Luke Vargas
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Luke Vargas is a host at The Wall Street Journal, where he presents the daily What's News podcast. He is an audio storyteller, reporter, anchor, producer and editor who has broadcast from the United Nations and more than 40 countries.
4 episodes featuring Luke Vargas
WSJ What’s News
Iran tensions jolt oil, bonds and the critical-minerals race
The episode connects a geopolitical shock to markets, debt risks, AI security, Middle East accountability and the strategic contest over resources.
Sep 28, 2026 · 16 min
WSJ What’s News
Trump weighs diplomacy as regional tensions and ad wars intensify
The episode connects uncertain Middle East diplomacy with fast-moving fights over AI accountability, online commerce and control of the political advertising map.
Sep 22, 2026 · 14 min
WSJ What’s News
Greenland deal links security access to American investment
The episode connects a prospective Greenland security agreement to sovereignty concerns, military access and broader U.S. economic strategy while tracking major policy and market disputes.
Sep 21, 2026 · 13 min
WSJ What’s News
Energy shocks squeeze consumers as Hormuz risks mount
The episode connects geopolitical threats to rising household costs and shows why policymakers have few fast, painless ways to respond.
Sep 20, 2026 · 15 min