P.M. Edition for April 8. Changing industries have shifted party politics in Pennsylvania. Economic churn is pushing voters toward Trump in the Pittsburgh area, potentially overwhelming Democrats’ base of college-educated workers. Reporter and editor Aaron Zitner explains. And JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. could face an interest-rate spike. Plus, Donald Trump says abortion should be left to the states, in a new campaign video. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Correction: President...

A.M. Edition for April 8. Insurance companies are deploying drones, airplanes and even high-altitude balloons to document the condition of homes nationwide. WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham explains how the ensuing wealth of aerial imagery is helping the industry ditch higher-risk properties. Plus, Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza to prepare for a next, potentially larger offensive. And Elon Musk vows to fight Brazil’s Supreme Court in a free-speech showdown. Luke Vargas...

The Final Four is now the final two ahead of Monday's NCAA men's college basketball championship. Women’s college basketball will crown its champion today. But off the court, many players and fans may have their eyes on Dartmouth, where the men’s basketball team last month voted to unionize. The move is already having ripple effects across the college sports world, with big questions over whether college athletes are amateurs or professionals. Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky and...

Which beauty stock lost its glamor? And why is Levi’s betting on baggier jeans? Plus, what did Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners win after losing the Disney proxy battle against Bob Iger? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 5. We begin our series on inflation, starting with Argentina. Young people are getting “delulu” with their spending, buying more now since their pesos will get them less later. What’s Argentina doing about it? Producer Anthony Bansie reports. Plus, U.S. employers hired briskly in March, adding 303,000 jobs to the economy. Reporter Justin Lahart has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast...

A.M. Edition for April 5. More U.S. companies are shipping white-collar jobs across the Atlantic. WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why a sluggish U.K. economy has made the country an unlikely outsourcing destination. Plus, Israel has agreed to allow more aid into Gaza after the White House warned that support for the war against Hamas depends on easing a growing humanitarian crisis. And China turns to new AI tools to spread misinformation abroad. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on...

P.M. Edition for April 4. President Biden has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. National politics reporter Vivian Salama has more. Meanwhile, the Israeli military scrambled GPS signals today, as the country prepares for possible retaliation from Iran. Plus, why Amazon sellers are miffed about return theft. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching...

A.M. Edition for April 4. NATO’s 32 members are gathering to mark the military alliance turning 75, but as WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains, the anniversary comes amid growing tensions over how to handle the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Manhattan judge rules that Donald Trump’s hush money case can go ahead later this month. And interest rates in Europe and the U.S. finally look set to fall with rate cuts now firmly expected in June. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google...

P.M. Edition for April 3. Disney defeats activist shareholder Nelson Peltz in a fight for influence in the company’s boardroom. Hollywood business reporter Robbie Whelan has more on CEO Bob Iger’s victory over one of Wall Street’s most aggressive investors. And Paramount enters exclusive merger discussions with Skydance, pausing any conversations with other bidders. Plus, up to 20% of those who applied for college financial aid using a federal government form received incorrect results....

A.M. Edition for April 3. A new WSJ poll finds that President Biden faces an uphill battle if he hopes to recreate his path to victory in the 2020 election this November. Journal editor Aaron Zitner explains whether the results offer any silver linings for the president. Plus, Taiwan suffers its strongest earthquake in more than two decades. And U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to warn China against flooding the world with cheap goods. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google...

P.M. Edition for April 2. How did an airplane factory in Washington state suffer the production breakdown that would allow an Alaska Airlines jet’s door plug to blow off midflight? Andrew Tangel has the details on a Wall Street Journal exclusive. And Tesla reports its first year-over-year decline in quarterly deliveries since 2020. Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel’s allies demand an explanation one day after an airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Sabrina Siddiqui...

 A.M. Edition for April 2. José Andres’ World Central Kitchen has suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed in what it said was an Israeli airstrike. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin explains how the incident could cause diplomatic fallout in Washington. Plus, Disney takes an early lead in its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz. And Donald Trump posts bond in his civil fraud case. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for...

P.M. Edition for April 1. Occupancy rates at many senior communities in the U.S. are rising close to their pre-pandemic levels. Real-estate reporter Peter Grant explains that means for aging Americans—and for investors. And Google agrees to destroy private browsing data as part of a settlement that still leaves it vulnerable to individuals filing claims. National legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney has more. Plus, a Florida Supreme Court decision clears the way for voters to decide, this...

