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WSJ What's News

Summary: Top stories. Timely insights. Mirrored after the popular WSJ column, get updates twice daily for your commute as our journalists cover world events, business, politics, markets and the economy.

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 Mexican Election Offers Possible Reset on NAFTA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 567

P.M. Edition for July 3: Mexican president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador shares some traits with U.S. President Donald Trump. Both agree NAFTA should be rewritten. But as The Wall Street Journal's David Luhnow explains, that doesn't mean it will be easy.

 For Prison Operators, Detentions Mean Profits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 621

A.M. Edition for July 3: Two of the nation's largest private prison operators stand to benefit from an increase in federal detention facilities for immigrants. The Wall Street Journal's Zusha Elinson has more.

 Tariff Fights Worry U.S. Farmers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 579

P.M. Edition for July 2: U.S. trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union have U.S. farmers concerned, with profits on key exports like pork and soybeans threatened. The Wall Street Journal's Jesse Newman has more.

 Holiday Week Brings Fed Minutes, June Jobs Picture | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 556

A.M. Edition for July 2: The economic calendar picks up after the July 4th holiday, with the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting out on Tuesday, and the June jobs report out on Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry breaks down this week's key reports.

 Investors Await Jobs, the Fed and Tariffs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 596

Wall Street Journal markets reporter Mike Wursthorn talks about why tech stocks did well during the second quarter, and why the Dow Jones Industrials struggled. He says trade tensions remain a worry, with the White House set to impose tariffs on China.

 A New, Postcard-Sized 1040 Tax Form | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 583

P.M. Edition for June 29: The IRS is introducing a smaller 1040 form that the Treasury Department says will simplify the tax filing process. But how much difference will it make in the age of electronic filing? We asked the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin.

 Amazon Makes a Big Move Into Health Care | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 595

A.M. Edition for June 29: Amazon's purchase of online pharmacy PillPack could have major implications for drugstores like CVS and Walgreens. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep has more.

 Anthony Kennedy to Retire; Who Might Replace Him? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 660

P.M. Edition for June 28: Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire soon. Brent Kendall of the Wall Street Journal talks about several possible nominees who might take his place.

 Fliers Beware: Another Airline Fee to Look Out For | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 656

A.M. Edition for June 28: There's another airline fee popping up on fares that you should know about - but it's still unclear exactly why it's being charged. Scott McCartney, author of The Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat column, has more on so-called carrier-imposed fees.

 Apartment Rental Market the Weakest in Eight Years | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 533

P.M. Edition for June 27: The U.S. apartment market is experiencing its slowest growth for rent increases since 2010. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says a flood of new supply is a major factor.

 How AT&T Can Leverage AppNexus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 574

A.M. Edition for June 27: AT&T is gearing up for competition with Google and Facebook, with plans to acquire advertising tech company AppNexus. The Wall Street Journal's Lara O'Reilly has more.

 AmEx, Amazon Team Up For New Credit Card | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 635

P.M. Edition for June 26: American Express and Amazon are working together to create a new credit card geared toward small businesses. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis has the details.

 Are Robots Coming to Your Restaurant? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 577

A.M. Edition for June 26: A tight labor market is leading to changes in fast-food restaurants - like more automation. Robots are now doing tasks like washing dishes and flipping burgers. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has more on the changes.

 Trump Could Block Chinese Investment in U.S. Tech | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 603

P.M. Edition for June 25: The Trump Administration is planning to take additional steps to hit China where it hurts - this time, by blocking Chinese investment in U.S. technology firms. The Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis has the details.

 Consumer Data in Focus on Busy Economic Week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 625

A.M. Edition for June 25: The last week of June brings a packed economic calendar, with reports on consumer sentiment, consumer confidence, and personal income and outlays. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell breaks down what to look for.

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