A lot of focus on the u. S. Jobs report we saw in the u. S. As you look at the pound its 1. 3003, we need to look at the trade relationship and negotiations between the u. K. And eu. Up versus dollar currently 109. 68. Coming up we talk all things geopolitical and geopolitical at 11 00 a. M. London time. Lets get the first word news in new york city. Volcanoe philippines, a eruption is prompting evacuation of thousands. Triggered earthquakes and spewed ash across manila. Markets were suspended, experts morning a hazardous explosion explosive eruption is possible within hours or days. U. S. , the nation is looking at reviving semiannual talks with china. There will be used to discuss the economic relationship between the company countries. Today, chinas vice premier heading to the u. S. To sign phase one of the trade deal on wednesday. Many shortcomings, that is the conclusion of the report during hong kongs recent unrest. The investigation finding a lack of communication, no clear guid
We have passed federal bills and more than 100 bills across the country so we are really grateful for all of the support from the people. Certainly the support from our , generous people who really just want to make the world a better place. Today is the oneyear anniversary of the First Step Act being signed into law. Tell us what the First Step Act did and how effective has it been. Washe First Step Act actually a negotiated bill. It wasnt even the build we really hoped to pass, which was the sentencing reform and corrections act. It was a groundbreaking reform at safelywas aimed reducing incarceration at the federal level and also reducing recidivism. But also it ensured that we do not have these egregiously long oneences for people like woman who received a life sentence for a first time lowlevel nonviolent drug crime. Effective. Been it has freed thousands who should have been home years ago, but we still have a long way to go, and yesterday actually we thea one Day Anniversary of
This is not a drill. Gwyneth paltrow will join us after announcing her new show with netflix power lunch starts right now and welcome to power lunch. Lets take a look at the markets now. The dow well off the lows of the day. Still just barely in negative territory but earlier, down more than 200 points. The s p and nasdaq have now turned positive and check out shares of alphabet up 2 jumping to a high after Pivotal Research calls the tech giant a buy. Lets get started with bob pisani at the New York Stock Exchange for more on whats moving those markets e today this is different than friday, contessa again supporting the idea of these kind of events while emotionally disruptive have limited economic impact. Thats what the market is saying so like friday, the low is at the open heres friday and heres today theres the lows friday though, we saw a move to the upside in the middle of the day now, we have been slipping already. We are not slipping. We are holding up here late in the afternoo
Actually, when we finally sit down and talk, and i have a personal experience with this, by and we sit down and talk with Law Enforcement, not talking past each other but to each other, we have the same goals in mind. Fact, so many members of Law Enforcement have innovative ideas on how to make our Justice System fairer and more effective. To your point on having these celebrities i am from kentucky, we do not have a deep appreciation for celebrities other than basketball players. I get it. I get your point. We need lawenforcement at the table leading the charge. I am grateful the fraternal order of police endorsed the First Step Act, which was wonderful. Kentucky, rob sanders, the toughest of the tough on crime prosecutors emma had an Innovative Program with a rehabilitation facility where he was diverting a lot of individuals who would have been to thisd of felonies rehabilitation facility that has. Ad success for forever, rob and i were at odds with each other and we met in the midd
Available to the public for research and we host an ample number of programs. Thisevening , Anthony Pangaro who is a good friend of the Historical Society will do the honors of introducing our speaker. I wanted to take a moment to greet everyone and welcome you to the massachusetts Historical Society so without further ado i turn it over to Anthony Pangaro. [applause] good evening everyone, thank you gavin. Gavin has put together a terrific number of programs at massachusetts historical including definitive conversations about the era well over ayear ago which is where i first met liz. Its a pleasure for me to have a pleasant task of introducing liz and the book. How to begin . This is a book about a lifetimes work, about a career based in the strong premise that cities were important and vital to civilization,vital to this country, not only the world and i think liz has captured it. Ill let you her tell you about the book but ill tell you one story about it which lets you know how i f