Business Daily

Former President Obama's top economic adviser, Jason Furman, discusses the Democrats' win in Georgia and its impact on the US economy. Topics include Biden's legislative agenda, Wall Street's reaction, and the aftermath of violence at Capitol Hill. Entrepreneur Pippa Malmgren also joins to analyze the night of violence and its implications.

Experts Karinna Nobbs and Doug Stephens discuss the impact of the pandemic on retail, the rise of online shopping, personalized retail experiences, contactless interactions, digital fashion, 3D technology for precise measurements, and the transformation of physical retail spaces into immersive media channels.

Pip Hare, sailing solo in the Vendee Globe race, talks about coping with isolation, challenges of sleeping in short bursts, and her commitment to becoming a professional sailor. She shares her inspiring story from the Indian Ocean, preparing for a storm while pursuing her lifelong dream.

Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, discusses planting a million trees and engaging citizens in climate change. Harvard's Rebecca Henderson advocates for capitalism to address climate issues. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by Freetown, including floods and deforestation, and the importance of companies and local governments in advocating for clean energy policies.

Anna Marriott from Oxfam discusses global vaccine distribution, highlighting challenges in production capacity and intellectual property rights. The podcast also covers the impact of the UK-EU Brexit deal on businesses, China's recovery from COVID, and how food businesses have adapted during the pandemic.

Experts including Marie Keyworth, Vivienne Nunis, Dr. Anna Jerzewska, and Allie Renison discuss the UK's formal separation from the EU, touching on topics like trade, travel, immigration, and security co-operation. They explore the historical context, future challenges, trade opportunities, and immediate effects on logistics at the port of Dover.

Gaby Dunn, Ebony-Renee Baker, and Nick Hatter discuss millennial money management during the pandemic, debunking stereotypes and emphasizing proactive financial planning. Topics include supporting aging parents, student debt burden, sudden job loss, and the shift in financial responsibilities from older generations. They also explore the challenges of balancing personal finances with familial obligations and highlight the evolving saving habits of Generation Z.

Michael Ward from Harrods and JP Then from Crosstown Doughnuts discuss adapting business strategies during the pandemic. Topics include catering to a domestic clientele, incentivizing workers with sweet treats, learning new tricks to survive on the high street, sending products by post, and navigating the ups and downs of a tumultuous year.

Exploring how eating habits have changed during lockdown, the impact on social and business gatherings, doubts about remote working replicating deal-making environments, and the financial implications of these shifts in eating habits.

Dr. Sha Yu discusses China's post-COVID economic recovery, growth, green technologies, challenges for 2021. Topics include Chinese economy rebound, carbon neutrality goals, wind energy advancements, electric vehicles, green technology ambitions.