(U.S. Edition) British Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel for political support, given that the U.K. is unclear about how it’ll leave the European Union. We’ll break down some of the hurdles that Britain still has to tackle. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how drug companies like Pfizer are still raising prices, despite the Trump administration’s pledge to reduce them. Then finally, we’ll chat with General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening about how the company is adapting to the changing food and retail landscape. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org). (07/05/2018) 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A potentially game-changing vote in the European Parliament today is expected on copyrighted material on the Internet. Then, Jaguar Land Rover is the latest in a growing line of companies ringing the alarm bells about the consequences of a “bad Brexit” deal. A fresh warning comes today as Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Germany for a meeting with Angela Merkel about why progress on the exit negotiations has been slow. Afterwards, dropping a few coins in a street musician’s hat is an act that doesn’t take much effort. But what about for societies that have gone almost completely cash (and coin!) free? We’ll take you to a Swedish town and chat with some musicians who explain the complexities of taking tips by app. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income (retireyourrisk.org/advisors) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org). (07/05/2018) 

(U.S. Edition) When investors decide whether to buy a country’s bonds, they consider things like inflation, interest rates and, now, climate change. We’ll look at how countries that are vulnerable to climate change are paying significantly more to borrow from the markets.  Afterwards, we’ll explore why investors aren’t finding refuge in gold at this point in the year — which is unusual given that they typically do during times that are uncertain and volatile. Then to cap off the show, we’ll discuss how some malls are trying to survive by providing events like live music. The developer that built Mall of America wants to build another huge complex in Miami. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/04/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Iran’s president is meeting with European leaders this week, trying to rally support for the 2015 nuclear deal after President Trump has called for allies to stop buying oil from the country. We’ll explore what’s at stake for the Iranian economy. Then, wages have stagnated across many developed economies – even at a time when they should be rising. We’ll explore why productivity has largely fallen since the financial crisis. Afterward, Petra, an ancient city in Jordan, was once a vibrant trading hub with caravans from Arabia, India and Africa passing through. But centuries after its downfall, are there lessons to be learned for modern-day trade? Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/04/2018) 

(Markets Edition) Automakers are worried about the future with Trump threatening tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars. We’ll look at some of the potential consequences these companies could deal with, which includes a decline in millions of car sales. Afterwards, we’ll look at whether tariffs have affected employment at U.S. factories yet, and then we’ll explore what Mexico’s new president could mean for the country’s businesses and NAFTA negotiations. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/03/2018) 

(U.S. Edition) There’s news President Trump has sent letters to European allies telling them they don’t spend enough on their military budgets. This news comes ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting next week. To get more context about the event, will chat with Douglas Lute, U.S. ambassador to NATO in the Obama administration and a senior military adviser to George W. Bush. Afterwards, we’ll look at how animal shelters are gearing up to handle the influx of runaway dogs and cats during the Fourth of July — the period when U.S. pets are most prone to go missing (because of the fireworks). Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/03/2018) 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A deal in Germany on migration staves off a breakdown in the country’s coalition government, but for how long? Then, countries disproportionately impacted by climate change could have to fork over an extra $170 billion in interest rates over the next 10 years, according to a new study. We’ll talk with the author of the report that shows investors are pricing in environmental risks. Afterwards, one of Zambia’s best known music stars has a very high profile fan in the United States. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/03/2018) 

(Markets Edition) Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a populist on the left, will become the new president of Mexico. But financial market players are startled by the results — and a bit wary of what his victory will mean for them. Mark Jones, a professor of Latin American Studies at Rice University, joined us to explain why. Afterwards, we’ll look at the overall state of the stock market with Julia Coronado from MacroPolicy Perspectives, and then we’ll discuss how Russia’s economy is doing ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org). (07/02/2018)