The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of S...
Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart
President Donald Trump wants the world's richest man, Elon Musk, to shrink the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency. And one of DOGE's first targets? USAID, the agency that focuses on foreign assistance. We talk to a USAID worker who is out of work this week and to WSJ’s Brian Schwartz about how powerful Musk and DOGE have become.
Further Reading:
-How Trump Gutted America’s $40 Billion Aid Agency in Two Weeks
-Trump Hints at Curbs on Musk’s Powers After Billionaire Shakes Up Washington
Further Listening:
-DOGE: The Plan to Downsize the Government
-Is DEI Done?
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The Snowballing Problems at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts is the king of the mountain. But recently, the ski company has been facing issues with overcrowding and labor disputes. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle on how Vail Resorts might be a victim of its own success.
Further Reading:
- Vail Resorts Has an Epic Problem
- Vail Resorts Shareholder Calls for Overhaul, Ouster of Executives Including CEO
Further Listening:
- How Target Got Off Target
- A Surprise Turkey and 200 Lemons: Everyday Stories From the Pandemic
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RFK Jr.'s Nomination Just Got a Shot in the Arm
Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a major hurdle to becoming the nation's chief health officer. WSJ’s Liz Essley Whyte on Kennedy’s history and the heated lead-up to a full Senate vote.
Further Reading:
-RFK Jr. Clears Committee Vote, Putting Him on Track to Become Health Secretary
-RFK Jr. Backs Vaccines and Trump’s Agenda in Senate Testimony
-How RFK Jr. Transformed From Green Hero to Vaccine Skeptic
Further Listening:
-Even Doctors Are Frustrated With Health Insurance
-PepsiCo’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda
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Trump’s Tariff Whiplash
The White House announced wide-ranging tariffs against the U.S.'s biggest trading partners: Mexico, Canada and China. At the last minute, both Canada and Mexico negotiated a pause. WSJ’s Gavin Bade unpacks the significance of the tariffs and the latest updates.
Further Reading:
-Trump Slaps Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China in Opening Salvo of Trade War
-Trump Aides Hunt for 11th-Hour Deal to Dial Back Canada-Mexico Tariffs
Further Listening:
-Trump 2.0 A Whiplash on Federal Spending
-Trump 2.0: A Fast Start to a Second Term
-How One Business Is Getting Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs
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A Plane Crash, Warning Signs and an Investigation
The collision of American Airlines flight 5342 and an Army helicopter is the deadliest aviation disaster in the U.S. in 23 years. But there were warning signs. WSJ's Benjamin Katz reports on recent safety concerns about D.C.'s increasingly busy airspace and explains where the investigation goes next.
Further Listening:
-Your Flight Delay Is Probably New York's Fault
Further Reading:
-How a Plane and a Helicopter Collided in a Crowded Airspace Around Reagan Airport
-Washington’s Jam-Packed Airspace Has Prompted Warnings for Years
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