The biggest social-media platforms have tens of millions of teen users in the U.S., according to a Pew Research Center survey in October. But newly signed legislation in Florida prohibits people under the age of 14 from having social-media accounts, regardless of parental consent. It’s set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. WSJ reporter Sarah Needleman tells host Alex Ossola about how the new law would work and some of the challenges of implementing it.

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Plus: Amazon expands its same-day pharmacy services to New York and Los Angeles. And Tesla is promoting its advanced driver-assistance technology. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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Back in 2018 and 2019, it looked like the electric vehicle boom had finally arrived. Sales of Tesla’s Model 3 sedan were taking off and a number of other startups were getting in on the action. Companies like Rivian and Lucid seemed poised to take on automotive giants like Ford and General Motors. Now, more than five years later, amid a slowdown in demand for EVs, the financial picture for these companies is less rosy. WSJ reporter Sean McLain tells host Alex Ossola how the once-buzzy companies are faring.

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Plus: The U.S. government hits alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges. And EV maker Fisker says its talks with a large automaker have broken down. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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It’s not just Neuralink—several companies are working on brain implants that can help patients communicate with computers using their thoughts. One, Precision Neuroscience, is developing implants to help patients with severe paralysis who can't use their hands or arms to operate a computer. But making an implant that can do this requires a lot of testing. WSJ science bureau chief Jo Craven McGinty recently saw one of those tests. She tells host Alex Ossola about the operation and when brain-computer interfaces might hit the market.

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Plus: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 150,000 EVs over a charging issue. And shareholders approved a plan to take Truth Social public. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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The Justice Department and more than a dozen states sued Apple on Thursday. The complaint alleges that the company blocked software developers and mobile gaming companies from offering better options on the iPhone, resulting in higher prices for consumers. WSJ tech editor Bradley Olson tells host Alex Ossola why the suit matters, and what it could mean for Apple’s future.

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Plus: Senator Elizabeth Warren calls on the SEC to investigate Tesla. And Reddit shares soar in long-awaited IPO. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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Since its founding in 2005, social-media platform Reddit has built a business as a free online hub where users talk about things that interest them within user-led communities. Now, as the company goes public, its leadership will see if investors are as enthusiastic as its users. WSJ reporters Sarah Needleman and Hannah Miao tell host Alex Ossola about Reddit’s background, what makes this IPO unique and what it could mean for the market. 

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Plus: France fines Google 250 million euros, or about $270 million. And the Biden administration awards Intel up to $8.5 billion to build new U.S. chip plants. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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