A.M. Edition for April 1. Lawmakers backing a crackdown on TikTok are worried Senate changes to a recently passed House proposal could see their efforts delayed or scrapped entirely. Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews explains what could be in store for the legislation. Plus, families of Israeli hostages join anti-government protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And AT&T discloses that a major data breach has seen the names and Social Security numbers of millions...

What was early trading like after Donald Trump’s Truth Social entered the public markets? And is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at McDonald’s restaurants a sweet deal? Plus, what’s troubling Boeing and United Airlines this week? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illegal immigration across the southern border has long been an issue that animates Republicans, but recent surges have made it a top concern for voters across the political spectrum. More than 100,000 migrants have come to New York City, and thousands of people are living in shelters in neighborhoods around the city while attempting to obtain legal status. The presence of these newcomers made immigration the top issue there in a recent special election for Congress. The winner, Democratic...

P.M. Edition for March 29. Giant merger and acquisition deals are making a comeback. But will the rebound last? Reporter Ben Dummett has the story. And why immigration has become a top political issue far from the border, in New York. Political reporter Jimmy Vielkind has a preview of the latest episode of Chasing the Base. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation landed in line with expectations. Markets reporter Charley Grant has the details. Annmarie Fertoli...

A.M. Edition for March 29. It’s been a year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was wrongfully detained in Russia. His friend and colleague Eliot Brown looks back on a year of stolen stories, stolen joys and stolen memories, and WSJ Assistant Editor Paul Beckett discusses the efforts under way to secure Evan’s release. Plus, President Biden tops up his campaign war chest with a star-studded fundraiser in New York. And major health insurers will start covering weight-loss drug...

P.M. Edition for March 28. Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors called one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. And lawyers are gearing up for the legal fight over the Baltimore bridge collapse. Insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham explains why it could take years to resolve. Plus, financial regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman has more on why a...

A.M. Edition for March 28. Tech companies are serving up million-dollar-a-year compensation packages and a host of other perks amid a shortage in AI talent. WSJ tech reporter Katherine Bindley pulls back the curtain on the fight to attract the right candidates. Plus, Google finds that Russian troll farms linked to the late founder of the Wagner Group are alive and peddling disinformation. And Home Depot eyes a future beyond its big orange stores. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google...

P.M. Edition for March 27. Hospitals are adding billions of dollars in facility fees to routine care, leaving unsuspecting patients with extra charges. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. Plus, investigators are looking into whether contaminated fuel played a role in the accident. Senior reporter Costas Paris explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

A.M. Edition for March 27. As a probe into the Baltimore bridge accident begins, we are exclusively reporting that it will include whether dirty fuel played a role. WSJ reporter David Uberti also helps size up the economic impact of the collapse. Plus, NBC News drops Ronna McDaniel under pressure from its on-air talent. And, the WSJ’s Ben Eisen breaks down how surging housing prices are drawing in investors eager to snap up homes nearing foreclosure. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google...

P.M. Edition for March 26. Rescue workers continue to search for six people still unaccounted for after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The bridge was hit by a cargo ship overnight. C. Ryan Barber reports from the scene. And a $20 billion merger deal between Kroger and Albertsons could hinge on the definition of what is a supermarket. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. Plus, shares of Donald Trump’s social-media company, Truth Social, surge in its trading debut. Annmarie...

A.M. Edition for March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a large containership crashed into it, sending vehicles and people into the water and cutting off traffic on Interstate 695. Plus, the Dominican Republic looks to a border wall to contain the crisis in neighboring Haiti. The WSJ’s Santiago Perez discusses what this means for the broader region, including the U.S. And, after a series of high-profile production blunders, some manufacturers are on a quest to eliminate...

P.M. Edition for March 25. Teachers’ pay has barely budged since 1990, even with more funding for public schools. Now, some states want to pass pay mandates. WSJ K-12 education reporter Matt Barnum has more. And an appellate court ruled Donald Trump can post a smaller, $175 million bond in his civil fraud case. Plus, Boeing’s CEO is stepping down. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a...