
The 5 Best WSJ Tech News Briefing Podcast Episodes
1) Away Chief Steph Korey Reverses Resignation
After an explosive report from The Verge detailing a "toxic" workplace at Away, Co-founder and CEO Steph Korey resigned. But now, just a few weeks later, she's reversing course. Columnist John Stoll j...Show More
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The latest in the Away drama where Steph Korey is now back as co-CEO. Not to diminish Korey’s wrongdoings, but I can’t help but think that f...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Despite a US-China Trade Truce, Tech Tensions Rise
The US and China are set to sign phase one of a trade deal today. But on the tech side of things, tensions are still running high. Senior editor Bob Davis will join us to explain the difference betwee...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Facebook and Twitter Blocked Trump's Accounts. Why Now?
In the aftermath of Wednesday's riots at the Capitol, social-media companies took their strongest action to date against President Trump. But the tech companies have been under pressure to take this k...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Dating in the Age of Social Distancing
Guidelines to keep 6 to 10 feet away from others will help flatten the curve - but it's also making in-person dating pretty difficult. Our reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about some of the ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Coronavirus Misinformation Circulating Online
False information about the coronavirus has been circulating online, despite big tech companies' attempts to stamp it out. Our reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Lear...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) TNB Tech Minute: Netflix Reports Higher Revenue and Profit
Plus: Coinbase to acquire crypto-investing platform Echo for $375 million. And cooling-equipment maker XNRGY gets financial backing from Decarbonization Partners. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about ...Show More
7) TNB Tech Minute: GM Expects Smaller EV Losses
Plus: Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology reports higher quarterly profit. And a former antitrust official predicts regulatory scrutiny of energy deals to power data centers. Zoe Kuh...Show More
8) Oracle Faces Tough Questions Over Its AI Plans
One of the big winners of the artificial-intelligence boom, Oracle, is facing hard questions from investors and analysts about how it plans to pay for an expensive expansion of its AI infrastructure. ...Show More
9) TNB Tech Minute: Apple Stock Hits Intraday Record on Strong iPhone Sales
Plus: Subscriber cancellations of Disney+ and Hulu doubled in September following “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” suspension. And a second proxy advisory firm recommends Tesla shareholders reject CEO Elon Musk’s...Show More
10) TNB Tech Minute: AWS Recovers From Major Outage
Plus: Automakers’ lack of parts leaves thousands of Ford and Jeep employees collecting unemployment. And the U.K. competition regulator raises concerns over Getty Images and Shutterstock’s $3.7 billio...Show More