Hollywood is in transition, and it’s not clear what the film and television industry looks like on the other side. Between studios moving their productions out of California and the rise of artificial intelligence such as the AI-generated “actor” Tilly Norwood, many creatives in the Los Angeles area are struggling to keep steady employment. Joe Flint and Ben Fritz, who cover entertainment for the Journal, discuss the state of Hollywood and where L.A.'s entertainment economy could be headed. Kate Bullivant hosts.

Further Reading

L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie

All the Hollywood Action Is Happening Everywhere but Hollywood

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What set off Wall Street’s “fear gauge”? And how did Delta’s earnings affect airline stocks? Plus, how did markets react to AMD’s new partnership with OpenAI? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 10. President Trump responded to recent Chinese actions targeting the U.S. by threatening higher tariffs and export controls on China—a move that sent U.S. markets falling. WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher explains the market reaction. Plus, the White House said today that it has begun mass layoffs of federal workers as a result of the government shutdown. And MIT has become the first university to reject a compact sent by the Trump administration last week offering colleges funding advantages. We hear from WSJ reporter Doug Belkin about why the university rejected it, and what it means for other universities faced with a similar proposal. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 10. President Trump's application of pressure is a key factor in securing a cease fire in Gaza after two years of conflict. WSJ’s Anat Peled explains what happens next, including Israeli forces withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip preparations for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. Plus, a federal judge halts the deployment of National Guard troops onto the streets of Chicago. And the Nobel peace prize is awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her work promoting democracy and fighting dictatorship in the country. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. As the government shutdown stretches beyond a week, federal employees—including air-traffic controllers—are working without pay. WSJ reporter Anvee Bhutani discusses how a shortage of those workers could be crucial in the fight to end the government shutdown. Plus, the Israeli government is expected to vote on the hostage deal, as President Trump, whose administration helped broker the deal, offers details about its timeline. And Lay’s chips are getting a makeover for the MAHA era, with marketing that leans into the brand’s farm roots. We hear from Journal reporter Laura Cooper about why Lay’s owner PepsiCo is making the change at this key moment for its business. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan, with all hostages set to be released and Israeli troops to withdraw to an agreed-upon area. The WSJ’s Michael Amon explains what happens next. Plus, senior Republicans quietly advise the White House against mass layoffs and cuts during the shutdown. And France’s Macron says he plans to appoint a new prime minister, shelving the threat of snap elections… though as the WSJ’s Stacy Meichtry explains, the way out of the country’s fiscal quagmire is still far from clear. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 8. Minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Reserve offered more details about divisions among the governors and how they are thinking about rate cuts for the rest of this year. But as WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos tells us, the government shutdown could complicate the Fed’s balancing act. Plus, as the country’s top drugmakers are set to meet in early December, WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey discusses how family members of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to benefit from efforts to remake the industry. And advertisers, who spend tens of millions of dollars per year on digital ads, are pushing tech companies for more transparency around how those digital ads work. We hear from WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee about the proposal and why advertisers are asking for these standards. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The federal shutdown enters its second week, with strain spreading across the U.S. A new Trump administration memo casts doubt on whether furloughed workers will receive back pay once the government reopens. Plus, with Federal data frozen by the shutdown, Wall Street’s own numbers point to a cooling job market and rising unemployment. And, WSJ’s Margherita Stancati on why Milan, Italy is becoming a home for the super rich. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Gold prices soared to $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time, topping off an investor rush for the precious metal this year that has defied past patterns. David Uberti, who covers commodities for the Journal, joins to discuss what’s driving the surge in price. Plus, Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, said it will invest up to $2 billion in crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich explains why Intercontinental Exchange is interested in it. And brands desperate to connect with young people are fueling a boom in the business of Gen Z translation. We hear from WSJ marketing reporter Katie Deighton about the kinds of companies doing this translation, and how Gen Z is responding. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Trump suggests he is open to talks on healthcare, signaling that there may be a way to break the impasse on the government shutdown. Negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue in Egypt two years on from the deadly Hamas attacks that started the conflict. And big banks are competing for Trump's favor to be part of the Fannie and Freddie mega IPO. WSJ’s Ben Dummett explains how CEOs of the country’s six largest banks are navigating some novel hurdles in the process. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 

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