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  • China vows U.S. tariff revenge
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Salmon, soap and steel wire. Just three of the items on President Trump’s new $200 billion round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. We look at how Beijing will respond. Then, a report commissioned by the U.K. government has recommended making it easier for highly skilled workers to come to the U.K. Finally, experts claim turning the clocks back an hour this fall will lead to lazy workers and more accidents. But now that the EU is considering scrapping the twice yearly change, will it make any difference? 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)

  • Officers tested out the mobile units during a demonstration at Los Angeles Union Station. 
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    (Markets Edition) The president on Monday morning tweeted about the “strong bargaining position” granted by tariffs, and that “cost increases have thus far been almost unnoticeable.” There are also more retaliatory threats from China. Then, we look at body-scanning technology, which will debut in Los Angeles in November. Could other cities follow suit? Also, we look at Monday night’s Emmys and how NBC is under pressure to boost ratings for the awards show. Today’s show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

  • McDonald’s workers plan to protest harassment at lunch
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    (U.S. Edition) Switzerland’s financial watchdog group FINMA has uncovered corruption at the global bank Credit Suisse, which will now be overseen by an independent monitor. Then, McDonald’s workers in 10 cities are planning a lunchtime strike on Tuesday to protest alleged sexual harassment on the job. Also, we check in to see what states are doing to prevent kids from vaping after FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb threatened to pull certain e-cigarettes from the market. Today’s show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

  • New IMF warnings with just six months until Brexit
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … It’s just six months until Brexit, and we’ll hear from U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, who is doubling down on her controversial plan to divorce her country from the European Union. Then, Unilever wants to scrap its dual-national share structure and move the company’s headquarters to the Netherlands. But one of the major shareholders is encouraging others to vote no. Afterwards, can cities be ageist, sexist, or racist? We’ll chat with a British architect who takes us on a tour through the city and explains why cities that cater to more diverse views are more economically productive. Today’s show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

  • Traffic passes the Lehman Brothers building September 15, 2008 in New York City. Lehman Brothers filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court after attempts to rescue the storied financial firm failed.
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    (Markets Edition) Hurricane Florence has arrived at the coast of North Carolina, brining with it 90-mile-per-hour winds and the potential to unload 20 to 40 inches of rain in some parts. We talks to a coastal economics specialist for more. Also, we talk to economist Diane Swonk, who shares some diary memories from the weekend Lehman Brothers collapsed 10 years ago, igniting the financial crisis. Then, we look at how retailed are looking ahead to the holiday shopping season by preparing to hire a lot of workers. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)

  • Traffic passes the Lehman Brothers building September 15, 2008 in New York City. Lehman Brothers filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court after attempts to rescue the storied financial firm failed.
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    (U.S. Edition) There are only 14 weeks to go until Christmas. Perhaps it’s a little too early to think about holiday shopping, unless you’re a retailer. With a mere few months to go before holiday shopping season, companies are gearing up to hire a lot of workers. Also, 10 years ago, Lehman Brothers was on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. It eventually became the largest bankruptcy in history. On Friday, we spoke with Tom Russo, who was the general counsel of Lehman Brothers at the time, as part of our Divided Decade series examining the 2008 financial crisis. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)

  • A view of euro banknotes.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has reportedly warned about a chaotic economic scenario under a no-deal Brexit scenario. We break down what the bank is forecasting and what impact it could have on households. Then, before Apple and its iPhone dethroned it, Blackberry was once a king in the smartphone space. Now, it focuses on cybersecurity. We’ll hear from CEO John Chen about what he thinks of the security of self-driving cars and company systems. Afterwards, in the 10 years after the financial crisis, global debt has soared to a new high of 225 percent of world GDP. We don’t know where the next crisis will come from, but there is real debate about how global debt will affect us. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)  

  • "America's Rich Uncle" had a newspaper column where people could write in asking for financial help.
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    (Markets Edition) Household incomes grew last year for the third year in a row, according to data from the U.S. Census. But a closer look reveals that men are seeing a larger earnings boost while the numbers for women barely moved. Speaking of growth, Consumer Price Index numbers indicate that prices rose year over year just under 3 percent. Also, we look at how the White House is having a harder time finding people who want to work there. Today’s show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/13/2018)

  • Flooded homes stand in a rural part of Naples, Florida the day after Hurricane Irma swept through the area.
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    (U.S. Edition) With Hurricane Florence at a Category 2 and still threatening, we look at what actually declaring a state of emergency entails when it comes to unlocking funds. Then, Apple’s new iPhones come equipped with faster processors and superior water resistance. However, Apple appears to be overhauling more than the phones. Also, we head back to the tariff saga between the U.S. and China. Have the tariffs actually brought the Trump administration closer to its goals in that country? Today’s show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/13/2018)  

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