Pokémon cards are beating the benchmark S&P 500 and tech stocks like Meta. WSJ’s Krystal Hur has been talking with a few collectors that have hit it big thanks to some prized sparkly cardboard from their childhoods. But are there signs of a bubble and that we’re reaching peak Pikachu? Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The $55 Billion Deal to Take EA Private
- GameStop and the Rise of the Reddit Investor
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KFC Got Fried in the Chicken Wars. Can It Come Back?
Kentucky Fried Chicken was once one of the biggest fast-food chain in America. Now, it’s battling declining U.S. sales as rivals attract customers with chicken sandwiches and tenders over KFC’s classic bucket of bone-in chicken. WSJ’s Heather Haddon reports on how the iconic chain is trying to turn things around. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?
- McDonald’s Wants To Offer Quality And Value. Can It Do Both?
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The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun
Corporate layoffs have been rolling across American companies: Amazon, General Motors, Verizon, Target and Microsoft have all cut jobs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter takes us inside his conversations with CEOs about how hiring is changing, and what the AI era means for jobs. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
- Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The fed Says it’s Hard to Tell
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Epstein Files and a MAGA Feud
Once one of President Trump’s most strident allies, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is now arguing the president is out of touch with his political base. Trump, in turn, has called her a “traitor” and unendorsed her. As WSJ’s Olivia Beavers reports, Greene was one of a few Republicans who broke with Trump this year over the release of the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Now, with those files set to be released, Greene is redefining her political identity. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
- The Healthcare Fight at the Heart of the Longest Ever Shutdown
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Can Nike Make Its Shoes Cool Again?
After five quarters of lagging sales and a sluggish stock price, Nike CEO Elliott Hill is trying to turn things around. WSJ’s Inti Pacheco spoke with Hill to discuss Nike's return to its roots and plans for future innovation. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Missteps That Led Nike Off Course
- Made in America? Shoe Companies Already Tried That.
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