Segments From This Episode

• No funding plan for the government

  The House defied President-elect Donald Trump and has voted down a revised temporary spending package, leaving the federal government headed toward a partial shutdown at midnight. What are some of the practical implications?

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• "Don't blame the workers, blame Amazon"

  by Nova Safo

  It’s five days before Christmas and Hanukkah, and a strike at a number of Amazon commerce locations is entering day two. Amazon says its operations are business as usual, though picketing workers are asking for understanding should holiday gifts be delayed.

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• What’s going on over in Germany?

  by David Brancaccio, Alex Schroeder and Ariana Rosas

  

  Europe’s largest economy is facing headwinds while the government is in turmoil.

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