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  • Tariffs take a toll on the GDP. President Trump “walks away” during the North Korea summit. Plus, there are a lot more $100 bills in circulation, and the reason might be less nefarious than you might think. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

  • The rate of farm loan delinquencies is at a 9-year high, due, in part, to President Trump’s tariffs and low crop prices. The attention humanitarian crises get in the media is impacting the amount of aid going to troubled zones. Plus, as it competes with hospitality disrupters like Airbnb, Marriott focuses on guest “experiences.” And TikTok pays a record fine over children’s privacy. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

  • From the BBC World Service… President Trump’s second summit with North Korea’s leader ends early and without a deal. The news sent ructions through South Korea’s financial markets. Then, economic repercussions of the escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan are being felt globally. But it wasn’t long ago that relations between the two countries softened. So how has the breakdown in relations impacted businesses on both sides of the border? Plus, a look at whether the subscription-box market has peaked. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

  • We’re at the end of earnings season, and the news was good, for the most part. But is this the calm before the storm? French carmaker Peugeot says it’s coming back stateside. Plus, Marie Kondo’s popular downsizing movement could work out great for the resale industry. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

  • By most accounts, the U.S. economy is doing well, except when we’re talking about farmers. Spotify launches in India, a country with 400 million mobile phone users. Plus, some companies are now offering student loan repayment benefits to attract quality employees. And, in case you’re interested, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is up for sale at a big discount. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

  • From the BBC World Service… Ahead of President Trump’s dinner with Kim Jong Un, Boeing announced deals totaling $16 billion with two Vietnamese aircraft carriers. Then, with less than 10 percent of users in Asia, Spotify has just launched its streaming service in India. But in a crowded market, how does it plan to stand out? Plus, what New Zealand can teach Britain about life after Brexit. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

  • The big credit rating agencies testify before Congress today as it considers a bill allowing consumers to challenge their ratings, among other protections. Also testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday is Fed Chair Jerome Powell. How might the markets react? Plus, amid riding health care costs, North Carolina is trying to lower prices for state workers, which could actually mean higher payments to some providers. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

  • From the BBC World Service… On his first day in Vietnam ahead of the two-day summit with President Trump, North Korea’s leader is believed to tour Hanoi to see how more economic development could help his country. But we’ll hear why giving up nuclear weapons in exchange for economic stability is a trade-off with national security. Then, the U.N. is appealing for $4 billion in aid to for Yemen, which has been devastated since conflict began in 2015. Plus, the British pound jumped to the highest level in four weeks as politicians weigh a range of options, including a new public Brexit vote, a delay in leaving the UK, or a guarantee the country won’t crash out of the E.U. next month. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

  • Big Pharma execs face lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the rising cost of prescription drugs Tuesday. Home Depot jumps on the home delivery bandwagon. Plus, we look at how some attorneys are helping the next generation of jurists avoid crushing law school debt. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

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