Kamala Harris gears up for a prospective presidential campaign. Topics include her chances against Trump, Samsung's labor crisis affecting semiconductor market, luxury brands offering discounts in China.

Vice President Kamala Harris discusses Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race and endorsing her. The podcast also covers India's PM Modi's budget challenges and the UK's fiscal statement. Topics include Biden's decision, Democratic Party implications, UK's financial crisis, and government strategies for public services and taxes.

Guests Lauren Fedor and Derek Brower discuss the Republican National Convention, Trump's message of unity, economic populism, and the party's new layer. They analyze Trump's tax cuts pledge, trade wars, border crackdown, and JD Vance's 'America first' stance.

HSBC's new chief executive, Georges Elhedery, faces challenges in transitioning. Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination. European Central Bank maintains interest rates. The FT's Clive Cookson discusses the revival of the space race.

European politician Viktor Orbán's bold international travels have caught the EU's attention. The podcast also discusses chip stocks dipping, failed Amazon union recognition bid, and Yandex's move into Europe after leaving Russia.

Aanu Adeoye, The FT's expert on Nigerian president's plans for economy revival, discusses Nigeria's economic challenges, shock therapy, and subsidy removal leading to petrol price hikes. Also, the podcast covers UK Labour government's plans and Morgan Stanley's financial results.

Ohio senator JD Vance is Trump's VP pick, focusing on swing states and populist views. The US judge dismisses a case against Trump. The FT's Mehul Srivastava discusses the failed $230mn Gaza pier built by the US.

US Congress probes security failings after Trump assassination attempt, Amazon workers in UK await union ballot results, UK's home building ambitions face challenges, high mortgage rates impact home sales, Amazon launches anti-union campaign in UK

FT News Briefing discusses conservative influence on the judicial branch with Stefania Palma and Barbara Perry. They delve into controversial Supreme Court decisions, impact on presidential accountability, abortion rights, and public opinion. The podcast also explores parallels between politics and athletics, humorously speculating on swimmer Katie Ledecky as a presidential candidate.

Brooke Masters, FT's expert on regulatory risks, discusses US inflation, China's economic meeting, and the risks of deregulation. Topics include Supreme Court decisions, implications of deregulation on industries, and shifting power to the judiciary.