WSJ What’s News - Disney Suspends Kimmel Over Kirk Comments

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The entertainment giant is pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after Kimmel accused ‘MAGA-land’ figures of exploiting Kirk’s death, sparking outrage from conservatives. Plus, the WSJ’s Peter Loftus explains how weight-loss pills are going to upend the market, as a Novo Nordisk trial shows the pill is just as effective as its Wegovy shot. And, royalty, lavish dinners and tech CEOs: Britain turns on the charm offensive as Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom continues. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air Over Kirk Shooting Remarks

Plus: We’re exclusively reporting that Pentagon lawyers are raising concerns over President Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats. And, Novo Nordisk says its daily WeGovy pill helps patients lose about as much weight as its weekly injection. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - How America Fell in Love With Cocaine Again

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Cocaine use is rising in the U.S., in part because of an excess supply smuggled in by Mexican cartels. WSJ deputy editor for Latin America Santiago Pérez joins to discuss why, and how Trump administration policies may play a role. Plus, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point today. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab about how the central bank is shifting its priorities. And after poorer workers closed the gap with the rich in recent years, the gulf is now widening again. WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen talks about what’s causing the growing rift. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Fed Rate Cut Leads to Mixed Results in U.S. Stocks

Stocks ended mixed after a rally following the central bank’s rate cut. Plus: StubHub falls on its NYSE debut. And Lyft announces a partnership with Waymo. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - China, U.S. Near Deal on TikTok

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng outlines what we know about TikTok’s proposed U.S. business and crucially, what this means for users of the app and not least TikTok’s lucrative algorithm. Plus, President Trump meets King Charles in a historic second state visit. WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester says a lot of pomp and circumstance is expected - and even some trade talks later on. And, with the Federal Reserve almost certain to cut interest rates today, investors turn their attention to the Fed's latest economic projections. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Why Tariff Bills Are Catching Online Shoppers by Surprise

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. Last month, the Trump administration changed a rule that meant that packages worth $800 or less were subject to tariffs. WSJ reporter Esther Fung discusses how that’s playing out for sellers, consumers and shipping companies. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that, if passed, would prevent an Oct. 1 government shutdown. But, as Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says, they have ignored Democrats’ demands, setting the stage for intense negotiations. And Utah prosecutors announced seven charges against Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, saying they will seek the death penalty. Alex Ossola hosts.


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