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January 02, 2019 New Year, new Brazil?
From the BBC World Service ... The new year ushers in a new president for Brazil, as Jair Bolsonaro is sworn in. We look at the why the far-right former army captain has received positive reviews from the Brazilian business community. Unifying Taiwan with China is the "Chinese Dream" says President Xi Jinping - but Taiwanese investors are wary about setting up in China as business could suffer from intellectual theft. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed, Pitney Bowes and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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January 01, 2019 A New Year's resolution to the government shutdown?
As we hit the 11th day of the partial government shutdown, House Democrats are planning to introduce legislation later this week that would end it. We'll talk to New York Times reporter Emily Cochrane about what these measures are and whether they'll be effective. Afterwards, we'll look at GE's struggle with long-term care insurance and what it says about America's health care system. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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January 01, 2019 The book is dead, long live the book!
Today marks both a new year and the 25th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump's pushed for a new trade deal, but controversy over NAFTA is nothing new. We'll look back at some of the criticism the trade deal faced when it was first enacted. Afterwards, following the recent deadly wildfires in California, we'll discuss how one city is helping gardeners and housekeepers who are now out of work. Plus: We'll explore how U.S. book printers are reporting a surprising holiday crunch. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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January 01, 2019 Resolutions abound … here’s what’s likely to stick
From the BBC World Service … As you make your New Year’s resolutions, so are big businesses. We’ll tell you what the big predictions are for 2019. Then, a trip to India where some business owners say there are too many official holidays that make it hard to get work done consistently throughout the year. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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December 31, 2018 Talking the TPP, global economy and star animals on social media
(Markets Edition) We discuss the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the newest version of which went into effect Monday and is helping six countries cut up to 90 percent of tariffs. Then, economist Julia Coronado stops by to discuss some of the factors that will impact the global economy in 2019. Finally, we check out how Instagram has become a financial haven for pets who become social media superstars. Today's show is sponsored by Netsuite and Wasabi Technologies.
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December 31, 2018 China's factory activity loses steam
(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service ... China’s factory activity contracts for the first time in two years. As the world's second-biggest economy continues to slow, how much of the U.S.-China trade war is dragging on growth? Bangladesh’s leader Sheikh Hasina wins a record fourth term in office following her success with the economy. But critics allege that her party is becoming increasingly authoritarian. And, the Zanzibar archipelago off the east coast of Africa is trying to clamp down on the lucrative illegal trade in spices. Today's show is sponsored by Netsuite and Wasabi Technologies.
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December 31, 2018 Partial government shutdown reaches 10 days
(U.S. Edition) The partial government shutdown has reached 10 days, with hundreds of thousands of government employees working without pay. The main sticking point behind the shutdown remains about funding for heightened security along the U.S. border with Mexico. We take a quick look at the markets, but also talk with Reva Goujon, VP of Global Analysis at Stratfor, about the forces that could affect the global economy in 2019. Then, we dive into the re-emergence of the independent bookstore. Today's show is sponsored by Netsuite and Wasabi Technologies.
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December 28, 2018 E-scooters are now popping up in the Motor City
(Markets Edition) This Friday isn’t only the seventh day of the partial government shutdown, it’s also the last pay day for hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough. If the shutdown lingers, this might be the last paycheck they see for weeks. We also check in on the markets, which have been up-and-down during the holiday week. Then we head to Detroit, where electric scooters are becoming more and more of a presence in the Motor City, thanks to regulators giving scooter companies the green light. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed, Selligent and the and Alliance for Lifetime Income.
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December 28, 2018 2019 will mean a rise in minimum wage for many
(U.S. Edition) While the ongoing government shutdown has multitudes of federal workers concerned about their next paycheck, some workers could get some relief in the new year. Twenty states and more than 20 cities across the country will be raising minimum wage in 2019. Also, members of Congress not only have the shutdown to contend with, but also hiring to fill holes in their staffs. The people they hire will be of particular interest to those keeping an eye on diversity on Capitol Hill. Then, we look at the end of the holiday season, where the final two months of the year are typically the busiest for retailers ... but not as profitable as they might seem. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed, Selligent and the and Alliance for Lifetime Income.
8 min
December 28, 2018 Huawei expects $109B in sales despite Western backlash
(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service ... Chinese technology giant Huawei is staying optimistic even as it faces bans in several Western countries over fears their equipment poses a national security risk. Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of most mineral-rich countries on Earth, head to the polls this weekend. We head to the DRC's capital of Kinshasa to explore president Joseph Kabila's economic legacy. And illegal immigrants selling cheap goods have become a common sight on Spain's beaches, as the country struggles to deal with the migrant crisis. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed, Selligent and the and Alliance for Lifetime Income.
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