Author: The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Joshua Wright was a star in the world of antitrust, from his time at the Federal Trade Commission to his work with some of the biggest tech companies. He was well respected and powerful until accusations of sexual misconduct came to light. WSJ’s Brody Mullins talks us through his reporting on Wright’s downfall.

Further Reading:

- The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon 

- For Years, an Esteemed Law Professor Seduced Students. Was He Too Important to Fire? 

- Hubris, Revenge and a Breakup Brought Down Big Tech’s Proudest Ally 

Further Listening:

- Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX 

- Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture 

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The billionaire founder showed several female employees at SpaceX an unusual amount of attention or pursued them. WSJ's Joseph Palazzolo describes the revelations.

Further Reading:

-Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX 

Further Listening:

-Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla's Board 

-Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode' 

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The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change.

Further Reading:

-New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing 

Further Listening:

-NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage 

-New York City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb 

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The fast-fashion giant hoped to have a splashy U.S. public offering this year. WSJ's Shen Lu explains how the divide between Beijing and Washington got in the way.

Further Reading:

- Shein Promised to Have a Big U.S. IPO. Its China Roots Got in the Way. 

- Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Files to Go Public 

Further Listening:

- Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash. 

- The Mysterious CEO Leading Shein to an IPO 

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The rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs could cause all kinds of ripple effects.

According to one estimate, 9% of the U.S. population could be on Ozempic or similar medications by 2030. Meanwhile, drugmakers are already developing the next generation of weight-loss drugs and researchers are studying the possible health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes, including addiction.

In the final episode of our series we ask: What could all this development mean for businesses, from the food sector to airlines? And who wins and who loses in the post-Ozempic economy?

Guests include: David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; and Mehdi Farokhnia, an addiction researcher at the National Institutes of Health.

Listen to Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” here. 

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There is a new contender in the cola wars, and it isn’t a cola. It’s Dr Pepper. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks how after decades as a distant competitor, Dr Pepper has climbed the soda ranks with help from hefty marketing, novel flavors and TikTok videos.

Further Reading:

- Dr Pepper Ties Pepsi as America’s No. 2 Soda

Further Listening:

- The Agony and Ecstasy of Tab 

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President Biden unveiled a last-ditch effort to lower illegal crossings at the southern border this week. The move focuses on asylum seekers, and the policy is similar to one that former President Trump tried in 2018. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman describes the policy and tries to answer the question: why now?

Further Reading:

-Biden Issues Executive Actions on Immigration: What to Know 

Further Listening:

-What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy 

-What Trump's Immigration Restrictions Could Mean for the Economy 

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For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower. 

Further Reading:

- Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping 

Further Listening:

- Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War 

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Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech.

Further Watching:

-Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life 

Further Listening:

-Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search 

-The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here 

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Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations.

Further Reading:

- Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President 

- The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor 

Further Listening:

- Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? 

- When the Drug Cartel Takes Over 

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