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A.M. Edition for Dec. 12. Volodymyr Zelensky is making a pivotal visit to Washington today in an bid to convince lawmakers to a new aid package. WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson explains that Zelensky has few options to hold back Russian forces if U.S. dries up. Plus, a blow for Google as it loses an antitrust case over the market power of its app store. And the U.K. challenges Unilever over the potential greenwashing of its products. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 11. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb explains why many Americans can’t afford to buy a home. And special counsel asks the Supreme Court to rule on former President Donald Trump’s immunity. Plus, Occidental agrees to buy CrownRock as the U.S. oil patch consolidates. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 11. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds President Biden’s political standing has hit its weakest point of his presidency, with voters now favoring Donald Trump. Editor Aaron Zitner explains how Americans are sizing up the two candidates on the issues. Plus, Macy’s shares jump as investors make a nearly $6 billion offer to buy the store. And, oil producers push back against a proposed fossil-fuel phaseout at COP28. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which airlines turned from competitors to allies? And how did the poster child of meme stocks, GameStop, perform this week? Plus, how are Google and AMD heating up the AI race? Host sca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 8. The U.S. labor market’s gradual cooling extended into November, the Labor Department reported. WSJ reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses the renewed optimism that the economy is on track for a soft landing. And the U.S. has approved the world’s first medicine to employ Crispr technology—a gene-modifying tool—for patients suffering from sickle-cell disease. Biotechnology reporter Joseph Walker has more. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 8. As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, U.S. cities are reporting an increase in hate crimes and European officials warn of new terrorism threats. Journal reporters Matthew Dalton and Erin Ailworth explain how governments are responding. Plus, Hunter Biden is indicted on tax charges. And Apple plans to ramp up iPhone production in India as it reduces its dependence on China. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 7. WSJ’s Saeed Shah discusses the increasingly dire conditions in Gaza. And reporter Gabriel Rubin explains why New Jersey is struggling to fill jobs despite high unemployment. Plus, WSJ sports reporter Louise Radnofsky shares the latest on an expected deal between Masters champion Jon Rahm and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 7. Investors and labor unions across Scandinavia are taking action against Tesla amid its refusal to engage in collective bargaining talks. WSJ reporter William Boston explains how the company’s labor practices have provoked a clash of cultures that could ultimately affect its bottom line. Plus, billions in aid for Ukraine stalls in the U.S. Senate. And McKinsey limits pathways to becoming partner as demand for high-price consultants slips. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 6. Google announces its artificial intelligence system to rival OpenAI as AMD rolls out new chips challenging Nvidia’s dominance in AI. Miles Kruppa and Asa Fitch report. Plus, Eric Niiler says Bitcoin mining used more water than New York City last year, fueling environmental concerns. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 6. It is crunch time in Brussels as EU negotiators try to the world’s first sweeping regulations on artificial intelligence. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael says rapid technological progress and intense lobbying efforts are complicating the process. Plus, Nvidia's CEO still plans to sell high-end chips in China. And Russia rejects a proposed U.S. prisoner swap to free Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 5. Investors who made one of the biggest timberland purchases in years say their bet is starting to pay off. Ryan Dezember reports. And Bob Henderson explains why gold prices are hitting record highs. Plus, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is ending his blockade on military promotions. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 5. CVS is revamping the way it sets drug prices, following criticism that the cost of drugs in the U.S. isn’t transparent enough. Plus, Israel and Hamas engage in some of the fiercest fighting of their two-month war, as Israel considers flooding Gaza’s tunnels with seawater. And the WSJ’s Matt Barnum explains why students globally are lagging in reading and math compared to a decade ago. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 P.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The pandemic made Americans richer, but the gains were uneven and fleeting. Plus, U.S. Supreme Court justices weigh the uncomfortable settlement between opioid victims and Purdue Pharma. And investors are betting on transmission projects to get clean energy into U.S. cities. Shelby Holliday hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The Journal’s Gordon Fairclough provides an update on reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia on espionage charges that he, the Journal, and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Here’s how to send Evan a message of . Plus, the creators of Oxycontin have their day at the Supreme Court, as some victims’ families say they won’t settle with the owners of Purdue Pharma. And Spotify announces layoffs for the third time this year. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which companies benefited most from strong Black Friday sales? And how did investors react to Tesla’s Cybertruck launch and General Motors’ massive stock buyback plan? Host sca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, over allegations he stole money from his own campaign. Congressional reporter Katy Stech Ferek has more. Plus, Israel plans to kill Hamas leaders around the world, after its war in Gaza. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum has more on this WSJ exclusive. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Dec. 1. Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck pickup, behind schedule and more expensive than promised. Reporter Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel resumes combat operations in Gaza as a week-long cease fire stalls. Middle East Correspondent Stephen Kalin discusses the latest. And TikTok wins a reprieve from a Montana law banning the app. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The Dow rallied today, and all three major indexes ended November with strong monthly gains. And OPEC+ agrees to cut oil production by another one million barrels a day. Plus, the U.S. warns Turkey to stop ing Hamas and Russia. Illicit finance reporter Ian Talley has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. The controversial statesman Henry Kissinger, who shaped Cold War history as a presidential adviser and Secretary of State, has ed away. WSJ writer Alan Cullison explains how Kissinger’s legacy of navigating great power conflict resonates now more than ever. Plus, Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce for another day. And reporter Matthew Dalton breaks down what to watch for as leaders tackle global warming at U.N. climate talks. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are discussing a tie-up, which would create a new powerhouse in the industry. Plus, General Motors announces $10 billion in stock buybacks, as CEO Mary Barra seeks to reassure investors about the health of the core business. Autos reporter Mike Colias has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices