Economy

Evaluating Trump's 'America First' Trade Policies

8:21am January 27, 2018

Scott Simon talks with economist Phil Levy about President Trump's performance in Davos. Levy served in the George W. Bush administration and is now with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Economy

Amazon, IPOs, and the Queen of the Demonweb Pits

3:37pm January 26, 2018

We play overrated/underrated with Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin. Topics include home ownership, taking a company public, and twin telepathy.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline One Step Closer In North Carolina

3:22pm January 26, 2018

by David Ford

A large natural gas project has just passed another regulatory milepost in North Carolina.

A construction worker at an apartment and retail complex in Nashville. The U.S. economy grew at a less-than-expected 2.6 percent pace in the fourth quarter.

Economy

U.S. Growth Slows To 2.6 Percent Pace In The Fourth Quarter

11:47am January 26, 2018

by Marilyn Geewax

The U.S. economy expanded at a decent pace in the final months of 2017. But most economists had been expecting stronger growth. This dashed hopes for three straight quarters of growth above 3 percent.

State Board Of Community Colleges To Cap Paid Holidays

11:14am January 26, 2018

by David Ford

A new report finds many North Carolina community colleges are offering more paid holidays than other state and county employees receive.

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A woman pushing a stroller walks in front of a Rakuten Cafe store at a shopping district in Tokyo in 2014. Rakuten is Japan's largest e-commerce company.

Walmart To Launch Online Grocery Delivery In Japan, E-Book Sales In U.S.

6:11am January 26, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

The U.S. retailing giant is partnering with Japan's biggest e-commerce company with the aim of advancing in a competitive international market. Walmart has also announced layoffs at its headquarters.

Economy

A Mafia Story With a Twist

3:57pm January 25, 2018

Today on the show: citrus, globalization, and the birth of the mafia.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is warning investors about the potential for volatility and fraud in new cryptocurrency products.

Amid Bitcoin Frenzy, SEC Warns Against Risky Cryptocurrency Products

2:35pm January 25, 2018

by Ian Wren

The Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the rise of new ways to invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. Regulators warn of potential "fraud and manipulation" in proposed funds.

Douglas Bruce celebrates voters' approval of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Nov. 3, 1992

Economy

Episode 819: Tax Me If You Can

7:05pm January 24, 2018

Douglas Bruce had a bold vision for Colorado.

Mick Mulvaney, a former Republican lawmaker and current White House budget chief, was also picked as interim head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders

6:25pm January 24, 2018

by Chris Arnold

As a congressman, Mick Mulvaney accepted donations from payday lenders. Now he's in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has delayed implementing payday lending rules.