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Are we in a trade war yet?
Jun 18, 2018

Are we in a trade war yet?

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The phrase "trade war" is getting thrown around a lot by now, including by this show. You might be wondering: What's it mean, exactly? And how do we know when we're actually in one? We'll do our best to answer those questions on the show today. Plus, we'll bring you the latest on the bidding war for Fox, the new nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and, of course, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. (06/18/2018)

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Employed, but still homeless

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One formerly-homeless barista describes working while living out of her car.
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The Carters' new album is all about showcasing art and love

Jun 18, 2018
Beyoncé and Jay-Z released their first joint record over weekend. What's special about this project?
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's music video was shot in various parts of the Louvre in Paris.
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What's a trade war and are we in one?

Jun 18, 2018
The definition is squishy, but most economists would probably agree we're not there yet.
A worker repairs shipping containers at the Port of Dalian in Liaoning Province, China, in 2013.
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Why the futures market is a way to gauge the economic effects of tariffs

Jun 18, 2018
The United States has imposed tariffs on products from China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union, and retaliatory duties are on the way. What will be the overall economic effect of these trade disputes? One way to gauge that is by looking to the futures market. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]

Comcast, Disney in Fox chase

Jun 18, 2018
A federal court’s historic decision to let AT&T and Time Warner merge has unleashed other deal talks among giant companies. Just a day after the decision, Comcast renewed its bid for 21st Century Fox assets — a $65 billion offer. Compare that to Disney’s bid of $52.4 billion. Fox now has two eager suitors – both […]

Courting foreign investors in the age of Trump

Jun 18, 2018
At this week's annual SelectUSA Summit, cities and towns will try to convince foreign investors that the U.S. is still a good place to put their money.
President Donald Trump's trade policies could make it harder for some cities to attract foreign investors.
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The phrase “trade war” is getting thrown around a lot by now, including by this show. You might be wondering: What’s it mean, exactly? And how do we know when we’re actually in one? We’ll do our best to answer those questions on the show today. Plus, we’ll bring you the latest on the bidding war for Fox, the new nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and, of course, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. (06/18/2018)