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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Caroline Ellison Speaks
Caroline Ellison met Sam Bankman-Fried trading at Jane Street. The two would go on to have a close professional and personal relationship as his crypto empire grew and then eventually imploded. Now, she has pleaded guilty and is testifying against him. Producer Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff discuss her testimony and how the government is using it to build their case against Bankman-Fried.
Further Reading:
- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Further Listening:
- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy
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13:3911/10/2023
The War Between Israel and Hamas
Early Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel as its fighters poured across the border from Gaza, killing hundreds and taking others hostage. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and began retaliatory strikes on Gaza, also killing hundreds. WSJ’S Dov Lieber on a “game-changing” moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations and what comes next.
Further Reading:
- Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks
- Israel Readies for Ground War in Gaza
- What is Hamas? What to Know About the Militant Group Fighting Israel
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21:2610/10/2023
Introducing: WSJ's Take On the Week
We're off today for the holiday, but we still have an episode for you!WSJ's Take On the Week is a new WSJ show that breaks down the most important things to watch in business and financial news to help you make smarter investment decisions. This week, host Dion Rabouin looks at big banks, a big yield and a big release for Taylor Swift.If you like the show, follow it for more.
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21:0509/10/2023
The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: The First Key Witness
Gary Wang, FTX’s former chief technology officer, took the stand in the government’s case against Sam Bankman-Fried. Producer Rachel Humphreys and WSJ’s Caitlin Ostroff discuss what Wang says he knows about the secret code that allowed Alameda Research to borrow billions of dollars of customer money from FTX.
Further Reading:
- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Further Listening:
- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy
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15:0307/10/2023
What Is Amazon's Secret ‘Project Nessie’?
When the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon last week, there was a big redacted section. WSJ’s Dana Mattioli on what she discovered underneath the redactions.
Further Reading:
- Amazon Used Secret ‘Project Nessie’ Algorithm to Raise Prices
- FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly
Further Listening:
- Congress’s Case to Break Up Amazon
- Biden’s New FTC CHair Squares Off With Big Tech
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20:2006/10/2023
NYC’s Food Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage
A legal battle is unfolding in New York City over a law that sets a roughly $18 minimum wage for food delivery workers. Four major app-based delivery companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, Relay and Uber Eats — have sued to block the law. WSJ’s Erin Ailworth unpacks the legal arguments, and a food delivery worker explains what’s at stake for him.
Further Reading:
-Judge Allows App-Based Delivery Workers in NYC to Make $18 an Hour
-DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub Sue New York City Over Minimum-Wage Law
Further Listening:
-The Real Cost of 15 Minute Grocery Delivery
-Can Food Delivery Make Money?
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18:1905/10/2023