A.M. Edition for Oct. 18. As China's third-quarter growth numbers disappoint, WSJ's James Willhite tells us what drove the slowdown. Congressional lawmakers question whether Amazon executives misled Congress. Facebook is set to hire 10,000 workers in the EU for its metaverse. And WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains why progressive Democrats are opposing a second term for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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China's Slowdown Suggests Recovery Is Losing Steam

Bad Bets is a new podcast series from The Wall Street Journal that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. This season, we're delving into Enron. In 2001, energy company Enron was at the height of its power. Then, out of the blue, CEO Jeffrey Skilling resigned-just six months after he took the reins of a company he had helped turn into an innovation machine. Why? In this episode, we dive into the first cracks in the Enron facade. John Emshwiller is the host of this season of Bad Bets. John and his Journal colleague Rebecca Smith did the original reporting on which this season is based. Bad Bets is a production of The Wall Street Journal. This season was produced in collaboration with Neon Hum Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Bad Bets

P.M. Edition for Oct. 15. Thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan are temporarily living on military bases in the U.S., as they await permanent resettlement. Midwest correspondent Ben Kesling joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on life at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afghan Evacuees Adjust to Life on U.S. Military Bases

A.M. Edition for Oct. 15. The worker shortage that emerged from the pandemic could be permanent. WSJ's Lauren Weber tells us what is driving the exodus. A former Boeing pilot is indicted for allegedly lying about the automated system blamed for the 737 MAX crashes. A judge says the Texas abortion law can remain in effect. Plus, former President Bill Clinton is admitted to hospital. And WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky talks retail as Macy's is urged to spin off its profitable e-commerce unit. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's Missing Workers

P.M. Edition for Oct. 14. In the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, images emerged of crowded and chaotic scenes at the Kabul airport, as thousands tried to flee the country. But a secret back door emerged, helping many evade the Taliban and escape. WSJ foreign-affairs reporter Jessica Donati joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the story of "Glory Gate." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a Secret 'Glory Gate' Helped Afghan Evacuees Escape

A.M. Edition for Oct. 14. Amid a reported attack on five American families connected to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, WSJ's Vivian Salama tells us what we know about the mysterious neurological ailment known as Havana Syndrome. The WHO creates a new, bigger team to investigate the origins of Covid-19. Plus, Hollywood faces another strike that could put production at a near standstill. And WSJ's David Benoit explains why banks in this earnings season are positive about the future. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Vows to Address Havana Syndrome Attack

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. Next year, seniors and other Social Security recipients will see their benefits go up by 5.9%, the largest increase in 40 years. But with inflation rising, will that cost-of-living boost be enough? WSJ labor economics and policy reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Security Recipients to Get Big Benefit Boost in 2022

A.M. Edition for Oct. 13. As big energy companies tout 'carbon-neutral' oil and gas, WSJ's Dieter Holger discusses what this means for efforts to burn less fossil fuel. The U.S. will open its land borders for nonessential travel by vaccinated people. Plus, Social Security is set to rise the most in 40 years in a bid to combat the impact of soaring inflation. And WSJ's Alex Frangos weighs in on the third-quarter earnings season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Carbon Capture Undermining the Case for Fewer Emissions?

P.M. Edition for Oct. 12. The Biden administration is considering a proposal that would protect immigrants without work authorization from being deported, if they report an abusive employer. Immigration reporter Michelle Hackman joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the proposal fits into the administration's broader immigration policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden Administration Aims to Protect Immigrants From Employer Abuses

A.M. Edition for Oct. 12. WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the value of cryptocurrencies as JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin worthless. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans Covid-19 vaccine mandates for people working in the state. Plus, California begins an investigation into the causes of the oil spill. And WSJ's Brent Kendall on the big businesses the Justice Department is taking aim at. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Bitcoin Worthless?

P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. Democrats in Washington are trying to work out an agreement on a $3.5 trillion spending bill that covers everything from education to climate change. But they're not just getting pushback from Republicans. Democratic progressives and centrists are wrangling over the size of the package and the price tag. Politics reporter Eliza Collins joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats Struggle to Unify on Spending

A.M. Edition for Oct. 11. WSJ's Alex Janin explains why first-time home buyers are increasingly relying on their friends to get on the housing ladder. Major U.S. retailers turn to private cargo ships as the supply chain crisis worsens. Plus, the Navy engineer and his wife charged with trying to share military secrets. And WSJ's Anna Hirtenstein tells us what to expect from this earnings season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Millennials Pool Their Money to Buy a Home

P.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The U.S. jobs report for September is leaving economists with more questions than answers, after employers added just 194,000 jobs to the economy, far fewer than expected. That's the smallest gain since the end of last year. So what does the latest report mean for the nation's economic recovery? WSJ economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September Jobs Growth Slower Than Expected

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. WSJ's Paul Hannon explains why the last major holdout has agreed to raise its corporate tax rate and what that means for a global deal. Tesla moves its headquarters from California to Texas. Plus, journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression. And agricultural economist Andrew Novakovic explains why retail cheese prices are on the rise. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ireland Paves the Way for a Global Tax Deal

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are seeking authorization from federal health officials for their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. That means a vaccine for that age group could be available within weeks. For some parents, that is welcome news. But others have some concerns. Health business editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pfizer Seeks Green Light for Covid-19 Vaccine for Young Children

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