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WSJ What's News

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 Gun Policy After the Las Vegas Attack; More on the Shooter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 616

P.M. Edition for October 3rd: How might the deadliest shooting in U.S. history affect gun policy? We'll hear from Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib. Plus, WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein has more about the shooter, Stephen Paddock.

 GOP Tackles Tax Cuts; Trump Visits Puerto Rico | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 544

A.M. Edition for October 3rd: Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib talks about Republican efforts to push a tax cut plan. Plus, WSJ's Rebecca Ballhaus on President Trump's visit Tuesday to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

 The Las Vegas Shooting; Insurers' $100 Billion Tab | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 680

P.M. Edition for October 2nd: In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history, will guests demand tighter security measures at hotels? Plus, the costs of recent hurricanes and earthquakes could top 100 billion dollars for insurers.

 Amazon-Whole Foods Sales Update; Equifax May Claw Back | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 498

A.M. Edition for October 2nd: Sales of Whole Foods products on Amazon in the month since the merger were strong but there were lesson learned. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon explains. Also, Equifax could claw back executive compensation following the massive data breach.

 Stocks Climb to End Third Quarter; Jobs Report Preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 605

Weekend Edition for Sept 30-Oct 1: Daily moves were muted but stocks close the quarter higher. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch looks at the market, then Josh Mitchell previews the week ahead for the economy from Washington.

 GOP Tax Plan Hits Party Hurdles; U.S. Pulls Staff From Cuba | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 490

P.M. Edition for September 29th: Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin on the opposition of some House Republicans to the party's tax proposal. Also, the U.S. pulls diplomatic staff from Cuba amid what it calls targeted attacks. Plus, would you wear a $6,000 down jacket?

 Twitter Reports Russian Accounts; Zika Virus Breakthrough | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 495

A.M. Edition for September 29th: A new study reveals why the Zika spread so quickly with such severe effects. The Wall Street Journal's Betsy McKay explains. Plus, Twitter says it found more than 200 accounts linked to Russian-owned Facebook accounts.

 Tax Plan Good and Bad for Big Banks; Hugh Hefner's Legacy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 879

P.M. Edition for September 28th: Wall Street Journal reporter Telis Demos on elements of the GOP tax proposal that would please Wall Street, and components that would draw concern. Plus, how Playboy founder Hugh Hefner redefined the country's social culture in the 1950s and 1960s.

 Tillerson Heads to China; Cybersecurity Help Wanted at the SEC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 498

A.M. Edition for Thursday, September 28th: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to China in an effort to contain the North Korea crisis. Also, the SEC says government salaries not in step with the private sector are keeping top talent from applying for federal cybersecurity jobs. Plus, a missing bull's head statue sets off a legal battle.

 Puerto Rico's Health Crisis; Gerald Seib on GOP Tax Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 498

P.M. Edition for September 27th: Wall Street Journal's Betsy McKay explains the health-care crisis Puerto Rico faces following Hurricane Maria. Plus, Gerald Seib on the key selling points the White House will use to push its proposed tax plan through Congress. Plus, the Sonic fast food chain reports a breach of customer data.

 Moore Defeats Strange in Alabama Runoff; Some Taxes Higher in GOP Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 550

A.M. Edition for September 27th: Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin on what to expect from the Republican tax plan. Plus, Roy Moore defeats Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama's runoff election. Also, Saudi Arabia grants women the right to drive.

 Equifax CEO Out After Data Breach; GOP Tax Plan Details Emerge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 724

P.M. Edition for September 26th: Equifax CEO Richard Smith steps down in the aftermath of a massive data breach. CIO Journal editor Steven Rosenbush explains the corporate lessons. Also, the GOP proposed tax plan could feature an individual tax rate higher than 35%. Plus, virtual reality coming to a movie theater near you.

 Target to Raise Minimum Wage Twice; U.S. Crime Rate Jumps Again | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 393

A.M. Edition for September 26th: The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar joins us with news that Target will raise its minimum wage twice over the next three years. Also, violent crimes and homicides in the U.S. rise for the second consecutive year.

 Inside North Korea; Weiner Sentenced for Sexting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1147

P.M. Edition for September 25th: Do North Koreans feel U.S. sanctions will hurt their country? The Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Cheng spent several days in Pyongyang. Plus, Anthony Weiner is sentenced for sexting with a minor.

 Hacks Loom Large in Washington; Facebook Abandons Share Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 334

A.M. Edition for September 25th: High-profile hacks of Equifax and the SEC are set to dominate debates in Washington. The Wall Street Journal's Yuka Hayashi has the details. Plus, Facebook abruptly abandons a plan to change its stock structure.

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