(Markets Edition) The Dow and S&P experienced record highs Friday, which might come as a surprise given the nature of the trade relations between the United States and China. We talk to economist Diane Swonk to make more sense of it. Then, we have a lot more with former senator Chris Dodd and former congressman Barney Frank, the duo who pushed through the huge financial reform law that bears their name. They talked about the aspect of enforcement. Today’s show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Purple Mattress (purple.com). (09/20/2018)

(U.S. Edition) Jack Ma, the founder of online retail powerhouse Alibaba, once promised President Trump that his company would bring a million jobs to the U.S. by 2022. That promise is now being dialed back as the trade feud between the U.S. and China has escalated. Also, we have more with former senator Chris Dodd and former congressman Barney Frank, the duo who pushed through the huge financial reform law that bears their name. This time, they discuss efforts made to alter the law. Today’s show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Purple Mattress (purple.com). (09/20/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … One of China’s biggest technology startups – dubbed the country’s Amazon for services – jumped more than 7 percent in its trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange after raising more than $4 billion dollars in its initial public offering. Then, global growth is forecast to plateau at just under 4 percent this year and next. We’ll talk to the OECD’s chief economist in Paris who says the biggest concern is trade. Afterwards, across Africa and Asia, many countries are questioning billions of dollars’ worth of Chinese investment in their economies. We’ll hear from Pakistan where China has invested $62 billion in ports, roads and power plants. Today’s show is sponsored by Today’s show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Purple Mattress (purple.com). (09/20/2018)

We’ll be back with your regularly scheduled Morning Report soon, but right now we’re bringing you part one of our interview with Barney Frank and Chris Dodd, the former lawmakers behind one of the country’s largest financial reform bills. In a rare joint interview we’re calling “The Politics of Crisis,” they talk about their biggest regrets, why there won’t be any more bailouts and why they’re not worried about major rollbacks to Dodd-Frank. Check back here for part two tomorrow.  (09/20/18)

(Markets Edition) Early Wednesday trading witnessed a 126-point rise for the Dow, along with a boost for one of the benchmarks of U.S. interest rates. We check in with a market analyst for more. Then, we talk to the two people responsible for spearheading the big financial reform law in Congress, 10 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the following financial crisis: Former Congressman Barney Frank and former Sen. Chris Dodd. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/19/2018)

(U.S. Edition) The top trade officials for U.S. and Canada are back at the negotiating table for the NAFTA overhaul a month after the U.S. and Mexico ironed out a preliminary deal. We look at what it might take for Canada to get on board. Also, this week, we’re 10 years away from the financial crisis that erupted after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. We talked to the two people who pushed the massive financial reform law through Congress: Former Congressman Barney Frank and former Sen. Chris Dodd. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/19/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … At the world economic forum in China, officials on Tuesday morning defended the country’s economic policies after the latest round of tariffs with the U.S. Liberia – the west African country founded by freed American slaves – has launched an investigation to trace $100 million worth of newly printed notes that have vanished. Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port cost about $1.5 billion, but already the country is concerned it will not be able to pay back the money it borrowed from China to build it. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/19/2018)

(Markets Edition) With both the Trump administration and China announcing rounds of tariffs on each others’ goods, retail stores in the U.S. are keeping an even closer eye on what could happen next, especially if Trump follows through on a plan to essentially tax everything from China. We also talk to an economist for more. Also, we look to the toll that summer heat has had on farm workers, as they are 20 times more likely to die of heat-related illnesses. They are looking for more protection. Today’s show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Outside the Box Podcast (corporate.walmart.com/outside-the-box-podcast). (09/18/2018)