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P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The Wall Street Journal is exclusively reporting that the decision to cap the Starlink speeds, rendering some of Ukraine’s drones useless, came from Musk. Plus, a new draft prospectus ahead of Anthropic’s IPO shows that the company has red-hot revenue growth. But WSJ tech reporter Anissa Gardizy tells us it also has high compute costs and a long list of risks. And a bipartisan group of former U.S. officials is urging Congress to pass an energy bill that they say is critical for countering China. We hear from WSJ reporter Benoit Morenne about why the midterms are teeing up a fight over the bill’s future. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, avoiding a political crisis amidst the U.S. trade war. WSJ’s Canada correspondent Amanda Coletta explains what the results mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan for growth. Plus, Japan launches a spacecraft to explore Mars’s moons, as the country looks to carve out a role in the lucrative commercial space market. And just two weeks away from the midterms, WSJ’s Terell Wright details five ways Americans' finances have changed under President Trump. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference was scheduled for next week—now, its organizers are postponing the event until next year after Houthi attacks on the country. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains why it’s a blow to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to attract foreign investment. Plus, high mortgage rates might be putting entry-level home buyers off, but the U.S. luxury housing market is booming. We hear from housing reporter Nicholas Miller about what’s driving the K-shaped housing market and what that means for home builders. And “You Can See Everything,” the documentary about the convicted startup founder Elizabeth Holmes, just had a big opening weekend. Journal film and culture reporter Esther Zuckerman tells us what all the buzz is about (without spoilers). Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. The French government is holding emergency meetings following a weekend of violence across the country. WSJ’s Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry reports on the cost-of-living protests. Plus, Vladimir Putin proposes talks with President Trump and China’s Xi to discuss ending the Ukraine war. And Anthropic says it will put 5% of its shares into a fund to offset disruption caused by AI, though ahead of a planned IPO, the company has shared few details on a trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves. Luke Vargas hosts.

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After losing ground with young voters, especially young men, in 2024, Democrats are trying to win back this critical part of the electorate ahead of the midterm elections. But the party faces widespread voter apathy and a debate over how best to connect with Gen Z on issues like affordability and housing. WSJ politics reporters Sabrina Rodriguez and Maya Davis join host Pierre Bienaimé to discuss how Democratic candidates are using social media, the rise of the party's progressive and Democratic socialist factions, and whether young voters will show up at the polls to propel a "blue wave."

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