Latest from Meredith Garretson Morbey

• Mar 27, 2019

  The Saudi crown prince’s oil shill

  Investors are yearning for economic data, especially from China. A nuclear project in Georgia — an overdue and over-budget one — is being made possible thanks to federal money. Plus, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia has found himself on a global handshake tour to sell the petroleum-rich nation’s oil as its reputation recovers. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Mar 27, 2019

  Assessing a bomb cyclone’s damage

  As the Trump administration tries to strike down Obamacare, Democrats float added benefits for more people. The European Union has a new copyright law that big tech companies don’t really like. Plus, we take a bird’s-eye view of the damage left by the Midwest bomb cyclone. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Mar 27, 2019

  Tech innovations fuel academic cheating temptation

  From the BBC World Service… Another day, another merger: This time it’s between two airline companies in Asia looking to take advantage of consumer interest in the low-cost market. Then, we hear from a British businesses owner who’s looking to the U.S. for expansion amid growing Brexit uncertainty. Plus, essay mills, which churn out ready-to-hand-in essays for students, have become a large part of a global cheating industry that has been fueled by rapid innovations in technology. But it has also become a growing threat to international education as research shows up to one in seven students are skirting the rules at school. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Mar 26, 2019

  The Earned Income Tax Credit gap

  Home sales in the U.S. are down, but price are up. Apple’s latest innovation is a credit card. Plus, as tax season winds down, we take a look at the Earned Income Tax Credit. Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 26, 2019

  Dental tourism on the U.S.-Mexico border

  The Trump administration continues to try to repeal Obamacare. Why did Britons ask for Brexit, again? Plus, back at the border, Americans are crossing into Mexico for cheap dental work, but is it worth the savings in the long-run? Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 26, 2019

  Uber snaps up Middle East rival as it preps to go public

  From the BBC World Service…Uber said today it’s buying its Middle East rival in an announcement that comes just ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut. Then, the European Parliament votes on controversial new copyright legislation today aimed at protecting people and media organizations from having content splashed on the World Wide Web for free. Plus, there’s seemingly no end to the political turmoil over Brexit in Britain and that means ongoing uncertainty. We hear from the boss of a business helping get other businesses prepared for the possibility of any scenario – deal or no deal. Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Rent the Runway… but for your living room?

  How is the global economic slowdown affecting the U.S.? The Dept. of Labor is looking to raise the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay. Plus, Rent the Runway has teamed up with West Elm to provide short-term, home decor and furniture rentals, and you can thank selfies for that. Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Is there an appetite for an Apple streaming service?

  Markets around the world are feeling the global slowdown and the continued issues over trade this Monday. Apple is expected to announce some type of streaming service today, but with so many options for cord cutters already, will there be an appetite for it? Plus, the rent just keeps getting higher, and you can look at zoning as one of the culprits. Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Deal or no deal, what happens to British trade after Brexit?

  From the BBC World Service… One of Britain’s biggest fraud trails begins today as HP seeks $5 billion from the founder of Autonomy, a company the computing giant acquired back in 2011 for $10 billion dollars. Then, after wooing Italy last week to become the first G-7 country to sign on to China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping continues his European tour today as he begins an official state visit to France. But will he have the same luck touting the project’s benefits? Plus, what happens to Britain’s future trade relationships – deal or no-deal Brexit? Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 22, 2019

  The long road to recovery in Nebraska

  Flooding in Nebraska is already estimated to have caused over $500 million worth of damage. What does it mean when a stock like Levi’s is “over-subscribed”? Plus, Marketplace’s Krissy Clark talks about the new season of “The Uncertain Hour,” which explores the crack epidemic, its aftermath and its effect on communities of color in regards to the criminal justice system. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

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