(Markets Edition) The November jobs report is out, revealing that the U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent. Christopher Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, joined us to discuss how specific sectors performed and why wage growth still hasn’t been doing that great. Afterwards, we’ll discuss what the GOP’s tax overhaul could mean for tuition assistance. Some companies help pay for employees to get a degree, which they could get a tax break for, but that could go away under the House’s version of the tax bill.

(U.S. Edition) The U.K. and the EU have entered phase one of a Brexit deal. Among some of the agreements they’ve reached: EU nationals retaining the right to live in the U.K. On today’s show, we’ll recap the discussions Britain has had with the bloc. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Arun Muralidhar, co-founder of Mcube Investment Technologies, about his new take on government bonds that would pay you $5 per bond.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … they say breaking up is hard to do, but after a breakthrough meeting in Brussels, Britain and the European Union announced they are one small step closer to finalizing their divorce. Then, a wild week for Bitcoin comes to a close. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the cryptocurrency before futures begin trading next week. Finally, we’ll take you to Finland where the nation’s state-owned gas company is going green with the help of biogas. 

(Markets Edition) Congress still needs to reach an agreement on a government spending bill. We’ll hear from economist Diane Swonk, CEO of DS Economics, about how worried markets are about a potential shutdown, along with what we can expect from tomorrow’s jobs report. Afterwards, we’ll chat with the CEO of the career site Glassdoor about the best company to work for in 2018. Hint: It’s a certain social media giant that’s been in the spotlight this year over how it’s handled the spread of “fake news.”

(U.S. Edition) With the government due to run out of money very soon, President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown. Can they reach a deal? On today’s show, we’ll look at some of the snags Republicans and Democrats may still run into. Afterwards, we’ll discuss a provision in the House’s version of the tax bill that could remove an incentive for developers to invest in affordable housing. Then, we’ll visit Aransas County, Texas to see how Hurricane Harvey has affected housing in the region. Eighty-percent of buildings were knocked out, leaving many without homes.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Ten years after the global financial crisis, is China still too exposed to personal debt and risky lending? A new report from the International Monetary Fund has a warning. Then, we hear from Melinda Gates — whose foundation invests in global health — about the role contraceptives play in helping low-income countries transition to high-income ones. Afterwards, we take a ride in one of London’s newest cabs…the iconic black vehicle has gotten a green makeover.  

(Markets Edition) While tech stocks have been kind of tepid this week, it’s been a while since the markets have seen any serious downward jump. Susan Schmidt, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Westwood Holdings, explains whether this is cause to worry. Afterwards, we’ll look at how Britain’s Brexit plans have hit a major roadblock. While Britain’s prime minister wanted to figure out a future trade relationship with the EU, there’s disagreement over what happens to the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

(U.S. Edition) As Congress tries to reconcile the two different tax bills that are on the table (one from the House and one from the Senate), we’ll look at one item they do have in common: a move toward a territorial system of taxation. This move would try to encourage U.S. companies to move the trillions they have stashed overseas into the U.S. Afterwards, we’ll look at a new proposal from the Department of Labor that would allow employers to pool tip money from workers who earn at least minimum wage, and share it with non-tipped workers. Plus: A conversation with Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O’Leary about her trip to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. While the hurricane hit the island three months ago, power there still hasn’t been fully restored. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Australia has seen 26-straight years of growth, but we’ll explain why some economists are keeping a keen eye on home prices and consumer-spending levels. Afterwards, at a UN environment summit in Kenya today, nations will agree to keep plastics out of oceans. We’ll talk to an expert in a protected beach reserve who explains why new efforts are imperative. Then, we’ll take you to Tokyo where working moms still find it difficult to balance jobs and family.