In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you t...
Donald Trump starts his second term as president today. But even if Inauguration Day events are largely relegated to Washington D.C., discussion of Trump’s second presidency — and politics more broadly — are likely to pop up just about anywhere, including at work. So how these conversations and political tensions be handled in the workplace? We’ll discuss. Then, scammers are spreading misinformation as people look to help those affected by the Los Angeles fires.
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The superrich get richer
From the BBC World Service: Let’s talk about the billionaire boom. Billionaire wealth surged by a staggering $2 trillion last year. That’s three times faster than the year before, according to a new report from Oxfam – which was just released as world leaders and business elites gather for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. We’ll unpack. Plus, TikTok is back after a weekend of uncertainty.
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Navigating the maze of insurance after destructive fires
California officials and insurance representatives are holding workshops starting this weekend to help people deal with their insurance companies amid the fires. It’s a complex system. Today, we’ll have a conversation with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about gaps in insurance and what the road to recovery looks like from here. Plus, a new World Bank report shows that economic growth among developing countries is slowing. We’ll unpack the reasons why.
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A moment of bipartisan agreement on government spending
From a new so-called Department of Government Efficiency to an incoming Republican Congress, deep cuts to the federal government are promised this year. Among areas to be reviewed are Medicaid and Medicare. But that spending is popular among voters — Republicans and Democrat alike, according to a new poll from the health research organization KFF. But first, California officials are launching a new effort to help people navigate the insurance maze this weekend.
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China hits growth target, but consumers hold back
From the BBC World Service: China’s economy grew by 5% last year, beating expectations. This growth was driven by the country’s manufacturing sector, with those goods mainly heading to foreign markets. But China is still struggling to shake off a protracted property crisis, high local government debt and youth unemployment. We’ll discuss. And later on the program, we’ll hear about the economics and history of Italy’s traveling troubadours.
In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.
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