P.M. Edition for March 31. Support pours in for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia this week. Plus, national politics reporter Alex Leary says the indictment of former President Donald Trump by a Manhattan grand jury is laying bare deep political divisions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 31. Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in paying hush-money to a porn star on the eve of the 2016 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Rebecca Ballhaus tells us what to expect in this unprecedented case. Plus, U.S. officials say the release of Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich could be difficult to secure as he heads toward a trial in a court under the control of Russia’s security service, the FSB. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: Mike Pence is a former vice president of the U.S. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to him as a former president. (Corrected March 31.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking News March 30. A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. In a statement, Trump called the indictment “political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history.” WSJ reporter Rebecca Ballhaus joins WSJ What’s News host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what we know so far. You can follow the Live Coverage on WSJ.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 30. The White House has condemned the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, on what Moscow described as espionage. The WSJ vehemently denies the charges. Plus, D.C. reporter Daniella Cheslow reports on how the U.S. is realigning its goals in the Middle East. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 30. Advanced military equipment from Western allies has arrived in Ukraine as Kyiv prepares a spring offensive against Russia. Wall Street Journal reporter Ian Lovett tells us how the offensive may play out. Plus, recent market volatility is squeezing funding for green startups. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 29. There was a lot of enthusiasm around the metaverse when Facebook rebranded itself to become Meta in 2021. But lately, companies are souring on the idea. WSJ Tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains why this happened and discusses whether there is a future for the metaverse. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 29. Top Chinese officials rolled out the welcome mat for foreign CEOs this week in a bid to restore business confidence after a multiyear tech crackdown. WSJ deputy China bureau chief Yoko Kubota explains whether that and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma’s return to China are enough to sell that message. Plus, UBS brings back its former CEO to oversee the Credit Suisse takeover. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 28. A U.S. indictment unveiled Tuesday alleges that in 2021, the FTX founder directed payoff to regain access to more than $1 billion in frozen cryptocurrency. Plus, rising interest rates haven’t hit U.S. companies that hard yet. But Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart says this could soon change and explains what it could mean for consumers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 28. A new WSJ-NORC poll has found that several values that once defined America–including patriotism, religion and hard work–are receding in importance to Americans. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner examines the factors leading to this shift in priorities and where the U.S. public stands heading into a divisive presidential campaign. Plus, EU member states prepare to approve a plan that would largely ban sales of new cars with internal combustion engines. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 27. After massive protests and nationwide strikes across Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suspended a controversial judicial overhaul plan “to prevent a civil war.” WSJ Israel and the Palestinian territories correspondent Dov Lieber discusses the latest developments and what comes next. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 27. First Citizens Bank is buying big pieces of Silicon Valley Bank, more than two weeks after SVB’s collapse sent tremors through the global banking system. WSJ editor Matthew Thomas explains the significance of the purchase and its potential risks for First Citizens. And Israel is at a standstill as its largest trade union calls a general strike over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 24. Shares of Deutsche Bank fell today, with investors still on edge about the banking crisis. Markets reporter Patricia Kowsman explains. Plus, North Africa correspondent Chao Deng says growing energy demand in Europe has some big oil companies eyeing North Africa. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 24. Growing weakness in the real estate sector is raising concerns about further turmoil for U.S. banks. WSJ reporters Konrad Putzier and Veronica Dagher explain how factors such as higher interest rates are affecting mortgage borrowers and could in turn put added pressure on banks. And a new WSJ-NORC poll finds an overwhelming share of Americans aren’t confident their children’s lives will be better than their own. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 23. In a fiery House hearing on Capitol Hill, lawmakers questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about potential Chinese government influence over the company, as safety and security concerns over the platform deepen. Tech policy reporter John D. McKinnon reports. Plus, senior writer Phred Dvorak explains why defining “Made in America” is key for some clean energy projects. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 23. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before a powerful U.S. House committee today, facing skeptical lawmakers as many Republicans in Congress call for an outright ban of the popular app. WSJ tech policy reporter John McKinnon explains Mr. Chew’s likely defense of the company and whether it has any allies on Capitol Hill. Plus, markets whipsaw after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she doesn’t support a blanket guarantee of U.S. bank deposits. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 22. U.S. stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter-percentage point. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry has more on the tough decision before the Central Bank, amid turmoil in the banking sector. Plus, a hush-money investigation involving former President Donald Trump is nearing its end. Reporter Corinne Ramey explains what could be next. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 22. The Federal Reserve faces a balancing act ahead of its next interest-rate decision today, as signs of lingering inflation collide with the prospect that recent bank instability could weaken the economy and call for lower rates. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip breaks down where that leaves policy makers. Plus, U.K. inflation unexpectedly surges amid the highest food prices in decades. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 21. U.S. consumers, already saddled with high inflation and higher borrowing costs, are facing another challenge: turmoil in the banking sector. National economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin says that if consumers really pull back, economic activity may suffer. Plus, Moscow bureau chief Ann M. Simmons reports on the summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for March 21. Swiss lender UBS has one fewer rival and more clients among the world's wealthy after its whirlwind rescue of Credit Suisse. But it's also left holding Credit Suisse's legal baggage and bearing the weight of being an even more systemically important financial institution. Journal reporter Margot Patrick outlines the challenges and opportunities that could await UBS. Plus, WSJ editor Alex Frangos explains what investors are watching as the Fed kicks off a two-day policy meeting. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for March 14. A little-known type of financial instrument called contingent convertible bonds, or CoCos, could play a big role in the banking crisis. Markets reporter Matt Wirz explains. Plus, senior special writer Ruth Simon discusses how the crisis is hitting small business owners. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices