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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 Foods, Clearbanc and Panopto.

  • From the BBC World Service… How the uncertainty over Brexit’s future could impact wider European Parliament elections in May. Then, amid an ongoing crisis in Venezuela, we hear from Venezuelan opposition leader and self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, who dismisses accusations he was involved in a widespread power cut, and why he’s not ruling out foreign military intervention to help resolve his country’s worsening problems. Afterward, in part two of our interview with former Indian central bank governor Raghuram Rajam, we discuss how to tackle India’s “bad-debt problem,” and what role this summer’s election has on resolving these issues longer-term. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, Clearbanc and Panopto.

  • After aviation regulators worldwide grounded Boeing’s MAX airliners following a second devastating crash in Ethiopia, the FAA decided to follow suit. What took so long? JPMorgan Chase is opening about 90 new branches as other banks are closing locations. Plus, some Chinese mothers describe why they have chosen to give birth to their children in the U.S. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, Clearbanc and Panopto.

  • Boeing faces further backlash over its Max-8 aircraft following a recent crash in Ethiopia, including the prospect of compensating airlines for the grounding of their planes. Dick’s Sporting Goods announces it will stop selling guns in 125 more stores. Plus, we talk to one California doctor that has found himself as a go-to physician for Chinese women delivering babies in the United States. Today’s show is sponsored by Amenity Health and EquityZen.

  • Dozens of prominent figures have been caught up in a massive, college admissions bribery scheme. But how is that different from the legal ways rich people get their children into elite institutions, really? Regulators issue a damning statement against Wells Fargo over consumer abuses from years ago. Plus, why are there 2 million fewer tax returns this year? Today’s show is sponsored by Amenity Health and EquityZen.

  • From the BBC World Service… Uncertainty over Brexit reigns supreme in Britain after lawmakers last night rejected the prime minister’s exit deal for the second time. With at least seven possible outcomes for Brexit and just 14 days to decide a plan, we hear from one business owner about how he’s preparing. Then, Iran’s president has spent three days in Iraq exploring ways to boost trade between the two neighboring countries with a bloody past. What are both sides walking away with, and how does the complexity of U.S. sanctions against Iran and a strategic partnership with Iraq fit into the complex picture? Today’s show is sponsored by Amenity Health and EquityZen.

  • Inflation ticks up, but only a tiny bit. Congress revisits the issue of internet privacy. The U.S. is upset with Germany over Huawei. Plus, can the U.S. learn about narrowing the gender pay gap from Denmark? Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, On Deck Capital, Brother Printers and EquityZen.

  • Mar 12, 2019

    HBD, WWW!

    The new head of the federal consumer watchdog faces lawmakers Tuesday as the agency eyes loosening payday lending regulations. Two weeks out from a vote deadline, there may be some flexibility in Brexit negotiations. That sounds better than it is. Plus, the World Wide Web hits the Big 3-0! What is there to celebrate, and where has the Internet gone wrong? Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, On Deck Capital, Brother Printers and EquityZen.

  • From the BBC World Service… Though the United States’ aviation authority says Boeing 737-Max 8 planes are safe to fly, two countries this morning have gone a step further than others in the last 24 hours and banned the aircraft from flying over their airspace. Then, the result of a Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi board meeting on the future of the carmaker alliance. Plus, how is the rising tide of populism impacting the global economy? We hear from the former Indian central bank governor and IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajam about why it’s important for communities to take back local control: How they can do that and why he believes nationalism isn’t the right solution. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, On Deck Capital, Brother Printers and EquityZen.

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