P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky's endorsement of Pfizer booster vaccines for front-line workers puts her at odds with the agency's own advisory panel. Health policy reporter Stephanie Armour joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what's leading to such disagreements, and the confusion it can cause over who gets the extra shots.
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Health Officials' Split on Covid Booster Shots Sows Confusion

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A.M. Edition for April 24. Tesla’s stock soars off hours after CEO Elon Musk announced it would accelerate the launch of new models, including at more affordable prices. Plus, the Senate passes a long-delayed foreign aid package. And WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher explains why Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are facing an investor exodus despite this year’s market rally. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Tesla Rallies After Musk Speeds Up Rollout of Cheaper EVs

P.M. Edition for April 23. The Democratic Party faces an electoral test over Israel in Pennsylvania’s primary today. WSJ reporter Kris Maher discusses how the war is impacting voters in that crucial swing state. And the U.S. Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete clauses that restrict job switching. The WSJ’s Dave Michaels has more. Plus, Tesla reports a sharp drop in first-quarter earnings. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.



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Pennsylvania Primary Tests Democratic Divisions Over Israel

A.M. Edition for April 23. Washington is drafting sanctions against some Chinese lenders as it seeks to stop Beijing from helping Russia rebuild its war machine. Plus, colleges struggle to stem the fallout from campus confrontations over the Israel-Hamas war. And as efforts to ban books soar across the U.S., WSJ’s Joseph De Avila discusses some of the targeted titles and the groups calling for the bans. Luke Vargas hosts.



Correction: The proposed merger between Coach and Michael Kors is worth $8.5 billion. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the deal was worth $8.5 million. (Corrected April 24)



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U.S. Targets Chinese Banks Helping Moscow’s War

P.M. Edition for April 22. The so-called Magnificent Seven stocks shed a combined $950 billion in market value last week, the largest on record. Wall Street Journal banking reporter Charley Grant says upcoming earnings offer an opportunity to stop the slide. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman invests in a company tackling artificial intelligence’s big appetite for clean energy. Climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar has more. Plus, opening statements kick off Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.



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Big Tech Faces Earnings Test

A.M. Edition for April 22. The House over the weekend passed a $95 billion foreign aid-package, along with a bill that would force the sale of TikTok by its Chinese-controlled owner. WSJ congressional reporter Natalie Andrews explains how those measures are likely to fare in the Senate. Plus, reporter William Boston on the state of the car industry after VW workers vote to join the UAW and Tesla cuts prices. And the Supreme Court takes on homelessness. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Health Officials' Split on Covid Booster Shots Sows Confusion

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