IRS in turmoil, US-China trade war, ‘The Great Gatsby’ turns 100

April 10, 2025, Hong Kong, China: A person looks at their phone under the electronic board showing the price of the Hang Seng Index at Hang Seng Bank headquarters. The Hang Seng Index posted solid gains after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs targeting U.S. allies. The move came alongside a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods.

April 10, 2025, Hong Kong, China: A person looks at their phone under the electronic board showing the price of the Hang Seng Index at Hang Seng Bank headquarters. The Hang Seng Index posted solid gains after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs targeting U.S. allies. The move came alongside a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Credit: © May James/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect.

Several top IRS officials resigned as the Trump administration revealed its plans to use tax data to target undocumented immigrants.

Despite vowing to fight a trade war to “the end,” Chinese officials are dealing with economic dilemmas at home.

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Amateur,” “Drop,” “Warfare,” and “One to One: John & Yoko.”

“The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago today. Its enduring message about the empty and corrupting power of wealth may be even more relevant now.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross