P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in beleaguered chip maker Intel. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what Nvidia hopes to get from the partnership, and whether it’s enough to reverse Intel’s falling fortunes. Plus, the Trump administration has made an emergency request to the Supreme Court to allow it to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. We hear from Journal legal affairs reporter Lydia Wheeler about how this might play out before the next Fed meeting in late October. And American Express is raising the annual fee on its Platinum credit card to $895. Personal economics reporter Imani Moise talks about whether that price tag might be worth it to affluent clients. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Disney Suspends Kimmel Over Kirk Comments
A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The entertainment giant is pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after Kimmel accused ‘MAGA-land’ figures of exploiting Kirk’s death, sparking outrage from conservatives. Plus, the WSJ’s Peter Loftus explains how weight-loss pills are going to upend the market, as a Novo Nordisk trial shows the pill is just as effective as its Wegovy shot. And, royalty, lavish dinners and tech CEOs: Britain turns on the charm offensive as Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom continues. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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How America Fell in Love With Cocaine Again
P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Cocaine use is rising in the U.S., in part because of an excess supply smuggled in by Mexican cartels. WSJ deputy editor for Latin America Santiago Pérez joins to discuss why, and how Trump administration policies may play a role. Plus, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point today. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab about how the central bank is shifting its priorities. And after poorer workers closed the gap with the rich in recent years, the gulf is now widening again. WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen talks about what’s causing the growing rift. Alex Ossola hosts.
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China, U.S. Near Deal on TikTok
A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng outlines what we know about TikTok’s proposed U.S. business and crucially, what this means for users of the app and not least TikTok’s lucrative algorithm. Plus, President Trump meets King Charles in a historic second state visit. WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester says a lot of pomp and circumstance is expected - and even some trade talks later on. And, with the Federal Reserve almost certain to cut interest rates today, investors turn their attention to the Fed's latest economic projections. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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Why Tariff Bills Are Catching Online Shoppers by Surprise
P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. Last month, the Trump administration changed a rule that meant that packages worth $800 or less were subject to tariffs. WSJ reporter Esther Fung discusses how that’s playing out for sellers, consumers and shipping companies. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that, if passed, would prevent an Oct. 1 government shutdown. But, as Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says, they have ignored Democrats’ demands, setting the stage for intense negotiations. And Utah prosecutors announced seven charges against Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, saying they will seek the death penalty. Alex Ossola hosts.
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