The Journal.

Jesse Newman, a Wall Street Journal reporter who covers the food industry, traces how Kraft Mac and Cheese lost its crown. He explores nostalgia-driven marketing, shifts to cleaner labels and new competitors like Goodles. He also breaks down the Heinz merger’s cost cuts, corporate churn, and Kraft Heinz’s plans to fight back with premium and higher-protein lines.

Nick Timiraos, a Wall Street Journal reporter who covers the Federal Reserve, gives a crisp profile of Kevin Warsh. He traces Warsh's rise, debated role during the 2008 crisis, and evolving views on interest rates. Discussion covers Warsh's critiques of Fed models, political dynamics around confirmation, and the economic challenges any new Fed leader would face.

Erich Schwartzel, an investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal, unravels the Howard Rubin saga with crisp reporting. He walks through Rubin’s Wall Street rise, a lavish Metropolitan Tower penthouse, allegations of a secret sex trafficking operation, the recruitment and alleged abuse of vulnerable women, and the long legal fight that followed.

Ben Fritz, a Wall Street Journal reporter who covers Disney and theme parks, explains how Imagineering shapes Disney magic. He discusses why parks now out-earn movies. He traces Imagineering’s creative roots, tensions over budgets, costly overruns, and the shift toward IP-driven attractions. He outlines Bob Iger’s $60 billion parks push and the global slate of new projects.

Carrie Goldberg, an attorney who fights online sexual harm, explains legal battles over AI-generated deepfakes. She discusses how Grok allegedly produced nonconsensual explicit images, using product-liability and public-nuisance claims to hold platforms accountable. The conversation covers platform design, foreseeability of harm, and aims for discovery and corporate responsibility.

Michelle Hackman, WSJ immigration reporter who explains ICE tactics and policy, and Joe Barrett, WSJ on-the-ground reporter in Minneapolis, discuss the deadly shooting, local protests, and obstacles to investigation. They examine federal deployment scale, aggressive arrest methods, political backlash, and possible shifts in enforcement strategy.

Shalini Ramachandran, a Wall Street Journal reporter who led the investigation, explains data linking early ADHD meds to later psychiatric prescriptions. Nancy Gansky, a mother reflecting on treatment choices, shares her regrets. Danielle Gansky, who lived decades on stimulants and psychiatric drugs, recounts highs, crashes, withdrawal and slow tapering. They discuss prescribing practices, lack of research on drug combinations, and barriers to therapy.

Micah Maidenberg, a Wall Street Journal reporter, delves into the dynamic career of Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX's president. He discusses her journey from an engineering background to leading a groundbreaking aerospace company. The conversation highlights her critical role in securing NASA contracts and managing SpaceX's relationships, especially with Elon Musk. They explore the implications of a potential IPO, future projects like orbital AI data centers, and the impact on Shotwell's role as the company navigates public scrutiny and ambitious goals.

In this discussion, reporter Jennifer Hiller sheds light on how the surging demand for AI is straining the U.S. power grid and driving up electricity prices. She highlights the exponential growth of data centers, particularly in Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, and the projected 4.8% annual demand growth driven by these facilities. Hiller also discusses the complications of expanding generation capacity amid supply shrinkage and rising costs, as well as the intense political pressure on regulators. The risks of blackouts loom, sparking a crucial conversation on solutions.

Max Colchester, a Journal reporter specializing in international stories, delves into President Trump's contentious push to acquire Greenland from Denmark. He discusses European leaders' concerns and varied reactions to this geopolitical maneuvering. Colchester highlights Greenland's mineral wealth and its strategic importance amidst rising tensions. He also shares insights on the opinions of Greenlanders regarding U.S. ownership and the potential economic consequences for Europe if Trump escalates trade threats. The conversation raises critical questions about transatlantic alliances.