UK political heavyweights Sir Charles Roxburgh and Sir Sajid Javid are potential candidates for Standard Chartered's next chair. BP reports second-biggest annual profit in a decade. FT reveals concerns about the legitimacy of remittances sent from Mexicans in the US to Mexico. Adam Neumann tries to buy WeWork out of bankruptcy.

China's chip industry and its impact on US, Northern Ireland's political landscape and potential for investment, Imran Khan's imprisonment and use of AI-generated speeches in the upcoming election

AI copyright codes stall in the UK, US strikes against Iran-backed militants, and the challenges faced by European banks. Turkish central bank chief resigns, interest rate impact on banks and commercial real estate market, and provisions made by banks for potential losses.

Explore the reemergence of wealthy donors supporting Trump's bid for the US presidency in 2024. Delve into the role of money in the upcoming election, including Wall Street's uncertainty and the impact of super PACs. Discover the influence of money in politics and Taylor Swift's connection to campaign finance. Uncover Taylor Swift's impact on conservative voters and the conspiracy theory surrounding her and the Super Bowl. Reflect on the strategy of targeting Swift and admire her resilience.

Big tech companies like Meta announce dividend and buybacks, US President sanctions Israelis in West Bank, Elon Musk responds to court decision on Tesla pay package, EU agrees on €50bn support package for Ukraine, podcast explores challenges faced by Tesla and Elon Musk in relocating.

Viktor Orbán, Europe's chief disrupter, discusses his motivations as the Prime Minister of Hungary and his alignment with powers like Russia. The podcast also covers Boeing's delayed forecast and their focus on safety after the MAX9 incident. It explores investor optimism and the upcoming report on the cause of the recent plane incident.

Microsoft reports record revenues, IMF projects faster growth for global and Russian economy. UN's agency for Palestinian refugees faces crisis after staff allegations. Israeli intelligence accuses UN staff. Complex dynamics between Israel and UNRA highlighted.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance allows customers to hold assets with independent banks. Hong Kong court orders the winding up of China Evergrande. Analysis of the implications for Evergrande's entities in mainland China and the broader Chinese economy. Discussion on the bankruptcy ruling and its implications. Brazil's plans for a green transition and concerns over fiscal stability.

The podcast discusses the challenges to a ceasefire in Gaza, including the impact of court orders on Israel, and various diplomatic initiatives being discussed. It also touches on Hungary's standoff with the EU, challenges faced by Germany's car industry in transitioning to electric vehicles, and the competition from Chinese car makers.

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor, discusses the power of incumbency and the Republican primaries. Topics include Trump's strong performance, Haley's determination to challenge him, and the impact of Trump's legal troubles on voters' opinions.