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Apple’s earnings are out Tuesday amid speculation about its next iPhone offerings. One possibility: that the next iteration will include a souped-up, expensive model that could even break the $1,000 price tag. What features could lure customers to pay that kind of money? And how would phone companies adjust their payment schedules to help customers with […]

Tomorrow , the Senate subcommittee that oversees the EPA’s Superfund program is scheduled to hold a hearing on the program’s work. That’s the initiative, begun in 1980, that cleans up sites contaminated with hazardous materials. Under EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, the agency is refocusing its attention toward environmental cleanups. But that doesn’t necessarily mean many […]

Discovery Communications is reportedly buying Scripps Networks in a $14.6 billion deal. The two parties think this will become must-see television, especially for women. On today's show, we'll discuss whether this merger has what it takes to succeed. Next, as we wrap up the month, we'll talk about the state of the economy with economist Julia Coronado from Macropolicy Perspectives. Plus: A look at what features the next-generation iPhone might have —and how much it might cost.