the U.S., a growing number of home purchases are falling through. We hear from Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher about what’s driving the rise, and what it says about the U.S. housing market. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the 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.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 31. SNAP benefits, or food stamps, are set to end this weekend, if the U.S. government shutdown persists. WSJ’s Sabrina Siddiqui explains what that would mean for millions of Americans. Plus, after a busy earnings week WSJ’s Quentin Webb discusses how giant tech companies are continuing to bet big on artificial intelligence. And, WSJ’s Mark Maremont breaks down why the number of justifiable homicides by civilians in the U.S. is rising. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the 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.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. JPMorgan Chase said today that it tokenized a private-equity fund on its blockchain platform, an offering available to the wealthy clients served by its private bank. We hear from WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang about why the bank made this move, and whether others are making similar ones. Plus, earnings season continues, with companies including Amazon and Apple reporting strong quarterly results. And Prince Andrew is a prince no more—King Charles is stripping him of his royal titles. Alex Ossola hosts. READ: Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Become Gavin Newsom’s Toughest Opponent Yet Sign up for the 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.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in six years with a temporary truce in their trade fight. WSJ’s Meridith McGraw explains what the superpowers’ agreement entails. Plus, Trump says the U.S. will begin testing nuclear weapons on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. And, WSJ’s Katherine Clarke details why the Hamptons luxury housing market is staging a comeback for the ages. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the 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.