Economists have long analyzed data to predict the next recession. They’ve also turned to more offbeat economic gauges like underwear sales and skirt lengths. But now, the TikTok generation is seeing recession indicators everywhere. WSJ’s Hannah Erin Lang explains what Gen Z’s fascination with harbingers of economic doom might actually mean for the economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- Is the Economy… OK?
- Trump 2.0: Where Is The Economy Headed?
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20:17
Eggs Are Still Expensive. Is This Company to Blame?
Some consumers and lawmakers upset over high egg prices believe they’ve found a villain: Cal-Maine. The little-known company produces one out of every five eggs sold in the U.S. And in the midst of a national egg shortage and a bird flu epidemic, Cal-Maine has been raking in the profits. But are the accusations against Cal-Maine fair? WSJ’s Patrick Thomas investigates. Annie Minoff hosts.
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-An Eggspensive Dilemma
-Bird Flu and the High Price of Eggs Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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19:11
Ozempic Is a Hit. So Why Is the Drugmaker’s CEO Out?
Blockbuster drugs. Rising profits. Strong sales. And yet, Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, made a surprising move last week: It pushed out its CEO. WSJ's Peter Loftus charts the rise of Ozempic and the fall of CEO Lars Jorgensen. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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Trillion Dollar Shot
Why WeightWatchers Wants in on Drugs Like Ozempic
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19:42
Can the GOP Unite Around Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’?
President Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill today to urge passage of his multitrillion dollar tax and spending agenda. The bill is a complex piece of legislation that includes tax cuts, spending increases, spending reductions and some tax hikes. In total, it would increase budget deficits by nearly $3 trillion over a decade. WSJ’s Richard Rubin reports on the testy debate inside the GOP over the bill. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days
-Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade
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19:06
The Giant Bust Rocking the Art Market
It was supposed to be the highlight of New York’s spring auction week: Sculptor Alberto Giacometti’s masterpiece “Large Thin Head” was this year’s most hotly anticipated piece up for sale. But when the bidding opened, collectors went silent. WSJ’s Kelly Crow explains what this unexpected auction week bust reveals about today’s art market. Annie Minoff hosts.
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- The $6 Million Banana's Appeal
- Is This Painting a Masterpiece? AI Is On the Case
- The Basquiat Sisters on Managing One of Art's Hottest Brands
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