In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of the letters was from Donald Trump. The president says the letter "is a fake thing." WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reveals what’s in the letter and Sadie Gurman explores what it means for Trump and the Department of Justice. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-JPMorgan's $75 Million Jeffrey Epstein Settlement
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How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses
Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labor market, now has over a million robots packing and shipping goods in its fulfillment centers. While some employees are finding ways to transition into higher-paying technical roles that manage the robots, the company’s CEO Andy Jassy has said it plans to cut the size of its overall workforce. Sebastian Herrera explains Amazon’s vision for the warehouse of the future. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs.
- The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon
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Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine
After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll impose tariffs on Russian goods to ratchet up economic pressure. The move underscores Trump’s growing anger with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ’s Lara Seligman unpacks the latest and explores the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Inside the Hunt for Putin’s Sleeper Agents
-How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea
-Ukraine Makes a Deal With Wall Street
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The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy
After the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy companies are bracing for more challenging times. The law is set to end Biden-era subsidies for clean energy, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that the industry could lose half a trillion dollars in tax incentives over the next decade. WSJ’s David Uberti reports on the renewable energy pullback. And Annie Minofftalks to a co-owner of a North Carolina-based solar-panel-installation company about what the winding down of subsidies means for his business.
Further Listening:
- The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
- How Trump’s Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate
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Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue
Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence before being deactivated, leaving users with a question: Where were Grok’s guardrails? WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy breaks down what happened and what it means for Musk’s company’s plans for an AI future. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
- How Elon Musk Pulled X Back From the Brink
- The Musk-Twitter Saga
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