Latest from Brian Allison

• Apr 2, 2019

  Can the U.K. replace most of its E.U. imports?

  From the BBC World Service…  One pro-Brexit pub chain boss insists that over 90% E.U. imports can be easily found outside the E.U. And in Tokyo, lawyers make a case for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to be tried separately.

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• Apr 1, 2019

  The cost of a plastic ban

  The European economy appears to be contracting, but good news out of China kept markets there and stateside optimistic. New York becomes the second state to ban plastic bags. Plus, we take a look a pastor dealing with opioid crisis in his Virginia community. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, GAIN Capital Group and Kronos.

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• Apr 1, 2019

  A view of the opioid epidemic from the bench

  

  A Virginia judge gives us a view of the opioid epidemic from the bench. Floods in the Midwest force farmers to push back planting season. Plus, how did Bluetooth technology get its name?

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• Apr 1, 2019

  What’s next for Turkey’s economy as president’s party loses grip on power?

  

  From the BBC World Service… Regional elections suggest a setback for Turkey’s president. Venezuela’s president unveiled a 30-day plan to ration electricity and says the worst is yet to come. Plus, how one Northern Ireland business is dealing with Brexit uncertainty.

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• Mar 29, 2019

  Targeting misinformation for the 2020 census

  It’s the end of the first financial quarter of the year. How’s it going so far? The Census Bureau is asking big tech companies like Facebook to target misinformation ahead of the big count next year. Plus, Brexit uncertainty is taking its toll on the global flower market and the biggest supplier Holland. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Zoom.

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• Mar 29, 2019

  Assessing risk in a brothel

  Wells Fargo’s CEO steps down. Lyft goes public, though it seems to be losing money. Plus, we talk to the author of “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel” about how people assess risk. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Zoom.

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• Mar 29, 2019

  Brexit uncertainty could wilt U.K.-Dutch flower trade

  From the BBC World Service… Huawei reveals 2018 earnings amid security concerns over its 5G technology. Turkey’s currency, the lira, is back in the spotlight with unusual moves this week ahead of regional elections on Sunday. We dive into what’s rattling investors and how it could impact the nation’s relationship with the U.S. Then, the U.K. was supposedto leave the European Union today. But indecision about how to exit has led to a delay. All the uncertainty has weighed on global industries, including the Netherlands, which exports about $6 billion in fresh flowers, bulbs and plants every year. Now, the country is trying to figure out how to part ways with its second-biggest buyer, the U.K. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Zoom.

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• Mar 28, 2019

  The booze-less bar boom

  Last year didn’t end quite the way we thought it did, economically speaking. An expert tells us what forecasters got wrong. A tax credit to incentivize people to buy electric vehicles is ending. Plus, we take a look at a recent nightlife trend: alcohol-free bars for the sober and sober-curious. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, WellFrame and Brother Printers.

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• Mar 28, 2019

  Major League Baseball’s bio-data dilemma

  Lawmakers grilled FAA officials over its safety certification process following two deadly Boeing plane crashes. Donald Trump has nominated conservative think tank Heritage Foundation economist and presidential booster Stephen Moore to sit on the board of the Federal Reserve, but is picking an ally for that body that uncommon? Plus, do bio-data trackers worn by Major League Baseball players pose a risk to their privacy? Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, WellFrame and Brother Printers.

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• Mar 28, 2019

  Is China finally opening up its financial markets to the world?

  From the BBC World Service… China pledged to quicken its pace on opening up its markets, but it’s a promise international investors have heard before, so what’s changed? Then, we bring you an update on Brexit and hear from a vendor at London’s Borough Market who says a no-deal exit will be bad for business. Plus, more than two months after Brazil’s worst industrial disaster, the country is still working to recover as they grapple with the economic fallout. We’ll take you there to hear from business owners trying to get back up and running. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, WellFrame and Brother Printers.

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