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The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.

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The Journal episode examines the aviation industry's struggle with rogue pilots—specifically those with severe mental health issues who intentionally crash planes. WSJ reporter Andrew Tangel investigates why this remains a persistent safety threat despite being widely acknowledged among U.S. aviation officials and…

Worth it if you're interested in aviation safety, institutional accountability, or the intersection of mental health and workplace safety.

The Journal episode examines how Chinese chemical factories, historically major producers of fentanyl precursors, are pivoting to manufacturing bootleg peptides following enforcement crackdowns in China. WSJ reporter Patricia Kowsmann investigates this shift in the illicit drug supply chain, with host Imani Moise…

Worth it if you follow drug policy, supply-chain crime, or public health trends and want a quick, credible update on how enforcement reshapes illicit markets.

The Journal's 'Red, White and Who?' election mini-series returns to cover the 2024 midterms with a focus on Ohio, where AI data centers have become an unexpected political flashpoint. Host Ryan Knutson, along with WSJ reporters Cameron McWhirter and producer Matt Kwong, investigate how plans to build large-scale data…

Worth it if you're following the 2024 midterms, interested in how local issues reshape politics, or curious about the emerging backlash against AI infrastructure development.

The Journal episode examines speculation about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health following his recent state visit to Washington. WSJ reporter Lingling Wei investigates subtle signs and unusual requests that sparked questions about Xi's well-being. The episode explores why there is so much secrecy surrounding the…

Worth it if you follow U.S.-China relations, geopolitics, or want WSJ's take on leadership stability in the world's second-largest economy.

The Journal episode investigates Google's expanding presence in American classrooms and explores the unintended consequences of AI integration in education. Hosted by Ryan Knutson with reporting by WSJ's Shalini Ramachandran, the episode examines how students are increasingly using AI tools to circumvent genuine…

Worth it if you're a parent, educator, or education policy follower concerned about AI's unintended consequences in schools and want a quick, credible overview of emerging backlash.

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