Week of March 25th, 2019

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.