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
- Aug 11, 2026 · 14 minAI labs confront shaky economics as American tourism reshapes EuropeThe episode connects uncertain AI profits, politically sensitive data products, and tourism-driven housing pressure to broader questions about who benefits from economic growth.
- Aug 11, 2026 · 11 minTrump’s security scare collides with unrest at FIFAThe episode links a covert presidential security response with economic pressure, changing college standards, and a potential governance crisis in global soccer.
- Aug 10, 2026 · 12 minRussia’s A7 network exposes the limits of financial sanctionsA7 shows how sanctioned economies can build alternative payment systems, preserving sanctions’ leverage while weakening their reach.
- Aug 10, 2026 · 10 minFDA targets the food industry’s hidden ingredients loopholeThe proposed rules could give regulators a fuller view of the food supply while reshaping how companies classify products and manage legal risk.