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Jonathan Frewin

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  • British P.M. Theresa May’s Brexit plan went down in flames Tuesday, but the markets didn’t really seem to care. Ukrainian hackers made millions after breaking into the Securities Exchange Commission’s database. Plus, ahead of the World Economic Forum next week, a look at one of the world’s most pressing problems: trade tensions. And we take a quick look at Apple’s broken battery boon.

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  • Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan gets rejected, so how does Britain move forward? Plus, we take a peek inside the world of lifestyle concierges, who cater to every whim of the wealthy and, every once in a while, the not-so-rich. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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  • From the BBC World Service… Britain’s prime minister suffered a much bigger-than-expected defeat on her Brexit proposal last night, a plan that took two years to negotiate with the E.U. So, now what? We hit the streets to talk to workers in the U.K.’s financial hub about what it all means for investors and the future of the economy. Then, how do you plan for an event that’s been dubbed the world’s biggest gathering of people in one of the most impoverished cities? We’ll take you to the Kumbh Mela festival in India to chat about the potential economic boost and how the organizers are preparing. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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  • The U.K. parliament votes Tuesday on Prime Minister’s Brexit plan, and her prospects don’t look so good right now. French President Emmanuel Macron’s “grand debate” talks are being held around the country to address citizen concerns. Volkswagen and Ford join forces. Plus, why companies are trying to cash in on Kansas City Chiefs rookie QB Patrick Mahomes. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

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  • The government shutdown, Brexit and tariffs — they’re all affecting trade. The candidate for new EPA chief will have to answer questions about his past as a coal lobbyist. Plus, how some financial firms are focusing on investing in companies led by women. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

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  • From the BBC World Service… It’s been two years since British voters decided to leave the European Union, and tonight, the U.K. parliament will vote on whether to accept Theresa May’s plan to exit the bloc. But with defeat a near certainty for the prime minister, what’s likely to happen next and how are businesses preparing? Then, town-hall style conversations are launching today in Paris in an effort by President Macron’s government to address the recent yellow vest protests, which erupted over high fuel taxes, but not everyone believes the government is really listening.

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  • Jan 14, 2019

    Not working 9 to 5

    Recession fears shellac bank stocks, but good earnings reports could change the sentiment across the economy. Plus, a look at some people’s taxing, non-traditional work schedules. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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  • China starts feeling the burn of the trade war with the U.S. How does the government collect data during a shutdown? And some major auto makers have chosen to skip the 30th annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit Monday. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow and Pitney Bowes.

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  • From the BBC World Service… President Trump has threatened to “devastate” Turkey’s economy if it attacks Kurdish forces after a U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria. So, how seriously should Turkey treat the American president’s comments, and what exactly does it all mean? Then, fresh data show a new bite to the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Afterwards, look at any major city  around the world and they all have one thing in common: A shortage of affordable housing. Now, disruptors in the north of England are taking charge. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow and Pitney Bowes.

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  • Pedestrians walk past a stock indicator board showing the share price index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 25, 2018.
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    We talk to Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial about some new inflation data and how the benchmark 10-year interest rate is down. We also turn our attention to how the chaos of the stock market was actually welcome activity for hedge funds, which were made for this sort of thing. Then we head to Iran, where a Boeing 737 has been stuck since a technical issue cause it to land at Shiraz Airport. The delay is partly due to the U.S. government shutdown. Anu Anand of the BBC has more. Today’s show is sponsored by PDFfiller, Pitney Bowes and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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