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Nov 20, 2017

11/20/2017: The ex-Obama official who wants to reform The Weinstein Co.

(Markets Edition) On today’s show, we’ll take a peek at what leading indicators have to say about our economy. Turns out it’s looking much better because our major trading partners are on a roll. Afterwards, we’ll look at news that a former Obama official — Maria Contreras-Sweet — is making a $275 million bid for The Weinstein Co., with plans to reform it by installing a female-majority board. And finally, we’ll discuss what the GOP’s planned tax overhaul would mean for independent contractors. 

Maria Contreras-Sweet at her ceremony to be sworn in as head of the Small Business Administration.
Maria Contreras-Sweet at her ceremony to be sworn in as head of the Small Business Administration.
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(Markets Edition) On today’s show, we’ll take a peek at what leading indicators have to say about our economy. Turns out it’s looking much better because our major trading partners are on a roll. Afterwards, we’ll look at news that a former Obama official — Maria Contreras-Sweet — is making a $275 million bid for The Weinstein Co., with plans to reform it by installing a female-majority board. And finally, we’ll discuss what the GOP’s planned tax overhaul would mean for independent contractors. 

11/20/2017: The ex-Obama official who wants to reform The Weinstein Co.