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The Journal

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The Wall Street Journal's flagship podcast provides a deep dive into the stories shaping the global economy. Each episode explores a single topicranging from corporate mergers and tech trends to geopolitical shifts affecting markets. It is essential listening for anyone interested in business, finance, and how economic policy impacts everyday life. The reporting is rigorous, fact-based, and offers a sophisticated perspective on the world of money.

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What kinds of stories does The Journal cover?

The Journal focuses on one major story involving money, business, or power in each episode. Wall Street Journal reporters often join the hosts to explain their reporting and the people affected by it.

Who produces The Journal podcast?

The Journal launched in 2019 as a collaboration between The Wall Street Journal and Spotify's Gimlet Media. It is separate from the newspaper's long-running What's News podcast.

Is The Journal only about stock-market news?

No, episodes also cover technology companies, labor, politics, crime, consumer behavior, and geopolitical events with economic consequences. Its single-story format is closer to The New York Times' The Daily than to a rapid market-ticker update.

Who hosts The Journal?

Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza are the program's current named hosts. Individual episodes frequently feature the Wall Street Journal reporter who investigated the subject.

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