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WSJ What’s News Podcast Transcripts

The Wall Street Journal · 555 episodes with transcripts

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

Spoken has transcripts of 555 WSJ What’s News episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 20, 2026.

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  | while IFS=' ' read -r id title; do
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      sleep 0.34
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Latest WSJ What’s News transcripts

Are Americans’ Finances Better or Worse Under Trump?

October 20, 2026

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

The Alternatives universe is vast. Knowing where to focus matters. From private equity and private credit to hedge funds and real assets, Morgan Stanley Investment Management helps advisors see the solutions clearly. With more than 40 years of alternatives experience and specialized global expertise, we address…

Luke Vargas (0:34)

Relief for Canada's Prime Minister as the province of Alberta votes against pursuing independence.

Plus, Japan looks to carve out a role for itself in lucrative commercial space market.

Rebecca Cadenhead (0:49)

The average domestic round trip ticket over the Thanksgiving travel period is 31 percent more expensive than last year so far.

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