Eurozone inflation numbers point towards potential ECB interest rate cuts, Chinese companies reviving Mao Zedong-era militias, Tesla facing challenges in the EV market, and big investors supporting management at Disney in a board clash.

Nato's $100bn 'Trump-proof' fund for Ukraine, Thames Water's urgent restructuring talks, decline in birth rates despite family-friendly policies, Southern Europe's economic growth, challenges of falling birth rates and family policies, impact of immigration on addressing declining birth rates.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards' senior members killed in air strike, US and UK collaborate on AI safety, Robinhood's credit card venture, and expansion plans into diverse financial services.

The podcast discusses the rise of fake news and hybrid campaigns in Europe ahead of elections, concerns about President Lula's interventions in Brazil's economy, and China's factory activity showing signs of recovery.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering, impacting the crypto space. Discussion on Thames Water's financial struggles and quick insurance payouts for Baltimore bridge repair. Learn how instant noodles reflect global economic trends, highlighting household vulnerability to food price inflation.

Exploring the impact of ending negative interest rates in Japan on yen volatility, Disney's resolution with Florida, and US small-cap stocks facing worst performance relative to large companies in over 20 years.

Trump's Truth Social sees soaring market debut, UBS aims to boost wealth business post Credit Suisse acquisition, German groceries uphold century-old ban on Sunday work for computers

The podcast discusses how the Ukraine war diverted Russian security forces' attention from tackling Islamist threats, Boeing CEO's plan to step down amid safety concerns, and the transformation of infrastructure into a $1tn asset class. It also covers the UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire and Israel canceling a visit to Washington.

US and Japan plan major security agreement upgrade, record money flowing into US corporate bonds, India's trade talks 'quid pro quo' strategy

The podcast explores the Democrats' strategy of supporting Trump-backed candidates in GOP primaries and then surpassing them in general elections. It discusses the risks and potential success of this tactic for the 2024 elections. The guests delve into the contrasting political approaches between Democrats and Republicans in mobilizing voter support. Additionally, the influence of Donald Trump on American politics and the challenges faced by Democrats in shifting focus away from him are analyzed. The episode also touches on the implications of Major League Baseball's opening day in South Korea on American soft power and globalization perspectives.