Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Apr 30, 2021

  Let’s talk about COVID vaccine patents

  

  Members of the World Trade Organization are meeting to discuss a proposal from India and South Africa to temporarily suspend patents on COVID vaccines. Backers say it would increase the global supply of vaccines if more countries could manufacture them. Plus, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh weighs in on gig worker classification. And, it might be a while still before international travel for fun rebounds.

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• Apr 30, 2021

  What India’s vaccine shortages mean for global supply

  

  From the BBC World Service: As the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, India will limit exports to other countries to ensure there are enough shots for a domestic immunization drive. Plus, a pandemic surge drives the eurozone economy into recession. And, what effect could your name have on your career?

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• Apr 29, 2021

  Tearing down houses in the flood zone

  

  Recent flooding in Nashville has renewed the federal government’s practice of buying and tearing down houses that are at risk. Plus, the Federal Reserve once again leaves interest rates near zero. Also, an update on how the global chip shortage is affecting carmakers and tech companies. And, the Justice Department reverses a Trump-era policy on cutting money to “sanctuary cities.”

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• Apr 29, 2021

  The end of trickle down?

  

  Karen Petrou, co-founder of Federal Financial Analytics, says that every president talks about helping the middle class, “but we have had trickle-down policy since at least 1980.” “If the Biden administration can make the United States a more prosperous economy in a truly shared way, that would be quite an achievement,” Petrou said. Plus, looking at what lies ahead in the U.S. economy for businesses owned by people of color. Today we focus on pledges from corporations on social engagement and what action (or inaction) companies have taken as a result.

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• Apr 29, 2021

  Samsung’s profits are boosted by more working from home

  

  From the BBC World Service: The South Korean electronics maker saw more demand for smartphones, TVs and home appliances. But what could global chip shortages mean for its business? Plus, Turkey prepares for its first national COVID lockdown. And, are mining companies in Chile doing enough to help Indigenous communities living around the country’s lithium mines?

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• Apr 28, 2021

  The U.S. economy under Biden so far

  

  What’s to show economically for 100 days of work? Plus, better-than-expected quarterly results for bigger companies, and what they say about where the economy is and where it’s headed. And, the early details on the second part of President Biden’s infrastructure plan, which is focused on support for families and children.

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• Apr 28, 2021

  The history of the first 100 days in office

  

  As President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, we look at how this presidential milestone became a thing. Plus, blockbuster quarterly results continue for Big Tech companies, but they’re trying to figure out what life looks like as the pandemic recedes. And, why didn’t big banks see the risks of Archegos Capital Management?

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• Apr 28, 2021

  Australia considers measures to reduce Apple and Google app store dominance

  

  From the BBC World Service: Australia’s competition watchdog is taking on the tech giants to try and give consumers more choice over the range of smartphone apps available. Plus, the Samsung heirs face one of the largest inheritance tax bills ever. And, could feminist cities boost women’s economic prospects and help people feel safer?

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• Apr 27, 2021

  How much people expect to be paid right now

  

  Employers hiring these days say they can’t find enough workers. At the same time, consumer confidence data shows people are not feeling as positively about job openings. So what’s going on? It has to do with the number of people willing and able to work for minimum wage. Plus, a long-awaited Apple privacy update hits iPhones. And, Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s fight to put antitrust policy front and center for Americans.

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• Apr 27, 2021

  Who ya gonna call? Trustbusters!

  

  Where do you start if you want to fix society’s ills? With antitrust law, the rules of corporate competition, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., argues in her new book. And, a new survey finds that most consumers worry about pollution and waste from fast-food containers. From a sustainability and consumer loyalty perspective, there’s an opportunity here.

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