NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has won over legions of rent-strapped young voters with a platform focused on making housing more affordable — including by freezing rents. This week he cleared an important hurdle, winning the Democratic primary in an upset of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. But his success has panicked the New York real estate industry, which is now in a mad scramble to assess its options. WSJ’s Rebecca Picciotto explains how the city’s housing crisis is driving the election. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
-How Eric Adams Became New York City’s First Indicted Mayor
-The Rise of the Yimbys
-The Downfall of a Real Estate Empire
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20:07
"I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.
Gary Rohwer owns Glenn Valley Foods and lends his name to the company’s signature product: Gary’s QuickSteaks. He says he built his business with the help of mostly immigrant workers, whose legal status he says his company vetted using the government’s E-Verify System. This month, his plant was raided by ICE. He speaks with Annie Minoff about what happened, his industry and what’s next for his company.
Further Listening:
- Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less
- Inside ICE’s Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants
- Deportations Could Upend This Parachute Factory
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21:31
Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI
The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at a two-day international AI conference in Rome. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati reports on why Silicon Valley is watching to see if Leo will use the Church’s moral authority to push for stronger AI rules. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Financial Mess Facing the Vatican
- Pope Francis Has Died. What’s Next for the Catholic Church?
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21:58
NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports
Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. The deal will create a new system for college athletes to get paid directly by schools. They discuss how payments will be regulated, what impact Title IX could have and how the deal could change college sports.
Further Listening:
- The TikTok That Changed College Hoops
- California Takes On the NCAA
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24:22
Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End?
Today, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Officials said Iran also fired on Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a strike over the weekend that hit three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, authorized by President Trump. WSJ’s Shayndi Raice reports on how Iran got backed into a corner and has been forced to decide whether or not to escalate into a broader war. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Iran May Be Running Out of Options
-Iran and the U.S. Were Set to Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked
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