(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Italy’s new prime minister faces a second vote of confidence in the lower house today. In his first policy speech, he confirmed several goals, including adopting a tough stance on migrants and a rejection of austerity measures. But is it what investors were hoping to hear after last week’s market turmoil? Then, Qatar Airways’ boss this morning has apologized for saying his company was led by a man because it is a “very challenging position.” We chat about why businesses shouldn’t approach gender equality as women needing to break through a glass ceiling … but rather build up from a concrete floor. (06/06/2018)

(Markets Edition) The latest numbers on job openings, also known as the JOLTS report, is set to come out soon. We’ll hear from one global strategist about how the report can reveal the upsides and downsides of at tight labor market. Afterwards, we’ll look at what lawmakers have included in the federal budget to combat wildfires, and then explore how some Texas colleges are launching food scholarships to fight hunger on campus (06/05/2018)

(U.S. Edition) The GOP tax law requires companies to pay a “repatriation tax” of about 15 percent on overseas profits, and is aimed at big multinationals like Apple and Google. But on today’s show, we’ll look at one  group that’s unexpectedly getting impacted by this measure: small businesses. Afterwards, we’ll look at what the rise in crude oil prices means for the airline industry, and then we’ll talk about how one Ohio area is renovating a home as an example to encourage young people to renovate their own. According to one economist, rising home prices may mean that the only way in for aspiring homeowners is buying a home that nobody wants and turning it into the home of their dreams. (06/05/2018)  

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … For the first time in two years, the British government has sold off another chunk of its stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland. But unwinding its financial-crisis era measures comes at a hefty cost for taxpayers. Then, anti-austerity protests are expected to continue for a sixth night in Jordan as people there rally against a new International Monetary Fund-backed tax bill. Afterwards, starting this month, Google has banned cryptocurrency ads from its platform. While the move is intended to protect average investors, some argue a blanket ban might not be the right approach to wrangling the wild west of the crypto. (6/5/2018)

(Markets Edition) Trade talks between the U.S. and China have ended without any agreements. On today’s show, we’ll take a brief look at some of the sticking points in their negotiations and some of the threats that they’ve lobbed at one another. Afterwards, we’ll discuss Apple’s plan to launch a series of tools that might help people spend less time on their phones, and then we’ll discuss a new study that finds the GOP tax law actually led some companies to contribute more to defined-benefit pension plans. (06/04/2018)

(U.S. Edition) New research from the New England Journal of Medicine finds that many breast cancer patients may not need chemotherapy at all. On today’s show, we’ll explore the publication’s findings, and what avoiding chemotherapy can mean for a patient’s health and their finances. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the high costs associated with new cancer drugs and who ends up footing the bill, and then we’ll look at how one Catholic organization has come up with an innovative way to make private school more affordable. (06/04/2018)    

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Trade talks between the U.S. and China ended without a deal on Sunday, so are the two nations closer to a trade war? Then, a look at why farmers in India are throwing their produce, milk and cheese into the street to push the government for more assistance. Afterwards, it’s Monday, which means many of us feel like it takes a boatload of caffeine to get us going after the weekend. While not everyone in the world relies on coffee for that morning buzz, we’ll take you to China where global chains are exploring more expansion opportunities. (06/04/2018)

(Markets Edition) The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate declined to 3.8 percent, according to the latest jobs report. We’ll hear from Christopher Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, about the positives in this report, and yet why investors are being cautious over these indicators. Plus: We find out why it’s such a big deal that the president tweeted that he was “looking forward” to the release of the employment numbers. Afterwards, we’ll look at how leaders in the European Union are reacting to the Trump administration’s tariffs, and then we’ll check in on how China-U.S. trade talks are going. (06/01/2018)

(U.S. Edition) Now that the Trump administration has decided to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, Canada, and Mexico, we’ll look at how its North American allies, specifically, plan to retaliate. Both Canada and Mexico have already announced new tariffs on U.S. steel. Afterwards, ahead of the May jobs report, we’ll discuss what wages look like for entry-level workers, and then we’ll explore how Texas’ governor plans to increase school safety in the state. (06/01/2018)