The 10 Best The Journal. Podcast Episodes
1) The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist
The Facebook Files, an investigative series from The Wall Street Journal, dives into an extensive array of internal Facebook documents, giving an unparalleled look inside the social media giant. In ou...Show More
daisydebut recommended:
We need to listen & learn about the dangers of social media
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Is Graduate School Worth the Price?
New federal data show that many graduate students don't make nearly enough money to pay back their student loans. WSJ's Melissa Korn explains why some graduates of elite schools, like Columbia Univers...Show More
kerj recommended:
I believe grad school is extremely valuable, but I don’t understand why the relative price for a 2 year masters program is so much greater t...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) To The Moon, Part 1: 'How Much Do Islands Cost?'
When GameStop's stock surged this winter, Wall Street was shocked to learn that a bunch of amateur investors had all piled in. Who were these people and where had they come from? On episode one of To ...Show More
danny recommended:
This 5 part series on GameStop + wallstreetbets is 👌🏾.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) How Kidnapping Became Big Business in Nigeria
In 2014, the terrorist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria. It gave rise to a viral Twitter movement #BringBackOurGirls and would eventually inspire hundreds of similar kidnappings i...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) When AI Comes for Your Art
AI-art generators let users create fantastical images with just a few text prompts. But some artists see a problem: They say AI is ripping them off. Artist Greg Rutkowski and WSJ tech columnist Christ...Show More
6) Tesla’s Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon Musk
Tesla shareholders voted to reapprove Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package, signaling support for the EV maker’s CEO and giving the board ammunition in its fight to preserve the court-rejected ...Show More
7) Etsy: Big Commerce or Crafters' Community?
For almost 20 years, Etsy has been a popular website for handmade and specialized goods on the internet. But as the company grew, many current and former sellers say the platform has changed and is no...Show More
8) The Creator of the Record-Setting Covid Vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech asked the Food and Drug Administration today to authorize their Covid-19 vaccine. We talk with the visionary scientist who developed the vaccine, Dr. Ugur Sahin, and the WSJ's Boja...Show More
mm recommended:
Bless this scientist couple who keep on pushing innovation in medicine and created one of the first COVID-19 vaccine ready for approval. The...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) America Prepares for a Pandemic
The outbreak of new coronavirus cases around the world has led U.S. health officials to warn the disease may spread in the U.S. WSJ's Brianna Abbott explains what may complicate officials' efforts to ...Show More
aliceko recommended:
Good overview on covid-19, how it’s diagnosed, and how to prep.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) A Quick Fix for Hair Loss Is Making Some Men Sick
Telehealth companies make hair loss drugs easy to get. They also don’t have to disclose side effects in ads. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler reports that some young men say they are suffering serious health conse...Show More