The Drug You've Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe
Europe has mostly been spared from the synthetic opioid crisis that has ravaged the U.S. over the past two decades. But now, a deadly new drug could be changing that: nitazenes. Up to 15 times stronger than fentanyl, nitazenes have been behind hundreds of overdose deaths in European countries over the past few years. WSJ's Sune Rasmussen on where the drug comes from and why it's doing so much damage. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
Fentanyl Is Bad. ‘Tranq’ Might Be Worse.
The Push to Test Drugs for Fentanyl
Why Some Opioid Victims Are Challenging Purdue’s Settlement
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Palantir: Pariah to Power Player
The Silicon Valley company Palantir spent years treading water as a tech outsider in the S&P 500. The company's recent success, as WSJ’s Heather Somerville reports, is due in large part to CEO Alex Karp’s ability to find opportunities in crises, as well as to the Trump administration. Michelle Hackman hosts.
Further Listening:
- Inside ICE’s Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants- Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine
- Iran May Be Running Out of Options
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The Game Making Baseball Fans Go Bananas
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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