The Journal.
Hosted by Jessica Mendoza & Ryan Peterson · 52 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal. Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing
Episodes 52
- Aug 10, 2026 · 27 minAI lets tiny teams tackle startups once deemed impossibleThe conversation examines whether AI will mainly eliminate work or give smaller teams the leverage to pursue more ambitious ideas.
- Aug 7, 2026 · 20 minJersey Mike’s bets its sandwich empire on Wall StreetThe company’s rapid path from a teenager’s local shop to an $8 billion private-equity deal and IPO tests whether its community-driven brand can scale without losing customer trust.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 21 minTrump turns corporate access into a fundraising strategyThe episode examines how corporate donations support Trump’s political and ceremonial ambitions while creating questions about influence, oversight, and long-term risk.
- Aug 5, 2026 · 19 minHyundai workers challenge the rules for robot laborThe dispute could determine whether workers have a say in automation and how companies share the gains from humanoid robots.