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A.M. Edition for Oct. 4. Dockworkers agree to return to work after port operators offer a 62% wage increase over six years, ending a shutdown that threatened to disrupt the economy. But there’s still a lot to be hashed out between the union and employers, the WSJ’s Paul Berger says. Plus, Spirit Airlines explores a bankruptcy filing. And, the WSJ’s Rebecca Feng explains why China’s ghost cities are haunting policymakers. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. A possible strike on Iran’s oil facilities could push prices higher just weeks before the U.S. presidential election. And deadly workplace accidents continue despite a regulation meant to prevent them. WSJ reporter John Keilman explains why. Plus, credit reporter Matt Wirz on the Wall Street rush to get ordinary investors into private credit. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. Elon Musk quietly gave tens of millions of dollars to groups with ties to Trump aide Stephen Miller and supporters of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid. Plus, an Israeli strike on Beirut kills six people, and special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump “resorted to crimes ” to remain in power after the 2020 election. And, the WSJ’s Ruth Simon reports that the Fed’s rate cut has jolted some entrepreneurs to spend again. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. WSJ reporter Theo Francis on why converting the startup behind ChatGPT from a nonprofit to a for-profit company is enormously complex. And Wall Street Journal White House reporter Annie Linskey discusses how the devastation from Hurricane Helene in two crucial swing states means U.S. presidential candidates have to show command and empathy—without appearing to politicize a disaster. Plus, WSJ correspondent Georgi Kantchev explains why an archipelago above the Arctic Circle is emerging as a front line for Russia, China and NATO. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. JD Vance and Tim Walz face off at the vice presidential debate. The WSJ’s Tarini Parti breaks down what they said on immigration, abortion, the Jan. 6 riots and their bosses’ records. Plus, Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attack, a fresh test as the Biden administration seeks to avoid a new spiral of escalation. And, a Saudi minister warns of $50 oil as OPEC+ members flout production curbs. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. and others had “effectively defeated” Iran’s attack while the Israeli military signaled it would retaliate. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward on what could come next. And Nike is the latest company to embrace a curious business archetype: the Intern CEO. Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen on why hiring someone who started at the bottom could be the right move. Plus, the Journal's John McCormick explains what to know ahead of tonight's vice-presidential debate between Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R., Ohio). Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. Thousands of workers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports launch a strike overnight. The WSJ’s Paul Berger reports on the ground. Plus, Israel sends troops into Lebanon in the first big incursion in two decades. And, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu says engine problems are causing headaches in the aviation industry–especially for Airbus, whose airplane of the future is struggling to take off. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said today that interest rate cuts can sustain a soft landing. And WSJ reporter Paul Berger on how a possible dockworker strike threatens to rattle the American economy five weeks ahead of the presidential election. Plus, Jeep owner Stellantis warns of a deteriorating global car market. The Journal’s Stephen Wilmot explains the automaker’s challenges. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. Israel’s special forces have been launching the targeted raids for weeks as they probe Hezbollah’s capabilities. The WSJ’s Stephen Kalin says the group is in disarray after the killing of leader Hassan Nasrallah. Plus, states rush to provide aid as the death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to more than 90. And, Americans are more reliant than ever on government aid. The WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains why that matters for the presidential election. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war is days away, but how close is the conflict to coming to an end? WSJ Middle East editor Andrew Dowell and Tel Aviv-based reporter Anat Peled answer your questions on the ceasefire talks and what’s likely to happen if a deal remains elusive. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Further Reading U.S. and Allies Call for Three-Week Pause to Head Off Israel-Hezbollah Ground War  An Isolated Netanyahu Resists Pressure to End Conflicts  Netanyahu Allies Make the Case for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did investors make of changes to Southwest’s famous seating strategy? And why did two big AI tech-stock names go in opposite directions? Plus, why did Costco shares get a markdown? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Wall Street Journal White House reporter Ken Thomas on why electric vehicles are becoming a big issue in the presidential election. And Israel targets Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with a massive airstrike in Beirut. Plus, scaling up is proving tough for many clean energy startups. The Journal’s Amrith Ramkumar explains one company’s growing pains. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Chinese stocks rally to close out their best week in years. The WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng says a raft of stimulus measures indicates that Beijing has gotten over its reluctance to intervene more forcefully on the economy. Plus, Hurricane Helene rips through Florida and heads north, leaving millions without power. And, the WSJ’s Peter Landers explains what Japan’s next leader, Shigeru Ishiba, could mean for markets and for the country’s relationship with Washington. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Federal prosecutors say Adams sought and accepted illegal foreign political contributions. Journal reporter Corinne Ramey discusses the charges. And WSJ lead writer Gunjan Banerji on why American investors are sticking with money market funds. Plus, what counts as a supermarket? WSJ’s Jinjoo Lee explains why this is a big question rocking the grocery industry. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Eric Adams says he has no plans to resign as federal prosecutors in Manhattan prepare to announce details of the case. Plus, OpenAI looks to become a for-profit enterprise, in part to appeal to investors, and parts ways with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati. And, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris talk economic policy this week, the WSJ’s Richard Rubin explains why the federal deficit remains the multi-trillion-dollar elephant in the room. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Correction: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Friday. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said he was due to speak there on Thursday. (Corrected on Sept. 26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The cyberattack, called Salt Typhoon, is one of many intrusions U.S. investigators have linked to China in recent years. And as world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly, The Wall Street Journal’s Shayndi Raice discusses how Israel has resisted international pressure over its war in Gaza and conflict with Hezbollah. Plus, the art market is tanking, but Sotheby’s has bigger problems. WSJ reporter Kelly Crow explains why. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. With many top executives undecided on which candidate to support, the WSJ’s Tarini Parti says Kamala Harris is making a quiet play for Corporate America’s backing. Plus, Israel intercepts a Hezbollah missile headed for Tel Aviv. And, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Carol Ryan explains how widely diverging OPEC and IEA forecasts about how much oil the world needs are roiling the sector. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. Heard of the Street columnist Dan Gallagher discusses Intel’s many challenges as it becomes a takeover target. And the U.S. Justice Department sued Visa, alleging it violated antitrust laws. Plus, The Wall Street Journal’s Georgia Wells on why Telegram has started cooperating with law enforcement. Tracie Hunte hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The WSJ’s Rory Jones updates us on Israel’s intensifying military campaign against Hezbollah. Plus, we interview California Attorney General Rob Bonta about the message he hopes to send by suing Exxon Mobil for allegedly misleading consumers about the recyclability of plastic products. And, China cuts interest rates and dangles loans for stock-market investors amid concerns that its economy risks missing its growth target. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. In an exclusive report, The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel reveals how GPS spoofing attacks cause problems for hundreds of daily flights. And California takes Exxon to court over pollution and plastics recycling claims. Plus, the U.S. is on pace to hit a record high in its homeless population. The Journal’s Jon Kamp on what’s behind the rising numbers. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices