Is the “splinternet” in our future?

Dec 11, 2019

Is the “splinternet” in our future?

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Saudi Aramco becomes the most valuable publicly traded stock in the world. The new energy secretary gets sworn in today. "The Economist" gives its predictions for 2020.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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