The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of S...
The Trump Administration turns its focus to Europe as President Trump signals a willingness to cooperate with Russia. WSJ’s Alex Ward joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what that means for an end to the war in Ukraine.
Further Reading:
-Trump’s Turn to Russia Spooks U.S. Allies Who Fear a Weakened NATO
-Trump’s Attack on Zelensky Signals New World Order Taking Shape
Further Listening:
-Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance
-R.I.P. CFPB?
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24:57
Why Influencers Say Honey Is Stealing Their Money
A controversy among YouTube influencers has led to a series of lawsuits accusing browser extensions like PayPal Honey of swiping their commissions. PayPal said it disagrees with the claims in these lawsuits and look forward to defending itself. The litigation shines a light on the sometimes murky world of affiliate marketing, a $12 billion business.
Further Reading:
-Creators Insist Coupon Browser Extensions Are Stealing Their Money. Will the Courts Agree?
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24:14
State Farm Cut Policies. Then the Fires Hit.
In recent years, most home insurers were fleeing areas of California with high risk for wildfires. But State Farm was there, dominating the market. Then, just months before the devastating L.A. fires, the company dropped 30,000 homeowners from their books. WSJ’s Jean Eaglesham explains how the risk that State Farm unloaded is now a problem for the rest of California.
Further Reading:
-State Farm Was All In on California – Until it Pulled the Plug Before the Fires
-Insurers’ Rule Change Puts California Homeowners on the Hook for L.A. Fire
Further Listening:
-Their L.A. Neighborhood Burned. Two Residents Find What’s Left.
-Insuring a Home in California Is Getting Harder
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20:51
The Life and Death of a Boeing Whistleblower
John Barnett worked at Boeing for nearly 30 years. Before he left the company, he filed a whistleblower complaint, alleging he was retaliated against for raising safety concerns. Last March, after two days of testimony, he was found dead in his truck. Police ruled his death a suicide. We tell the story of Barnett’s life, and death, as a Boeing whistleblower.
Further Reading:
- Boeing CEO Apologizes to MAX Crash Families, Calls Culture ‘Far From Perfect’
- The Disarray Inside Boeing’s 737 Factory Before the Door Plug Blowout
- Can Boeing Be Fixed? Aerospace Leaders Offer a Repair Manual
Further Listening:
- The Failures Inside Boeing's 737 Factory
- A Hole in a Plane and a Headache for Boeing
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44:15
The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager's Six-Figure Salary
We’re off for Presidents Day, but we wanted to reshare this episode.Walmart is offering higher pay, bonuses and more stock options this year to retain and attract managers. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer spent a day with one manager, Nichole Hart, to understand why the job is commanding such a high salary these days, and why Hart logs about 20,000 steps a day.This episode was originally published in May 2024.
Further Reading:
-A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year
-Walmart Takes On Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand
Further Listening:
-What Walmart’s Aisles Say About the American Consumer
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