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Japanese company Nippon Steel is racing to finalize its deal to purchase U.S. Steel before President-elect Trump takes office. Plus, we discuss market reactions to rising Ukraine-Russia tensions.

In one antitrust case, the U.S. government wants to break up the tech giant’s search business by splitting off its Chrome browser into a separate company.

From the BBC World Service: The group has agreed to tax the ultra-rich in order to fund sustainable development projects. Also: UK farmers are protesting in London over a new estate tax on agricultural land.

Writer Ashlee Vance explains how Elon Musk’s company disrupted NASA’s traditional role. With new competitors also shooting for the stars, “it's an exciting time,” he says.

"Million Bazillion" and "Forever Ago" team up to find out!

Has the gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans shrunk since the pandemic started? It depends how you measure.

Some Trump critics are consulting lawyers and packing "go bags" in case of emergency.

The airline says it's working with debt holders and hopes to bounce back soon. Plus, Loretta McCarthy of Golden Seeds Venture Fund joins us to continue our talk on angel investors.

Today, we talk with Deb Kemper of Golden Seeds Venture Fund about getting promising new startups off the ground. Also: what's driving consumer spending as the holidays begin.

From the BBC World Service: Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, it's going to be a big ask for the leading rich and developing nations to sign up to any meaningful declarations.