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  • 04/17/2018: We just aren’t building enough homes in the U.S.
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    (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. 

  • 04/17/2018: Getting middle schoolers to give up their cellphones
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    (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.

  • Emmanuel Macron addresses his supporters after winning the French presidential election.
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    (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.

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    (Markets Edition) 2017: spectacular year for global economic growth. 2018: not so much. We’ll talk to economist Julia Coronado from MacroPolicy Perspectives about whether our lackluster first quarter is just hitting a few bumps in the road, or whether the global economy has plateaued. Afterwards, we’ll chat with travel aficionado Mark Orlowski about the best ways to turn your credit card reward points into airline tickets.   

  • The original project to build Interstate 4 in Orlando began in 1958; its latest makeover is expected to finish in 2021.
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    (U.S. Edition) Can states force online retailers to collect sales taxes? That question is at the heart of a case headed to the Supreme Court tomorrow. We’ll talk about the players involved and how much states and local governments are losing in tax dollars. Afterwards, we’ll find out why the new GOP tax bill is confusing small business owners. Plus, with public-private partnerships a key part of the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan, we’ll look at a $2.3 billion project in Central Florida that both state and private companies are working on.

  • 04/16/2018: The boss of the world’s biggest ad firm has resigned. What’s next for the industry?
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    (Global edition) From the BBC World Service … The boss of WPP, the world’s biggest advertising firm, quit Saturday amid allegations of personal misconduct. What does his departure signal for the future of the ad business, and is there a chance he could return to the industry? Then, the U.S. is weighing a third round of sanctions against Russia today, targeting companies with links to chemical weapons use in Syria. But is Russia ready to flex its own retaliation muscles – and who will it hurt more? Plus, China’s microblogging site, Weibo, reversed a decision to remove all gay content after a backlash from users. 

  • 04/13/2018: Consumers are feeling good about the economy, but they’re not spending
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    (Markets Edition) Every five years or so, the Farm Bill — which sets the country’s food and agriculture policy — goes up for renewal. Much of its funding is related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps. House Republicans want to add work requirements for SNAP recipients, which would include working or enrolling in job training at least 20 hours a week. We’ll talk to the vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee — Glenn Thompson (R-PA) — about why they’re pushing for these requirements. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Chris Low — chief economist at FTN Financial — about the disconnect between consumer confidence and consumer spending. While confidence is at record highs, spending not so much…    

  • 04/13/2018: Who’d be the winners and losers if America rejoined the TPP?
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    (U.S. Edition) One of President Trump’s first acts in office was pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Now he may just re-enter the deal. While talks are still in their early stages, we’ll discuss who the potential winners and losers would be if the U.S. were to rejoin the agreement. Afterwards, we’ll look at another major free trade announcement: 44 African countries have signed up for the African Continental Free Area, which would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world. Plus: We talk about the huge reorganization plans happening at VW. The company has named a new CEO — Herbert Diess — to succeed Matthias Müller. 

  • 04/13/2018: How VW’s new boss will lead in post diesel-crisis era
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A C-suite shakeup overnight at VW: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s next for the automaker as it turns another page on its 2015 diesel-emissions scandal.  Then, what will President Trump’s absence from the Summit for the Americas in Peru mean for the U.S. relationship with Latin American leaders?  Afterward, if your Friday-night plans involve a stop off at the local bar, you might be surprised to find more and more patrons sipping on non-alcoholic beer and cocktail lookalikes. One of our reporters explores the growing trend of the non-boozy buzz. 

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