Marketplace Morning Report

The Trump administration continues to try to repeal Obamacare. Why did Britons ask for Brexit, again? Plus, back at the border, Americans are crossing into Mexico for cheap dental work, but is it worth the savings in the long-run? Today's show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

From the BBC World Service…Uber said today it's buying its Middle East rival in an announcement that comes just ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut. Then, the European Parliament votes on controversial new copyright legislation today aimed at protecting people and media organizations from having content splashed on the World Wide Web for free. Plus, there's seemingly no end to the political turmoil over Brexit in Britain and that means ongoing uncertainty. We hear from the boss of a business helping get other businesses prepared for the possibility of any scenario – deal or no deal.

Today's show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

Markets around the world are feeling the global slowdown and the continued issues over trade this Monday. Apple is expected to announce some type of streaming service today, but with so many options for cord cutters already, will there be an appetite for it? Plus, the rent just keeps getting higher, and you can look at zoning as one of the culprits. Today's show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

From the BBC World Service… One of Britain's biggest fraud trails begins today as HP seeks $5 billion from the founder of Autonomy, a company the computing giant acquired back in 2011 for $10 billion dollars. Then, after wooing Italy last week to become the first G-7 country to sign on to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping continues his European tour today as he begins an official state visit to France. But will he have the same luck touting the project’s benefits? Plus, what happens to Britain's future trade relationships – deal or no-deal Brexit?

Today's show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

Flooding in Nebraska is already estimated to have caused over $500 million worth of damage. What does it mean when a stock like Levi's is "over-subscribed"? Plus, Marketplace's Krissy Clark talks about the new season of "The Uncertain Hour," which explores the crack epidemic, its aftermath and its effect on communities of color in regards to the criminal justice system. Today's show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

Brexit is now delayed, but uncertainty about the deal might be only growing. The Trump administration asks colleges for data on how students do after graduation. Plus, Marketplace's Krissy Clark talks about the new season of "The Uncertain Hour," which explores the crack epidemic and its aftermath, and looks for lessons about the current opioid crisis in the U.S. Today's show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

From the BBC World Service… A delay's been granted, but are you still confused about Brexit? We're in Brussels just hours after the European Union wiped a March 29 exit from the calendar to hear exclusively from the boss of Europe's busiest port about how he's preparing for any outcome. We'll also get a taste of what Brexit uncertainty is like for food-and-drinks producers, and ask an economist whether the damage to business on both sides of the English Channel has already been done.

Today's show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

The Fed decides to hold off on raising interest rates. Italy is buying what China is selling on infrastructure. Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia.

Today's show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.

The Fed decides to leave interest rates alone. Are courts equipped to handle matters of complex scientific questions? Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia.

Today's show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.

From the BBC World Service… Despite an effort from Prime Minister Theresa May last night to reassure the British public and the country’s businesses about Brexit, firms are still worried about what happens next Friday when the clock strike midnight. We'll hear from businesses on both sides of the English channel about how they’re preparing in an increasingly uncertain environment. Then, Chinese president Xi Jinping is in Italy today – a country expected to become the first G-7 nation to officially endorse China's global Belt and Road Initiative. But, with an already heavy debt burden, is it a risky deal for Italy to take on even more debt with this project?

Today's show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.