(U.S. Edition) T-Mobile and Sprint have announced an almost $27 billion merger that would form a company to rival Verizon or AT&T.  We’ll look at previous deals these two companies have tried to strike with one another over the years. Afterwards, we’ll discuss limitations the Trump administration may place on Chinese investment in the U.S., which would be similar to Chinese restrictions on U.S. companies. Plus: We’ll talk with Jeanine Poggi, a media reporter for Ad Age, about the large amount of time devoted to commercials during broadcast TV — and what some networks are trying to do to change that. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … As its rivalry with Amazon continues to simmer, Walmart has been shifting its focus to more international growth markets like India. So, what does a deal in the U.K. mean for the world’s biggest retailer? Then, immigration is a hot topic from coast to coast – not just in America, but in Britain as well. A group of immigrants, called the Windrush generation, are told they’re living in the country illegally because of a lack of official paperwork. Now, the nation’s home secretary has resigned over mishandling. What does it mean for the future of British immigration policy? 

(Markets Edition) The U.S. GDP’s growth figure is out for the first quarter, showing that the economy grew at a rate of 2.3 percent — a slowdown from 2.9 percent during the previous quarter. We’ll hear from Chris Low — chief economist at FTN Financial — about the reasons for this, and why this percentage is still actually better than many people expected. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O’Leary about Puerto Rico’s housing crisis. 

(U.S. Edition) North and South Korea have pledged they will never fight another war — but are these truce talks too good to be true? We’ll take a look at their decision to pursue “complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.” Afterwards, we’ll talk about the percentage of GDP that Germany spends on defense, and how it’s committed to hitting a 2 percent target by 2024, like all NATO countries. Plus: We chat with political science professor Diana Mutz about her recent study arguing that the 2016 presidential election was not, as prevailing narratives suggest, driven by economic frustration. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A historic joint statement from the leaders of North and South Korea caps an equally historic day in the border village of Panmunjom. We’ll take you there and hear from the two leaders. Then, to Liverpool of Beatles fame. The city gets around 62 million visitors a year, but we’ll hear from a guide there who says formal tours to the Cavern Quarter are ticking down. 

(Markets Edition) On Friday, we’ll get the first government reading on economic growth from January to March. We’ll hear from Diane Swonk, chief economist at the consulting and accounting firm Grant Thorton, about what should we expect. Afterwards, we’ll look at how Facebook fared in its first-quarter earnings report, and then we’ll visit the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China — one of the world’s largest import and export trade fairs — about how manufacturers are reacting toward the threat of U.S. tariffs. 

(U.S. Edition) As Amazon gets ready to report its first-quarter earnings today, we’ll look at the online retailer’s massive success, which includes a milestone of 100 million Prime members and the growth of its cloud storage service. But can it keep up with this pace? Then, ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit with President Trump on Friday, we’ll discuss what Merkel hopes to get out of these talks. Plus: How informal housing in Puerto Rico has made it harder for the territory’s residents to get FEMA money to rebuild. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A big restructuring at Deutsche Bank means job cuts are on the way. Where is Germany’s biggest lender shifting focus under a newly minted CEO?  Then, a French billionaire is under formal investigation for alleged meddling in two African countries. Afterward, melting Arctic ice is making Greenland’s vast mineral resources more accessible. We’ll explain why elections this week may help the country’s economy shift toward a bigger focus on mining. 

(Markets Edition) The 10-year Treasury yield remains above 3 percent, which some are blaming for our market decline. We’ll talk with Susan Schmidt, senior portfolio manager at Westwood Holdings Group, about why this narrative might be wrong. Afterwards, we’ll look at the connection between high gas prices and SUV/pick-up truck sales, and then we’ll visit Midland, Texas, to find out why the region — one of the richest in the nation — has schools that consistently rank among the poorest in Texas.