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  • Tarawa atoll, capital of the archipelago nation of Kiribati, in 2001. The islands are expected to be mostly submerged within 100 years.
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    (Markets Edition) With the House and Senate continuing to work out the details of their tax plans, we’ll take a look at what their proposed cuts would mean in a tight labor market like this. David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, explains why the cuts could end up worsening the trade deficit, but potentially lead to higher wages. Afterwards, we’ll look at the White House’s push for cleaner fossil fuels and natural gas (while many other countries are focused on renewables), and then discuss how island nations like Kiribati are preparing for a future without land because of climate change.

  • 11/14/2017: The Senate plans to ease restrictions on banks
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    (U.S. Edition) A group of senators has announced that they’re rolling back regulation on small and regional banks, along with credit unions. We’ll go over some of the changes they plan to make, which include easing some Dodd-Frank requirements. Afterwards, we’ll examine a new report that shows historically black colleges and universities are contributing $15 billion a year to the economy, and then we’ll cap off today’s show by looking at a nursing shortage that’s forcing hospitals to close beds. One big reason: existing nurses aren’t going into education.

  • 11/14/2017: Is Venezuela starting to default on its debt?
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…Venezuela owes investors $150 billion and one credit agency now say the country is in selective default. Afterwards we hear how Greenpeace activists are taking the Norwegian government to court today to stop Arctic oil drilling.  Then we look at how investors are reacting to the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.

  • 11/13/2017: The markets aren’t that crazy about the GOP’s tax plans
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    (Markets Edition) Both the House and Senate have released their proposed bills to overhaul America’s tax system, and it turns out the markets are kind of disappointed in these plans. Julia Coronado, the founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, stopped by to tell us why the response is lukewarm. Afterwards, we’ll look at the possibility that the U.S. will impose tariffs on solar panels imported from other countries, and then discuss how France is using drones to catch dangerous drivers.

  • Bill Gates. 
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    (U.S. Edition) Carbon emissions are up 2 percent this year, heading to a record high, according to a report from the Global Carbon Project. We’ll look at some of the reasons for this increase, and where the U.S. stands on climate change. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Bill Gates about his efforts to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The Microsoft founder and philanthropist is investing $50 million in the Dementia Discovery Fund.

  • 11/13/2017: Uber unlocks a massive investment
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Uber is one step closer to an investment of as much as $10 billion. Then, new data unveiled today says world carbon emissions haven’t peaked as hoped. We get the latest from UN climate talks in Bonn and find out how a U.S. delegation on “clean coal” is causing a stir at the event. Afterwards, we hear the Australian debate around immigration and the economy.

  • 11/10/2017: A lifetime access to education
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    (Markets Edition) Let’s dive into taxes again. Because the Senate has a different proposed tax bill than the House’s, we’ll examine their different takes on local and state deductions. Afterwards, we’ll look at a new GI Bill that would allow veterans to access money for college throughout their entire lives. 

  • Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (C) talks with journalists before heading into a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Senate Republicans met behind closed doors to get their first look at their proposed tax cut and reform legislation.
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    (U.S. Edition) The Senate has released its version of a tax bill, which clashes with the House’s. One of the biggest differences is that the Senate wants to lower the corporate tax rate a year later than expected. We’ll look at why they’re pushing for a 2019 cut. Afterwards, we’ll dive into another major point of contention between both chambers of Congress: whether or not to get rid of medical deductions. Then to cap off today’s show, we’ll discuss Trump’s ability to get the deals he says he wants when it comes to trade.

  • 11/10/2017: Competing visions for global trade
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service …U.S. President Donald Trump said in a speech to world leaders he won’t tolerate trade abuses anymore. We take you to the Asia Pacific Economic Corporation summit in Vietnam to show you the competing visions for world trade. Afterwards, life in Venezuela already means lining up to buy basic goods thanks to high inflation rates. We take a look at what fresh U.S. sanctions against 10 Venezuelan officials means for the country’s democratic rule. Then, a Paris icon mirrored in the Middle East: The famed Louvre art museum has licensed its name for a project abroad. We’ll highlight what’s on tap for Saturday’s opening day. 

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