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  • 04/05/2018: A brewing battle between Facebook and the government
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    (Markets Edition) Facebook stock has fallen 16 percent since news broke that a third-party firm took user data to help the Trump campaign. With some in Congress potentially looking to adopt European data privacy rules, we’ll look at what those currently look like. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Diane Swonk — chief economist at the consulting firm Grant Thornton — about what we might expect from the release of tomorrow’s jobs report. Plus: How reducing immigration would affect the labor market. 

  • 04/05/2018: How to get your dream job
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    (U.S. Edition) Both the U.S. and China have published a proposed list of goods from the other other that they may hit with tariffs. But that’s what they are for now — proposals. We’ll look at what steps have to come before anything goes into effect, and then discuss how these tariffs would impact retailers. Plus: a conversation with Dev Aujla, CEO of the recruiting firm Catalog and author of the new book “50 Ways to Get a Job,” about how to navigate your job search. 

  • 04/05/2018: Brazil split over court decision to send former president to jail
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … After a marathon session, Brazil’s supreme court ruled against one of its country’s most beloved politicians, rejecting a plea from former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to avoid prison as he appeals a corruption conviction. We’ll take you to Sao Palo where the nation’s citizens – and highest court – are deeply divided. Then, artificial intelligence researchers are claiming victory after boycotting a Korean institute over concerns about killer robots. Afterwards, ride-hailing app Grab is one of the most valuable startups in Southeast Asia, and it most recently drove rival Uber out of the region. We’ll hear from the company’s CEO about how he’s planning to expand the business from rides into payments.  

  • YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, California on Tuesday.
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    (Markets Edition) In the wake of yesterday’s shooting at YouTube, we talk with workplace violence consultant Larry Barton about the measures companies should take to create a safer environment. Also on today’s show: a conversation with Tom Sheck from our investigative unit APM Reports about the resignation of DJ Gribbin, Trump’s point person on his infrastructure bill. What did Trump have planned, and what does Gribbin’s departure mean for the bill? 

  • 04/04/2018: Sometimes you want to keep your trade allies
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    (U.S. Edition) The U.S. has released a list of Chinese products that could be subject to new tariffs, prompting China to respond with its own list (which is separate from the back and forth tussle over steel and aluminum going on between the two countries). We’ll take a look at some of the affected items, and how this could impact the U.S. economy. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how NAFTA negotiations are going for the U.S., and then talk about a new report that shows how immigrants are helping power Texas’ economy. 

  • Boeing said its deal to sell 737 MAX airliners to Iran is worth $6 billion and will create 18,000 jobs.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The U.S. and China turn up the heat in their escalating trade spat. This morning, China outlined hefty tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods, including soybeans and aircraft. We’ll bring you the latest details and market reaction. Then, the latest developments from the world’s biggest advertising company, WPP Group, which is investigating an allegation of personal misconduct against its chief executive. Afterwards, today is the deadline for U.K. companies to report their gender pay gaps. So far we’ve learned the average woman is paid 10 percent less than the average man. So, what can be done to close the disparity in pay?

  • Traders signal offers in Standard & Poor's 500 stock index options pit at the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Monday
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    (Markets Edition) After yesterday’s stock market dip, things are looking up this morning. We’ll examine what’s causing this volatility with David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, who says it’s not all about tariffs and tweets. Plus: Why airlines are pushing for tougher restrictions on emotional support animals. 

  • 04/03/2018: The connection between mental illness and America’s criminal justice system
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    (U.S. Edition) It was a rough day for markets yesterday, with major stock indexes like the Dow closing down almost 2 percent. We’ll look at why the market is so vulnerable right now. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the New York Fed’s decision to publish a new interest rate to replace the LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, the world’s most widely used benchmark for short-term interest rates. Plus: A conversation with author Alisa Roth, Marketplace’s former New York Bureau Chief, about her new book, “Insane: America’s Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness.” 

  • Emmanuel Macron addresses his supporters after winning the French presidential election.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A battle between unions and Emmanuel Macron is giving the French president his first big test as workers protest his labor reforms. We’ll explain what it means for the economy as a planned three-month strike kicks off. Then, Britain is cracking down on ivory selling – but can it move the needle on the number of elephants killed for their tusks each year?  After damaging droughts, regional Indian governments said they’d write off billions in farm loans. But many farmers say that hasn’t happened. 

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