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Nov 18, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Volkswagen's decision to cut 30,000 jobs in the aftermath of its emissions cheating scandal; why some E.R. visits are costing patients much more than they expected; and how a NAFTA withdrawal could affect Mexico.

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An end to NAFTA could send Mexico into a deep recession

by David Brancaccio
Nov 18, 2016
And the U.S. would also suffer, says journalist León Krauze.
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump shake hands after a meeting in Mexico City on August 31, 2016.
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Minimum wage is on the rise in certain states

by Mark Garrison
Nov 18, 2016
There's broad voter support for the hikes, but little political movement in D.C.
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Thought you were in-network? Surprise!

by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 18, 2016
Some E.R. doctors lead to unexpected bills.
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Trump tweet exaggerates influence over Ford plant's fate

by Annie Baxter
Nov 18, 2016
Ford says it has no plans to shutter U.S. plants.
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Let's talk about bonds

by David Brancaccio
Nov 18, 2016
The bond market, the gig economy's effect on retailers, and minimum wage increases.
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Retailers may find it harder to find workers for holidays because of the gig economy

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 18, 2016
We’re coming up on the holiday shopping season. And you can be sure retail and delivery companies know that. They’re trying to hire temporary seasonal workers. Target, UPS, Amazon, the list goes on — they’re all competing to staff their sales counters and get orders out the door — and it’s tough because unemployment’s even […]
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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Volkswagen’s decision to cut 30,000 jobs in the aftermath of its emissions cheating scandal; why some E.R. visits are costing patients much more than they expected; and how a NAFTA withdrawal could affect Mexico.

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