The Journal.

Ryan Knutson, Jessica Mendoza

Booking Overview

The Journal covers the biggest money, business, and power stories with reporting from The Wall Street Journal and context on how markets and institutions work. It’s strong for PR professionals who want credible, mainstream economic and corporate narratives anchored by high-level journalists and domain experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

30s Ad: 3643 - 4397, 60s Ad: 4271 - 5025

Contact Information

podcasts@dowjones.com

Host

Ryan Knutson - Co-host of The Journal. A Wall Street Journal journalist and host who leads segments connecting major business developments to their underlying strategy, economics, and power dynamics.

Jessica Mendoza - Co-host of The Journal. Provides discussion and perspective alongside WSJ reporting, including bringing in on-the-ground voices (e.g., practitioners) to complement investigative and explanatory jou...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Wall Street Journal-level journalists (reporters focused on markets/companies/policy) and high-credibility subject-matter experts or practitioners (e.g., executives, former officials, regulators, senior academics, or direct practitioners) who can connect business/power dynamics to measurable outcomes.

Required Achievements:

Published, widely cited reporting or analysis in major outlets, Authored authoritative research/books on finance, business strategy, regulation, or industry dynamics, Held senior roles in finance, regulation, major corporations, or public institutions, Demonstrated expertise through high-impact work (e.g., major investigations, policy design, or leadership during market shifts)

Recent Guest Discussions

Math teacher (unnamed) - Real-world Experience Using Youtube In The Classroom

Shalini Ramachandran - Youtube In Education; Business Strategy Behind Platform Expansion Into Schools; Impact On Children

Damian Paletta - Barney Frank’s Legacy And Dodd-frank Financial Reform

Jon Emont - Nike’s Rise And Fall In China; Corporate Strategy And Execution

Recent Topics

Economics, Finance, Business Strategy, Mental Health, Markets, Corporate Governance, Antitrust, Technology Business, Education Policy, Consumer Industry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Journal.

How YouTube Took Over the American Classroom

May 22, 2026

American classrooms are awash with YouTube. One survey showed that 94% of teachers have used YouTube in their roles. A WSJ investigation reveals the business strategy behind Google’s push to bring the technology to schools and looks at how YouTube is affecting children. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran lays out her reporting, and Jessica Mendoza talks with a math teacher who has been wrestling with YouTube in his classroom. Further Listening: - The New Legal Strategy That Beat Social Media - ...

Barney Frank’s Legacy of Financial Reform

May 21, 2026

Barney Frank, the former Democratic congressman, died this week at the age of 86. Frank was best known as the architect of the Dodd-Frank law that reshaped the U.S. financial system in the wake of the 2008 crisis. WSJ’s Damian Paletta talks about Frank’s legacy. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The Man Who Waged War on Inflation - Two Executives on What It's Like to Stop a Bank RunSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Why Chinese Customers Are Running From Nike

May 20, 2026

Nike co-founder Phil Knight visited China nearly 50 years ago and dreamed of selling sneakers. He laid out an ambitious vision—“One billion people, two billion feet”— it was an ambitious strategy. By 2010, China was among Nike’s most lucrative markets, offering a blueprint for U.S. companies seeking to cash in on China’s rise. Today, Nike’s China business is bleeding. WSJ’s Jon Emont explores the cautionary tale of Nike’s rise and fall in China. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Can ...

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