Luke Vargas

You talk about a lot of this coca cultivation happening in very remote areas and yet reaching markets around the world. What is the supply chain for this drug like now? It's not being carried on foot.

You talk about a lot of this coca cultivation happening in very remote areas and yet reaching markets around the world. What is the supply chain for this drug like now? It's not being carried on foot.

What does the Colombian government make of all this? If there really is territory the size of Rhode Island being used to cultivate a drug like this, they can't be unaware of what's going on.

What does the Colombian government make of all this? If there really is territory the size of Rhode Island being used to cultivate a drug like this, they can't be unaware of what's going on.

And how is this going over in the United States? Obviously, President Trump has made a big deal about the flow of drugs over the southern border.

And how is this going over in the United States? Obviously, President Trump has made a big deal about the flow of drugs over the southern border.

That was Wall Street Journal South America Bureau Chief Juan Ferrero in Bogota, Colombia. Juan, thank you so much for bringing us this story. Thank you. And that's it for What's News for this Monday morning. Today's show was produced by Kate Boulivant. Our supervising producer is Sandra Kilhoff. And I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal. We will be back tonight with a new show.

That was Wall Street Journal South America Bureau Chief Juan Ferrero in Bogota, Colombia. Juan, thank you so much for bringing us this story. Thank you. And that's it for What's News for this Monday morning. Today's show was produced by Kate Boulivant. Our supervising producer is Sandra Kilhoff. And I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal. We will be back tonight with a new show.

Until then, thanks for listening.

Until then, thanks for listening.

Hey, What's News listeners, it's Sunday, May 4th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and this is What's News Sunday, where we take a step back to look at the stories moving the agenda. So we thought you would enjoy this episode of our podcast, WSJ's Take on the Week, which cuts through the noise by talking to the people closest to the hottest topics in markets and business news.

Hey, What's News listeners, it's Sunday, May 4th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and this is What's News Sunday, where we take a step back to look at the stories moving the agenda. So we thought you would enjoy this episode of our podcast, WSJ's Take on the Week, which cuts through the noise by talking to the people closest to the hottest topics in markets and business news.

This week, the Federal Reserve is set to meet on Tuesday with the central bank at a crossroads. facing widespread uncertainty in the economy and pressure from the Trump administration. So what can we expect from the upcoming interest rate decision? And what could it mean for markets, businesses and consumers?

This week, the Federal Reserve is set to meet on Tuesday with the central bank at a crossroads. facing widespread uncertainty in the economy and pressure from the Trump administration. So what can we expect from the upcoming interest rate decision? And what could it mean for markets, businesses and consumers?

Hosts Gunjan Banerjee and Telus Demos speak with Rob Kaplan, vice chairman of Goldman Sachs and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. If you like what you hear, go and subscribe to WSJ's Take on the Week. We've left a link to help you do that in our show notes.

Hosts Gunjan Banerjee and Telus Demos speak with Rob Kaplan, vice chairman of Goldman Sachs and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. If you like what you hear, go and subscribe to WSJ's Take on the Week. We've left a link to help you do that in our show notes.

President Trump proposes big cuts to health research, climate and education programs. Plus, the EU and China signal their desire to wind down the trade fight with Washington. And to end a busy week for earnings, we'll look at whether big tech can remain an island amid prevailing uncertainty.

President Trump proposes big cuts to health research, climate and education programs. Plus, the EU and China signal their desire to wind down the trade fight with Washington. And to end a busy week for earnings, we'll look at whether big tech can remain an island amid prevailing uncertainty.

It's Friday, May 2nd. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. The White House is set to release its fiscal 2026 budget today. A wish list of presidential priorities we exclusively report proposes more than $160 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending.

It's Friday, May 2nd. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. The White House is set to release its fiscal 2026 budget today. A wish list of presidential priorities we exclusively report proposes more than $160 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending.