(Markets Edition) The International Monetary Fund — which gets called to the rescue when economies melt down — meets in Washington. We’ll talk to Diane Swonk, chief economist at the firm Grant Thornton, about one especially big worry that’s looming: world debt. And the leader of that happens to be the U.S. Afterwards, we’ll look at why rivals Amazon and Best Buy are partnering to sell televisions, and then we’ll explore how a rise in trawlers off the coast of Senegal is causing local fishermen to lose their livelihoods.

(U.S. Edition) Central bankers and finance ministers from around the world are in Washington this week for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank’s annual spring meeting. We’ll look at some of the major concerns likely to be addressed, which include government debt. Afterwards, a conversation between Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O’Leary and Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, about why Puerto Rico underwent an island-wide power blackout this week. And then to cap off today’s show, we’ll discuss some of the reasons it’s becoming difficult for students to finish school and how the pathway to entry-level jobs is changing. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … New leadership in Zimbabwe hasn’t brought a new economic reality. This week, thousands of nurses went on strike and they’re threatening legal action if they aren’t reinstated. Then, a changing of the guard in Cuba and the first time in decades a Castro won’t be at the nation’s helm. But what does it mean for the country’s citizens and economic well-being? 

(Markets Edition) With the S&P up more than 2 percent this week, the markets aren’t doing too badly. According to expert Susan Schmidt, they are on the “positive side of neutral.” On today’s show, we’ll look at some of the factors helping keep volatility at bay. Afterwards, with the House Agriculture Committee considering the Farm Bill today, we’ll discuss how cutting crop insurance funding could be a problem if China makes good on its tariff threats. Plus: we talk with Mark Walsh, a veteran Supreme Court watcher and contributor to SCOTUSblog, on how things are looking for South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc — a case about whether states can force out-of-state online retailers to pay local and state taxes.

(U.S. Edition) Tax Day has changed thanks to some frozen software. After its website crashed, the IRS decided to give people a one-day extension on filing their tax returns. On today’s show, we’ll give some context surrounding the issue, which may have to do with the agency’s shrinking budget. Afterwards, we’ll look at what the selection of Cuba’s new president could mean for the country’s future, and then we’ll talk about how baby boomers are reshaping “senior living.” Think sophisticated sensors and restaurant-style dining. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…Facebook lays out how it will comply with strict European privacy regulations, but what does it mean for the future of advertising? Then, after a reportedly secret US visit to North Korea, are tensions between the two nations actually thawing? Afterwards, Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in four decades opens today with a screening of Black Panther. We talk to AMC’s boss about what to expect on opening night…and he reassures us there will be popcorn.  

(Markets Edition) Starting today, the Supreme Court will hear a case on whether out-of-state businesses should pay South Dakota state and local taxes if they ship a product to a state. We’ll take a brief look at the advantage online retailers have in not charging sales taxes, and why Amazon might actually be at a disadvantage here. Afterwards, we’ll look at a new report showing that we’re not building new homes fast enough to meet demand in 22 states. Plus, following the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson has called for its managers to undergo unconscious bias training. We’ll talk to customer service expert Jeanne Bliss about whether this type of training actually works. 

(U.S. Edition) President Trump is blocking economic sanctions on Russia proposed by U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. We’ll recap what the sanctions included and the reason Haley wanted to impose them. Afterwards, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gets ready to meet Trump today, we’ll discuss what might be on the agenda. Possible topics: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and planned U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel. Then to cap off today’s show, we’ll talk to filmmaker Delaney Ruston — director of the documentary “Screenagers” — about the tough choices parents and schools have to make when monitoring their kids’ cellphone usage. There’s now a campaign called “Away for the Day” aimed at getting middle schoolers off their cellphones while at school.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … After years of debt binges, bail-outs and sluggish growth, the European economic recovery is gaining traction. Now, French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out his vision for the future of Europe in a major speech. Macron called on policymakers to defend democracy in the European Union and work harder to build up the eurozone’s defenses against another economic meltdown. But with political deadlock in Italy and populism on the rise, is Macron’s grand plan destined to fail? We also take a look at financial market reaction as China releases its latest growth figures. Plus, a London-based company is teaming up with America’s Department of Homeland Security to make long border queues a thing of the past. We find out how it works.