(Markets Edition) Donald Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Janet Yellen with Jerome Powell will face confirmation hearings today. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at what his attitude toward monetary policy might be, and how similar he is to his predecessor. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Julia Coronado from MacroPolicy Perspectives about who on the Senate might split off from the Republican party when it comes to the planned tax overhaul, and then we”ll examine why housing prices are rising much faster than wages and consumer prices.

(U.S. Edition) Trump’s choice to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has instituted a freeze on hiring and new rulemaking at the agency, despite questions over whether he’s the rightful successor. The CFPB is the brainchild of Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who stopped by to talk us about the controversy and the effectiveness of the agency. Afterwards, we’ll speak to author Kate Moore about her book “Radium Girls,” which looks at the terrible fates of women who worked at the U.S. Radium Corp. factory in New Jersey starting in 1917. Litigation they brought against the company ultimately led to greater workplace safety laws. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Japan’s Softbank is racing ahead in its bid to buy a stake in Uber, but in Europe, regulators are hauling the company over the coals for its massive data breach.  Afterwards, the global economy is now growing at its fastest pace since 2010, according to a new report from the OECD, a group of the world’s 35 largest economies. Then, British banks have just been put through their paces in a series of stress tests and it turns out they passed with flying colors. 

(Markets Edition) President Trump and the outgoing director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have each chosen different leaders to oversee the watchdog agency. And now Leandra English, the current head’s pick, is turning the matter to federal court by filing a lawsuit to stop Trump’s appointment. Her lawyer, Deepak Gupta, joined us to give more details about the fight. Next, we’ll look at how the GOP’s planned tax overhaul could affect “Giving Tuesday,” an annual event that encourages people to donate to charities, and then we’ll discuss how Trump’s presidency may have impacted the housing market.

(U.S. Edition) There’s a leadership tussle happening right now at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the watchdog agency created after the financial crisis. Outgoing Director Richard Cordray named longtime staffer Leandra English as his replacement, but President Trump has tried to appoint budget director Mick Mulvaney. On today’s show, we’ll recap the ongoing controversy. Afterwards, we’ll discuss a leadership shakeup that’s happened in another industry: John L. Flannery took the reins of General Electric this summer. What’s his managing style like and how’s he trying to turn the company around?

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Tourists are trapped on the Indonesian island of Bali as its Mount Agung volcano is in imminent danger of a full-scale eruption. Afterwards, EU officials are meeting today to decide whether glyphosate — the main ingredient of the herbicide Round Up — should be banned in Europe. Then, should Japan change its attitudes toward foreigners in order to help the economy?

(Markets Edition) Teens these days are taking longer to get driver’s licenses, jobs and go on dates, according to a recent study. We’ll look at some of the reasons for rising youth unemployment and the potential consequences. Afterwards, we’ll look at why German and Italian workers at Amazon are going on strike against the company, and then discuss the political corruption happening in Guatemala, which may affect the country’s ability to obtain loans.

(U.S. Edition) Black Friday sales are now here, but Sears decided to get a headstart by offering discounts on Nov. 1. We’ll discuss why the company has been so aggressive with sales and how it might fare in the future. Afterwards, we’ll take a look at one popular toy item that families may be clamoring to find this holiday season: the new Women of NASA Lego set. Shoppers won’t just be competing with other parents, but collectors and resellers. Plus: We explore Los Angeles’ push to create a city bank, and what it would take to get one set up.  

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … In Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as the new president. It’s hoped he’ll usher in economic changes after 37 years of mismanagement of Robert Mugabe, but what role will China – the country’s biggest financial backer – play? Afterwards, in Germany and Italy, workers at big Amazon warehouses are striking on Black Friday to protest pay and conditions.  Then, three weeks after Saudi elites were put in detention in the Ritz Carlton hotel in Riyadh, we have an exclusive look inside the “gilded prison.”