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Nov 18, 2023 • 26min

Life and Art: Nathan Fielder and ‘The Curse’

Nathan Fielder discusses 'The Curse' and the changing landscape of comedy. They delve into the flaws of the show, Nathan Fielder's other works, and the shift from pure laughter to satire. The conversation includes child actors, Birkenstocks, and live comedy shows.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 9min

EY’s new leader has her work cut out for her

EY's new leader, Janet Truncale, and the challenges she faces at the accounting firm. Alibaba's decision to cancel its cloud business spin-off and the impact on its stock value. The struggles of low-income UK households with mortgage payments. The challenges faced by consulting businesses, particularly in IT consulting, and the potential need to split EY in two to address conflicts of interest.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 10min

Sunak grapples with ruling on flagship asylum plan

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to assert Rwanda as a safe country for processing asylum applications despite a Supreme Court ruling. The chapter explores the challenges he faces and the febrile atmosphere within the conservative government. It also discusses Janet Trunkali becoming the first woman CEO of a big four accounting firm and the European Union's plan to cap the price of Russian oil exports and Denmark's role in inspecting tankers.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 10min

Biden and Xi meet in San Francisco

Former US President Joe Biden and President of China Xi Jinping hold a high-profile summit in San Francisco to stabilize relations; US inflation falls to 3.2%; Ukraine war damages Russia's labor market; AI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 11min

The return of David Cameron

Former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, returns to the political forefront. Global investment banks criticize South Korea's ban on short selling. Hollywood resumes after strikes, but concerns arise over quality and innovation.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 10min

The hack that halted the US Treasury market

Discussion on the recent cyber attack on China's largest bank and its impact on the US Treasury market. Concerns raised about market security and stability. Reassessing the global economic picture and uncertainty in oil prices.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 19min

FTNB Live: The best US cities for foreign investment

Peter Spiegel, Amanda Chu, Jacopo Dettoni, and Chris Knight discuss the FT's ranking of best US cities for foreign investment. They explore Houston's rise as a top destination, Miami's drop in rankings, the role of talent and hybrid working, and factors contributing to high cost of living in certain cities.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 10min

Paris races to clean up Seine before Olympics

Russia increases budget spending, impact of Israel-Hamas war on economy, controversial amnesty deal in Spain. Paris rushing to clean up Seine for Olympics, including infrastructure projects and opening the river for swimming. Efforts to clean up Seine River for Olympic legacy, creating swimming spots by 2025 to benefit the community.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1min

Introducing: Life and Art, from FT Weekend

A new culture podcast, Life and Art from FT Weekend, explores topics like food, travel, philosophy, and creativity. The Friday chat show discusses new releases in film, TV, music, and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos with FT journalists and special guests.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 11min

Arm wrestles with bad first quarter as a public company

UK chip designer Arm's disappointing first quarter performance leads to share decline. Portugal's corruption scandal impacts the government's economic plans. US President Joe Biden receives conflicting news for his re-election campaign. Rift among US Democrats over Gaza war. Analysis of Biden's stance on Israel and Democratic Party's alignment.

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