WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Mixed as Financial Firms Face AI Threats

The Dow hit a new record, but the Nasdaq was down. Plus: Spotify shares rose after their quarterly results beat expectations. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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The Bulwark Podcast - Jane Coaston: The Epstein Revelations Keep Getting Worse

Not only did Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick go to the Epstein island, a sultan from the UAE, who sent a “torture video” to Epstein, also attended Trump’s first inaugural. That would be the same country where the royal family secretly bought half of the Trump family’s crypto venture—right before he was inaugurated a second time. For some reason, Sultan bin Sulayem was one of six powerful and wealthy men whose names were redacted in the Epstein files by the DOJ. Thank you, congressmen Khanna and Massie. Also, Lauren Boebert saw something in the unredacted files that led her to call for Ghislaine Maxwell to be moved back to a higher security prison. Plus, the administration wants to be feared but also loved, the benefits of being on Bluesky, and a eulogy for The Washington Post’s sports section.

Jane Coaston joins Tim Miller.

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Motley Fool Money - Rule Breaker Earnings Roundup

In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Toby Bordelon to break down earnings from three of the most volatile Rule-Breaking stocks out there. They discuss:


- How Spotify continues to convert free to paid users, and how monetization efforts are evolving in a more cost-conscious environment

- Whether or not DataDog’s usage-based business model is under threat as software companies see pullbacks across the board

- Ferrari’s attempt to reassure investors that it has growth left in it, even as its EV ambitions evolve


Companies discussed: SPOT, DDOG, RACE


Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Toby Bordelon

Producer: Anand Chokkavelu

Engineer: Dan Boyd


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The Journal. - Walmart’s Former CEO on the Company’s Turnaround

Doug McMillon was Walmart's CEO for more than ten years, overseeing the company's return to retail success. WSJ's Sarah Nassauer sat down with him to talk about Walmart's turnaround, its future and a CEO's role in politics. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:


- The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon

- The 20000 Steps to a Walmart Manager's Six-Figure Salary

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Federalist Radio Hour - How Do You Save The Republic? Rep. Tim Burchett Says Voter ID Is A Good Start

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, preview Republicans' midterm election strategy, and weigh in on the Senate's talking filibuster option.

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Marketplace All-in-One - The power of reading and writing as self-care

Cliche or not, engaging with art is certainly one of the best ways to take a step back when the news cycle gets extra heavy. On the show today, Kimberly is joined by Maggie Smith, poet and host of “The Slowdown” podcast. They talk about why reading and writing are so good for the soul, and about the importance of practicing creativity when funding for the arts is under attack. Maggie also reads a poem she selected specially for us! Plus, we’ll hear from two listeners about their self-care rituals.

In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Chicago Newsroom Where Aspiring Journalists Cut Their Teeth

For 115 years, the City News Bureau was a training ground for young journalists in Chicago. Known for its long hours, low pay, and intense, fast-paced atmosphere, the wire service broke stories on courts, crime, and government for local papers, television, and radio stations. The new book Sirens in the Loop tells the story of the City News Bureau through the voices of former staffers. In The Loop hears about what a day in the newsroom of City News was like from James Elsener, the co-author of “Sirens,” and City News alums Abdon Pallasch and Rummana Hussain. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Retail Sales Were Flat in December

Plus: Target is laying off 500 employees. And Coca-Cola says its fourth-quarter revenue rose 2%. Anthony Bansie hosts.


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