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    SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI’s Trillion Dollar IPO Plans

    2026-05-21 | 13 mins.
    A.M. Edition for May 21. Wall Street is bracing for a historic wave of tech listings as Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils its blockbuster S-1 prospectus. WSJ reporter  Becky Peterson parsed the filing and says its setting the stage for a landmark debut that could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, an exclusive look at Anthropic’s mind-blowing growth as the AI-startup looks set for its first profit. And, new research shows MAHA-approved natural food colors may cause cancer and diabetes. Daniel Bach hosts. 

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    OpenAI Is Making Plans to File to Go Public Very Soon

    2026-05-20 | 12 mins.
    P.M. Edition for May 20. We’re exclusively reporting that ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been working with bankers to prepare to file for an initial public offering in the coming days or weeks. Reporter Berber Jin joins to discuss the timing of the possible IPO and what that could mean for OpenAI’s business. Plus, stocks of chipmakers like Intel, Micron and AMD have hit a volatile stretch after weeks of massive gains. We hear from WSJ reporter Jared Mitovich about why they’re now looking to Nvidia’s earnings for the path forward. The chip company reported its latest record quarter. And the Trump administration has charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder as the U.S. continues its pressure campaign against the island nation’s Communist government. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Massie Joins List of GOP Lawmakers Ousted by Trump

    2026-05-20 | 13 mins.
    A.M. Edition for May 20. Thomas Massie’s ouster in the Kentucky primary, highlights President Trump’s growing grip on the Republican party. We take a closer look at the evening’s other ballots and what it all means for the midterms. Plus, WSJ editor Jason Douglas explains why a global selloff in bonds is bad news for stock markets too. And the EU agrees to move forward with its U.S. trade deal, warding off new auto tariffs. Daniel Bach hosts. 

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    Home Builders Are Facing a Torrent of Lawsuits Over Shoddy Construction

    2026-05-19 | 14 mins.
    P.M. Edition for May 19. The legal liabilities of some of the biggest home builders in the U.S. have surged in recent years as buyers increasingly sue for what they allege to be shoddier, error-ridden homes. WSJ reporter Nicholas Miller discusses why this is happening more frequently and the impact this is having on the companies’ operations. Plus, a document posted by the Justice Department today says the federal government will end all pending tax audits of President Trump and his businesses. And Carvana, the used-car titan, is expanding into selling new cars. We hear from Journal autos reporter Chris Otts about what this means for traditional auto dealers. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Primaries to Test Whether GOP Has Room for Politicians Who Cross Trump

    2026-05-19 | 12 mins.
    A.M. Edition for May 19. The outcome of a handful of primaries across the country could signal whether Republicans are willing to adopt a form of MAGA politics that embraces leaders who break with President Trump, including Thomas Massie in Kentucky, WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta says. Plus, oil prices slide on the prospect of a potential peace deal between Iran and the U.S. And with blocked data centers, plummeting poll numbers and booed commencement speeches, the American rebellion against artificial intelligence is gaining steam. Daniel Bach hosts. 

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