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The economy that Trump inherits
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence(not seen) visit the Carrier air conditioning and heating company in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 1, 2016.
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New numbers out this week point to a strengthening U.S. economy. The unemployment rate is at its lowest since the Great Recession and economic growth is ticking up. How will Trump’s administration build on this? Kai and Andrea take stock of the recovery and Trump’s latest Cabinet pick, retired Marine General James Mattis. Got questions about the transition, who’s in and who’s out? Tweet them to us @Marketplace, @KaiRyssdal and @RadioBabe.
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