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The COO of Polestar discusses the need for government support in promoting electric vehicles. The podcast also covers topics like transgender rights in the workplace and digital afterlife management. Plus, a look at the British Royal Family's influence as fashion icons.

Many African countries have been praised for waging effective campaigns against coronavirus, and the region has a relatively low case count compared to Europe and the US. African economies have likewise been hit less hard, and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka of McKinsey and Company explains how a mix of a youthful population, hot climate and swift government response helped many of these economies stay resilient. But Lisa Owino, of the Kenyan human rights organisation KELIN, says in some cases government intervention over-stepped and was overly punitive to ordinary people. And Tosin Eniolorunda, founder & Chief Executive of Nigerian financial services company TeamApt says digital finance tools helped people maintain social distancing while conducting business.(Picture: Kenyans walk past a mural about the Coronavirus in Nairobi. Picture credit: Getty Images)

Guests Uzoma Dozie and Viola Llewellyn discuss the rapid cashless revolution in Africa due to Covid, highlighting the thriving Fintech scene. They address the need for improved digital services in African banking and the potential for Fintech to drive economic recovery post-pandemic. Barbara Iyayi emphasizes Africa's Fintech potential with a young population and mobile services, but stresses the importance of enhancing infrastructure.

Tom Ainsworth, CEO of Memories, and Rikard Steiber, founder of GoodTrust, discuss managing online legacies. The podcast explores virtual memorials, digital resurrections, and the impact of COVID-19 on online death activities. They talk about the importance of planning digital legacies and the challenges of navigating online accounts after death.

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses a radical alternative to capitalism, suggesting making all employees shareholders. Chief executive Miatta Fahnbulleh imagines the practicality of this. They explore the transition to democratic corporations, employee ownership, and the challenges of implementing new economic systems.

Caroline Paige, a transgender officer, discusses the lack of legal protection for transgender employees globally. Mark Gevisser and Lily Zheng highlight the fight for transgender rights. Kath Khangpiboon shares the challenges of living as a woman in Thailand with official documents recognizing her as male.

This week's podcast discusses Pfizer's 90% effective Covid-19 vaccine rollout challenges, climate change and capitalism, parental financial responsibilities, age in the workforce, Diwali celebrations amidst the pandemic, and the impact of lockdown on a London fireworks shop.

Experts Andrew Gelman and Zeynep Tufekci discuss the failures of polling in recent elections, questioning its impact on democracy. They delve into the reasons behind polling errors and the need for improvement. Anthony Wells sheds light on the functioning of the polling industry beyond elections.

Rhian-Mari Thomas, Chief executive of the Green Finance Institute, discusses 'Green Finance' as a solution to climate change. Topics include carbon offset markets, standardization of emissions goals, and directing capital to renewable energy projects. May Boeve of 350.org notes capital still supports climate-damaging industries, while Bill Winters of Standard Chartered explains effective carbon offset markets.

Former central bank governor Valeria Gontareva and ex-economy minister Tymofiy Mylovanov discuss the challenges of combating corruption in Ukraine. Gontareva reveals the harassment she faced for introducing reforms, while Mylovanov highlights the ongoing struggle against corruption. The podcast sheds light on President Zelensky's reform efforts and the power struggle with the judiciary influenced by oligarchs.