(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The world’s biggest biometric data scheme gets a legal green light, but private firms are excluded from using data gathered by India’s national ID cards. Online ticket re-sales form a massive industry – we speak to victims of re-sale scams and find out how it dents the long-term survival of the music industry. Also, a Harry Potter-themed bar pops up in London to attract millennials. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/26/2018)

(Markets Edition) The European Union announced a system that lets companies buy things from Iran, a payments-through-bartering system that’s called the “Special Purpose Vehicle.” We ask how this fits in with talk surrounding economic sanctions. Also, the Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday to talk about the economy and the cost of borrowing. Then, with midterm elections coming, we look at one of the most difficult tasks for first-time candidates: Asking for money. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org). (09/25/2018)

(U.S. Edition) Trade officials from the European Union and Japan are slated to meet up with U.S. trade rep Robert Lighthizer in an effort to band together against what they call unfair Chinese trade practices. Also, while the numbers show a strong overall economy, data is also showing that housing sales could be slowing down. Then, we talked to Ray Dalio, founder of the biggest hedge fund company in the world about his new book and the concept of debt cycles. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org). (09/25/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The EU is setting up a payment system that will allow businesses to continue trading with Iran, after U.S. sanctions are reintroduced. A 48-hour general strike has started in Argentina, as people protest huge cuts in public spending – which the government agreed to in exchange for a $50 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to help out with the country’s economic woes. Finally, India has rolled out a multi-billion dollar health insurance system that will provide cover for almost half of its population. The scheme, dubbed “Modicare” after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes just ahead of the country’s general elections in 2019. But are India’s hospitals ready for such an ambitious project? Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org). (09/25/2018)

(Markets Edition) The Trump Administration announced that it wants to make it tougher for legal immigrants to get permanent residency, which includes wanting non-cash programs to weigh against granting green cards. Also in public assistance, Congress is working on the massive farm bill, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We look at how the need for SNAP is actually moving to more rural areas. Then, OPEC members met over the weekend and decided not to boost oil pumping. What does that mean going forward? Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/24/2018)

(U.S. Edition) Congress and the White House are nearing the Oct. 1 deadline for an agreement on a budget for the new fiscal year. But Congress is putting off some of the more contentious decisions, which include money for a border wall. Could a government shutdown be coming? Also, Airbnb has asked the SEC to let it pay people who rent out their places using Airbnb stock. Then, we move to food, where hot pot eateries are rising in popularity to the point where a Chinese chain is going public on the Hong Kong exchange. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/24/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Taxes on Chinese imports into the U.S. are implemented Monday. We hear from China, where young peoples’ anti-U.S. sentiment is fueled by fears of what the tariffs mean for China’s U.S.-reliant industries. Randgold and Barrick – two of the biggest names in gold mining – have merged to create a multibillion dollar company. The World Health Organization (WHO) has advertised its first paid internship after a long campaign by one of its alumni, now 29 years old. And Spotify, the music streaming firm, can make personalized playlists based on your DNA. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/24/2018)

(Markets Edition) Under the cloud of a trade war and trouble in emerging markets, many people are cutting down the risk in their portfolios by buying more stocks. Stocks are actually seen as riskier, not safer, yet EPFR Global notes that $15B more went into the U.S. stock market last week alone. Then, we talk more with Chris Dodd and Barney Frank, the two Democratic lawmakers who pushed the epic financial reform law through Congress during the financial crisis. But what if the next financial crisis is triggered by something different? Today’s show is sponsored by GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/21/2018)

(U.S. Edition) OPEC countries along with Russia and other oil producers are going to be meeting in Algeria this weekend, and one of the items on the agenda is increasing supply. Then, we discuss more with Chris Dodd and Barney Frank, the two Democratic lawmakers who pushed the epic financial reform law through Congress during the Great Recession. We talked about what worries they have when it comes to the next frontiers in regulation, among other things. Today’s show is sponsored by GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/21/2018)