Latest from Nick Esposito

• Dec 9, 2022

  Crypto issues have the SEC asking around

  

  The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking publicly traded companies about any impacts from their exposure to cryptocurrency. We look into the possible impact of California’s Senate Bill 731, which expands the number of people who can have their criminal records sealed.

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• Dec 9, 2022

  Robinhood gets into … retirement?

  

  That’s right, the platform that’s popular among younger investors is exploring the world of retirement planning. Inflation has led to a boost for packaged foods. The BBC reports on the development of a next-generation fighter jet.

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• Dec 9, 2022

  A “Big Bang” to reignite London’s banking sector

  

  From the BBC World Service: The U.K. government has announced one of the biggest financial shake-ups in more than 30 years – we look at what it means for global banking. We have the latest on the trial of the collapsed payment company Wirecard, the biggest fraud case in German financial history. Plus, we find out who will be joining Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on his SpaceX flight to the moon.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  What China’s new direction on COVID looks like at ground level

  

  The Chinese government has rolled back many of its toughest anti-COVID restrictions following protests and potential damage to the economy. What happens now? Jennifer Pak updates us from Shanghai. The BBC reports on new currency bearing the visage of King Charles III making the rounds. The BBC also has more on the E.U. attempt to tackle bias in a variety of algorithms.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  Profits expected to swoop in for airlines

  

  Because of the pandemic, there’s going to be a shift as to the sources of those profits, according to the International Air Transport Association. Elsewhere, we check in on China, which is in the midst of easing its zero-COVID restrictions. Then, a report notes how coal could be replaced as the world’s top bringer of electricity.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  Peru’s presidential crisis

  

  From the BBC World Service: After the ousting of Peru’s president, we look at what change at the top means for the economy. Plus, why has the U.K. given the go-ahead to its first coal mine in 30 years? And, how significant will Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series be for the streaming service?

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• Dec 7, 2022

  Juul agrees to settle waves of lawsuits

  

  The e-cigarette maker hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, however. Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics stops in to talk about the effects of the Georgia runoff results as well as economic inequality. We check in on the grim revenue projections for movie theaters.

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• Dec 7, 2022

  China loosens its zero-COVID grip

  

  The BBC reports on China’s relaxation of its ultra-strict COVID requirements. Then, we look into the many reasons behind the easing of the pain at the pump. Also, Congress has produced its first documentary.

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• Dec 7, 2022

  China’s Xi heads to Saudi Arabia

  

  From the BBC World Service: How significant is today’s visit by China’s president Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia? We look at what’s on the agenda. Also, why Argentina’s vice president is facing a jail term for corruption. And, we find out how British restaurants are working around rising costs.

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• Dec 6, 2022

  How advantageous is the private option for Medicare?

  

  First, David Kelly of J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins us to talk about the slow cooling of inflation. Then, we dive further into the facets of the much-hyped and advertised Medicare Advantage as the end date for its open enrollment approaches.

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