Steve Malzberg, conservative TV and Radio host, and Dean Baker, Co-Director of the Center for Economic Policy Research, join Bart Chilton for a panel discussion on the latest GOP tax cuts. Is the United States ready for a cyber-attack? Todd Shipley joins us to discuss if the U.S. is ready for the cyber-threats of the future.
The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly investigating whether Google has been using its Android mobile operating system to curb competition. And this comes just two years after the FTC wrapped up a separate investigation into Google over anti-trust violations regarding web searches. Ameera David weighs in.
Then with Pope Francis in New York City, Boom Bust’s Erin Ade talks to Gerald Posner, bestselling author of ‘God’s Bankers: A History of Money and Power’ at the Vatican. While Pope Francis has proven to be a maverick when it comes to papal authority. But Gerald tells us if he has implemented any actionable reforms to the Vatican's dubious banking record.
After the break, Ameera talks to libertarian economist Scott Sumner, professor of Economics at Bentley University and blogger at EconLog and the Money Illusion websites. Using a monetarist economic framework, Scott explains why the Fed was correct not to raise interest rates.
Then, Erin Ade explains how Caterpillar has been negatively affected by the downturn in the commodities, basic resources and mining sectors. The company expects to make major job cuts. Some worry this is a harbinger of further weakness in manufacturing as other companies in this sector are suffering as well.
And in The Big Deal, Ameera and Edward Harrison talk about China given the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
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To discuss Europe and the US, Erin is joined by Tim Duy – professor of economics at the University of Oregon, senior director of the Oregon Economic Forum, and co-blogger at “Economist’s View.” Tim explains his thoughts on the ECB and their potential QE program. Tim gives us his take on the growth of the US economy and tells us if the downshift in growth is due to demographic issues. He also weighs in with a detailed analysis of Fed policy.
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New travel restrictions are imposed for some international flights entering the U.S.. New Zealand residents question the arrival of $4.2 billion of Apple products, after its revealed company paid zero in local taxes. Andrew Schiff, Director of Communications and Marketing at Euro Pacific Capital, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s plans for taxes, spending cuts and increases. After the break, it looks like analog phones are stepping into the 4G world. Boom Bust’s Bianca Facchinei, takes a look at Goldman Sachs as the company announces it is moving hundreds of London jobs before Brexit happens — and more could go. Meanwhile, Customers open fewer Wells Fargo accounts after the company is rocked by scandal, Boom Bust’s Manuel Rapalo has more.
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Our lead story: Apple is preparing to purchase Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics for a whopping $3.2 billion! The deal would be the largest acquisition in Apples history, and a clear sign that the tech giant is trying to bolster its streaming music business. Erin takes a look.
Following on the Apple theme, Erin speaks with Alex Daley, the Senior Editor of Casey's Extraordinary Technology, about patent wars between Apple and Samsung, and whether or not Apple has become another Microsoft.
Finally, to round out the week, Edward Harrison and Erin tackle your questions in Accrued Interest. Take a look!
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China has responded to the United States' efforts to force the sale of Chinese social media app TikTok. There has been more pushback over TikTok and whether or not US tech giant Microsoft will actually be able to take over. Meanwhile, lockdown orders are going back into effect in some countries as the world attempts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Plus, the oil industry continues to struggle due to a lack of demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The final day of the FOMC meetings was Wednesday, but what will the Fed do now that we have a date for the balance sheet unwinding? Danielle DiMartino Booth breaks it down for us.
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It’s day 3 of Boom Bust’s special New York City coverage. Host Bart Chilton talks to Fredrick Kaufman talk about SNAP and food security. Latin America and China have gotten closer as their economic ties grow stronger. Special guest Rebecca Ray joins Boom Bust as she discusses their budding relationship.
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Mexico has elected Andrés Manuel López Obrador as their new president, but does that bode well for future US relations with a country Trump has taunted in the past? Mark Weisbrot lends us his expertise. Antitrust cases may be heading towards the big tech giants, but expert Andre Barlow says that such cases are a lot trickier than you’d expect. Alex Mihailovich, Steve Christakos, and Dan Cohen each deliver a poignant piece as learn about Taiwan and China, sports betting, and Tesla batteries! All this and more on Boom Bust! [1117]
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As the coronavirus continues its pace through China, the nation's auto manufacturing sector is preparing to take a major hit as production has screeched to a crawl. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach is on hand to break down how the virus has infected markets. Plus, Chinese tech giants have teamed up to take on Google. RT's Brent Jabbour, Ben Swann and Sara Montes de Oca discuss the move and what it means for competition in the sector.
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