Now Boarding: Trade Courts, Parental Leave, Ugly Sweaters

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🗓️ 12 December 2019

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

The World Trade Organization’s top court stopped functioning this week after the US blocked the appointment of new judges. That means major trade disputes may go unresolved. We’ll explain how that could give the US new weapons in its trade battle with China, but could also inject uncertainty into the global economy. Meanwhile, it turns out Congress can walk and chew gum at the same time: the House of Representatives just passed a bill granting 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal employees. We’ll explore just how historic that would be. Also on today’s show: Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils an ‘internet for all’ plan, and another reason to celebrate ugly sweaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Thursday, December 12th.
0:03.0	Welcome to Schemeless.
0:04.0	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:07.7	they matter.
0:08.8	The global governing body that arbitrates the biggest trade disputes between countries
0:13.0	is in shambles.
0:14.0	We'll explain why it's a big deal that the World Trade Organization appeals court suddenly
0:19.1	can't do its job anymore.
0:21.1	Then...
0:22.1	Did you this sharing committee will please come to order?
0:25.9	Today, House Democrats are preparing to pass the impeachment gavel to the Speaker of
0:29.8	the House.
0:30.8	And finally, one way to put your ugly Christmas sweater obsession to good use.
0:35.1	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:37.0	Let's skim this.
0:39.0	Today's episode is brought to you by The L Word, Generation Q, a bold new series for a bold
0:47.4	new generation.
0:52.0	The most complicated story today is about WTF is going on at the WTO.
0:57.2	That's the World Trade Organization, which is in charge of making sure trade around
1:01.5	the world flow smoothly with no hiccups.
1:04.2	But lately, things haven't been running so smoothly.
1:07.1	That's because its top court, think the principle during a giant food fight, has just stopped
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