Annmarie Fertoli

A.M. Edition for Feb. 29. A U.S. regulator is reportedly scrutinizing internal communications from OpenAI to see whether the company’s investors were misled. Journal tech reporter Sam Shechner says the probe is part of a wider fallout from CEO Sam Altman’s ouster and reinstatement last year. Plus, the FAA gives Boeing 90 days to make comprehensive safety and quality control improvements. And, Donald Trump is disqualified from the Illinois primary ballot. Luke Vargas hosts.

A.M. Edition for March 1. With at least half of the global population now governed by people in their 70s and 80s, Journal reporter Jon Emont explains the effect older leaders are having on political priorities around the world. Plus, Disney’s proxy fight takes a dramatic turn as Walt Disney’s heirs speak out. And coal demand sends energy-related CO2 emissions to a record high. Luke Vargas hosts.

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General warned that social media could pose “profound risk of harm” to young people’s mental health. What makes social media potentially harmful, and whose responsibility is it to protect kids? Reporters Julie Jargon and Jeff Horwitz answer your questions about how social media works and what that means for parents. And Nicol Turner Lee, director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, tells us about the role legislation could play. Luke…

P.M. Edition for March 4. Escalating payroll costs and diners’ dwindling tolerance for higher checks are putting U.S. independent restaurants in a squeeze. Restaurants reporter Heather Haddon has more. Plus, the Supreme Court restored former President Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility, reversing a Colorado decision to disqualify him and ending similar challenges to his candidacy elsewhere. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

P.M. Edition for March 8. U.S. job hot-spots are shifting from the West to the Sunbelt cities like Phoenix and Albuquerque. Workplace reporter Te-Ping Chen explains why. And a preliminary report finds Colorado’s star DNA analyst intentionally manipulated data. Plus, Apple reverses its ban on Fornite-maker Epic Games in the EU. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

Streaming was supposed to make watching our favorite movie or TV show simpler than cable by giving us more choice over what we watch and when. But streaming has become a lot more complex in recent years, with a multitude of options from numerous different providers, including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and Comcast. How has that changed the way you stream? And what are streaming platforms doing in response? WSJ Los Angeles Bureau Chief Sarah Krouse answers your questions a…

P.M. Edition for March 12. A Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions, changes in the federal financial-aid application, and testing requirements are making this an exceptionally confusing time for prospective students. Personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin has more. And slightly stronger than expected inflation in February is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve’s rate cut plans. Reporter Justin Lahart explains. Plus, lawmakers grill special counsel Robert Hur over…

P.M. Edition for March 13. Bitcoin ETFs have drawn billions of dollars from investors but they still aren’t bringing in a key target audience: financial advisers. Markets reporter Vicky Ge Huang has more. Plus, House lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S., or force a sale of the company. But the measure’s fate in the Senate is uncertain. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

P.M. Edition for March 15. The young adults in Generation Z are more skeptical of government and pessimistic about the future than any living generation before them. National political reporter Eliza Collins explains why, and whether the U.S. presidential candidates can engage them. And a groundbreaking settlement will change how Americans buy and sell homes. National legal affairs reporter Laura Kusisto explains. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on the election-interference case ag…

A.M. Edition for March 15. Top Chinese officials are sharply criticizing the U.S. for moves targeting TikTok, accusing Washington of using “robber’s logic” to try and snatch the popular app. WSJ China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng says that stance leaves TikTok’s Beijing-based owner with few options as it navigates its next steps. Plus, a Florida judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss his Mar-a-Lago documents case. And correspondent Omar Abdel-Baqui breaks down the state of Gaza’s wartime eco…

After a big re-election win last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is “where woke goes to die.” But the slew of culture-war policies he pushed, from restricting instruction about sexual orientation in schools to cracking down on drag performances, aren’t a top issue for many voters in the presidential race. While Republicans were generally supportive of DeSantis’s policies, they still said they preferred former President Donald Trump for the White House because of his stances on immigration a…

A.M. Edition for March 19. Japan’s central bank has raised rates for the first time in 17 years. WSJ Tokyo chief Peter Landers explains why this marks a milestone for one of the world’s biggest economies. Plus, Nvidia presents its next generation of chips. And, Israel agrees to send a team to Washington to discuss its plans in southern Gaza as Biden pushes Netanyahu to reconsider his war strategy. Kate Bullivant hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different p…

P.M. Edition for March 19. A national legal settlement announced last week could upend the way more than a million people who broker home buying and selling get paid. Reporter Joseph De Avila explains how they are re-examining their careers. And the Supreme Court won’t block Texas from implementing its own criminal law, allowing state officials to arrest and deport immigrants, Plus, U.S. businesses want to revive expired tax breaks. U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains why Senate Repu…

A.M. Edition for March 21. Apple faces fresh legal challenges as Meta, Microsoft, X, Spotify and Match protest its new App Store policies. Plus, Donald Trump is in line for a $3.5 billion windfall from his stake in Truth Social. And our chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how President Biden and Donald Trump have used the powers of the presidency to influence private businesses. Peter Granitz hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast play…

Even as inflation is coming down, food prices remain high both at supermarkets and restaurants. WSJ restaurants reporter Heather Haddon answers listener questions about what is keeping food prices so sticky and how consumers can shop and eat smarter. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Further Reading It’s Been 30 Years Since Food Ate Up This Much of Your Income Food Is Taking a Bite Out of Your Income. These Consumers Are Getting Creative. We Still Don’t Believe How Much Things Cost Big Profits and High Pr…

A.M. Edition for March 28. Tech companies are serving up million-dollar-a-year compensation packages and a host of other perks amid a shortage in AI talent. WSJ tech reporter Katherine Bindley pulls back the curtain on the fight to attract the right candidates. Plus, Google finds that Russian troll farms linked to the late founder of the Wagner Group are alive and peddling disinformation. And Home Depot eyes a future beyond its big orange stores. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts?…

Illegal immigration across the southern border has long been an issue that animates Republicans, but recent surges have made it a top concern for voters across the political spectrum. More than 100,000 migrants have come to New York City, and thousands of people are living in shelters in neighborhoods around the city while attempting to obtain legal status. The presence of these newcomers made immigration the top issue there in a recent special election for Congress. The winner, Democratic Rep.…

How did United Airlines’ earnings land with investors? And why are subscribers not enough for Netflix? Plus, what troubles Live Nation? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

A.M. Edition for May 3. Governments around the globe have been making it harder for the media to provide reliable and independent news—including in Russia, where WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has been detained for more than a year. Plus, the U.S. reshuffles military assets in the Middle East after getting pushback from a Gulf partner wary of getting in the crosshairs of regional tensions. And, WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains why talks for a Gaza cease-fire are at a critical point. Luke Vargas hosts.…

Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.