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Canned or Homemade? America’s Biggest Cranberry Company Wins Either Way
Happy Thanksgiving! This episode was originally published in November 2023. Ocean Spray’s farmers are responsible for 65% of the world’s cranberries. It’s not a publicly traded company. It’s not a traditional private company, either. It’s a cooperative founded nearly a century ago and owned by roughly 700 families. WSJ’s Ben Cohen tells the story of how the cranberry got into the can and how the company is planning for a future beyond your Thanksgiving table.
Further Reading:
-These People Are Responsible for the Cranberry Sauce You Love to Hate
Further Listening:
-Are Rotisserie Chickens 'Inflation-Proof'?
-The Twinkie: From Bankruptcy to Billions
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20:25
What the Ceasefire in Lebanon Means for the Middle East
Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire agreement that ends more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah. WSJ’s Jared Malsin takes us inside the deal and explores what it could mean for the region.
Further Reading:
-Israel Says Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon
-Israel Approves Cease-Fire With Lebanon Aimed at Ending Hezbollah Conflict
Further Listening:
-The Risk of an All-Out War in the Middle East
-Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War
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19:11
Inside Trump's Pick for Treasury Secretary
After two weeks of uncertainty, Donald Trump nominated Scott Bessent, a longtime Wall Street investor, as his next Treasury secretary. The pick capped a behind-the-scenes battle one advisor called a “knife fight.” WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia takes us inside the decision, explores why Bessent triumphed and unpacks what his tenure could mean for the U.S. economy.
Further Reading:
-How Scott Bessent Won the ‘Knife Fight’ to Be Trump’s Treasury Secretary
-Scott Bessent Sees a Coming ‘Global Economic Reordering.’ He Wants to Be Part of It.
Further Listening:
-Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice
-The Scramble Is on to Fill Trump's Cabinet
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20:26
Why Hollywood Is Betting Big on ‘Wicked’
The movie musical “Wicked” collected a blockbuster $114 million in its opening weekend. Over the past year, Universal and its parent company Comcast have launched an all-out marketing blitz to blanket the world in “Wicked.” WSJ’s Erich Schwartzel reports on how it is the new Hollywood playbook.
Further Listening:- The Curtain Closes on Phantom of the Opera
- The Rise of the Minions
- Why 'Yellowstone' Is One of TV's Most Expensive Shows
Further Reading:
- Inside Hollywood’s Big ‘Wicked’ Gamble
- ‘Wicked’ Flies High on Big Screen, With $114 Million Opening Weekend
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22:16
Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice
After recognizing his nomination was facing an uphill battle, former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for U.S. Attorney General. WSJ's Sadie Gurman describes how president-elect Donald Trump's first pick unraveled and why he chose former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the role instead.
Further Reading:
-Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws
-Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Trump's Attorney General
-Matt Gaetz Had Sex With 17-Year-Old, Witness Told House Ethics Committee
Further Listening:
-The Scramble Is on to Fill Trump’s Cabinet
-What a Republican Congress Could Mean for Trump
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