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Dec 13, 2023 • 11min

Is Signa’s downfall a canary in the coalmine?

UK PM's win on Rwanda bill, US inflation rise, downfall of Signa property developer
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Dec 12, 2023 • 11min

Wealthy donors and campus speech

Discussion on record-breaking investments in high-yield bond ETFs, UK government's controversial plan for asylum seekers, rise of anti-Semitism at US universities and wealthy donors' campaign criticizing university presidents for failure to address anti-Semitism
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Dec 11, 2023 • 11min

The Big Four’s year of layoffs

French immigration reforms test Macron's leadership. Pisa rankings show decline in student attainment. India's stock market to replace Hong Kong's position. Shohei Ohtani signs record $700mn baseball contract. Layoffs in big four firms. Impact of pandemic on education.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 10min

US oil is keeping Opec on its toes

EU considering ban on Russian gas imports, US oil production complicates OPEC math, gold and bitcoin prices surge, implications of US oil production on global market and OPEC's response
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Dec 7, 2023 • 10min

The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza

Moody's advises staff to work from home ahead of China outlook cut. Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian crisis and dire living conditions. Ukraine's response to potential funding drying up. Oil prices hit lowest level in five months.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 11min

The crackdown on Ukraine’s oligarchs

This podcast discusses the US Supreme Court case on wealth tax, the ongoing debate on interest rate cuts, and the crackdown on Ukraine's oligarchs. It explores the potential impact of the tax case and the implications for fiscal plans. The episode also delves into how Ukraine's oligarchs gained and lost their power, and the efforts to diminish their influence through anti-corruption measures.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 29min

Hot Money: The New Narcos - Ep. 1, Murder Brokers

Uncover the rise of a criminal network in control of a multi-billion dollar cocaine empire. Explore Amsterdam's red light district and vibrant criminal scene. Investigate the unusual murder case with strange aspects and a hidden identity. Discover the potential link between a murder broker and Iran, suggesting a state-sponsored assassination.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 10min

Venezuela votes for a land grab in Guyana

UK plans to reduce immigration, Venezuela claims territory in Guyana, US funding for Ukraine running out, preview of new season of Hot Money podcast on European cocaine trade.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 11min

Wealthy Argentines flock to Uruguay

This podcast covers Israel's evacuation orders in Gaza, South Korea's defense industry boom, and the rising number of wealthy Argentines moving to Uruguay to avoid high taxes.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 3min

Introducing Hot Money: The New Narcos

Investigative reporter uncovers a vast cocaine super cartel and a proxy war over money after the mysterious murder of an electrician in Amsterdam.

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