Episodes
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Have U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?
Ukraine claims that Starlink's internet throttling hampers its military drone operations near Russian-held territories.
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Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten the Wall Street Party
Rising interest rates have caused concern among investors about future market activity despite strong bank earnings.
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IMF Warns AI’s Riches Are Increasingly Concentrated
The market sell-off in Asian tech stocks was driven partly by signs of China catching up in chip manufacturing, raising concerns about global competition.
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Justice Department Steps Up Illegal-Voting Prosecutions
The Justice Department’s recent prosecutions of non-citizens who voted are limited in scope, involving about 60 cases, and serve as evidence against claims of widespread voter fraud.
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Will Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Lower Prices?
Bipartisan lawmakers criticize Trump’s diesel export deal as illegal and contrary to sanctions law, reflecting deep political divisions.
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Why Gen Z Voters Are Reconsidering Their Support for Trump
Young voters' support for Trump significantly declined from the 2024 election to the current midterm cycle, influenced by unmet promises and foreign policy issues.
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What’s News in Markets: Refiners Cash In, AI Stocks Wobble, Homebuilder Blues
The S&P and NASDAQ reached new highs mainly due to big tech and AI-driven gains.
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Older Americans Are Now the Richest Age Group
President Trump’s move to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook appears to be an attempt to exert political control over the Federal Reserve.
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Why Businesses Can’t Budget for AI
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution is a significant move that underscores the seriousness of military justice.
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Texts Show Kimberly Guilfoyle Asking MAGA Donor for Money and Offering Him Access to Trump Officials
Rising mortgage rates to 7.4% have cooled the U.S. housing market, creating leverage for buyers and resulting in concessions from sellers.
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Do Smartglasses Belong in Public Spaces?
Norway is considering a temporary ban on smart glasses in public and sensitive spaces to address privacy risks.
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The Tension and Turnover at Bessent’s Treasury Department
Secretary Bessent faces an unprecedented array of responsibilities from President Trump, including domestic economic policy and international sanctions.
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The U.S. Wants Answers on Russian Lab Death
The US is demanding more transparency from Russia regarding a mysterious death at a Siberian plague research lab, with current information deemed limited and confusing.
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There’s a New Media Giant in Town
Skydance's acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. positions it to compete with streaming giants, but integration challenges and industry skepticism highlight hurdles ahead.
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Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Major Counteroffensive
Saudi Arabia is escalating its military operation against the Houthis, deploying 100 jets to support ground troops in Yemen.
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Supreme Court Returns With Culture Wars Front and Center
The Supreme Court's current term is poised to address major cultural issues, notably climate litigation, gun rights, and immigration policies.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaros Are Back
Brazil's election results indicate a significant rightward shift in Latin America, which could influence U.S. regional policy.
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How Colleges Are Tackling the Enrollment Crunch
There are roughly two million fewer students enrolled today than a decade ago, largely due to demographic changes.
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What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut
Bond yields, especially the 10-year treasury, are at their highest in 24 years due to inflation concerns from oil prices and economic resilience.
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An Underwhelming Jobs Report Sends Stocks Higher
The September jobs report shows a slow but stable labor market, with no signs of overheating, which supports the Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes.
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