On today’s show, we’ll talk about Caterpillar’s involvement in the construction of the Panama Canal; new filings from the Federal Election Commission of the presumptive presidential nominees; and the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the upcoming opening of the expanded Panama Canal as part of our new series “Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade.” Plus, we’ll also look at a public shift in favor of Britain remaining in the European Union. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the possibility of a new stock exchange; a visit from Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman; and the decline of corporations as part of our series “The Price of Profits.”

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the shape of the world’s markets; the opening of Shanghai Disneyland; and the baseball lawsuit that defined how corporations are governed.  

On today’s show, we’ll: talk about the MSCI index and why stocks listed in mainland China haven’t been granted its seal of approval; track the stocks of firearm companies in the wake of the Orlando, Florida, shooting at a gay nightclub; and interview the former CEO of BP, John Browne, about the importance of long-term thinking.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the United States’ background checking system; look at the video gaming industry’s foray into virtual reality; and — as part of our new series “The Price of Profits” — interview author Lynn Stout about the relationship between corporations and shareholders.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the history of the rifle used in Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida; this week’s biennial conference of the American Society of Health Economists — also known as the “Woodstock” for health geeks; and the growing freelancer economy as part of our weeklong series “The Price of Profits.” 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about possible suspension problems with the Tesla Model S; look at Nordstrom’s partnership with the Tony Awards to sell clothing; and sail our way through the world of boat-sharing.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the changes Apple has in store for its App Store; a possible expansion of the Pell Grant program; and the complications behind no-tipping policies.