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  • Britain Prime minister Theresa May leaves after the Eastern Partnership summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on Nov. 24, 2017.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…A big lunch in Brussels: U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May meets with two key EU leaders to see if her country’s made enough progress to get Brexit to its next crucial step. Afterwards, we’ll take a look at an extradition hearing for India’s liquor and airline baron, Vijay Mallya, known for his gold watches, calendar girls and poolside parties. Then, a conversation about why there’s little economic incentive to give up conflict, which escalated over the weekend, in Yemen.

  • 12/01/2017: Applying for financial aid straight from your phone
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    (Markets Edition) Amid all this discussion about taxes, what does the Federal Reserve think? Christopher Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, joined us to discuss how they might react to a growth in GDP from the overhaul like Republicans are hoping. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the Department of Education’s plan to give the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a tech makeover by making a mobile app for it. Plus: We’ll look at whether the ultra-discount retailer Big Lots has what it takes to keep up with other discounters like Walmart and Dollar General.

  • Nobel prize-winning US economist Joseph Stiglitz poses during an interview in Paris.
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    (U.S. Edition) The GOP tax overhaul could add more than $1 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, according to an analysis from the Joint Committee on Taxation, and that has Republicans concerned. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at what this means for the bill’s future, and what Senate leaders are doing to gain more votes. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz about the link between globalization and inequality.

  • 12/01/2017: U.K. warned against trusting the U.S. on trade
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz warns the U.K. not to trust Donald Trump when it comes to making any kind of post-Brexit trade deal. Afterwards, Tesla heralds a breakthrough in green energy technology as it fires up the world’s largest battery in South Australia. Then, we hear how India has to create millions of new jobs each month to try and absorb the young and unemployed.

  • A Hispanic migrant laborer works on planting tobacco May 4, 2009 in Vander, N.C.
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    (U.S. Edition) Farmers and farm lobbyists, overall, seem to be pretty positive about the GOP’s planned tax cuts, according to economist Chris Farrell. At least, for now. On today’s show, we’ll look at what aspects of the tax bill may be a cause for concern for this group, and whether these new tax rates could mean more government austerity to come. Afterwards, as part of Marketplace Weekend’s reporting trip to Puerto Rico, we’ll look at the growth of solar on the island.

  • 11/30/2017: OPEC looks to extend cuts to oil output
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … In Vienna,  OPEC oil producers and several other countries are deciding whether or not to keep production low past March. Afterwards, a British campaign group is taking Google to court, accusing the tech giant of unlawfully collecting information from millions of iPhone users. Then, 10 months after a general election brought regime change to The Gambia, all eyes are on tourism to boost the West African country’s stunted economy.

  • (Markets Edition) As part of the GOP’s planned tax overhaul, some Republicans have been pushing for changes aimed at helping families, like an expansion of the Child Tax Credit. But low-income parents wouldn’t see that big of a benefit, according to a new study from the left-leaning Tax Policy Center. On today’s show, we’ll look at why they may not get as much help as advertised. Afterwards, we’ll chat with economist Diane Swonk about President Trump’s new choice to join the Federal Reserve: Marvin Goodfriend, a Carnegie Mellon University economist. Plus: A look at how GreatSchools.org is trying to overhaul its ratings system by taking into account disparities between different racial and income groups.

  • 11/29/2017: We might be due for a big market drop
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    (Markets Edition) It’s been a long stretch for stocks, bonds, gold and bitcoin. But is this just the (really nice) calm before the storm? Susan Schmidt, senior portfolio manager at Westwood Holdings, joined us to discuss the European Central Bank’s latest warning, which is that we may be in store for a global market correction. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the Supreme Court’s upcoming hearing on whether the Constitution should allow law enforcement to search our cellphone records without a warrant.

  • A view of the U.S. Capitol building on Thursday in Washington, D.C., as Senate Republicans had worked to pass a stripped-down, or "skinny repeal" version of Obamacare reform.
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    (U.S. Edition) Senate Republicans may just be able to pass their bill to overhaul America’s tax system. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, considered a swing vote, has indicated she’d be on board if she can get two bills that would potentially “mitigate the impact” of the individual mandate’s repeal. We’ll take a look at what’s in these measures and whether they’d actually be effective. Afterwards, we’ll discuss a new report that finds public investment in K-12 has declined since 2008, and then hear from Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O’Leary about her visit to a still-devastated Puerto Rico. It’s been months since hurricanes Irma and Maria, yet many are still without power.

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