Exploring western companies' strategies to mitigate risks in China, global dealmaking at a decade low, Chinese battery groups avoiding US and Europe investments due to geopolitics, the appeal of Morocco as an investment location for Chinese companies, and the wider trend of companies de-risking from the West by setting up supply chains in different parts of the world.

FTC accuses Amazon of monopoly power, JP Morgan Chase settles Epstein lawsuits, US government faces shutdown, Sterling hits six-month low

The podcast discusses the impact of the Me Too movement on industries and recent CEO resignations due to undisclosed relationships. It also explores the sexual abuse scandal in Japan's entertainment industry and its potential effect on the Me Too movement in the country.

Poland's changing stance towards Ukraine, Russia's evasion of G7 sanctions, China's AIIB plans for climate financing, Big Mama's global expansion with private equity, and the luxury up-market segment in the restaurant industry.

AI technology and advancements in recording devices are allowing researchers to listen to conversations outside of human hearing range, potentially enabling us to 'translate' animal sounds. The podcast explores topics such as infrasound, ultrasound, the unique codas of sperm whale families in the Eastern Caribbean, deciphering sperm whale communication, and the potential of AI in decoding and communicating with animals.

Rupert Murdoch, business magnate, steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp. Key topics discussed include the significance of Murdoch's departure, power dynamics within News Corp, Russia's energy export ban, the Bank of England holding interest rates, and analysis of inflation data.

Federal Reserve signals support for rate rise this year and fewer cuts in 2024. US stock market sees slowest pace of share buybacks since early pandemic. Gideon Rachman's three-part podcast series on Bidenomics. Discussion on impact of share buybacks on share prices and company profits. Controversy surrounding share buybacks and their future. American economic policy and global implications of Biden administration's measures.

Shares in Instacart rise 10% after trading debut. Oil prices surpass $95 a barrel. Justin Trudeau angers India with claims about Sikh activist's death. Tech Tonic podcast explores AI and animal communication. Researchers study sperm whale dialects and discuss ethical implications of communicating with synthetic animals.

Competition between NASDAQ and NYSE for new listings, hedge funds' bets against the US Treasury market, concerns over market stability, influx of wealthy Chinese business people in Singapore, impact on Singapore's neutrality, big companies like Alibaba and Tencent opening in Singapore, and upcoming student loan payments in the US.

US auto workers strike to protect against shift to electric vehicles, UK PM skips climate summit. Instacart raises IPO price range after Arm's success. UK's slipping image as climate leader and US student loan repayment restart