(Markets Edition) GDP figures in the first-quarter of this year were pretty lackluster, and were actually even revised downward according to an announcement today. But we can anticipate better economic growth during the second quarter. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, stopped by to explain why it’s expected to accelerate. Afterwards, we’ll look at what the Trump administration’s tariffs on cars produced in Europe could mean for auto sales, and then we’ll talk to Harvard professor Benjamin Sachs about how the Supreme Court’s ruling on union is analogous to the government deciding that tax payments are voluntary. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/28/2018)

(U.S. Edition) The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that unions can’t collect fees from non-union members in the public sector, but this decision could still have implications for the private sector. We’ll look at the relationship between these private-sector unions and the organization of government workers. Afterwards, as part of a series of interviews we’re conducting at the Aspen Ideas Festival, we’ll talk to designer Eileen Fisher about the differences between startups run by women and ones run by men. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/28/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is listening to concerns from around the European Union about migration. But, as European leaders meet today in Brussels, she faces a tough task trying to get countries to agree on a common policy. We break down the issues at the heart of  European politics and migration. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/28/2018)

(Markets Edition) After a lackluster start of the week for the markets, they seem to be back up this morning. We’ll hear from Jay Bryson, managing director and global economist at Wells Fargo, about how America’s attempts to de-escalate its trade fight with China have played a role in this, and what to expect from the release of this week’s second-quarter GDP numbers. Afterwards, we’ll look at the significance of the Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME, which will decide whether government workers who aren’t in unions have to pay union fees. Plus: We take a break to go across the pond and explore whether technology can help address issues on the Northern Irish border. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/27/2018)

(U.S. Edition) India’s the latest country to be embroiled in trade negotiations with the U.S. And like so many other countries, they’re threatening retaliatory tariffs. Companies are reacting by announcing plans to move production overseas, but what does it mean to make a shift like that? We’ll look at the challenges that come with shaking up your supply chain. Plus: Marketplace Morning host David Brancaccio is at the Aspen Ideas Festival this week, interviewing prominent business leaders and officials in the country. Our first conversation is with Makan Delrahim, assistant attorney general of the U.S. and chief of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. He joined us to talk about the Justice Department’s losing bid to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger, along with other antitrust cases. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/27/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … trade officials from India and the U.S. are meeting in Delhi today to try and avoid a tit-for-tat situation on duties. Then, are the leaders of the “nation of shopkeepers” at war with business? Two unlikely bedfellows today signed a joint letter urging the British government to speed up Brexit negotiations as businesses begin to ring the alarm bells even louder on the consequences of a no-deal scenario.  Afterwards, while political uncertainty in Turkey has diminished after President Erdogan’s victory over the weekend, one big issue for the country’s economy  — aside from foreign investment and low interest rates – is its 3.5 million Syrian refugees. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/27/2018)

(Markets Edition) We have trade drama on one hand, strong economic growth on the other. What’s a market to do? We’ll talk to David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, about the long-term consequences of trade tension. Afterwards, we’ll look at the rising number of Americans who are taking on a side hustle, and then we’ll explore how the border between Northern Ireland (which is part of Britain) and the Irish Republic (which is staying in the European Union) is creating a big problem for Brexit. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/26/2018).

(U.S. Edition) Major market indices closed down yesterday under the president’s trade rhetoric, but the economy, generally, is in pretty good shape right now. We’ll check in with experts about whether they’re still optimistic about the economy’s expansion. Afterwards, we’ll look at how a lack of industrial CO2 is causing food and beverage production issues in Europe, and then we’ll explore how Fortune 500 companies are actually among the largest employers of anthropologists. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/26/2018).

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Jitters over the U.S.-induced global trade war and worries over a looming slowdown in American growth is continuing to hit global stock markets, but now one investor says it may be time to ditch the dollar and head for alternative currency safe havens. Then, we take a look at what countries top a new list of cities with high cost-of-living prices. Afterwards, the European CO2 shortage is hurting more than just beer producers — it’s now posing a real concern for poultry and pork farmers who are rushing to find safe and humane slaughter alternatives. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business (utahmbaonline.com). (06/26/2018).