WSJ What’s News

Alex Ossola, Luke Vargas

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Booking Overview

A fast-paced daily news brief from The Wall Street Journal that explains the biggest market-moving headlines across business, finance, and geopolitics. For PR pros, it’s a high-credibility platform to get experts in front of an audience that cares about policy impacts on markets.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Alex Ossola - WSJ editor/journalist who hosts WSJ “What’s News” segments (e.g., weekday P.M. editions), guiding listeners through key developments in business and markets.

Luke Vargas - WSJ editor/journalist who hosts WSJ “What’s News” segments (e.g., weekday A.M. editions and related market/political updates), summarizing major events for a business/finance audience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior journalists/analysts from The Wall Street Journal or comparable top-tier experts in business/finance and geopolitics; when outside experts appear, they would typically be C-suite executives, senior policy officials, or recognized academics/authorities with market-relevant expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Track record covering or shaping business/market narratives (press or institutional expertise), Authorship of widely read reporting or analysis, Leadership roles in major financial, policy, or research organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Martin - North Korea Nuclear Program Timeline And Activity, With International Focus (market/policy Context)

Ray A. Smith - Workplace And Hiring Trends Affecting Entry-level Employment

Becky Peterson - Apple CEO Succession Impact And/or Tesla Autonomous-driving And Consumer Backlash Implications (market/business Context)

John McCormick - Midterm Election Dynamics And Intra-/inter-party Positioning (politics With Policy Implications)

Eliza Collins - Midterm Election Dynamics And Party Maneuvering (politics With Policy Implications)

Recent Topics

Markets, Finance, Business, Geopolitics, Economy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
WSJ What’s News
:

Why Everyone Is Talking About Peptides

May 31, 2026

Flawless skin. Thicker hair. A snatched jawline. Better sleep. These are some of the benefits social media users claim peptides can deliver. But many of these uses are not FDA-approved, and consumers are increasingly turning to the grey market. WSJ’s Sara Ashley O’Brien, who covers the business and culture of wellness, joins host Alex Ossola to discuss the reality behind the hype and the risks involved. Further Reading The Explosive Rise of Unapproved Peptide Injections Teen Boys and ...

What’s News in Markets: Memory’s Gold Rush, Oil Slips, Ford Finds a New Lane

May 30, 2026

Are memory chips the new oil? And why are energy stocks getting the cold shoulder? Plus, how is Ford cashing in on the AI boom? Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Corporate America Is Now Rationing AI

May 29, 2026

P.M. Edition for May 29. Across industries, companies have been telling their employees to use more AI in their work. Now, as compute prices go through the roof, WSJ deputy tech bureau chief Brad Olson discusses how these companies are trying to scale it back. Plus, a federal judge puts a temporary pause on President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” amid a legal challenge. And move over Los Angeles—big film and TV studios are setting up shop in New Jersey. We hear from Journal entertainment ...

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