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- Yesterday19 min
Chinese AI Is Spooking Silicon Valley
Low-cost artificial intelligence models from China are rapidly improving, closing the gap with U.S. AI products and forcing an industry-wide debate over the future of AI. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explains how these "open-weight" models have caused a rift in Silicon Valley. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind)- Microsoft’s CEO Has a Message: Don’t Let AI Eat the Economy Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days ago22 min
Tariffs Are Back. What’s Changed?
Tickets for our live show in New York are on sale now! Get yours here. The Trump administration is imposing tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on its major trading partners as part of a new set of duties that the White House says are designed to combat forced labor. The White House has also proposed new tariffs for fining U.S. tech companies. WSJ’s Gavin Bade walks us through the new levies and explores the architect behind them and how he built them to last. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How Do You Refund $166 Billion? - Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. He's Got a Plan B. - Trump's Tariff Whiplash. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days agoconversational25 min4-min read
The Data Is In on Work From Home
The podcast explores the lasting impacts of the remote work revolution six years after the pandemic, weighing its benefits and drawbacks through data, personal stories, and generational divides. While many employees value flexibility and work-life balance, concerns persist about productivity, mentorship, career advancement, and mental health, especially for younger workers.
- 5 days agonarrative19 min4-min read
How Deadly Airbags Are Getting Inside Cars
A growing number of deaths and injuries linked to counterfeit airbags in the U.S. reveal a dangerous gap in automotive safety regulation, where cheap, unregulated replacement parts sold online are bypassing federal oversight and turning life-saving devices into lethal hazards. The episode exposes how a global supply chain loophole and weak enforcement allow these faulty components to circulate undetected.
- 6 days agointerview25 min6-min read
Can't Get an IMAX Ticket? That's Kind of the Point.
Christopher Nolan's latest film The Odyssey has reignited global interest in IMAX, particularly its rare 70mm film format, which demands specialized projectors available in only 41 theaters worldwide. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfand recounts how he transformed the niche museum technology into a Hollywood powerhouse through strategic partnerships, technological innovation, and exclusive branding—prioritizing scarcity and premium experience over mass accessibility.
- 1 weeks agoconversational27 min4-min read
Do Sanctions Still Work?
The Journal examines the evolving role and effectiveness of U.S. economic sanctions as a geopolitical tool, focusing on a new bipartisan bill targeting Russia’s war economy. Despite decades of reliance on sanctions, their impact has diminished due to evasion tactics, the rise of alternative financial systems like China’s yuan and cryptocurrency, and inconsistent enforcement.
- 1 weeks agoconversational19 min4-min read
What's Going On With Lettuce?
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce has sickened nearly 7,000 people across 34 U.S. states, with health officials initially pointing to California-based supplier Taylor Farms. However, confusion erupted when the FDA retracted a positive lab test, calling it a false positive, while maintaining Taylor Farms as the likely source based on epidemiological evidence. The misstep, compounded by Taylor Farms’ public relations response and political donations, has raised concerns about public trust in federal health agencies and food safety oversight.
- 1 weeks agonarrative21 min5-min read
How State Farm's New Contract Sparked an Uproar
State Farm’s abrupt announcement of sweeping contract changes for its independent agents—slashing benefits, introducing AI tools, and demanding higher performance—sparked widespread backlash, revealing tensions between legacy business models and modernization. The move, delivered at a celebratory Las Vegas event, underscores the challenges insurers face in balancing cost, technology, and human relationships.
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