In the battle for AI supremacy, Meta’s models have lagged. Now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is racing to hire new AI talent to close the gap with rivals. He’s dangling huge pay packages to lure experts away from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains how Meta’s AI efforts fell short, and who will be joining the company’s new “Superintelligence Labs” to turn things around. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
-The Battle Within Meta Over Chatbot Safety
-Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI
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How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate
After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can sign the bill into law. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?
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Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet
JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers will stick around because of the status and exclusivity the card conveys. WSJ’s Imani Moise reports on how credit card companies have increasingly attracted customers by offering perks. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Unusual Economics of the Bilt Credit Card
- The Fight Over Your Credit Card Swipe
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The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained
SCOTUS wrapped up a busy session, giving states room to restrict transgender medical care for minors, allowing the federal government to strip legal status for Venezuelan migrants and, in one of its final acts on Friday, clipping the power of federal judges to block President Trump’s policies nationwide. Jessica Mendoza speaks to WSJ’s Jess Bravin about the emergency cases filling the Supreme Court schedule and what that signals for the future.
Further Listening:
-Is There an Ethics Problem at the Supreme Court?
-Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary
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Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'
To renowned travel guru Rick Steves, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that builds bridges. Recently, he sat down with Ryan Knutson at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle for a conversation about his business, his politics and how the two intersect.
Further Listening:
The Love Triangle Over Spirit
An Air Traffic Controller Speaks Out About Newark Airport
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