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What Wagner’s Russian Mutiny Means for Putin and the World

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Vladimir Putin’s image as an all-powerful leader was shattered last weekend with the Wagner mercenary group mutiny.  What consequences could this have on Russia's war in Ukraine and stability inside the world's biggest nuclear power?

Crypto Bank Run Cost Billions: Fed Advisor Rose

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Advisor Jonathan Rose speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Sonali Basak about the crypto space.

VC Funding: Why Startups Are Failing to Raise Cash

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After years of venture capital flowing freely into early-stage tech companies, investors are getting pickier. That’s forcing founders to make tough decisions and causing more of them to shut down.  WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Yuliya Chernova joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the landscape for startup funding and what it's like to be a founder these days.

War in Ukraine: inside Russia’s divided military elite

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With Ukraine’s counteroffensive under way, infighting has broken out within Russia’s military elite.  How will Ukraine’s successes on the battleground deepen divisions in Moscow?

Why Payment Apps Are Targeting More Teens Now

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Teens are getting a head start in understanding personal finance through apps designed to help them manage money, with parental supervision.  Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin as well as a mother of twin 15-year olds who are active on several apps.

Titanic tourist submersible destroyed: How it happened

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Wreckage from the missing Titan submersible has been found near the site of the Titanic.  All those who were on board are lost at sea.  Andrew Chang explains what happened and how the Titan was destroyed.

95,000 Hours Saved: Unique Ways Companies Are Tackling Worker Frustration

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As more workers say they’re less engaged on the job, some companies are taking steps to improve the day-to-day experience for employees.  WSJ’s Russell Adams joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the changes don’t always include pay raises.