Latest from Stephen Ryan

• Jan 23, 2019

  When the ‘I’ in FBI is put on hold

  Some FBI agents sound off on the partial government shutdown, saying they’re not able to do their jobs properly. We take a quick look at current market volatility. Global leaders are meeting at the World Economic Forum’s summit in Davos, Switzerland is this week, but how important is the gathering, really? Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 23, 2019

  There really is no such thing as a free lunch

  Another victim of the government shutdown: kids who get free school lunches. Plus, as the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, Switzerland, we take a look at the summit’s theme this year, Globalization 4.0. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 23, 2019

  Japan calls for cross-border data sharing rules at Davos

  From the BBC World Service… Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is at Davos today calling for a framework for cross-border data sharing in an effort to spur global economic growth, but what needs to happen for more countries to come on board with the idea? Then, the first criminal trial of U.K. bank executives after the financial crisis begins today as four former Barclays employees face charges over its multi-billion dollar rescue. And, we go to school the Swedish way. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 22, 2019

  Sometimes let your conscience be your guide

  The IMF’s downgrade of global market growth spooks markets Tuesday. France fines Google $57 million over privacy. Plus, we look at the growing popularity of sustainable, responsible and impact investment. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 22, 2019

  Trillion-dollar babies

  A recent dip in mortgage rates could cause an uptick in home sales. How will food stamp recipients fare if the shutdown continues? Plus, the fertility rate in the U.S. is declining. What does the drop mean for the greater economy? Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 22, 2019

  Slowing growth, rising nationalism, but more cooperation between France and Germany?

  From the BBC World Service… Zimbabwe’s president has returned home after cancelling his appearance at Davos. We’ll take you to Harare for the latest. Afterwards, with a backdrop of rising nationalism, slowing growth and less influence, the leaders of France and Germany sign a pledge for closer cooperation in a post-Brexit E.U. But is it more about symbolism than hard commitments? Then, after many world leaders have ditched Davos to focus on problems at home – Brazil’s newly-installed president Jair Bolsonaro will take the stage today. So, what is he hoping to accomplish, and will he catch criticism for not turning focus away from economic problems in his own country? Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

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• Jan 21, 2019

  China’s growth continues to slow

  Millennials are already in a lot of debt. In fact, 10 percent of Americans ages 18-24 expect to die with debt. And, we look at how tech innovations are changing the ski industry, for better and worse. But first, last year China experienced the slowest pace of economic growth since 1990. That growth is expected to continue to slow this year. However, it’s not all bad news. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income, LinkedIn, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

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• Jan 21, 2019

  Forget Meatless Mondays, it’s all about Veganuary

  The fortunes of the world’s billionaires grew in 2018, while the wealth of the poorest half of the globe’s population declined, according to a new report. Plus, GDP numbers out this morning show that the global economy is slowing. And, Veganuary (or Vegan January) is a new trend persuading resolution-makers to forgo meat for the first month of the year. It has big brands hopping on the vegan bandwagon. Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income, LinkedIn, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.  

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• Jan 21, 2019

  Zimbabwe’s president scraps Davos plans amid unrest over rising fuel prices

  From the BBC World Service…Fresh figures show China’s economy registered its slowest growth pace since 1990 last year. So, what does three-straight quarters of sluggish growth in the world’s second biggest economy mean for the rest of the world? Then, Zimbabwe’s president is the latest world leader to scrap plans to attend Davos and instead focus on issues closer to home. We’ll take you to Zimbabwe where a fuel-price rise has sparked unrest. Afterwards, Veganuary is the latest hashtag to flood your Instagram but is the cost to adapt to new food trends worth it for big brands? Today’s show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income, LinkedIn, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed. 

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• Jan 18, 2019

  Fourth down on the shutdown

  Markets finally have something to trade on following fourth quarter earnings news. Is the new alliance between Ford and Volkswagen a sign of things to come for the greater automotive industry? And as the government shutdown creeps into different sectors of the economy, we look at its potential effect on the upcoming Super Bowl. Today’s show is sponsored by Indeed, SignNow and Wasabi Hot cloud Storage.

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