From clothes to candy, TikTok has become a storefront for a growing number of small businesses. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down how a possible ban could impact those who rely on the app to make a living. Plus, we hear from a North Carolina based shop owner who has turned her floral-inspired art designs into a million d ... Show More
Oct 3
What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut
Why are cruise stocks rallying despite soaring fuel costs? And how did an egg shortage turn into a glut? Plus, what does Nvidia’s record-breaking stock buyback mean for investors? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up ... Show More
5m 10s
Sep 26
What’s News in Markets: Meta’s Muse, Diesel Dilemma, Paramount's Breakthrough
What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest sto ... Show More
5m 13s
Sep 19
What’s News in Markets: Markets Digest Shocks, Tokenized Stocks, Buffett Steps Down
Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the bigg ... Show More
5m 48s
Mar 2023
How TikTok Became a Matter of National Security
<p>TikTok, the app known for short videos of lip syncing, dancing and bread baking, is one of the most popular platforms in the country, used by one out of every three Americans.</p><p>In recent weeks, the Biden administration has threatened to ban it over concerns that it poses ... Show More
28m 50s
Sep 2020
TikTok on the clock, a “post-pandemic reset” and the software surge rolls on
<p>The U.S. will block TikTok downloads starting Sunday, while sources tell CNBC that WeChat is “dead” in this country. We have the latest details, and explore whether a deal will come together to avoid this fate.</p><p>Plus, Home Depot & Lowe’s have been huge beneficiaries of th ... Show More
47m 4s
Mar 2024
Drum Tower: Tick tock for TikTok
On March 13th America’s House of Representatives passed a bill that could ban TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese owner, Bytedance, agrees to sell its stake.
Alice Su, The Economist’s senior China correspondent, and David Rennie, our Beijing bureau chief, look at China’s side o ... Show More
38m 28s
Mar 2024
House Passes TikTok Ban & Dollar Tree Closing 1,000 Stores
Episode 279: Neal and Toby have the latest on the House of Representatives voting on a bill that would ban TikTok in the US and what it could mean for the future of the social media platform. Plus, the owner of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar is going to be closing up to 1,000 stor ... Show More
27m 46s
Apr 2024
The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok
<p>American lawmakers have tried for years to ban TikTok, concerned that the video app’s links to China pose a national security risk.</p><p>Sapna Maheshwari, a technology reporter for The Times, explains the behind-the-scenes push to rein in TikTok and discusses what a ban could ... Show More
25m 35s