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Chijioke Uwaegbute from Price Waterhouse Coopers Nigeria discusses COVID-19's financial impact on Nollywood. Filmhouse co-founder talks about closed cinemas. Actress Alexandra Amon shares canceled projects. Obi Emelonye on using smartphones for filmmaking during pandemic.

Coronavirus cases have been rising in two dozen states over the last 14 days. Of these, Texas, Florida, Arizona and California have emerged as the country's latest virus epicentres. And yet governors in many of these states are resisting efforts to close down economic and social activity, or a “second lockdown".Republican strategist Chris Ingram in Tampa, Florida, explains to Business Daily's Ed Butler the thinking behind allowing most Americans, apart from the most vulnerable, to get back to normal life. But some Floridians are not waiting for directions from the government. Ed Boas, owner of Lanes clothing store, describes the precautions he’s taking on his own initiative.Meanwhile Dr Cheryl Holder, at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, says that while the state is better-equipped to deal with a second wave, she’s concerned many young people think themselves invulnerable. And Wendell Potter, former health insurance broker turned whistle-blower, explains how the US healthcare system is leaving tens of millions of people untreated, potentially worsening the public health crisis.(Picture: A pamphlet on how to stay safe from COVID-19 being distributed in Miami, Florida; Credit: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images)

Big brands like Ford and Starbucks are boycotting Facebook over hate speech concerns. Guests discuss the impact on Facebook's business and content policies. Small businesses rely on Facebook for advertising. Pressure for change may come from within Facebook's workforce.

Tech prophets Tony Seba and James Arbib predict a future where new technologies can eradicate poverty and climate change by 2035, leading to an 'Age of Freedom.' They discuss challenges to traditional concepts like democracy and capitalism in their book 'Rethinking Humanity'.

Billionaire Mohamed Mansour discusses the global impact of COVID-19, his business empire in Egypt, and donating to the UK conservative party. Topics include pandemic's financial impact, global discontent, real estate investments, diversified investments, and scrutiny over political donation and loan.

Exploring incompetent leadership in business, the rise of alternative proteins in China, Nestle's shift away from fair trade for cocoa sourcing, financial challenges in rugby clubs, and the impact of lockdown on work and pets.

Former diplomat and WTO Director-General candidate, Abdel Hamid Mamdouh, discusses the future of the WTO, highlighting the challenges posed by US opposition to multilateral trade. Topics include the race for the Director-General position, navigating challenges amid unilateralism, emotional and political dynamics in trade negotiations, and selecting a Director-General from Africa.

Professor David Dunning, co-creator of the Dunning-Kruger effect, discusses why incompetent people can be overly confident, while Professor Kelly Shue explains the Peter Principle. Entrepreneur Heather McGregor shares how an incompetent boss inspired her to buy her own company.

Dr. Stephen Blumenthal, a clinical psychologist in the UK, discusses the mental health implications of widespread unemployment post-pandemic. Economist Pavlina Tcherneva presents 'The Case for a Job Guarantee,' debating whether societies should ensure job opportunities for everyone. The podcast explores the devastating effects of unemployment on individuals and society, proposing solutions like job guarantee programs and a minimum wage increase to boost the economy.

Economists discuss the trade-off between health and economy during lockdowns. Insights on balancing social distancing and economic activities. UK businesses and workers fear the end of lockdown. Analysis of Asian economies' effective testing measures. Evaluation of government responses and challenges of post-lockdown economic recovery.