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Tesla’s Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon MuskFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-14 20:00
Tesla shareholders voted to reapprove Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package, signaling support for the EV maker’s CEO and giving the board ammunition in its fight to preserve the court-rejected compensation plan. WSJ’s David Benoit explores the fight to get Musk billions and why the Tesla board is so invested in making the huge pay package happen. Further Listening: - Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX - Why is Tesla Pulling Back on EV Charging? - Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla’s Board Further Reading: - Tesla Shareholders Vote to Uphold Elon Musk’s $48 Billion Pay Package - Elon Musk’s $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Package Struck Down by Judge - Tesla Hits the Road to Persuade Shareholders to Pay Elon Musk $46 Billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret WeaponFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-13 20:18
Joshua Wright was a star in the world of antitrust, from his time at the Federal Trade Commission to his work with some of the biggest tech companies. He was well respected and powerful until accusations of sexual misconduct came to light. WSJ’s Brody Mullins talks us through his reporting on Wright’s downfall. Further Reading: - The Hidden Life of Google’s Secret Weapon - For Years, an Esteemed Law Professor Seduced Students. Was He Too Important to Fire? - Hubris, Revenge and a Breakup Brought Down Big Tech’s Proudest Ally Further Listening: - Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceX - Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Elon Musk’s Unusual Relationships With Women at SpaceXFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-12 20:49
The billionaire founder showed several female employees at SpaceX an unusual amount of attention or pursued them. WSJ's Joseph Palazzolo describes the revelations. Further Reading: -Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX Further Listening: -Money, Drugs, Elon Musk and Tesla's Board -Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce TrafficFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-11 20:03
The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change. Further Reading: -New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing Further Listening: -NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage -New York City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPOFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-10 20:00
The fast-fashion giant hoped to have a splashy U.S. public offering this year. WSJ's Shen Lu explains how the divide between Beijing and Washington got in the way. Further Reading: - Shein Promised to Have a Big U.S. IPO. Its China Roots Got in the Way. - Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Files to Go Public Further Listening: - Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash. - The Mysterious CEO Leading Shein to an IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 4: The DisruptorsFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-09 09:00
The rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs could cause all kinds of ripple effects. According to one estimate, 9% of the U.S. population could be on Ozempic or similar medications by 2030. Meanwhile, drugmakers are already developing the next generation of weight-loss drugs and researchers are studying the possible health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes, including addiction. In the final episode of our series we ask: What could all this development mean for businesses, from the food sector to airlines? And who wins and who loses in the post-Ozempic economy? Guests include: David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; and Mehdi Farokhnia, an addiction researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Listen to Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr PepperFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-07 20:26
There is a new contender in the cola wars, and it isn’t a cola. It’s Dr Pepper. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney unpacks how after decades as a distant competitor, Dr Pepper has climbed the soda ranks with help from hefty marketing, novel flavors and TikTok videos. Further Reading: - Dr Pepper Ties Pepsi as America’s No. 2 Soda Further Listening: - The Agony and Ecstasy of Tab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Biden Is Cracking Down on Asylum at the BorderFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-06 20:42
President Biden unveiled a last-ditch effort to lower illegal crossings at the southern border this week. The move focuses on asylum seekers, and the policy is similar to one that former President Trump tried in 2018. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman describes the policy and tries to answer the question: why now? Further Reading: -Biden Issues Executive Actions on Immigration: What to Know Further Listening: -What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy -What Trump's Immigration Restrictions Could Mean for the Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is ShowingFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-05 20:00
For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower. Further Reading: - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping Further Listening: - Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of MoonshotsFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-04 20:00
Astro Teller, the CEO of Aphabet’s X, runs a lab dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems while also coming up with viable businesses. After he spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything festival, we sat down with him to talk about A.I., self-driving cars, and the changing economy of tech. Further Watching: -Astro Teller’s Meaning of Life Further Listening: -Google CEO Sundar Pichai on How AI Could Change Search -The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mexico Has a New President. Will She Be Different?From 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-03 20:00
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, will become Mexico’s first female president. Sheinbaum has pledged to be a continuation of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. WSJ’s José de Córdoba explains the two politicians’ close ties, and what her administration could mean for Mexico-U.S. relations. Further Reading: - Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President - The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor Further Listening: - Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? - When the Drug Cartel Takes Over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trillion Dollar Shot, Episode 3: BradFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-06-02 09:18
Bradley Olson has tried a lot of different diets over his 20-year weight-loss journey, including popular programs like WeightWatchers. But nothing was as successful for him as Mounjaro, one in a new class of drugs that people are taking for weight loss. In this episode, Brad talks about his experience on the medicine and grapples with everything the drug couldn’t fix, from his self image to our food system. He confronts the ghosts of diets past and wades into the larger cultural conversation around weight loss. Guests include: Gary Foster from WeightWatchers; Virgie Tovar, a body positivity advocate; Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist. Listen to Episodes 1 and 2 of “Trillion Dollar Shot” now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Origin Story of Trump's Guilty VerdictFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-05-31 20:29
A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges. WSJ reporter Joe Palazzolo recalls the original investigation that eventually led to Thursday's conviction, and legal reporter Corinne Ramey describes the scene as the verdict came down. Further Reading: - Nine Memorable Moments From Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial - A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation Further Listening: - Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Big Short: China EditionFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-05-30 20:00
For years, China’s real estate market was booming. Developers, home buyers and Western banks rushed to invest. But the boom turned into a bubble, which eventually burst. WSJ’s Rebecca Feng reports on the warning signs that were ignored and we speak to two people who saw the collapse coming. Further Reading: -The Folly of China’s Real-Estate Boom Was Easy to See, but No One Wanted to Stop It-Evergrande Was Once China’s Biggest Property Developer. Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate. Further Listening: -China’s Property Market Crisis -China’s Evergrande Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Trustbuster Taking on TicketmasterFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-05-29 19:53
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter heads the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. He speaks with Ryan Knutson about the DOJ’s lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and why the government says the business is an illegal monopoly which the company denies. Further Reading: - Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Seek Breakup of Concert and Ticketing Giant - Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster Further Listening: - The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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$2.8 Billion for College Athletes and a New World for the NCAAFrom 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-05-28 20:49
For over a century, the NCAA has refused to pay athletes. After a recent settlement, that’s going to change. The organization has agreed to set aside $2.8 billion in back payments for some student athletes and moving forward, allow players to get a cut of television revenue. WSJ’s Jared Diamond explains what it might mean for the future of college athletics. Further Reading: -NCAA Agrees to Share Revenue With Athletes in Landmark $2.8 Billion Settlement -He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He’s Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up. Further Listening: -Why an Ivy League Basketball Team Voted to Unionize -The TikTok That Changed College Hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Introducing Science Vs - Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought?From 🇺🇸 The Journal, published at 2024-05-26 10:00
Trillion Dollar Shot, our new series about drugs like Ozempic, will be back next week. Until then, we think you’d enjoy a show from our friends over at Science Vs, a podcast that takes on fads, trends and the opinionated mob to find out what’s fact, what’s not and what’s somewhere in between. This episode examines the fears around the new class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. This episode does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. If you are in the U.S. and need help, dial 988. Full list of international hotlines here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices