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Mar 3, 2024 • 2min

Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

The podcast features conversations with business titans and sports champions, discussing investment philosophies and career moves. Topics include virtual reality training, climate solutions, and business icons in sports and entertainment.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 13min

Chinese Emigrants Are Choosing New Destinations - and Transforming Them

Chinese emigrants are choosing new destinations due to China's economic slowdown and pandemic handling. The podcast explores the impact on destination countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and New Zealand. It also discusses the effects of common prosperity policies and the anxieties of the middle class regarding social advancement.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 15min

The Royal Nephews at the Center of Monaco’s Latest Financial Scandal

The podcast discusses how Prince Albert II's nephews allegedly used state contracts for personal gain in Monaco. Despite royal family denials, it has caused a political crisis. The chapter explores the controversial business dealings of the nephews in the helicopter industry and potential consequences for the royal family.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 21min

Inside Project Maven, the US Military’s Mysterious AI Project

Discover the challenges and developments of Project Maven, US military debates on AI integration, ethical concerns in military tech, collaboration with big tech, perception shifts during critical operations, and the practical use of AI in military targeting.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 17min

Private Credit Is Attracting Attention. Not All of It Is Good

Exploring the rise of private credit funds, their popularity, and challenges in valuation. The lack of oversight, transparency, and regulatory interest in the $1.7 trillion market. Risks, disparities in valuation, and future concerns in the private credit industry.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 17min

Have US Sanctions on Russia Worked?

Delving into the impact of US sanctions on Russia post-Ukraine invasion, experts debate if sanctions are effective as Russia's economy shows resilience. Exploring Russia's shift towards military focus amid brain drain and questioning its global reputation and future decisions.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 14min

Russia’s Hunt for Arms Meets North Korea’s Need for Cash

The podcast delves into the covert arms trade between North Korea and Russia, highlighting the economic impact of artillery shells. It explores the implications for North Korea's global arms supplier status and the challenges faced by Ukraine with dwindling supplies. The episode reveals satellite images of munitions dumps and the significance of basic weapons in the conflict.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 13min

The Other MH370 Mystery: Why a Key Safety Measure Keeps Stalling

Exploring the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370's disappearance and the slow progress in implementing key safety measures to avoid similar incidents. Delays in outfitting planes with tracking tools raise concerns about future aviation disasters.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 14min

How One Business Decision Set Back the Fight Against Malaria

Explore how a business decision caused a setback in fighting malaria in Papua New Guinea. Learn about the impact of insecticide-treated nets, the decline in their effectiveness, and the controversy surrounding malaria-preventing nets.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 10min

Inside Top Hedge Fund Earners for 2023

Bill Ackman, a successful hedge fund manager, and Tom Maloney from Bloomberg discuss the top hedge fund earners for 2023. They talk about Ackman's financial strategy, the consistency of top earners on the list, and the challenges faced by new entrants in the industry.

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