Audio News Review

The Wall Street Journal Apr 18, 2026

What’s News in Markets: New Record Highs, Luxury Woes, and AI Makeovers

Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished with fresh records? And, are luxury fashion stocks no longer in vogue? Plus, is pivoting to AI a good corporate strategy? Host Imani Moise discusses the b…

FOX News Podcasts Apr 18, 2026

From Washington: The Fight Over Your Privacy, Warrantless Surveillance

It’s been a busy week on Capitol Hill as Congress returns from a lengthy recess. Amid a record-long DHS shutdown and debate over an extension of the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act, they mus…

FOX News Podcasts Apr 18, 2026

President Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

President Trump says that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open and ready for business and full passage.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also commented saying the waterway is open thr…

PBS News Apr 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 – PBS News Hour full episode

Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but questions remain about the future of the wider war as Iran claims it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Americans’ overall health faces an …

PBS News Apr 17, 2026

Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran

Vice President JD Vance makes his first major foray onto the world stage as America’s top negotiator with Iran. He’s the most prominent isolationist in the Trump administration and his assignment puts…

CBS News Apr 17, 2026

04/17/2026

President Trump says Iran agreed to stop enriching uranium while Iran says it won’t be transferred. Oil prices drop on news of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Senate approves short-term renewal…

CBS News Apr 17, 2026

04/17/2026

President Trump says Iran agreed to stop enriching uranium while Iran says it won’t be transferred. Oil prices drop on news of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Senate approves short-term renewal…

PBS News Apr 17, 2026

A look at ‘super agers’ and the science behind longer, sharper lives

For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It’s a hugely profitabl…

FOX News Podcasts Apr 17, 2026

Business Rundown: Rolls-Royce CEO Navigating Tariffs & Global Uncertainty

While international markets have shifted drastically over the last century, Rolls-Royce has remained a symbol of stability and prestige. But as tariff uncertainty continues and tensions in the Middle …

BBC World Service Apr 17, 2026

Iran: Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

President Trump and Iranian officials have said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels, although shipping firms say they’re remaining cautious. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi,…

The Wall Street Journal Apr 17, 2026

Stocks Soar, Oil Sinks After Iran Declares the Strait of Hormuz Open

P.M. Edition for April 17. After Iran’s declaration, President Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place. Senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Hollid…

The Wall Street Journal Apr 17, 2026

Stocks Soar, Oil Sinks After Iran Declares the Strait of Hormuz Open

P.M. Edition for April 17. After Iran’s declaration, President Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place. Senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Hollid…

The Wall Street Journal Apr 17, 2026

Stocks Surge After Iran Opens Strait

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended at new highs. Plus: QVC shares drop after the company files for bankruptcy. And Netflix shares plummet after issuing disappointing guidance. Katherine Sullivan hosts….

CNN Podcasts Apr 17, 2026

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open

Following the 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Iran says it has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, which prompts an all-caps “THANK YOU” from President Trump … Trump c…

The Wall Street Journal Apr 17, 2026

Oil Prices Tumble, Stocks Jump After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open

Plus: Ford is recalling up to 1.4 million F-150 pickups. And Anthropic’s CEO is scheduled to visit the White House as the AI company tries to ease tensions with the Trump administration. Pierre Bienai…

BBC World Service Apr 17, 2026

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to commercial ships as long as the ceasefire remains in place. But the US president Donald Trump said the US blockade of the stra…

CBS News Apr 17, 2026