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What a Blue Texas Means for Elon Musk’s Empire

Mon, 09 Nov 2026

After years of expanding his business empire across Texas and spending hundreds of millions backing Republicans there, Elon Musk and his companies now face a newly elected Democratic state leadership. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson explains what Texas turning blue means for Musk's companies. Julie Chang hosts.




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AI Data Centers Face a Voter Revolt

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

This week, voters across the country rejected data center expansion, backing ballot measures and candidates to ban or slow development. WSJ reporter Will Parker explains what this means for projects currently underway—and for the tech companies powering the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts.




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Decoding the $6.3 Billion Binance Heist

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Last week, $6.3 billion was siphoned from Binance—the world’s largest crypto exchange—in about 20 minutes. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan and reporter Sam Kessler discuss how North Korean hackers pulled off the largest financial heist of all time, and what this means for the future of cryptocurrency.




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Amazon’s Latest Challenge: When Bots Do the Buying

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

People are adopting AI agents to research and buy products—and that’s putting Amazon’s $70 billion advertising business at risk. WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti breaks down why bots that can shop pose such a threat to the e-commerce giant, and how Amazon is fighting back. Julie Chang hosts.




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The $1,000 Hack That Turns Everyday Cars Hands-Free

Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Aftermarket devices promise to turn some recent model cars into hands-free vehicles. WSJ reporter Christopher Otts explains how these kits work, what it’s like to ride with one, and the growing safety, regulatory, and industry questions surrounding third-party driver-assistance tech. Julie Chang hosts.




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