There’s a new game selling out stadiums around the country: banana ball. The game’s founder, Jesse Cole, describes how he got started. And WSJ’s Jason Gay watched a game to see what Major League Baseball – and other pro sports – can learn from banana ball’s fan-first approach. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further listening:
- NCAA President on New Era for College Sports
- How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports
- The Biggest Trade in Sports Wasn’t an Athlete –– It Was a TV Show
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Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Labubus?
An ugly-cute monster has become a global sensation. PopMart, the company behind Labubus, has leveraged blind-box packaging, scarcity and artist collaborations to turn these collectible plushies into a booming business. WSJ's Kaitlyn Wang explains the rise of the Labubu and a "Labubu influencer" describes the appeal. Michelle Hackman hosts.
Further Listening:
- How the Stanley Cup Became the Internet’s Favorite Water Bottle
- Mattel Bets Big on Barbie
- Is Supreme Still the King of Streetwear?
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Disney’s Big AI Dilemma
Disney is grappling with how to push forward into a new AI era without losing control of its valuable intellectual property. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel takes us inside the company's complicated relationship with AI and its race to figure out how to leverage the new technology for maximum gain – without putting too much at risk. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney
- Disney Gets Into Gambling
- Why Florida is Fighting with Walt Disney World
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The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover
Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in charge. In an interview with host Jessica Mendoza, the new FDA head talks about food dyes, AI, vaccines and the big changes he has in store for an agency that regulates one-fifth of consumer spending.
Further Listening:Â
Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
MAHA Influencers Go to Washington
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Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics
On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply this summer. The jobs report was the weakest in President Trump’s second term. WSJ’s Matt Grossman reports on the economist at the heart of the controversy, Erika McEntarfer, and on bigger concerns around data from the bureau. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
​​- Is Trump Winning His Trade War?
- Is the Economy… OK?
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