Obama Focuses on Economy
President Obama says reversing economic inequality should be Washington's highest priority
President Obama says reversing economic inequality should be Washington's highest priority. Plus, plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards in the European Union have been published - but there is disagreement over the potential impact.
A picture of Jane Austen has been placed on the new British ten pound note, after complaints that there are too many men pictured on the currency. And, we find out which international brands are popular in China - and why?
Also, just why are electric cars so popular in Estonia?
We discuss all of this with special guests Peter Morici of the University of Maryland in New York and Simon Littlewood, president at Asia Now consulting group in Singapore.
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