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Aug 16, 2017

28: CEOs quit the CEO in Chief

Plus: Globalization, book club and a bit more about bitcoin.

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U.S. President Donald Trump waves from his motorcade vehicle after departing Trump Tower on August 16, 2017 in New York City.
U.S. President Donald Trump waves from his motorcade vehicle after departing Trump Tower on August 16, 2017 in New York City.
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Globalization is in the headlines, but what does it mean for our economy? Marketplace’s Scott Tong explains it to us. We answer your questions about globalism, nationalism and the companies that have to navigate between these rocky shoals. Plus, we picked our next Make Me Smart book! You’ve got about a month to read it. Finally, you have questions and answers about bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

Watch: Scott Tong explains why globalization looks like an elephant. Really. 

Mentioned on the show: “The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August” by Claire North

 

28: CEOs quit the CEO in Chief