(U.S. Edition) Cyril Ramaphosa will take power as South Africa’s president after Jacob Zuma stepped down amid corruption allegations. On today’s show, we’ll look at Ramaphosa’s political experience, along with the type of economy Ramaphosa will inherit. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how people who own cryptocurrencies aren’t disclosing their gains on their tax returns. Plus: A conversation with New York University law professor Barton Beebe — co-author of a study called “Are We Running Out of Trademarks?” — about how new companies are having an increasingly hard time finding good names to call themselves.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … After months of pressure to resign, embattled South African president Jacob Zuma will leave office today. We’ll tell you what’s next for the nation and how its new leader will try to revive the battered economy.  Then, Iranian authorities have arrested nearly 100 currency traders and shut foreign exchange bureaus – all aimed at trying to stop the Rial falling in value amid concerns the nuclear deal with the U.S. could collapse. Afterwards, custom-tailored clothing is nice to have, but can hit your wallet hard. But thanks to the Internet, some European companies are offering bespoke items at a lower price tag. 

(Markets Edition) It turns out inflation is running higher, based on new data from the Consumer Price Index. We’ll talk to Susan Schmidt, senior portfolio manager at Westwood Holdings Group, about whether we should worry about these figures and what we should expect from the Federal Reserve. Afterwards, we’ll look at allegations that the VIX Index, a measure of the stock market’s expectations of volatility, is rigged. 

(U.S. Edition) We’ll get a reading on inflation today with the release of the Consumer Price Index, which looks at the prices on goods including food, gas and clothing. Let’s dive into the causes of inflation and how it’s affected the markets. Afterwards, we’ll take a look at how Trump’s infrastructure plans calls to boost workforce training programs, and then we’ll chat with Brad Grossman — creator of the Zeitguide, a periodical that gives advice to C-suite leaders — about why employers are starting to put a greater emphasis on employee satisfaction.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… Japan notched its eighth-straight quarter of growth – the longest such streak since the 1980s. Though it was a slower pace than earlier in 2016, we explain what’s propelling growth forward. Afterward, in the wake of Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein scandal, the British film industry is setting out new guidelines to tackle sexual harassment and bullying in the UK entertainment industry. Then, French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed through key labor and corporate tax cuts. Now, he’s pushing a new online marketing drive urging investors to “Choose France.” 

(Markets Edition) The Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era climate emission regulations, which could result in companies drilling on federal lands to let more methane get out into the atmosphere. We’ll look at the potency of the gas, and the Trump administration’s pursuit of energy dominance. Afterwards, we’ll look at the amount of money the 2019 presidential budget is allocating to combat the opioid epidemic, and then discuss how countries around the world are racing to implement a 5G wireless system.

(U.S. Edition) Point72 Asset — the investment firm of billionaire Steven Cohen — is facing a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination. On today’s show, we’ll look at the claims and discuss how Wall Street banks have ways of keeping issues like these quiet. Afterwards, we’ll look at the possibility that Unilever — one of the world’s biggest advertising spenders — will pull its ads from sites like Google and Facebook, citing racism and sexism. Plus: Our conversation with Bob Roth — CEO of the David Lynch Foundation and author of “Strength in Stillness” — about the merits of transcendental meditation. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … After a marathon session, South Africa’s ruling ANC party decided to recall President Jacob Zuma, giving him 48 hours to respond or else launch a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Then, Iraqi officials estimate the country needs about $88 billion to rebuild after it was seized by the Islamic State in 2014. We’ll take you to a donor conference taking place in Kuwait and explain where the money is likely to come from and how it could be spent. Afterward, a trip to Sierra Leone where the peace diamond was one of the largest gems ever discovered in west Africa. But how is the poor village where it came from faring after the rock sold for $6.5 million? 

(Markets Edition) President Trump is releasing his 2019 budget proposal today, which will call for $4 trillion in spending. We’ll take a look at where the White House is allocating some of this money. Afterwards, we’ll talk to economist Julia Coronado from MacroPolicy Perspectives about this week’s upcoming temperature reading on inflation, and then discuss  China’s social credit system, which punishes people who engage in behavior deemed “anti-social.”