The New USMCA Trade Deal, Reviving Gold Mines, Facebook Political Ads

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President Donald Trump, Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President Donald Trump, center, reaches out to Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto, left, and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they prepare to sign a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is replacing the NAFTA trade deal, during a ceremony at a hotel before the start of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. The USMCA, as Trump refers to it, must still be approved by lawmakers in all three countries. Martin Mejia/AP Photo

Last week, the Senate passed a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Our guest explains its complexities. Then, we talk with a Wisconsin graduate about a new show on the Discovery Channel that examines gold mines. Finally, we’ll discuss Facebook and its policies regarding political ads.

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  • Trade Expert Explains New NAFTA Deal

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  • Wisconsin Native Revives Deserted Gold Mines In New Reality Show “Reclaimed”

    Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado are dozens of deserted gold mines that have sat dormant for years or even decades. We talk with a Wisconsin native who co-hosts a new reality TV series about reviving these deserted gold mines and turning them into thriving operations.

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  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lori Wallach Guest
  • Alex Charvat Guest
  • Steven Overly Guest

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