Apple is taking some data security software out of its app store in China. Known as virtual private network apps, these services could be used by consumers to thwart government censors. The BBC’s Theo Leggett explains the incentive Apple has to remove these VPNs. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how the EPA’s focus on environmental cleanups may be a way to shift the agency’s focus away from climate change, and then look at the success of discount chain stores as retailers struggle.

Obamacare remains the law of the land. Three Republicans joined all Democrats to vote down the measure to repeal it earlier today. But the health care battle isn’t over yet — the White House just might let the Affordable Care Act collapse. On today’s show, we’ll talk about the steps it might take to encourage its demise. Afterwards, economist Heidi Shierholz joins us to discuss how the notion of a “robot takeover” is a distraction from other economic issues.

Senate Republicans are putting together a third health care bill as they scramble to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The new measure will reportedly allow employers to stop offering health insurance and taxes on medical devices would also end. On today’s show, we’ll talk about about the show of unity in Washington against the Senate’s efforts. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how more Americans with cancer are continuing to work, and then look at whether Google could jump start virtual-reality filmmaking.

While everyone’s watching the latest health care news, there’s another important issue being discussed in Washington, D.C. — the cost of borrowing. As the Federal Reserve wraps up its policy meeting, we’ll talk about what the future of interest rate hikes might hold. Afterwards, we’ll take a look at stock market volatility, and then discuss how small businesses are trying to prepare against cyber criminals. 

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a bill to impose stricter sanctions on North Korea, Iran and Russia. On today’s show, we’ll talk about how these sanctions impact U.S. businesses. Afterwards, we’ll discuss Michael Kors’ decision to buy Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal: Plus: A look at why the American dream is still out of reach for so many. The nonprofit Prosperity Now finds that more than a third of American households don’t have enough on hand to cover basic needs for about three months.  

The House of Representatives could vote tomorrow to enact new sanctions on Russia for interfering in the U.S. presidential election. On today’s show, we’ll dive into what exactly this new package of sanctions will include. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the future of America’s relationship with the U.K., and then look at an emerging biomedical industry: the harvesting of young blood to help the old.    

The U.S. Treasury has just slapped ExxonMobil with a $2 million fine for violating business sanctions against Russia. We’ll take a look at how the controversy began and how Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (the former CEO of ExxonMobil) has responded. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the challenges that General Electric’s incoming CEO John Flannery may face, and then talk about Amazon’s new social network: Spark.    

The Congressional Budget Office has calculated the costs and benefits of repealing Obamacare, but not replacing it. An estimated 32 million people would be left uninsured. On today’s show we’ll take a look at what the release of these figures mean for the GOP’s health care strategy. Afterwards, we’ll talk with APM Reports about the Trump administration’s infrastructure plans, and then discuss a class-action lawsuit filed by the Disability Rights Advocates against Uber over wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Republicans didn’t have the votes to neither replace nor repeal Obamacare, so President Trump has said to just let it fail. One way to do that is to stop paying the billions in subsidies to insurers that cover out-of-pocket costs for low-income Americans. On today’s show, we’ll look at how plausible it is that that these payments will get halted. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the House’s consideration of a proposal that would bar states from setting their own rules for self-driving cars, and then talk about how to make the most of your travel points.