Jessica Mendoza

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Appears On

The Journal.

Episode Appearances

The Journal. · May 19, 2026

Trapped in the Strait of Hormuz

“Host of The Journal podcast episode on the Strait of Hormuz crisis”

Strait of Hormuz Blockade and ClosureIran-U.S. Military Conflict and CeasefireProject Freedom Military Operation

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The Journal. · May 18, 2026

For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller

“Host conducting interview at live event in Los Angeles”

Storytelling authenticity and specificity in entertainmentCareer strategy in entertainment industryProduction company ownership and creative control

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The Journal. · May 15, 2026

Musk vs. Altman

“Host of The Journal podcast episode covering the Musk v. Altman trial.”

Nonprofit to For-Profit ConversionAI Company GovernanceFiduciary Duty and Mission Alignment

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The Journal. · May 14, 2026

Jerome Powell’s Last Stand at the Fed

“Host of The Journal podcast conducting interviews and framing the narrative”

Federal Reserve independence and political pressureJerome Powell's leadership and legacyInterest rate policy and inflation management

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The Journal. · May 13, 2026

Trump and Xi to Meet at High-Stakes Summit

“Hosting and conducting interviews for the episode”

U.S.-China Trade Negotiations and Tariff TrucesTaiwan Autonomy and Strategic AmbiguityBoeing Aircraft Orders and Defense Contracts

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The Journal. · May 12, 2026

The Vape Cloud Hanging Over the FDA

“Hosted episode discussing FDA commissioner resignation and vaping policy changes”

FDA Commissioner Leadership and TurnoverVaping and E-Cigarette RegulationFlavored Nicotine Product Approval

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The Journal. · May 5, 2026

Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It?

“Hosted episode discussing Germany's economic pivot to defense manufacturing”

German Economic Stagnation and Manufacturing DeclineDefense Industry Pivot and Industrial PolicyNATO Defense Spending and European Security

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The Journal. · Apr 25, 2026

The Crypto President: Part 2

“Hosts The Journal podcast episode investigating Trump-UAE crypto deal and foreign influence”

Presidential Conflict of Interest LawsForeign Investment in Trump Family BusinessesU.S. AI Chip Export Policy

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The Journal. · Feb 6, 2026

Elon Musk’s $1.25 Trillion Megamerger

“Host of The Journal podcast; conducted interview and provided editorial framing for the SpaceX-XAI merger story”

Orbital Data Centers TechnologySpaceX IPO StrategyAI Company Consolidation

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The Journal. · Jan 27, 2026

Her Client Was Deepfaked. She Says xAI Is to Blame.

“Host of The Journal podcast conducting interview with Carrie Goldberg about the St. Clair case”

Non-consensual deepfake imagery and sexual abuseSection 230 immunity and platform liabilityProduct liability theory applied to AI systems

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The Journal. · Jan 22, 2026

The Woman Behind SpaceX

“Host of The Journal podcast; conducts interviews and guides narrative about SpaceX and Shotwell's leadership role”

SpaceX IPO Strategy and ValuationAI Data Centers in SpaceStarship Development and Testing

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The Journal. · Jan 20, 2026

How Far Will Trump Go to Get Greenland?

“Host of The Journal podcast episode analyzing the Greenland diplomatic crisis”

Greenland territorial acquisition and Arctic geopoliticsUS-Europe diplomatic relations and NATO alliance stabilityEconomic coercion and tariff threats as foreign policy tools

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The Journal. · Jan 19, 2026

Are Waymos Driving More Like Humans?

“Host of The Journal podcast episode analyzing Waymo's behavioral changes”

Autonomous Vehicle Behavior OptimizationSelf-Driving Car Urban Deployment StrategyAutonomous Vehicle Safety vs. Traffic Flow Trade-offs

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The Journal. · Jan 15, 2026

The Bank Collapse Behind Iran's Protests

“Host of The Journal podcast episode analyzing Iran's financial crisis and its role in triggering political unrest.”

Iran Economic Sanctions and SWIFT IsolationAyande Bank Collapse and Ponzi Scheme OperationsIran Currency Crisis and Riyal Devaluation

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