Michelle Fleury

Isabella Weber, an economist from UMass Amherst, discusses bold proposals for making New York City more affordable, such as free buses and universal childcare. Andrew Ryan from the Citizens Budget Commission highlights fiscal challenges and the city's budget constraints, questioning the feasibility of these ambitious plans. Michelle Fleury, BBC's North America correspondent, shares insights on business reactions to the mayoral race and Mamdani’s appeal. Together, they explore the complexities of addressing affordability in the city that never sleeps.

Michelle Fleury, BBC's North America business correspondent, provides insightful analysis on Tesla's faltering sales in China, revealing a nearly 10% drop in October. She goes further to discuss the implications of OpenAI's $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon, marking a significant shift from Microsoft. The episode also highlights Starbucks' strategic move to sell a majority stake of its China business to private equity, showcasing competitive pressures in the region. Each topic unveils key trends in the global business landscape.

Julie Green, a Professor of American Studies, and Michelle Fleury, BBC's North America business correspondent, dive deep into the Panama Canal's storied past and its recent resurgence in U.S. political discourse. They discuss Trump’s ambitions to reclaim the canal, viewed as a strategic move against China's growing influence. Green highlights the engineering marvel behind the canal, while Fleury analyzes the economic implications and rising transit fees that are reshaping U.S.-Panama relations.