The company’s strategy to set prices low for Echo speakers and other smart devices, expecting them to generate income elsewhere in the tech giant, hasn’t paid off. Read by Marni Penning.

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Alexa is in millions of households—and Amazon is losing billions

Scandalous revelations about Nobel Prize-winning writer Alice Munro offer a reminder that our heroes don’t just deserve scrutiny—in the end, their legacies benefit from it. Read by Mark Deakins.

Biographers owe their readers the full truth

At 46, Gwendolyn Bounds started to compete in gruelling obstacle-course races. Success didn’t come quickly—and that’s why the challenge was so rewarding. Now she shares her experience to help others fighting mid-life blues. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

To fight midlife blues, try mastering something difficult

How J.D. Vance rocketed to Trump’s VP

Bestselling author and former Trump critic has become the most articulate voice for a new brand of conservatism. Read by Emily Woo Zeller.

How J.D. Vance rocketed onto Trump’s VP shortlist

The modern workday is creating an epidemic of isolation, fuelled by the rise of digital communication and a lack of personal connections in the workplace. Te-Ping Chen reflects on why rates of loneliness in the U.S. continued to rise in 2023 even as the pandemic subsided. Read by Marni Penning.

The loneliness of the American worker

Platforms pay less for popular posts, brands are pickier about partnerships, and a possible TikTok ban looms. The Wall Street Journal reflects on how, despite a few achieving significant earnings, most creators are low earners, making it challenging to sustain their careers. Read by Emily Woo Zeller.

Social-media influencers aren’t getting rich—they’re barely getting by

After landing the deal that launched his company to the front of the artificial intelligence race, tech chief Satya Nadella is spreading his bets. Will it be enough? The Wall Street Journal examines how Microsoft's new arrangement with OpenAI and Inflection will shape the future of technology. Read by Michael Satow.

Microsoft’s Nadella is building an AI empire. OpenAI was just the first step.

Russia’s population has been in decline for years, and the war in Ukraine has made matters worse. The Wall Street Journal reflects on why this poses a significant existential crisis for Vladimir Putin. Read by Sharon McCune.

Putin’s existential problem: not enough Russians

As Narendra Modi scrapes in for a third term as the Prime Minister of India, The Wall Street Journal explores his journey from a modest upbringing. Here, they examine his his efforts to reshape India's political landscape and his polarizing impact on the nation. Read by Emily Woo Zeller.

"All of You Are Modi’: the making of the man reshaping India 

Traditional TV advertising is losing its impact as viewers shift to streaming platforms, prompting brands like Mondelez to allocate more of their ad budgets to social media and retail platforms. Suzanne Vranica examines how TV is declining for advertising. Read by Marni Penning.

How television advertising lost its relevance

In 2023 we had ‘Barbenheimer.’ In 2024 it’s the summer of sequels.

The frenzy over Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer showed that moviegoers are ready for something new. The industry got the message, but COVID and writers' strikes are now having an impact. The Wall Street Journal reflects on why 2024 films are dominated by sequels and the hopes that new leadership will eventually revive interest in the industry. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

Last year we had ‘Barbenheimer.’ This year it’s the summer of sequels.

For a decade, Walmart has reigned as the USA's biggest company by revenue. But recently, its status is looking shaky. Sarah Nassauer reports that the company is hunting for ways to continue growing with Amazon hot on its heels. Read by Emily Woo Zeller.

Walmart’s reign as America’s biggest retailer is under threat

It’s bot versus bot on the hiring front lines as job hunters turn to new tools to counter the AI screening their applications. Lindsay Ellis reflects on how this new approach irritates applicants and employers and has made the chances of landing a job slimmer. Read by Gina Rogers.

‘You’re fighting AI with AI’: Bots are breaking the hiring process

After ’dire predictions,’ the effects have been largely positive. Molly Ball explores how the freedom to marry for same-sex couples has resulted in many positive effects for society since licenses were legalized 20 years ago in the United States. Read by Gina Rogers.

How 20 years of same-sex marriage changed America

Nvidia is a trillion-dollar business today. It wouldn’t exist without someone called Irimajiri-san. Ben Cohen explores how an act of generosity ultimately led to the company's immense success. Read by Karl Miller.

The 84-year-old man who saved Nvidia

What's it like inside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign team? Aides describe a cultlike environment in which dysfunction and unprofessionalism reign.

The Wall Street Journal explores how Kennedy's unconventional campaign strategies shed light on the challenges and controversies surrounding his bid for the White House. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.


Inside RFK Jr.’s chaotic White House bid

There are plenty of powerful people in the entertainment industry, but only one fiercely guards Taylor Swift's reputation. Allie Jones explores how the formidable role of publicist Tree Paine, has contributed to the Swift's enduring success. Read by Gina Rogers.

There are plenty of power publicists. But only one works for Taylor Swift.

Josh O’Connor was best known for playing an uptight Prince Charles in ‘The Crown.’ Then Zendaya asked him to play tennis. In this interview, Ben Cohen reflects on his journey from a small-town English upbringing to Hollywood stardom. Read by Michael Satow.

‘Challengers’ is the sexiest movie of the year. He’s why.

Geneticist David Sinclair, who has said his “biological age” is roughly a decade younger than his actual one, has put forward his largely unlined face as a spokesman for the longevity movement. The Wall Street Journal explores why other longevity researchers are criticizing the Harvard biologist. 

Read by Ron Butler.

Star scientist’s claim of 'reverse aging' draws hail of criticism

College students who started their studies during the pandemic have had a challenging journey in higher education, marked by missed milestones, heightened anxiety and ending with protests. Douglas Belkin explores their stories and questions the future of traditional university experiences. Read by Mark Deakins.