P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs to the economy in July, according to the latest report from the Labor Department. That means the economy has now recouped the 22 million jobs it lost during the pandemic. But while the labor market is going strong, there are concerns in the broader economy, chief among them persistently high inflation. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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U.S. Hiring Shows Strength Despite Recession Concerns

A.M. Edition for Aug. 5. China and other government creditors recently agreed to negotiate debt relief for the southern African nation of Zambia. WSJ deputy bureau chief for Africa Gabriele Steinhause says the move marks a milestone in an international effort to avoid a wave of chaotic defaults among developing countries as interest rates rise worldwide. Plus, as China flags, luxury brands set their sights on Middle America. Luke Vargas hosts.

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China Agrees to Restructure Zambia’s Debt. Are Other Poor Borrowers Next?

P.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The Bank of England has made its biggest rate hike in more than 25 years, to help tame soaring inflation. But the central bank still warned that the U.K. economy is headed for a recession this year. Reporter Will Horner joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the BOE’s move compares to global efforts to rein in inflation.

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Bank of England Raises Interest Rates, Warns of Recession

A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. The next phase of the war in Ukraine is beginning to take shape, as the country readies a southern counteroffensive to take back the city of Kherson. WSJ chief foreign correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains what is at stake for both Kyiv and Moscow in the coming battle. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Ukraine War Shifts South as Kyiv Aims to Retake Lost Territory

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Kansas voters have rejected a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that would have ended abortion protections there, in the first state referendum on abortion access since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. National legal-affairs reporter Laura Kusisto joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what the outcome could mean for other states.

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How Kansas’ Abortion Referendum Could Affect Other States

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a visit to Taiwan today, pledging to preserve democracy on the island in the face of growing threats from mainland China. WSJ senior China correspondent Brian Spegele says that Beijing’s response to the visit –which includes new military exercises around Taiwan and a ban on certain Taiwanese products – is still just getting underway. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Pelosi Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Taiwan, as China Plans Live-Fire Drills

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2. Two foreign-policy developments are front and center for the Biden administration this week: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and the U.S. missile strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in Afghanistan. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the developments, and what they could mean for the administration’s challenges at home.

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Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip, Afghanistan Strike Shift Biden’s Focus Overseas

A.M. Edition for Aug. 2. The European Central Bank recently raised interest rates to 0%, but even that is too much to handle for some borrowers in countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal. WSJ financial reporter Patricia Kowsmann explains why variable-rate mortgages make many Southern European borrowers more vulnerable to rate hikes and what, if anything, individual governments can do about that. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Rising Rates Loom Over Europe’s Weakest Economies

P.M. Edition for Aug. 1. Two merger trials in the healthcare and publishing industries are underway in Washington, D.C. In one, UnitedHealth Group is seeking to acquire health-technology firm Change Healthcare. In the other, Penguin Random House is seeking to acquire Simon & Schuster. The Biden administration has filed suit against both tie-ups as part of a push to more aggressively challenge deals it sees as anticompetitive . WSJ national legal-affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss.

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DOJ Antitrust Push Tested by Trials in Healthcare, Publishing

A.M. Edition for Aug. 1. The first Ukrainian grain shipment since the start of Russia’s invasion left the port of Odessa on Monday, under a deal aimed at easing global food shortages and bolstering Ukraine’s finances. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin discusses the significance of this shipment. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Ukraine Grain Shipment Departs for First Time Since Russian Invasion

P.M. Edition for July 29. New federal data shows consumers keep spending as inflation hits a four-decade high, although their purchasing power is diminished. WSJ’s chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how to interpret the latest economic signals. Daniella Cheslow hosts.

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Consumer Spending Grows, But Inflation Means Less Bang For The Buck

A.M. Edition for July 29. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Europe this week for the first time since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi made him less welcome in Western capitals. WSJ Middle East correspondent Stephen Kalin explains how the trip could mark a new phase in Saudi Arabia's relationship with much of the rest of the world as high energy prices drive inflation. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Saudi Crown Prince Visits Europe, With Oil on the Agenda

After years of negotiations, Democrats say they have a new package to reduce emissions, lower drug prices and implement a 15% minimum tax on corporations, among other tax measures. WSJ’s Timothy Puko discusses. Plus, a second quarter of GDP contraction raises worries of a recession. Daniella Cheslow hosts. (

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Senate Democrats Revive Climate, Healthcare Package

A.M. Edition for July 28. As monkeypox spreads to thousands of people across dozens of countries, the World Health Organization has declared it a public-health emergency of international concern. WSJ reporter Denise Roland explains how concerned people should be about the outbreak and how public-health authorities are responding. Luke Vargas hosts.

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As Monkeypox Spreads, Should You Be Worried?

P.M. Edition for July 27. The Federal Reserve continues a sprint to tighten monetary policy  with another large interest rate increase and a signal of more to come in an effort to bring down inflation. The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Derby joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss.

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Fed Raises Interest Rates 75 Basis Points, Says More Hikes Likely

A.M. Edition for July 27. Several pro-Israel groups are spending millions of dollars in congressional Democratic primaries this year. WSJ reporter Natalie Andrews says that the intervention is an attempt to counter progressives elected to Congress in recent years who have at times criticized the U.S.-Israel relationship and that the campaign is already showing results. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: AIPAC advocates for a negotiated two-state agreement which includes a secure Jewish state of Israel living alongside a demilitarized Palestinian state. A previous version of this podcast inaccurately implied that AIPAC doesn’t favor a two-state solution.

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Pro-Israel Groups Wade Into U.S. Democratic Primaries

P.M. Edition for July 26. Nonprofit medical institutions get federal benefits in exchange for providing support to their communities. But a Wall Street Journal investigation found they often lag behind their for-profit peers in providing free or cheaper medi cal care. Wall Street Journal hospitals reporter Melanie Evans discusses their findings with host Daniella Cheslow.

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Non-Profit Hospitals Give Slim Charity Care Despite Big Tax Breaks

A.M. Edition for July 26. U.S. employers are contending with a season of staffing headaches, thanks to a combination of rising Covid-19 infections, vacation season and other longstanding labor market imbalances. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber breaks down the operational challenges this is causing for many businesses, especially in leisure and hospitality. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Sickness, Vacations Leave U.S. Employers Short-Staffed

P.M. Edition for July 25. Blazing temperatures are scorching crops and drying out pastures in a year when farmers and ranchers are also struggling with inflation. WSJ agriculture reporter Patrick Thomas joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss what they are doing to cope - and how it could impact global food concerns.

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High Heat and Drought Stresses U.S. Farm and Ranches

A.M. Edition for July 25. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is changing the relationship between Moscow and its Central Asian allies. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich explains that Kazakhstan is rethinking Russia’s privileged position in its foreign policy, creating a potential opening for countries like the U.S., Turkey and China to expand their influence in the region. Luke Vargas hosts.

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