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Singapore seems a wise choice for an unprecedented U.S.-North Korea summit

Jun 11, 2018
In Singapore, on the eve of the nuclear summit, they’re naming cocktails after leaders Kim and Trump. But a bit more seriously, the service sector for which Singapore is known — and one reason it was chosen — is kicking into high gear. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

A world without NAFTA. How would that work?

Jun 5, 2018
After more than a year of three-party talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump’s top economic aide says a new approach is needed. Larry Kudlow told “Fox & Friends” Tuesday morning that the administration now prefers to negotiate with Mexico and Canada separately. “When you have to compromise with a […]

The race between Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN over prime-time cable news viewers heats up

Jun 4, 2018
CNN is trailing its rivals Fox News and MSNBC in the cable news ratings race over coveted prime-time evening hours. But CNN is hoping to turn the tide with a new show.
The Cable News Network (CNN) logo adorns the top of CNN's offices on the Sunset Strip, January 24, 2000 in Hollywood, CA. 
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North Korea’s economy: Did it drive Kim Jong Un to Singapore?

May 10, 2018
They call North Korea the Hermit Kingdom for a reason: It’s not exactly easy to see what’s happening with its economy. Here are a few things we know. Or think we know. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Barbara Bush’s literacy legacy

Apr 17, 2018
The former first lady is best known as matriarch of a political powerhouse.
Jeb Bush's wife Columba Bush, left, and former first lady Barbara Bush share a moment in 2016, during at an event for Jed Bush's presidential campaign.
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Plenty to talk about as Abe meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Apr 17, 2018
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe meets with President Donald Trump today at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Likely to be on tap: trade, tariffs and North Korea.  Click the above audio player to hear the full story.

Amid tensions with the U.S., Latin American leaders meet in Peru

Apr 13, 2018
The eighth Summit of the Americas gets underway today in Lima, Peru. More than 30 leaders from Latin America will be there. But not President Trump; Vice President Mike Pence will attend instead. So what might be accomplished at the summit, and how are Latin American leaders feeling about the United States right now? Click […]

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The Data Economy: Data-fueled politics

Apr 13, 2018
As the data economy grew, politicians took notice — and took your information.
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and Senate Judiciary Committee  about Facebook on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 10.
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Why economists and politicians don't seem to speak the same language

Mar 27, 2018
If we want better policies, then politicians need to start thinking more like economists — and vice versa.
President Donald Trump signs Section 232 Proclamations on Steel and Aluminum Imports in the Oval Office of the White House on March 8, 2018, in Washington, D.C. 
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What you need to know about Larry Kudlow

Mar 14, 2018
The CNBC senior contributor is Trump's new top economic adviser.
White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow calls on reporters during a briefing about the upcoming G7 meetings in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House June 6, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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