Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Feb 22, 2019

  Prefab rehab

  The USDA talks exports with farmers, but the latter say the U.S. needs to settle its beef with China before they can start thinking about sending their product overseas. The Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona next week, but the story of sticker shock is already unfolding. Plus, in Athens, Texas, business is booming for one manufacturer of prefab homes. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.  

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• Feb 22, 2019

  Beware of the zombie statistic

  From the BBC World Service… As the U.S. and China haggle over the toughest issues in their trade talks, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in China strengthening ties between the two nations. What do “Despacito” singer Luis Fonsi, Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro and billionaire businessman Richard Branson have in common? They’re all involved in rival concerts to raise awareness of the Venezuelan crisis. Plus, we explore the rise of the zombie statistic: fake numbers that are repeated again and again until they end up influencing policy. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

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• Feb 21, 2019

  No pickle here. Baseball’s on the upswing, just not in the majors.

  The Fed admits it has a communications problem. Honda announced it’s shuttering its Swindon plant in the U.K., but the company says it’s not about Brexit. Several major companies have pulled advertising from YouTube amid increased scrutiny about posts from pedophiles in video comment sections. Plus, despite baseball’s supposed decline in status as America’s No. 1 pastime, a lot more people are playing the sport, just not in the majors. Today’s show is sponsored by Sales Genie, WellFrame and Indeed.

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• Feb 21, 2019

  Tick talk on the border wall

  The Supreme Court cracks down on the police’s power to seize money and property from alleged criminals, assets local governments have been using to line their coffers. Plus, some ranchers along the U.S.-Mexico border are hoping “The Wall” will shield their cattle from deadly fever ticks.  Today’s show is sponsored by Sales Genie, WellFrame and Indeed.

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• Feb 21, 2019

  The ugly side of Fashion Week

  From the BBC World Service… Trade unions in Spain have called for a general strike in the northeastern region of Catalonia. Less than a week after the prime minister announced a snap election, we’ll explain what’s behind the protests. Then, Facebook remains under fire for facilitating the spread of fake news. The British culture minister is travelling to Silicon Valley to seek answers from boss Mark Zuckerberg. Plus, as Fashion Week moves from London to Milan, we’ll explore why many models are drowning in debt.  Today’s show is sponsored by Sales Genie, WellFrame and Indeed.

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• Feb 20, 2019

  The rent is too darn high in China, too

  We have some new economic data that was stalled by the government shutdown. The world’s largest mining company has promised to do its part on climate change by capping coal output. The rent is too darn high in China, too. Plus, with only weeks until the Brexit deadline, the U.K.’s trade deals with Japan and South Korea seem far from finalized. Today’s show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

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• Feb 20, 2019

  Someone is tracking e-scooter injuries, and it’s getting ugly

  Negotiators get ready for the next round of talks on China-U.S. tariffs ahead of the March 1 deadline. Procter & Gamble says it will expand its “Uber for laundry” service. Plus, people are starting to track e-scooter injuries, and it might be enough to keep you off one. Today’s show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

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• Feb 20, 2019

  UK competition watchdog deals blow to retail mega-merger

  From the BBC World Service… Britain’s competition watchdog has thrown a proposed tie-up between Sainsbury’s and Walmart-owned Asda into doubt. Walmart’s sales have been growing as the retail giant focuses on upping its game against Amazon. We’ll explore what’s next amid a rapidly changing retail landscape. Then, in a surprise announcement, commodities giant Glencore said it will cap coal production going forward. And we’ll explore what Brexit means for the fishing industry. Today’s show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

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• Feb 19, 2019

  Bend it like Samsung

  Samsung is coming out with a bendable smartphone, but who asked for that? Uganda floats taxing social media. Plus, restaurants are teaming up with food delivery companies to help cur down on waste. Today’s show is sponsored by SalesGenie.com and Indeed.

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• Feb 19, 2019

  Of immigration and innovation

  A new survey finds high-tech businesses owned by immigrants are more innovative than those owned by Americans. Tesla might be getting a run for its money with Amazon’s recent electric truck acquisition. Plus, we take a look at the disparity between how the U.S. treats metal tariffs on China versus Canada. Today’s show is sponsored by SalesGenie.com and Indeed.  

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