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Why California’s $33B Bullet Train Is Now A $231B Problem | Wsj
The episode examines California’s high-speed rail project, tracing its original promise to link San Francisco and Los Angeles at speeds up to 220 mph and the sustained struggles that followed. Reporters and critics outline early decision-making, ballooning cost estimates—from an initial $33 billion figure to numbers cited as high as $231 billion—unclear funding plans, land-acquisition battles, coordination challenges with many agencies and utilities, and scrutiny of consultant spending and scope changes under an “optimized plan.” At the same time, a project insider describes recent Central Valley construction, emphasizes visible progress completed in the past couple of years, and stresses the importance of showing the public tangible work so people can be proud of what was built.Episode guide
I Tested Apple’s Iphone Duo For A Week. Is It Worth $2K? | Wsj
Nicole Nguyen describes testing Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, and outlines three main takeaways. First, the device is heavy and wide, making one-handed use uncomfortable; it works best propped up or in two-handed modes. Second, while the Duo offers side-by-side apps and a large inner screen, Nguyen found it more suited to casual media and reading than laptop-style productivity. Third, as a first-generation product it has hardware and software compromises — weaker cameras, no Face ID, slower wired charging — and some promised software features are coming later. She questions whether the $2,000 premium is worth it for most users.Episode guide
Trump Remade The Gop. How Do The Ultrarich Feel? | Wsj
Annie Linskey returns to her hometown of Greenwich, Conn., to report on how a wealthy suburban community shaped by fundraisers and prominent residents is responding to national political changes. Interviewees describe Greenwich’s shift from ‘‘old‑school’’ conservatism toward the left since 2016, internal Republican splits after Trump’s rise, and growing concern about wealth inequality. Local officials, academics and donors discuss how the town functions as a major fundraising stop, the role of wealthy donors and self‑financers, and debates over whether moderates can restore a more centrist, productive political discourse after the Trump era.Episode guide
The Tiny Robot Solving A Massive Underground Crisis | Wsj
A European engineering team is developing a sewer-inspection robot to detect weaknesses in aging underground infrastructure. The report examines a major Potomac River sewage spill and the technical obstacles to preventing similar failures.Episode guide
The Space Force Showed Us Its Weapons Used In Iran And Venezuela | Wsj Equipped
WSJ visits a U.S. Space Force base in Colorado to examine electromagnetic-warfare equipment used to protect troops and interfere with enemy satellite communications, including deployments supporting operations in Venezuela and Iran.COMPLETE ARCHIVE
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