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13:34

Former Prince Andrew Arrested, BBC Reports

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2026/02/19

A.M. Edition for Feb. 19. British public broadcaster the BBC says police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, WSJ correspondent Margarita Stancati explains how a major U.S. military buildup and Iranian war preparations suggest the two sides could be on a collision course, even as nuclear diplomacy continues

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13:32

The Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl Winners, Go Up for Sale

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2026/02/18

P.M. Edition for Feb. 18. A long-anticipated sale of the Seattle Seahawks is now underway—and the sale price could break NFL records. Plus, Stephen Hemsley, the leader of UnitedHealth Group, for years made private investments in healthcare startups. Journal senior editor Mark Maremont digs into how some of those companies also did business with, or competed against, UnitedHealth. And in his testimony at a landmark social media trial, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the company’s practices. Alex

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13:54

Zuckerberg to Testify in First Major Social Media...

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2026/02/18

A.M. Edition for Feb. 18. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand today in a bellwether California trial testing claims that social media harms teens. Plus, WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner details how Europe’s push to regulate big tech is gaining steam. And strain in the U.S. commercial real-estate market nears a breaking point, as lenders call in tens of billions of dollars of troubled loans. Luke Vargas hosts.Check out the latest episode of WSJ's Take On the Week to hear why the

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10:48

Why Millions of People in Eastern Congo Face Starvation

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2026/02/17

P.M. Edition for Feb. 17. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 10 million people are facing hunger as the M23 rebel group is getting in the way of people accessing food. Journal reporter Nicholas Bariyo explains what’s caused the shortages. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount head back to the bargaining table. And New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he could raise property taxes by almost 10%. Alex Ossola hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News

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12:03

Chip Crisis Sends Consumer Tech Prices Soaring

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2026/02/17

A.M. Edition for Feb. 17. A growing shortage of memory chips is squeezing the makers of phones, laptops and games consoles, sending prices skyrocketing. WSJ’s Tim Martin explains how non-AI buyers are having to choose between raising prices, trimming margins or reducing device memory. Plus, the U.S. government is emerging from the holiday weekend partially shut down. And we look at why this winter is worse and weirder than usual. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News

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16:31

What’s Actually Happening in the U.S. Jobs Market?

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2026/02/15

The U.S. job market is a study in contradictions. While a new report shows January saw the highest level of layoffs since 2009—driven by corporate downsizing and AI integration—the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a surprising gain of 130,000 jobs. Meanwhile, recent data revisions suggest that hiring over the past two years was significantly weaker than previously thought, with workers and employers starting to question the reliability of official figures. WSJ reporters Justin Lahart and Lindsay

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4:57

What’s News in Markets: AI Jitters, Robinhood’s Slide...

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2026/02/14

What do software companies, wealth-management firms and the trucking business all have in common? And why are blue-chip stocks like Walmart outperforming the market? Plus, how did a former karaoke company sink transportation stocks? Host Hannah Erin Lang discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:22

Inflation Slowdown Is a Good Sign for the Economy

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2026/02/13

P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. Annual inflation slowed to 2.4% in January, more than economists expected. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses how this is affecting consumers, and what it means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, it’s rare to get a granular look at a billionaire’s finances. Journal economics reporter Rachel Ensign tells us what she learned about Leon Black’s financial life from documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, barring an unlikely last-minute deal, the Department of

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13:45

The U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran Intensifies

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2026/02/13

A.M. Edition for Feb. 13. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, as the Pentagon steps up plans for a potential attack on Iran. Plus, the bill comes due for Detroit after Washington’s EV u-turn. And WSJ Brussels Bureau Chief Daniel Michaels raises the curtain on the Munich Security Conference, where recent estrangement between the U.S. and its European allies is likely to be on display. Luke Vargas hosts.Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn

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12:04

Trump Administration Ends Its Immigration Surge in...

