Jan 20, 2017

01/20/2017: Trump’s America

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As of noon today, Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States. Celebrations will continue into the night, but we've convened our Weekly Wrap-ers to talk though Trump's gloomy speech and what's ahead. Plus, a look at how the think tank economy is dealing with Trump, and a Pennsylvania factory that's banking on him. Then, the view from the Mexican border.

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On the Mexican border, little interest in inauguration

by Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams

Jan 20, 2017

Gas prices are up, the peso is down and President Trump's wall isn't top of mind.

The turnoff road for the United States outside the canteen run by BorderLinks just across the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on October 11, 2016.

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How The Deck Is Stacked

Sterling Technologies: A small business optimistic under President Trump

by Kai Ryssdal and Caitlin Esch

Jan 20, 2017

We're following the county of Erie, Pennsylvania, and the people relying on President Trump's promises. Today, a factory banking on those promises.

Factory workers at Erie's Sterling Technologies in 2017.

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Power shifts in the 'think-tank-ocracy'

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 20, 2017

Conservative think tanks are ascendant as the Trump administration plans wave of legislation and policy changes.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, as he is joined by the Congressional leadership and his family while he formally signs his cabinet nominations into law, in the President's Room of the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, January 20, 2017.

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The Volcker Rule may see some changes

by Marielle Segarra

Jan 20, 2017

Treasury secretary nominee Stephen Mnuchin hinted yesterday that he wants to simplify the Volcker Rule.

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Final Note

WhiteHouse.gov already has a new list of issues

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 20, 2017

Mentions of climate change have been scrubbed.

U.S. President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump past the main reviewing stand in front of the White House during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States.

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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: Donald Trump's grim inauguration address

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 20, 2017

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal talks with Catherine Rampell of the Washington Post and Cardiff Garcia of FT Alphaville for the Weekly Wrap.

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As of noon today, Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States. Celebrations will continue into the night, but we’ve convened our Weekly Wrap-ers to talk though Trump’s gloomy speech and what’s ahead. Plus, a look at how the think tank economy is dealing with Trump, and a Pennsylvania factory that’s banking on him. Then, the view from the Mexican border.

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