The Journal.
The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.
The Financial Mess Facing the Vatican
Just days before his death, Pope Francis wrestled with an enormous problem: the Vatican’s dire finances....
EscucharIs the Economy… OK?
For months, questions have been swirling about the economy. And last week, we finally got some answers...
EscucharThere Will Never Be Another Warren Buffett
After 65 years at the helm, Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway later this...
EscucharA Tariff Loophole Just Closed. What That Means for Online Shopping.
A little-known trade provision is ending, and it will likely upend business for e-commerce companies...
EscucharTrump 2.0: The First 100 Days
In our capstone episode, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball break down Trump's first 100 days in office with...
EscucharIn Crypto’s Darkest Corner, A Suicide Became a Meme Coin
Before committing suicide live on X, Arnold Haro had a request: "If I die, I hope you guys turn this...
EscucharBehind the Scenes at Davos, Claims of a Toxic Boss
The Davos conference brings together the world’s elites to try to make the world a better place. But...
EscucharCanada’s New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump
Mark Carney, a former banker, won Canada’s national election on Monday. Carney ran on an anti-Trump...
EscucharA Syrian Father’s Journey to Find His Son
Suleiman al-Youssef’s son, Shadi, has been missing since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. After...
EscucharNeom, Pt 2: The Emperor’s New Clothes
Andy Wirth and Tony Harris moved halfway across the world to help build Neom: Crown Prince Mohammed...
EscucharNeom, Pt 1: Skiing in the Desert
In 2017, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious, young leader, Mohammed bin Salman, unveiled Neom: a futuristic...
EscucharTrump 2.0: Where Is The Economy Headed?
President Trump’s deportations, tariffs, federal layoffs and funding suspensions have generated nonstop...
EscucharTaking Stock of the ‘Sell America’ Trade
Something strange happened in the US financial system earlier this week: the stock market, the bond...
EscucharInside the Harvard vs. Trump Battle
President Donald Trump has been on an escalating campaign to reorder elite higher education. The administration’s...
EscucharHow Frog Embryos Landed a Scientist in ICE Detention
Earlier this year, Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova landed at Boston Logan Airport with samples of...
EscucharPope Francis Has Died. What’s Next for the Catholic Church?
On Monday morning, Pope Francis died at 88. The first South American to hold the office, he was known...
EscucharHow the 'Napa Valley of Cannabis' Dried Up
When Colorado became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, a community called...
EscucharDoes Meta Have a Social Media Monopoly?
Mark Zuckerberg is in court defending Meta against a Federal Trade Commission case that alleges the...
EscucharHow Elon Musk Rescued X From the Brink
After years of trying to revive his flailing social media company, Elon Musk has pulled off a turnaround...
EscucharThe Billionaire Caught Between Trump and China
The Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchinson, led by billionaire Li Ka-shing, recently announced a deal...
EscucharA Quick Fix for Hair Loss Is Making Some Men Sick
Telehealth companies make hair loss drugs easy to get. They also don’t have to disclose side effects...
EscucharCan Pepsi Make a Comeback?
After decades of fighting Coca-Cola to be the nation’s favorite soda, Pepsi dropped to third place,...
EscucharTrump 2.0: Tariff Turnaround
Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration’s tariff pause. We dive deep...
EscucharChina Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal
In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came...
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