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GameStop has made an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for about $56 billion. The proposed deal, which eBay says it is reviewing, is the brainchild of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen. In an interview with WSJ’s Lauren Thomas, Cohen said that putting his videogame retailer and eBay under one roof could create opportunities to cut costs and improve earnings. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- To the Moon: How did a bunch of amateurs take Wall Street by surprise?

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Around the country, there’s been a construction boom in AI data centers, but opposition is surging too. In the small town of Festus, Missouri, a $6 billion project angered residents, leading to the removal of local council members and a campaign to recall the mayor. WSJ's Will Parker explains how intense local pushback is changing where data centers are built. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:

- More Coding, Less Slop? Why OpenAI Ditched Sora

- The AI Economic Doomsday Report That Shook Wall StreetSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Private credit was the hottest craze on Wall Street. Throughout the boom, one firm became its poster child, Blue Owl. But a recent panic posed a troubling question. What happens if investors suddenly want out at the same time? WSJ's Matt Wirz reports on the turmoil and explains why private credit is something American workers need to pay attention to. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

Further Listening:

- The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.

- Private Equity and Crypto Could Be Coming for Your 401K

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After years of industrial decline, the Germany economy is stagnant. Government officials now hope an audacious plan, to pivot from consumer goods to weapons, will kickstart growth again. WSJ’s Bojan Pancevski explains how the same factories built to make German car parts are now gearing up to supply the defense industry. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Global Scramble for Patriot Missiles

- Germany’s Economy Is Broken. There’s No Plan B.

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Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday after a possible government bailout plan fell apart. WSJ’s Alison Sider reports on the company’s challenging last few years and what the end of Spirit means for travelers. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- Why Air Travel Costs Will Continue to Rise

- How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy

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