Episodes

  • New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic

    New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic
    Jun 11 2024
    The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change. Further Reading: -New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing Further Listening: -NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage -New York City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO

    Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO
    Jun 10 2024
    The fast-fashion giant hoped to have a splashy U.S. public offering this year. WSJ's Shen Lu explains how the divide between Beijing and Washington got in the way. Further Reading: - Shein Promised to Have a Big U.S. IPO. Its China Roots Got in the Way. - Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Files to Go Public Further Listening: - Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash. - The Mysterious CEO Leading Shein to an IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 4: The Disruptors

    Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 4: The Disruptors
    Jun 9 2024
    The rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs could cause all kinds of ripple effects. According to one estimate, 9% of the U.S. population could be on Ozempic or similar medications by 2030. Meanwhile, drugmakers are already developing the next generation of weight-loss drugs and researchers are studying the possible health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes, including addiction. In the final episode of our series we ask: What could all this development mean for businesses, from the food sector to airlines? And who wins and who loses in the post-Ozempic economy? Guests include: David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; and Mehdi Farokhnia, an addiction researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Listen to Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper

    ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper
    Jun 7 2024
    There is a new contender in the cola wars, and it isn’t a cola. It’s Dr Pepper. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks how after decades as a distant competitor, Dr Pepper has climbed the soda ranks with help from hefty marketing, novel flavors and TikTok videos. Further Reading: - Dr Pepper Ties Pepsi as America’s No. 2 Soda Further Listening: - The Agony and Ecstasy of Tab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the Border

    Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the Border
    Jun 6 2024
    President Biden unveiled a last-ditch effort to lower illegal crossings at the southern border this week. The move focuses on asylum seekers, and the policy is similar to one that former President Trump tried in 2018. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman describes the policy and tries to answer the question: why now? Further Reading: -Biden Issues Executive Actions on Immigration: What to Know Further Listening: -What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy -What Trump's Immigration Restrictions Could Mean for the Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is Showing

    Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is Showing
    Jun 5 2024
    For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower. Further Reading: - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping Further Listening: - Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots

    A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots
    Jun 4 2024
    Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech. Further Watching: -Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life Further Listening: -Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search -The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different?

    Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different?
    Jun 3 2024
    Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations. Further Reading: - Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President - The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor Further Listening: - Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? - When the Drug Cartel Takes Over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins