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    Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand

    2026-09-17 | 21 mins.
    Red, White and Who is back! Email us at thejournal@wsj.com with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms.

    For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh was appointed by President Trump, who explicitly hoped he’d keep rates low. But the economy doesn’t appear to be heading in the right direction and inflation has proven to be far stickier than anticipated. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos reports on why Warsh took a hawkish turn and explains why the Fed might not be done yet. Ryan Knutson hosts.

    Further Listening:

    -How the Bond Market Will Affect Your Wallet

    - Who Is the New Fed Chair?

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    Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon

    2026-09-16 | 20 mins.
    President Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keeping up with the United States. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why AI deescalation between the two countries remains unlikely. Ryan Knutson hosts.

    Further Listening:

    - The Great AI Freakout Has Begun

    - Cybersecurity Braces for ‘AI Bugmaggedon’

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    Are Budget Airlines Facing Extinction?

    2026-09-15 | 18 mins.
    Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sider explores how Frontier is trying to find a balance between the cheap flights that originally made budget airlines popular and the premium amenities consumers increasingly want. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

    Further Listening:

    - R.I.P. Spirit Airlines

    - How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy

    - The Love Triangle Over Spirit Airlines

    - Frontier, Spirit and the Future of Low-Cost Airlines

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    The Great AI Freakout Has Begun

    2026-09-14 | 21 mins.
    A frenzy erupted after Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei published a blog post warning that AI is advancing too quickly. Other major AI executives, like Sam Altman and Elon Musk, have echoed those concerns. These sudden calls for a slow down are raising widespread alarms about AI's potential for harm. WSJ's Robert McMillan breaks down the question on everyone's mind: is AI going to end humanity? Ryan Knutson hosts.



    Further Listening:

    - The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon

    - Cybersecurity Braces for AI ‘Bugmaggedon’

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    My Monday Morning: Twiggy

    2026-09-13 | 19 mins.
    Twiggy is one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 20th century. Now the documentary, “Twiggy” about her career and life is being released in the U.S. In My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired by the longstanding column of the same name, Lane Florsheim sits down with Twiggy about her documentary, the many tuxedos in her closet and the unusual secret to her success.
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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. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing
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