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2026/02/12

P.M. Edition for Feb. 12. Border czar Tom Homan says “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota is ending. WSJ immigration policy reporter Michelle Hackman discusses how the administration is wrapping up an operation that sparked outrage after the deaths of two U.S. citizens. Plus, U.S. stocks dropped today as AI worries resurfaced. And home sales fell more than 8% in January, their biggest decline in nearly four years. Alex Ossola hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more

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13:54

How Retailers Are Coping With Cautious Consumers

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2026/02/12

A.M. Edition for Feb. 12. The GOP-led House rejects President Trump's Canada tariffs, but backs him up on his voter-ID push. Plus, Elon Musk announces a shakeup at xAI as it merges with SpaceX. And WSJ’s Aimee Look and CI&T’s Melissa Minkow discuss how years of rising prices have left consumers increasingly cost-conscious – a trend clearly on display in recent retail earnings. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:53

Surprisingly Strong Jobs Report Hints at an Improving...

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2026/02/11

P.M. Edition for Feb. 11. The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, its strongest growth in over a year. The number surpassed economists’ expectations. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart joins to discuss what the numbers mean for the economy. Plus, immigration enforcement in South Texas is leaving half-built homes sitting empty. We hear from Journal reporter Elizabeth Findell about the impact that’s having on the local economy. And the committee organizing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics said

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14:19

Why Investors Are Looking Beyond the U.S.

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2026/02/11

A.M. Edition for Feb. 11. The FAA is halting flights to and from El Paso, Texas for unspecified security reasons. Plus, House lawmakers issue a stinging rebuke of GOP leadership as they vote to allow challenges to President Trump’s tariffs. And WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang explains how Wall Street’s hunt for cheaper stocks is boosting bets on the rest of the world. Luke Vargas hosts.Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:42

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says He Visited Epstein’s...

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2026/02/10

P.M. Edition for Feb. 10. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing calls to resign over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which a recent batch of files shows was more extensive than he previously revealed and included a visit to Epstein’s island. Plus, the U.S. is producing lots of natural gas, but American factories say they are increasingly cut off from fuel during the coldest winter days. Journal commodities reporter Ryan Dezember tells us why it’s a pipeline problem and how manufacturers

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12:16

Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding

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2026/02/10

A.M. Edition for Feb. 10. The White House is preparing to reverse a key finding linking greenhouse gasses to public health risks. Plus, President Trump threatens to block the opening of a bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada, baffling officials north of the border. And WSJ editor Peter Landers explains why a stronger Chinese currency is prompting investor chatter about Beijing potentially moving away from the dollar. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn

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13:32

A Chinese Glass Factory Opened in Ohio. Its Rivals...

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2026/02/09

P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. When Chinese company Fuyao opened an automotive glass plant in Moraine, Ohio, its competition threatened about 250 jobs at a rival glass factory from a company called Vitro. WSJ trade and industrial policy reporter Gavin Bade visited Ohio to understand the risks of Chinese investment in manufacturing in the U.S. Plus, a housing bill set for a vote in the House as soon as tonight doesn’t feature one of President Trump’s signature housing proposals: a ban on Wall Street

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11:34

Epstein Fallout Continues to Ripple Out

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2026/02/09

A.M. Edition for Feb. 9. The latest revelations from the Epstein files bring down the top aide to Britain’s prime minister. Will Keir Starmer be next? WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester weighs in. Plus, Novo Nordisk shares are rallying after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration threatened to restrict access to the ingredients needed for knockoffs of popular GLP-1 medicines like Wegovy. And SpaceX delays its Mars plans to focus on the moon instead. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free

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14:08

How AI Is Reshaping the Advertising Industry

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2026/02/08

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest day of the year for football… and also for the advertising industry. One of the things that’s different this year is that artificial intelligence has found its way into the process of making an ad in ways both obvious and subtle. And this year’s Super Bowl will feature ads from AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic as competition for name recognition ramps up. Host Alex Ossola speaks with Journal reporters Katie Deighton and Suzanne Vranica about what to expect from

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4:47

What’s News in Markets: Gartner Woes, Super Micro...

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2026/02/07

Why are Gartner investors so spooked by AI? And how is the AI infrastructure buildout supercharging Super Micro shares? Plus, what’s behind the selloff of Coinbase shares? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:10

Dow Jones Industrials Cross 50000 for First Time

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2026/02/06

P.M. Edition for Feb. 6. Stocks bounced back today from a tech selloff. We hear from WSJ markets reporters David Uberti and Jack Pitcher about how that took the Dow over a historic milestone of 50000 and what that means. Plus, President Trump posts, then deletes, a video depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. And Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has only been in her role for a few months, but she’s already betting her seat on a snap election this Sunday. WSJ Tokyo

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