(U.S. Edition) We start off in Australia, where Wednesday was a red-letter day for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal that doesn’t include the United States. Meanwhile, General Motors is slated to report its summer numbers, and it’s placing a big bet on electric cars to help drive its future. To that end, GM called for a zero-emission vehicle program for the U.S. Then, following our conversation with Trumponomics guru Stephen Moore, we head back to tax reform and get perspective from Felicia Wong, CEO of the liberal-leaning Roosevelt Institute, which has found in a bipartisan survey that many people aren’t fans of what’s happened to the tax system. Today’s show is sponsored by American Express (americanexpress.com/seebusinessdifferently), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com) and PayPal (paypal.com). (10/31/2018)

(U.S. Edition) We start off in Australia, where Wednesday was a red-letter day for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal that doesn’t include the United States. Meanwhile, General Motors is slated to report its summer numbers, and it’s placing a big bet on electric cars to help drive its future. To that end, GM called for a zero-emission vehicle program for the U.S. Then, following our conversation with Trumponomics guru Stephen Moore, we head back to tax reform and get perspective from Felicia Wong, CEO of the liberal-leaning Roosevelt Institute, which has found in a bipartisan survey that many people aren’t fans of what’s happened to the tax system. Today’s show is sponsored by American Express (americanexpress.com/seebusinessdifferently), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com) and PayPal (paypal.com). (10/31/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … China continues to struggle from its trade war with the U.S. as its manufacturing industry continues to slide. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is afraid it may lose independence if the government imposes itself on the bank’s policy-making. The bank cites economic disaster the last time the government intervened. And Halloween is being restricted in Mongolia in case it encroaches on the country’s Buddhist values. We ask what this attitude tells us about Mongolia’s approach to globalization at a crucial time in its economic development. Today’s show is sponsored by American Express (americanexpress.com/seebusinessdifferently), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com) and PayPal (paypal.com). (10/31/18)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … China continues to struggle from its trade war with the U.S. as its manufacturing industry continues to slide. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is afraid it may lose independence if the government imposes itself on the bank’s policy-making. The bank cites economic disaster the last time the government intervened. And Halloween is being restricted in Mongolia in case it encroaches on the country’s Buddhist values. We ask what this attitude tells us about Mongolia’s approach to globalization at a crucial time in its economic development. Today’s show is sponsored by American Express (americanexpress.com/seebusinessdifferently), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com) and PayPal (paypal.com). (10/31/18)

(Markets Edition) First, we check in with the markets, where the S&P stock index is down a little over 9 percent for the month. David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds has more. We also delve into the world of “Trumponomics” and the trade war with Stephen Moore, someone who advised the president on economic policy and now has a book out the he co-wrote with economist Arthur Laffer. After that, we head to college, sort of, to discuss how a small fraction of people use the 529 plan, which helps students and parents save for education. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and U.S. Bank (usbank.com/altitude). (10/30/2018)

(Markets Edition) First, we check in with the markets, where the S&P stock index is down a little over 9 percent for the month. David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds has more. We also delve into the world of “Trumponomics” and the trade war with Stephen Moore, someone who advised the president on economic policy and now has a book out the he co-wrote with economist Arthur Laffer. After that, we head to college, sort of, to discuss how a small fraction of people use the 529 plan, which helps students and parents save for education. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and U.S. Bank (usbank.com/altitude). (10/30/2018)

(U.S. Edition) The Department of Commerce reports that the cost of goods went up 2 percent over the last year, which is just how policymakers like it. Marketplace’s Ben Bradford helps explains why 2 percent is an important number for the Federal Reserve. Also on Tuesday, the British government says it’s going to tax big internet companies to raise more money. We talk to the BBC’s Andrew Walker for more. Then, we take a closer look at the tax overhaul and “Trumponomics” with economist Stephen Moore, who has advised President Trump and co-wrote a book with Arthur Laffer, who is seen as the father of Reagan-style economics. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and U.S. Bank (usbank.com/altitude). (10/30/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Energy giant BP has posted bumper profits, as it benefits from the global recovery in oil prices. The humble soybean has recently been caught up in the tariff war between the U.S. and China, now the crop is suffering from global deforestation. We head to the Cerrado in Brazil to see the impact on soy farmers and local people in an area known for its lush biologically diverse lands. And Spain is the main point of entry for African migrants heading to Europe, but Barcelona is having a hard time finding work for its new arrivals. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and U.S. Bank (usbank.com/altitude). (10/30/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Energy giant BP has posted bumper profits, as it benefits from the global recovery in oil prices. The humble soybean has recently been caught up in the tariff war between the U.S. and China, now the crop is suffering from global deforestation. We head to the Cerrado in Brazil to see the impact on soy farmers and local people in an area known for its lush biologically diverse lands. And Spain is the main point of entry for African migrants heading to Europe, but Barcelona is having a hard time finding work for its new arrivals. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and U.S. Bank (usbank.com/altitude). (10/30/2018)