(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Politics, income differences and immigration are some of the biggest factors dividing societies around the world, according to a new study commissioned by the BBC.  We’ll explain where the tension is strongest, and why people think their countries are more divided now than 10 years ago. Then, Fashion Revolution Week is raising awareness about transparency in the fashion supply chain as it marks five years since a factory collapse in Bangladesh killed more than 1,000 people. While there’s been an improvement in reporting of things like worker conditions and waste, there’s still a ways to go.

(Markets Edition) When it comes to the market, traders look at three influential figures: the chair of the Fed, its vice chair, and the president of the New York Fed. We’ll talk to Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, about why some were “disturbed” by what John Williams, the next NY Fed president, recently had to say at a press conference in Madrid. Afterwards, we’ll look at one major domestic appliance company that could come out ahead amid all this tariff talk. Whirlpool may have an advantage thanks to a protective tariff on foreign washing machines. 

(U.S. Edition) There are reports that Wells Fargo is close to a $1 billion settlement with federal regulators after charging customers for car insurance they didn’t need. On today’s show, we’ll recap the controversy. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Drake Sutton-Shearer, CEO of PROHBTD Media, about how quality cannabis brands could start emerging within the next decade, Wall Street’s valuation of the industry, and his push to change the “stoner” stereotypes surrounding the product. Plus: A look at the financial struggles General Electric is facing. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The head of one of Australia’s largest financial institutions has resigned after revelations the company lied to regulators for a decade about customer charges. Then, a tiny Philippines’ tourist hot spot is facing a sudden six-month closure for infrastructure upgrades. But it’s not a popular decision among the island’s residents whose livelihoods depend on the $1 billion in tourism revenue they see each year.  Afterward, the more than 1 billion people who live in India use a lot of cash, but there hasn’t been much of it in recent years to go around. We head to New Delhi to chat with the country’s youngest billionaire who’s made a windfall trying to get mobile payments to catch on. 

(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.