A.M. Edition for March 7. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how the EU’s Digital Markets Act threatens the dominance of Apple’s App Store and could create new opportunities for Google. Plus, Chinese exports surge as the West readies tariffs to stem a flood of cheap goods. And the U.S. sounds the alarm over the situation in Haiti as warlords threaten to take over the country. Luke Vargas hosts. 



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How New EU Regulations Could Upend Big Tech

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A.M. Edition for May 17. Advisers to the former president are drawing up plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown that could lead to the deportation of as many as 20 million migrants. Plus, China has announced its first large-scale intervention into the country’s collapsed housing market, by buying unsold homes. And the WSJ’s Nicole Friedman explains why the tide might finally be turning for U.S. buyers, as the amount of homes for sale picks up in Florida and Texas. Luke Vargas hosts.



Correction: Chinese authorities are buying unsold homes. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Beijing was buying unfinished and unsold homes. (Corrected May 17)



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Trump Allies Draft Plans for Mass Deportation of Migrants

P.M. Edition for May 16. The Dow topped 40000 for the first time today, but ultimately closed below the mark. Markets reporter Karen Langley has more on the milestone. And the U.S. blocks imports from dozens more Chinese companies, over their alleged ties to forced labor. Richard Vanderford, a reporter for the WSJ’s Risk and Compliance Journal, explains. Plus, President Biden asserts executive privilege over recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur regarding his handling of classified documents. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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Dow Hits Once Implausible Milestone

A.M. Edition for May 16. Microsoft has asked hundreds of its China-based employees to consider transferring out of the country, in the latest sign of mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing. Plus, Russian work on a weapon that could destroy hundreds of satellites orbiting Earth, raises alarm in Washington. And, a decline in birth rates around the world is raising alarm bells. The WSJ’s Grep Ip explains the huge implications this could have for the global economy. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Consider Relocating

P.M. Edition for May 15. For a decade, Walmart has held the title of America’s biggest company by revenue. But Amazon isn’t far behind. Retail reporter Sarah Nassauer explains. And U.S. inflation eased in April, with core prices posting their smallest increase since April 2021. Citigroup economist Veronica Clark has more. Plus, President Biden and former President Donald Trump agree to debates in June and September. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. 



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Walmart Is America’s Biggest Retailer. But Amazon Is Catching Up.

A.M. Edition for May 15. The Biden administration has notified Congress it’s moving forward with a new weapons package for Israel just days after it paused as hipment of bombs over concerns about the conduct of the war in Gaza. WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains what this says about Biden’s policy on Israel. Plus, the Justice Department says Boeing violated a settlement over two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes, exposing the company to potential criminal prosecution. And, Red Lobster prepares to file for bankruptcy as its debts mount and diners pull back on spending. Luke Vargas hosts.



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How New EU Regulations Could Upend Big Tech

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