Wall Street Journal What's News

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas. Israel ordered an evacuation of northern Gaza, while the U.N. and other groups warned of an escalating humanitarian crisis there. North Africa correspondent Chao Deng reports. Plus, divisions over the Israel-Hamas war flare up on college campuses. Higher education reporter Doug Belkin has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Israel has told more than one million civilians to leave Northern Gaza and distance themselves from Hamas ahead of what Israeli Defense Forces call significant combat operations. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby explains how American officials are pushing for safe-passage options out of Gaza. Plus, Microsoft’s blockbuster deal for Activision Blizzard finally gets the go-ahead. And Steve Scalise pulls out of the race for House speaker, leaving Jim Jordan the sole contender. Luke Vargas hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledges U.S. support to Israel and works to stave off a wider war during his Middle East trip. Chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Hamas’s attack on Israel is rewriting the rules of engagement in the region. Plus, U.S. inflation held steady last month, complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. America’s top diplomat is in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli military prepares for an invasion of Gaza. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber explains Netanyahu’s options and the pressure he faces domestically. Plus, Hollywood studios suspend talks with actors and striking autoworkers target Ford’s largest U.S. car plant. Luke Vargas hosts.

Correction: In our interview with correspondent Dov Lieber, host Luke Vargas said “There've been arguments that Netanyahu's policies had moved Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians.” An earlier version of the show incorrectly said peace with Palestine. (Corrected on Oct. 13)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. Israel launched new rounds of retaliatory air strikes in Gaza today, after last weekend’s attacks by Hamas. And as Israel prepares for a ground invasion, fears of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza are rising. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, on Capitol Hill, Republicans nominate Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise to serve as the next House speaker. But will he get enough votes in the full House? Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 11. After years spent focusing on high-tech defenses and intelligence capabilities, Israel is now contending with a relatively low-tech ground assault. WSJ reporter Rory Jones explains how that could test the Israeli military’s plans in the coming days and weeks. Plus, House Republicans prepare to choose their next speaker. Luke Vargas hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel is getting ready for a ground war with Hamas in Gaza, following the military group’s surprise attack on Saturday. Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin reports. Plus, Hamas and other militant groups have raised millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Angus Berwick has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Israel continues to strike Gaza ahead of a ground invasion that could leave millions of Palestinians with no means of escape. Israeli troops have also deployed to the Lebanese border out of concern Iran could direct Hezbollah to open a second front in the conflict. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how Israel’s current war against Hamas could escalate. Luke Vargas hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Wall Street Journal correspondent Dov Lieber joins us with the latest from the war in Israel and discusses exclusive reporting about Iran’s involvement in planning Hamas militants’ surprise assault. Plus, Journal finance editor Alex Frangos talks about how global markets are reacting to the unfolding conflict. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Hiring accelerated last month, with employers adding 336,000 jobs to the U.S. economy. Markets reporter Dion Rabouin breaks down the numbers and what it means for the Federal Reserve. And workplace reporter Lindsay Ellis explains why the math isn’t adding up for would-be accountants. Plus, the United Auto Workers union said it is forgoing more walkouts for now, after a concession from GM. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. The potential megadeal for shale driller Pioneer could reshape the American oil industry. Plus, Journal reporter River Davis talks about the hard-charging electric-vehicle maker that’s giving Tesla a run for its money. And, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 5. General Motors has at least 20 million vehicles built with a potentially dangerous air-bag part the government says should be recalled. Ryan Felton reports. And chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains why investors are focusing on the U.S. deficit. Plus, the U.S. has shot down a Turkish drone over Syria. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is launching a probe into the business practices of cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. Journal reporter Kim Mackrael explains why cloud computing is quickly becoming the next front for regulators. Plus, three GOP members throw their hat in the ring for the role of House speaker. And, how the dollar continues to reign supreme, even as central banks around the world attempt to reduce their dependence on the greenback. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 4. More than 75,000 nurses, pharmacists and other Kaiser Permanente employees walked off the job today, in a dispute over wages and staffing. Hospital industry reporter Melanie Evans has more. And the prosecution and defense make their opening arguments in the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff has the details. Plus, in a boost for Ukraine, Russia withdraws much of its Black Sea Fleet from its main base in Crimea. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. WSJ Washington reporter Kristina Peterson explains how House members will be considering their next move as they step into the unknown. Plus, a sudden selloff of bonds sends rates surging, casting doubt on the prospect of an economic soft landing in the U.S. And, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts AI will have superhuman capabilities by 2030. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. The U.S. House of Representatives has ousted Kevin McCarthy from his post as speaker. It is the first time in history that has happened. National political reporter Eliza Collins has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, appears in court for the start of his financial-fraud trial. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff reports. Listen to The Journal’s new series, The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy, for more. Plus, aviation reporter Ben Katz explains how criminal gangs are exploiting security gaps at airports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. WSJ reporter Sam Schechner discusses how the social-media giant’s proposal took shape—and its potential reception. Plus: We take a look at the financial health of TikTok’s parent company. And Journal reporter Harriet Torry looks at al abor-market u-turn: More U.S. workers are staying on the job after record turnover during the pandemic. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. WSJ reporter Siobhan Hughes outlines the challenge from Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz after McCarthy bypassed conservatives in passing a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus, Chinese data offers some glimmers of hope as it struggles to steady its economic recovery. And Journal reporter Corinne Ramey discusses what’s at stake for former President Donald Trump in his civil-fraud trial set to begin in New York today. Keith Collins hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices