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Jan 25, 2017

01/25/2017: Trump’s border plans

Trump will reportedly move forward on his campaign promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams — who’s currently in Nogales, Mexico — is exploring some of the reactions to the possibility of increased border security. Next, we’ll discuss how AT&T is faring with its its new internet streaming service, DirecTV Now.

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AT&T reports fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday
by Amy Scott
Communications giant loses some mobile customers, but gains streaming subscribers.
Both sides of the border weigh in on Trump’s security plans
by Kimberly Adams
Kimberly Adams/Marketplace
Trump will lay out new strategies for immigration and border security between the U.S. and Mexico on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Will the Trump administration slash Social Security benefits?
by David Brancaccio
William Thomas Cain/Getty Images
Marketplace contributor Chris Farrell says Trump's base relies on them.
Will Trump’s pipeline order really bring more U.S. steel jobs?
by Lewis Wallace
Andrew Burton/Getty Images
The executive order's actual economic effects on U.S. steel and iron production are unclear.
01/25/17: The world’s most corrupt countries
by David Brancaccio
For the first time ever, the Dow has surpassed the 20,000 mark. But is this milestone actually meaningful? We'll dive into that question, and then look at the world's most corrupt countries according to an index from Transparency International. Plus: Marketplace's Kimberly Adams shares reactions to Trump's call for increased border security.

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01/25/2017: Trump’s border plans

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Segments From This Episode

AT&T reports fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday

Both sides of the border weigh in on Trump’s security plans

Will the Trump administration slash Social Security benefits?

Will Trump’s pipeline order really bring more U.S. steel jobs?

01/25/17: The world’s most corrupt countries