Episodes

  • The TikTok Ban Goes to the Supreme Court

    The TikTok Ban Goes to the Supreme Court
    Jan 10 2025
    Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the federal law that requires TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, to either shut down or find a new owner. WSJ’s Jess Bravin breaks down the arguments from each side. Further Listening: -How TikTok Became The World’s Favorite App -A TikTok Star Wrestles With the App's Possible Ban -What's Up With All the TikTok Bans? -House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok Further Reading: -Supreme Court Questions TikTok’s Arguments Against Ban -How TikTok Was Blindsided by U.S. Bill That Could Ban It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The End of Facebook’s Content Moderation Era

    The End of Facebook’s Content Moderation Era
    Jan 9 2025
    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this week that Facebook, Instagram and Threads would dramatically dial back content moderation and end fact checking. WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz explains what that means for the social media giant. Further Reading: -Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down -Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch Further listening: -Meta Is Struggling to Boot Pedophiles Off Facebook and Instagram -Is Fighting Misinformation Censorship? The Supreme Court Will Decide. -The Facebook Files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Will Honda Be Nissan's Ride or Die?

    Will Honda Be Nissan's Ride or Die?
    Jan 8 2025
    Once fierce rivals, Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan recently announced their plans to merge in 2026. The deal would create the world’s 3rd largest automaker. WSJ’s Sean McLain reports on why Nissan struggled in recent years and the challenges the merged company would face. Further Listening: -Inside Carlos Ghosn's Escape From Japan -The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here Further Reading: -Nissan Needs a Honda Rescue. What Went So Wrong? -Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World’s No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Why Justin Trudeau Stepped Down

    Why Justin Trudeau Stepped Down
    Jan 7 2025
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign. He is the latest global progressive leader to fall from power. WSJ’s Vipal Monga reports on Trudeau’s legacy and downfall. Further Listening: -A Murder That Sparked a Diplomatic Crisis -Canada’s Trucker Protests Further Reading: -Trudeau to Resign as Voters Sour on His Vision for Canada -The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism -The Progressive Moment in Global Politics Is Over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Netflix’s Culture Led to Extraordinary Parental Leave. That’s Over.

    Netflix’s Culture Led to Extraordinary Parental Leave. That’s Over.
    Jan 6 2025
    Netflix was known for its “no rules” culture that executives say attracted the best talent. But as it’s grown, the company has pulled back on some of that freedom, including its generous parental leave. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel explains why Netflix is changing the culture that fueled its success, and what it means for employees. Further Reading: -Netflix’s Extraordinary Parental Leave Was Part of Its Culture. That’s Over. -Netflix Is Rethinking Employee Freedom, a Core Tenet of Its Vaunted Culture Further Listening: -Netflix Turns to Ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • How to Make a $12.98 T-Shirt... in the U.S.

    How to Make a $12.98 T-Shirt... in the U.S.
    Jan 3 2025
    After decades of manufacturing in the United States moving overseas, there are calls to bring it back. But doing that is not straightforward. WSJ’s Suzanne Kapner and the founder of American Giant explain how that company produced inexpensive T-shirts in the U.S. Further Reading: -How a $12.98 T-Shirt Is Made in America—at a Profit Further Listening: -How One Business Owner Is Getting Ahead of Trump's Tariffs -China, an Alabama Business and a 20-Year Battle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • The Underground Battle for Colombia's Richest Gold Mine

    The Underground Battle for Colombia's Richest Gold Mine
    Jan 2 2025
    Gunmen of the Gulf Clan, a drug-trafficking militia in Colombia, are seizing tunnels inside one of the largest gold motherlodes in Latin America. The mine belongs to Zijin Mining Group, a Chinese company, which says it has surrendered nearly two-thirds of its tunnels and lost an estimated $200 million worth of gold in 2023. WSJ's Juan Forero reports. This episode has been updated to include comment from the Gulf Clan. Further Reading: -A Drug Gang Stole 3 Tons of Gold in a Scam So Perfect It’s Still Going Further Listening: -Smuggling Migrants Toward the U.S. Is a Booming Business -Why Black Lung Is Rising in Coal Country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The Missing Minister: The Vanishing of Qin Gang

    The Missing Minister: The Vanishing of Qin Gang
    Dec 30 2024
    Last year, China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, suddenly disappeared. Qin was a rising star in Chinese politics and a protegé of China’s strongman leader, Xi Jinping. In the first episode of our three-part investigation, we chart Qin’s rise and begin to untangle the mystery of his disappearance. This series was originally published in October. Further Listening:- Episode 2: The Affair - Apple | Spotify - Episode 3: The Downfall - Apple | Spotify We'll be back with something new on January 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins