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Jul 15, 2020 • 18min
Homeworking's winners and losers
Discover the economic impact of working from home as remote tech worker Heather May shares her move to rural Alabama, Aaron Bolzle discusses Tulsa Remote program attracting remote workers, and economist Nicholas Bloom explains the inequality implications of the remote work boom.

Jul 14, 2020 • 17min
Venture capital's diversity problem
Black entrepreneurs Nick Kelly and Kenny Alegbe discuss the challenges of securing venture capital, mentioning biases, lack of diversity, and the need for systemic change. Tracy Gray highlights the stagnant VC world's lack of progress in supporting women and people of color fund managers.

Jul 13, 2020 • 18min
Why do we ignore catastrophic risk?
Dr. Sylvie Briand from the World Health Organization discusses the failings in preparing for pandemics like COVID-19. David Ropeik explains human nature's aversion to preparing for rare disasters. Jens Orback warns about ignoring various catastrophic risks that could have dire consequences.

Jul 11, 2020 • 50min
Business Weekly
Delving into the Wirecard scandal, from its rapid rise to colossal fall due to fraud. Examining the plight of foreign students facing deportation in the US amid pandemic uncertainties. Joining a quest to create a winning brand of mushy peas.

Jul 10, 2020 • 19min
Trump's tax returns
Legal experts John Coffee and Susanne Craig discuss the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tax returns, revealing insights into his financial affairs and potential impact on his reelection campaign. David Cay Johnston explains the lack of investigation into Trump's finances before his presidency.

Jul 9, 2020 • 19min
Voting amidst a pandemic
Could electronic voting help the US hold an election?Ed Butler speaks to Nimit Sawhney founder and CEO of Voatz - a US startup that provides voting through a smartphone app, and to Priit Vinkel, the former head of the state electoral office of Estonia where 50% of citizens now cast their votes online. J. Alex Halderman, professor of computer science at the University of Michigan explains why e-voting systems are so risky when it comes to election security. Lori Steele Contorer, former founder and CEO of e-voting company Everyone Counts, argues the case for electronic voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. Producer: Edwin Lane(Photo: Voters line up at polling stations in the US state of Wisconsin earlier this year; Credit: Getty Images)

Jul 8, 2020 • 19min
Rising tensions with China
Economist George Magnus and experts discuss rising tensions with China, attributing Beijing's actions to domestic concerns and global insecurities. The podcast explores the impact of Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong and the escalating trade war with the US.

Jul 7, 2020 • 17min
How brands are born
Discover the secrets behind creating a successful brand name as they navigate legal obstacles with Kate Swaine from Gowling WLG. Simon Manchip provides valuable branding insights while exploring the importance of sound symbolism and strategic naming approaches in crafting memorable brand identities.

Jul 6, 2020 • 17min
Africa's tech entrepreneurs
Rebecca Enonchong, CEO of AppsTech, discusses Africa's tech sector's resilience during the pandemic. Claud Hutchful showcases Slydepay's digital payment surge. Moses Acquah highlights GreenTec Capital's support for African entrepreneurs amidst infrastructure challenges.

Jul 4, 2020 • 50min
Business Weekly
Big brands ditch Facebook due to toxic content. Kim Kardashian sells stake in cosmetics business. Traditional makeup brands struggle with social media. Businesses in Brittany prepare for summer tourists. Interview with film director Gurinder Chadha.