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Jun 6, 2017

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  • 06/05/2017: The first major infrastructure upgrade
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    President Donald Trump has promised to invest $1 trillion in infrastructure, so where could we see the first big change? With the air traffic control system, according to his administration. On today’s show, we’ll discuss what needs upgrading in this sector and how exactly his plan would work. Next, we’ll examine the House’s plan to roll back Dodd-Frank reforms, which were implemented to prevent the possibility of another financial collapse. Plus: A look at the struggles that young farmers face in the midst of rising agriculture costs. 

  • 06/02/2017: Let’s do the numbers — just how feasible are Trump’s job promises?
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    This morning, we’ll be getting the latest government data on the labor market. President Trump has promised to add 25 million new jobs over the next decade, but is that actually within the realm of possibility? Marketplace’s Mitchell Hartman is here to crunch the numbers. Afterwards, we’ll check out new data showing that renewables generated 10 percent of U.S. electricity in the first quarter of this year — well above expert forecasts. And finally, we’ll hear from travel aficionado Mark Orlowski about ways you can solve your airline customer service problems. 

  • Wind turbines dot the landscape on the outskirts of Dongying, in central China's Shandong province.
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    While President Trump is expected to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord, China and the European Union are doubling down on the fight against climate change. On today’s show, we’ll talk about rising support — motivated by both ethical and financial reasons — for the agreement in these two regions. Plus: A look at the future of home health care.

  • 05/31/2017: Another Uber executive is out
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    Uber has just let go of one of its top engineers, Anthony Levandowski. He’s at the center of a high-stakes legal battle between the company and Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous car company. We’ll recap the controversy surrounding his hire and discuss what it could mean for the future of Uber’s self-driving initiative. Afterwards, we’ll hear from Marc Morial — the CEO of the National Urban League and a former mayor of New Orleans — about why America’s economic progress isn’t where it should be. And finally, we’ll examine a new report that shows U.S. tourism is down — a decline that countries like Canada are trying to take advantage of.

  • 05/30/2017: Multiple stores, one stop
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    ExxonMobil investors will vote soon on a proposal asking for the company to produce a “meaningful” climate risk plan. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at how shareholders are increasingly calling on energy companies for more accountability on climate change reports. Afterwards, we’ll talk about Singapore’s decision to fine two banks in connection with a money laundering scandal, and then explore the rise of co-retailing, a concept where multiple retailers share a space.

  • 05/29/2017: Helping veteran employees stay on board
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    Frustrating air travel isn’t just an American problem — this weekend, British Airways had to cancel and postpone hundreds of flights due to a massive computer failure. The BBC’s Andrew Walker joins us to talk about what this’ll cost the company, both financially and in terms of its relationship with customers. Next, we’ll discuss the Common App’s decision to create a new form aimed at being more transfer student-friendly, and then look at the challenges associated with retaining veteran employees. 

  • 05/26/2017: The future of global trade
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    President Trump is preparing for his first G7 meeting in Sicily, Italy, where trade policy and climate change will be on the agenda — topics that he and other countries don’t exactly see eye to eye on. On today’s show, we’ll take a closer look at these sources of tension. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how much U.S. lemon growers could lose out on from the USDA’s decision to lift an Argentine lemon ban, and then examine how the affordable housing crisis is affecting minority families.       

  • 05/25/2017: Trump wants Europe to spend more on defense. Will they listen?
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    Part of Trump’s agenda during his meeting with NATO leaders includes pushing them to join an anti-ISIS coalition and invest more in their militaries. We’ll take a look at the numbers behind Europe’s defense spending. Then back in the U.S., we’ll discuss the increase in mortgage co-signing for first-time home buyers, and explore NYU’s new effort to help college students graduate early. 

  • 05/24/2017: The second-largest economy in the world just got a downgrade
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    Moody’s Investors Service has just reduced China’s credit rating by a notch. We’ll explore how significant this downgrade is and the economic factors that warranted the drop. Afterwards, we’ll take a look at the challenges that those from the foster care system face when trying to attend college. 

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