WSJ What’s News
Hosted by Luke Van Ness · 100 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
Episodes 100
- Sep 23, 2026 · 13 minTrump-Xi summit carries weight beyond concrete dealsThe episode connects a symbolically charged U.S.-China meeting with war, alliances, tradeoffs for consumers, and shifting investment priorities.
- Sep 23, 2026 · 12 minDiesel Export Limits Pit Farmers Against Oil ProducersThe proposed restrictions could ease U.S. diesel prices briefly while raising costs for refiners and fuel-importing regions abroad.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 14 minTrump weighs diplomacy as regional tensions and ad wars intensifyThe episode connects uncertain Middle East diplomacy with fast-moving fights over AI accountability, online commerce and control of the political advertising map.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 12 minTrump casts himself as peacemaker while threatening IranThe episode tests whether Trump’s diplomatic claims can coexist with warnings of expanded military action and a broader U.S. agenda abroad and at home.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 13 minGreenland deal links security access to American investmentThe episode connects a prospective Greenland security agreement to sovereignty concerns, military access and broader U.S. economic strategy while tracking major policy and market disputes.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 12 minParamount clears key obstacle to Warner acquisitionThe settlement advances an $81 billion media deal while raising questions about production commitments, financing deadlines and the future of major news outlets.
- Sep 20, 2026 · 15 minEnergy shocks squeeze consumers as Hormuz risks mountThe episode connects geopolitical threats to rising household costs and shows why policymakers have few fast, painless ways to respond.
- Sep 19, 2026 · 6 minMarkets weigh oil shocks against rising inflation fearsThe episode shows how a damaged Saudi pipeline, higher Treasury yields, and inflation concerns shaped investors’ reading of a volatile week.
- Sep 18, 2026 · 13 minAI breach exposes security risks as central banks pivotThe episode connects an AI security failure with geopolitical asset seizures, aviation safety concerns and monetary-policy risks that could reshape markets.
- Sep 18, 2026 · 11 minBuffett’s succession tests Berkshire’s post-founder strategyWarren Buffett’s departure as chairman brings Berkshire’s leadership transition into view just as higher rates pressure markets and private equity.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 14 minMarkets absorb Fed hike as global tensions widenThe episode connects monetary-policy uncertainty with escalating trade, geopolitical, technology, and electoral pressures shaping the United States and its partners.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 13 minTrump’s Fed contact tests central-bank independenceA reported pre-decision conversation with Kevin Warsh raises questions about whether political pressure could reshape the Fed’s policy process and market credibility.