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Apr 22, 2020 • 18min
Coronavirus: End of the global supply chain?
CEO of Viyellatex group discusses drying up orders due to pandemic, MIT professor predicts global supply chain restructuring. Challenges faced by garment workers in Bangladesh highlighted, potential impact on consumer goods prices. Show emphasizes need for supply chain resilience and restructuring post-pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020 • 17min
Climate change and the pandemic
Vera Mantengoli, an expert on environmental policies and clean energy investments, discusses the impact of the pandemic on CO2 emissions and the potential long-term effects on the environment. Guests explore the urgency for climate action amidst economic uncertainty and the need to reconsider consumption habits. The podcast also highlights global economic responses emphasizing clean energy transitions as a key for sustainable futures.

Apr 16, 2020 • 18min
Tenants v landlords
Exploring the challenges faced by tenants and landlords during the economic collapse and pandemic, including eviction threats and financial hardships. The struggles in rent payments amidst the pandemic highlight the need for government intervention to prevent a housing crisis. Navigating vulnerabilities in the mortgage market and proposing equitable solutions amidst evictions, poverty, and moral hazards.

Apr 15, 2020 • 18min
Amazon’s pandemic
The podcast explores Amazon's response to the pandemic from different perspectives: William, a picker at Amazon, and Christy from the UNI Global Union discuss worker safety concerns. Logistics analyst Marc analyzes Amazon's reputation, while author Frank Foer examines the uncertainties of Amazon's future beyond the pandemic.

Apr 14, 2020 • 17min
Coronavirus in Africa
This podcast discusses the impact of coronavirus in Africa, highlighting the challenges faced in South Africa. It covers struggles in townships, economic repercussions on businesses, healthcare preparedness, and impending economic crisis. The narrative sheds light on the difficult balance between complying with regulations and securing daily sustenance in impoverished conditions.

Apr 13, 2020 • 18min
The great coronavirus oil glut
The podcast discusses the global oil glut caused by plummeting demand during the coronavirus lockdowns. It explores the challenges faced by oil producers to store surplus oil and the recent production cut agreement by Opec and Russia. The episode also examines the potential long-term impacts on oil consumption and the industry's future amidst the growing electric vehicle dominance.

Apr 10, 2020 • 18min
Comedy in a crisis
Content creators like Joe Tracini discuss the importance of humor during uncertain times, highlighting viral dance routines and memes. The podcast explores the therapeutic value of laughter, featuring insights from stress management coach Loretta LaRoche and comedian Colm O’Regan.

Apr 9, 2020 • 18min
Coronavirus and the surveillance state
Researcher Stephanie Hare discusses the use of facial recognition technology in monitoring the coronavirus, emphasizing the need for increased testing. Expert Gil Gan-Mor raises concerns about the surveillance state using the pandemic as an excuse. Rory Cellan-Jones suggests people might trade civil liberties to go outside again.

Apr 8, 2020 • 18min
Coronavirus in Asia’s biggest slum
In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the residents of Mumbai’s Dharavi slums have little recourse to practice the social distancing required to avoid coronavirus, as we hear from many residents of Dharavi in their own words, and from Vinod Shetty who runs Acord, a local aid agency. Meanwhile, many people around India are falling through the cracks in the government’s promised food scheme, as Radhika Kapoor from the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations explains. And India’s problems might be yours too. Stefan Vogel, international food strategist at Rabobank, describes how the coronavirus hit to India affects global agricultural supply chains.
Producer: Frey Lindsay.
(Picture: People carrying out food items in Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India. Photo credit: Getty Images)

Apr 7, 2020 • 18min
Can technology deliver in African skies?
CEO of Lifebank, Temie Giwa-Tubosun, discusses using technology for medical supply delivery in Africa, emphasizing infrastructure challenges. The podcast explores the potential of drone technology to enhance economic productivity and reduce delivery times. Guests highlight the importance of government support and ethical considerations in cost-effective drone operations.