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    Trump’s Big Bet on Immigration Isn’t Paying Off for Most Workers

    2026-04-22 | 12 mins.
    P.M. Edition for April 22. A year into President Trump’s immigration crackdown, data is starting to provide answers to a longstanding policy question: What effect do immigrants have on wages, and what happens when they leave? WSJ economics reporter Paul Kiernan digs into it. Plus, the Trump administration nears a deal to save Spirit Airlines. And Tesla reports higher revenue and profit for its most recent quarter. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Can a Chatbot Be Charged With Murder?

    2026-04-22 | 13 mins.
    A.M. Edition for April 22. Florida has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in a mass shooting that killed two people at Florida State University. Plus, future Iran peace talks may be in doubt, but nobody told investors. Ben Kumar from investment manager 7IM explains the trader enthusiasm fueling yet-more market records. And imagine charging your EV in six and a half minutes. Battery-maker CATL says that’ll soon be a reality. Luke Vargas hosts.

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    President Trump Says the U.S. Will Extend the Iran Cease-Fire

    2026-04-21 | 13 mins.
    P.M. Edition for April 21. President Trump said the cease-fire with Iran, which was set to expire tomorrow, will continue. Earlier, Vice President JD Vance paused plans to travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran over ending the war. Plus, lawmakers grilled Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, during his confirmation hearing today. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman about what happens next. And the Gates Foundation plans to cut 20% of its staff. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Why Apple Bet on an Engineer to Lead the AI Era

    2026-04-21 | 14 mins.
    A.M. Edition for April 21. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and handing the baton to hardware chief John Ternus. While Cook’s tenure saw the company’s market cap explode to over $3 trillion, WSJ deputy tech editor Bradley Olson says investors will want to see how Ternus handles a late-game pivot to generative AI. Plus, the White House is weighing whether to bail out Spirit Airlines or risk an airline collapse that could spike already high summer travel prices. And how Joe Rogan convinced president Trump to fast-track the review of psychedelic drugs used to treat mental illness. Luke Vargas hosts.

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    Apple Names New CEO, Succeeding Tim Cook

    2026-04-20 | 13 mins.
    P.M. Edition for April 20. Apple has named John Ternus, a longtime company insider, as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. Plus, Tesla owners are pushing back against the company, saying that CEO Elon Musk overpromised and underdelivered on the cars’ autonomous features. Journal reporter Becky Peterson explains what this could mean for Tesla. And, in good news for soon-to-be college graduates, there are early signs that entry-level hiring is picking up. We hear from Ray A. Smith, who covers workplace issues for WSJ, about what’s changed. Alex Ossola hosts.

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