How is Coca-Cola dealing with aluminum tariffs? And how are crypto’s gains benefiting Robinhood? Plus, why Unilever shares dropped. Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 14. The Department of Government Efficiency has taken on a number of government agencies recently, but none with a budget as vast and complex as the Defense Department. WSJ national security correspondent Nancy Youssef joins us to talk about how the Pentagon is preparing for a visit from DOGE. Plus, another star prosecutor steps down over the Justice Department’s directive to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. And WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy tells us about a quaint state that’s surprisingly becoming one of the hottest aviation markets in the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 14. Vice President JD Vance tells the Journal that the U.S. could send troops to Ukraine if Moscow fails to negotiate to end the war there in good faith. But President Trump’s decision to hold direct talks with Russia is a win for President Vladimir Putin, and WSJ reporter Matthew Luxmoore says the Kremlin leader is in a position to play the long game. Plus, more than 200,000 federal workers become the focus of a new round of Trump administration layoffs. And TikTok returns to the Apple and Google mobile-app stores in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. Senators voted to confirm vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte tells us how Kennedy overcame senators’ skepticism to win their votes. Plus, voters’ frustration with inflation helped Donald Trump win the White House; WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins us to talk about why getting rid of inflation might now be a challenge for the president. And President Trump signs a memo ordering federal agencies to study reciprocal tariffs. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 13. WSJ correspondent Summer Said says President Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians is prompting Arab states to set aside old political concerns and race to find an alternative–and putting pressure on an already fragile cease-fire. Plus, a judge lifts the freeze on a buyout offer for federal workers. And Elon Musk says he’ll withdraw his bid to control OpenAI if the board stops its conversion to a for-profit company. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 12. President Trump says he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have agreed to open immediate talks to end the war in Ukraine. WSJ national security correspondent Nancy Youssef discusses what we know about the shifting U.S. stance. Plus, inflation in January was higher than anticipated. We hear from Heard on the Street writer and WSJ’s Take On the Week co-host Telis Demos about what that could mean for the Federal Reserve. And House Republicans present their blueprint for a budget bill. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 12. WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab says a new twist on value investing is turning attention to companies returning gobs of cash to shareholders. But does that mean growth is dead? Plus, Elon Musk defends his government cost-cutting drive as President Trump hands DOGE more authority. And the WSJ’s Jason Douglas explains which countries are likely to bear the brunt of reciprocal tariffs promised by the president. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 11. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was in front of Congress today outlining a path for 2025, the day before the release of important inflation data. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman explains what the data could mean for the Fed. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Hamas must release hostages by noon Saturday, or face a return to war. And, experts want more people to know about the risk between alcohol and cancer. WSJ Your Health columnist Sumathi Reddy tells us what to know. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Correction: The Federal Reserve's preferred metric for inflation is the personal-consumption expenditures price index, or PCE. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said it was the consumer-price index, or CPI. (Corrected on Feb. 12)

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 11. The EU pledges $200 billion in AI spending to try and catch up with the U.S. and China in the race to develop the most complex AI models. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner, attending an AI summit in Paris, says world leaders are vying for a piece of the AI boom to boost their economies. Plus, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects advances from a group of investors led by Elon Musk. And New York City Mayor Eric Adams scores a legal reprieve as the Justice Department orders an end to his bribery case. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Correction: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is a Democrat. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said he was a Republican. (Corrected on Feb. 11)

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 10. After Elon Musk took over Twitter, one of his deputies, Steve Davis, adopted a move-fast-and-break-things approach to make the company more efficient. WSJ White House economics reporter Brian Schwartz tells us how Davis, now working at Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, could use the same playbook for the federal government. Plus, Musk is leading an effort to buy ChatGPT maker OpenAI. And President Trump’s promise of mass deportations is causing immigrants to spend less. We hear from the Journal’s senior special writer Ruth Simon about who is feeling the impact. Alex Ossola hosts.

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