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  • 06/15/2017: Rethinking remedial education
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    A trade war might be brewing. There’s currently an investigation at the Department of Commerce to determine whether cheap steal imports are a threat to national security. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at how other countries might retaliate if that happens. Afterwards, we’ll talk about Delta Airlines’ decision to test new technology that would record facial images of travelers leaving the U.S. Then, we’ll discuss how community colleges are starting to change up their remedial courses, which cost money but often don’t count for college credit. 

  • Anbang had purchased the Waldorf Astoria hotel back in 2014.
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    The head of the high-profile Chinese company Anbang is no longer running it — and now the public doesn’t seem to know where he is. Some speculate that CEO Wu Xiaohui has been detained by anti-corruption investigators. We’ll chat with the BBC’s Stephen McDonell about what could have happened to him, and learn more about his company’s background. Next, we’ll discuss the resignation of an Uber board member who made a sexist remark during an all-staff meeting about sexism and harassment, and then take a look at how teens are faring in the summer job market.

  • 06/13/2017: A key link in the chain of world trade is siding with China
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    Panama has abruptly cut ties with Taiwan and embraced mainland China, a major blow for Taiwan’s government. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at some of the likely incentives for the Central American country’s move. Afterwards, we’ll discuss Gymboree’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and then talk about the Medill School of Journalism’s decision to let its accreditation lapse. 

  • 06/12/2017: The aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting
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    The Trump administration could rein in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency that critics say has too much power. We’ll talk about the exact restrictions the White House might place on the bureau, and why the president’s team takes issue with it. Afterwards, we’ll look at how sanctions imposed on Qatar by five Middle Eastern countries has been affecting it economically. Plus: On the one-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, we’ll discuss how businesses in the area have been faring. 

  • 06/09/2017: U.K.’s prime minister faces big defeat after snap election
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    The British election results are in, revealing that the ruling conservative party has lost its majority in Parliament. On today’s show, we’ll take a look at what this means for the future of Brexit negotiations. Afterwards, Robert Puentes — president and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation — explains what public-private partnerships would mean for America’s infrastructure system. 

  • 06/08/2017: What’ll the Comey testimony mean for Trump’s policy agenda?
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    With Former FBI Director James Comey set to testify on Capitol Hill this morning, we’ll discuss what’s at stake for U.S. markets and business interests. Next up, we’ll look at a new financial rule that’ll raise the standards for investment advisers, and then talk about why major U.S. airlines have agreed to stay in a global agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

  • 06/07/2017: Do people still want to work for Uber?
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    Investigations at Uber over harassment and discrimination claims have led to the dismissal of 20 employees. As controversy after controversy continues to plague Uber, what will the company’s future look like? Fortune editor Adam Lashinsky joined us to talk about whether its workplace culture can change, and if it can continue to attract talent. Afterwards, we’ll look at the challenges South Africa’s economy currently faces, including citizens’ lack of confidence in the country’s president. Plus: We explain the psychological reasons behind stock splitting. 

  • 06/06/2017: A showdown at General Motors
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    General Motors’ annual shareholder meeting today might get a little heated. One activist investor is unhappy GM’s share price is almost exactly the same as it was when the company came out of bankruptcy. So he’s proposing some financial re-engineering of the company’s stock. On today’s show, we’ll explain how stock splitting works. Afterwards, we’ll chat with the editor in chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, about who  the publication is endorsing in the upcoming U.K. election. Plus: A look at Puerto Rico’s education crisis.

  • 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. 

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