The diabetes epidemic along the southern border
Mar 14, 2019

The diabetes epidemic along the southern border

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What's at stake for Boeing now that the U.S. has joined other countries in grounding their popular line of aircraft following two deadly crashes? What does the uptick in durable goods orders tell us about the prospects for the future economy amid multiple economic crises around the world? Plus, we talk to a reporter looking at the epidemic of amputations from diabetes in South Texas.

Today's show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian FoodsClearbanc and Panopto.

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With swift decision on Boeing 737s, China hopes to lead

Mar 14, 2019
China's swift move to ground its Boeing 737 Max fleet suggests it is eager to be seen as a world leader on regulation and safety standards.
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 for China Southern Airlines (front) is pictured at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington on March 12, 2019. 
JASON REDMOND/AFP/Getty Images

What’s at stake for Boeing now that the U.S. has joined other countries in grounding their popular line of aircraft following two deadly crashes? What does the uptick in durable goods orders tell us about the prospects for the future economy amid multiple economic crises around the world? Plus, we talk to a reporter looking at the epidemic of amputations from diabetes in South Texas.

Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian FoodsClearbanc and Panopto.

The team

Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Brian Allison Engineer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer