The Trump Organization, the president’s family business, is getting into mobile phones. The company is promising a new wireless service — called Trump Mobile — and releasing a new, gold smartphone. The Trump Organization says the phone will be made in the U.S., but industry experts are skeptical about whether that’s even possible. Also on the show: how one sneaker broker turned his hobby into a full-time job.
Marketplace All-in-One - Making the concert-going experience more sustainable
First, we'll take a closer look at Senate Republicans' version of the mega tax and spending bill, which differs from the House-passed version on some flash-point issues. Then, we’ll discuss a new study examining the impact of traveling to music events from Reverb, a nonprofit working to create a more environmentally friendly music industry. It finds a lot of interest among music lovers in more sustainable transportation options. But is the infrastructure there?
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Teen Perspective On Snap Curfew, ‘Teen Takeovers’
Marketplace All-in-One - China’s biggest EV maker BYD speaks out over tariffs
From the BBC World Service: Chinese carmaker BYD has been slashing prices at home to dominate the market. BYD only relatively recently expanded into international markets and, last year, sold more electric cars worldwide than Tesla. This all has existing established manufacturers in Europe and elsewhere very worried. Plus, we'll head to Spain to hear how the country's olive oil and Iberian ham producers are thinking about American tariffs.
Marketplace All-in-One - The various contracts Palantir has with the federal government
Data analytics company Palantir has many contracts with federal government, just as the Trump administration is reportedly trying to construct a centralized database combining information from various agencies. That's brought Palantir renewed scrutiny. Joseph Cox has been following all of this at the tech news site 404 Media.
PBS News Hour - World - How much Israel’s strikes have damaged Iran’s nuclear capabilities
PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: U.S. and U.K. reach trade deal that cuts tariffs
Marketplace All-in-One - The Fed’s got an interest rate decision to make
The Federal Open Market Committee meets later this week, and it’s pretty likely they’ll examine why tariffs didn’t drive inflation up in May. The good news? A slew of economic data coming out this week could clear things up, and help them make an interest rate decision. Also in this episode: Other central banks have June meetings on the books, domestic steel production ramps up under tariffs — but steel jobs don’t — and Halloween came early this year. Like, really early.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago Protests En Masse On ‘No Kings’ Day, But Trump Doubling Down
Marketplace All-in-One - How will the reconciliation bill affect student loans?
Every day this week, we’re going to take a closer look at the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which aims to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda. It proposes a tax cut and increased spending for border security and the military. It also includes cuts to health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs. Today, we explain the rules around what provisions can go into reconciliation bills, and where the bill currently stands in the legislation process now. Plus, we answer questions from listeners on how the bill could affect their student loans and access to higher education.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- “Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA” from Roll Call
- “Republicans face critical week on Trump megabill” from The Hill
- “The Senate is assessing the "Big Beautiful Bill" line by line to eliminate non-budgetary measures” from Marketplace
- “Senate Republican education plan may trigger ‘avalanche of student loan defaults,’ expert says” from CNBC
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