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  • 03/27/2017: Iran’s reciprocal sanctions target companies with ties to Israel
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    Iran responds to U.S. sanctions with their own, aimed at U.S. companies that do business with Israel. Marketplace’s Marielle Segarra discusses which companies are involved and what it means for them. Then we turn to Nigeria, where pollution from an oil spill is still astonishingly high almost a decade after two Shell pipelines burst. Plus, how mobile solar-powered vehicle chargers are changing the landscape of the electric car industry.

  • 03/24/2017: A possible end to Obama-era privacy rules
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    The Senate has voted to put a stop to rules from the Obama administration that would prevent internet providers like Comcast and Verizon from selling your browsing data. We’ll look at how these regulations were supposed to protect your privacy. Next, we’ll talk about Wells Fargo’s decision to allow customers to withdraw money from ATMs using their phones, and then explore the federal government’s difficult recruiting young tech workers.

  • 03/23/17: Why hospitals are against the GOP’s Obamacare replacement
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    The House is expected to vote tonight on the GOP’s health care bill. But opposition is coming from all corners — including hospitals. We’ll look at why executives are against the measure. Next, we’ll explore the complicated H-1B visa program, and the frustrations business owners have with how it selects recipients.

  • 03/22/17: Why wastewater is actually a commodity
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    Stock index futures are down again this morning. What could be giving investors pause? Economist Jeffrey Cleveland from Payden and Rygel stopped by to explain the economic data that shows how optimistic Americans are really feeling. Next, we’ll explore the tough market for reused water, and then report on the difficulties foreign men and women have in trying to obtain H-1B visas. 

  • 03/21/17: Why being monitored on the job can be a good thing
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    African citizens who were trying to attend an economic development conference in California were recently denied U.S. visas. We’ll look at the possible reason behind the denial and its consequences. Next, we’ll explore a new study that says the percentage of people dying at a hospital drops when inspectors show up, and then discuss the rise of virtual reality exhibits at museums. 

  • 03/20/17: A move away from globalization
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    The world’s top finance leaders met in Germany this weekend for the latest G20 summit, with signs indicating that the U.S. is backing away from globalization. Stephan Richter, editor in chief of the Globalist, joins us to discuss what went down at the meeting. Next, we’ll talk about why early advocates of AZT, the first treatment for HIV/AIDs, began lamenting its rapid approval. And finally, we’ll look at Goldman Sachs’ new online platform, Marcus, for providing small loans.

  • 03/17/17: What may be the most interesting Trump meeting yet
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    Later today, President Donald Trump will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel — two leaders who have sharp differences on important issues involve business. We’ll look at the messages Merkel will try to send during her visit, and how business/political leaders in Germany perceive Trump. Afterwards, we’ll explore new report from the International Energy Agency that says global CO2 emissions have stayed flat for the third year in a row. And finally, we’ll look at the connection between a movie’s presale numbers and its box office success. 

  • 03/16/17: Which agencies will lose out the most under Trump’s budget plan?
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    With the release of the White House’s budget proposal, we’ll talk about who gets the big money and who may end up facing big cuts. Next, we’ll look at Janet Yellen’s rationale for the Fed’s interest rate hike, and then explore the rising number of people who are falling behind on subprime car loans.

  • 03/15/17: What do Trump’s 2005 tax returns reveal?
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    Pages from Trump’s 2005 tax returns are out, revealing he made $153 million and paid $36.5 million in income taxes. We’ll look at what else the documents revealed, like the tax loopholes he may have taken advantage of. In other Trump news, we’ll also discuss his plans to roll back fuel economy standards for cars, which could be the latest blow for the green vehicle market. And finally, we’ll look at what Britain’s exit from the European Union will mean for the business community and the U.K.-U.S. relationship.

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