We also talk Biden’s infrastructure plan, China’s anti-sanctions law, and having the actual job of smelling things that go into space.

Oil prices hit a three-week low yesterday, but now they’ve climbed up. Also, back to Canada, where we look into how the pandemic has impacted the conditions of migrant farmworkers there.

From the BBC World Service: The requirement, which has seen weeks of protests in France, also covers travel on long-distance trains. Plus, a corporate takeover of British drug maker Vectura takes a rare turn. The company which makes inhaled medicines and respiratory treatments is subject of a quick-fire auction that will include a cigarette-making giant and a private equity firm. And, Hong Kong’s leader backs introducing a Chinese law in the territory to hit back at foreign sanctions.

Julia Coronado discusses the markets, and we look at how a Seattle nonprofit reflects how the pandemic has altered philanthropy.

The BBC checks in regarding the dire United Nations report on climate change. We also talk about the “pink tax,” which deals with the prices of products being marketed to women.

From the BBC World Service: Fresh Chinese data shows factory-gate prices in July were ahead of expectations. But there are concerns as the pace of imports and exports have both slowed and coronavirus infections have reached their highest level since January. Efforts to contain wildfires continue in several countries, including the U.S., Russia and Greece, where dozens of villages on the island of Evia had to be evacuated. Ferries are on standby in case more people need to be transported to the Greek mainland.

Chris Low is here to talk with us on the heels of the Friday jobs report. Also, even temp agencies are feeling the effects of the worker shortage.

From the BBC World Service: Before going into restaurants, gyms, or theaters, Italy will now require proof of vaccination, negative coronavirus test, or recovery from the virus. Plus: India is running a trial for the e-RUPI. And, extreme weather wreaks havoc on southern Europe and North Korea.

We also check in on the electric vehicle playing field between the U.S. and China. We also examine the way companies that formed during the pandemic – and feature people who have never met in person – establish their work dynamic.