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  • German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas gives a statement on May 9, 2018 in Berlin after US President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of a landmark deal curbing Iran's nuclear program and reimposed crippling sanctions, defying European pleas and prompting international outcry.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… As the US exits the Iran nuclear deal, European nations hope to stick with it. But what’s the feeling from business leaders on this side of the world, and how are they weighing the risks of potentially losing access to the world’s biggest economy? Then, Argentina is looking for a deal with the International Monetary Fund to help stabilize a plunge in its currency and high inflation. But how will the IMF respond after a meeting with the country today? Afterwards, we explore the root of the problem forcing Madagascar vanilla prices higher. 

  • Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally organized by the Tea Party Patriots against the Iran nuclear deal in front of the Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2015.
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    (Markets Edition) With a decision on the way from Washington about the Iran deal, we look at what’s next depending on if President Trump makes a hard or soft exit. If he decides to punish everyone who does business with Iran, it could be a very tricky situation for U.S. allies to negotiate. Plus, there’s a liquidity problem in real financial markets, including some bonds. We talk with a chief economist at investment adviser Payden & Rygel about why this is occurring.

  • British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of meetings at the U.S. State Department's Harry S. Truman headquarters building May 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. Johnson is in the United States in part to argue for the Trump Administration to continue to be a party to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… President Trump today will decide the future of America’s participation in the Iran nuclear deal. Ahead of any announcement, Iran’s president has this morning vowed to continue the country’s domestic development in the face of any possible new sanctions from the US. So if the US exits the pact, how will Iran respond? Then, exporting charcoal from Somalia has been banned since 2012, but the illegal trade and use of the product has led to ongoing environmental destruction in the region and exacerbated a humanitarian crisis. We’ll talk to a UN representative taking part in meetings this week in  Mogadishu to try and stop the illegal practice and money flowing through militant groups. Afterwards, a new study says global tourism accounts for 8% of carbon emissions – three times higher than previous estimates. So, how can you be a more economically-sensitive traveller?

  • 05/08/2018: Trump to propose cutting $15 billion in federal spending
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    (U.S. Edition) We’ve got some big decisions coming out of the White House today: President Trump will announce whether he’s pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal and he’ll be sending up a “rescission” package asking Congress to claw back their spending. We discuss what programs this money will come from. Plus, executives from five prescription drug wholesalers will testify in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today regarding pill dumping, or how 30 million doses of opioids ended up in a rural Kentucky county with 27,000 inhabitants over 6 years. And we go to Memphis, where a revival of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign is kicking off to bring attention to low-wage workers under the poverty line.

  • 05/07/2018: Is it worth the calories?
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    (Markets Edition) Starting today, restaurants with more than 20 locations must post calorie counts, meaning we could see companies change up recipes and portion sizes to shave down those numbers. That’s what happened when New York started requiring them a decade ago. Plus, what the rising price of oil has to do with sanctions on Iran, industrial material costs and wage stagnation. And later today, we’ll hear the Federal Reserve’s tally of total consumer debt, which has us wondering… who cares?

  • 05/07/2018: Is ethical investing unethical?
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    (U.S. Edition) That’s what the Labor Department is suggesting with a new announcement that socially responsible investments could be a violation of a company’s fiduciary responsibility. In other words, considering values other than traditional measures like profits and losses when running a retirement plan is frowned-upon, though not outlawed. What does this mean for the future of “ethical” investing? We talk to Senior Economics contributor Chris Farrell to find out. Plus, the price of crude oil crossed above $70 per barrel today, the highest it’s been since 2014.

  • 05/07/2018: Madagascar vanilla now more expensive than silver
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s been in power for 18 years, has been sworn in for another term. But it’s fuelling criticism he’s more like a czar than an elected leader. Then, as you brew your morning cup of Joe, sip on this: Starbucks and Nestle have agreed to a new $7 billion deal. We’ll tell you what it means for your daily coffee ritual. Afterwards, saffron has long been the world’s most expensive spice. But did you know Madagascar vanilla is now second on that list? We’ll explain what’s boosting the price, and how it’s likely to impact dessert lovers all over the world.  

  • A job seeker shakes hands with a recruiter during a career fair.
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    (Markets Edition) The April jobs report is out, revealing the U.S. added 164,000 jobs to the economy and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent. We’ll talk to Chris Low — chief economist at FTN Financial — about why he thinks the rate has dipped to this point, which may have to do with the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Afterwards, we’ll look at how mobile homeowners in Seattle are being pushed out by skyrocketing real estate values, and what some residents are doing to fight back. 

  • The worst-case numbers scenario for Volkswagen makes it responsible for more than 40,000 tons of pollution in America.
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    (U.S. Edition) Back in 2015, we learned that Volkswagen rigged its cars to cheat emissions tests. Then-CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned during the fallout of the scandal, and now he’s being charged with fraud by the U.S. Department of Justice. On today’s show, we’ll look at what exactly he’s been charged with and what this means for Volkswagen as a whole. Afterwards, we’ll run down what the U.S. asked for during its trade talks with China this week, and discuss how likely it’ll be that China will agree to these demands. 

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