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Cultural critic and music journalist Candace McDuffie talks about the history of Cognac in African-American culture while journalist Oris Aigbokhaevbolo discusses Hennessy's association with hip hop in Nigeria. The podcast explores how brands like Coca Cola's Sprite have successfully partnered with hip hop since the 70s, with insights on the potential pitfalls for brands in the music scene.

Wired journalist James Temperton uncovers a London scam with fake Airbnb listings. London councillor Heather Acton expresses horror. Is Airbnb letting landlords evade property rules and taxes? Campaigner Murray Cox highlights the platform's secrecy. The podcast explores the challenges of regulating short-term rentals and Airbnb's dilemma as it prepares for an IPO.

Dr Mohamed Alhnan from King's College London discusses the potential of 3D printing personalized prescription pills. The podcast explores the challenges and benefits of this technology in pharmaceuticals, showcasing examples like 3D-printed caffeine tablets and personalized vitamin supplements. The episode also touches on regulatory hurdles and the future of 3D-printed medication.

Explore the debate on hiring ex-offenders without background checks or interviews. Learn about the 'Ban the Box' campaign's unintended consequences. Discover how open hiring practices can lead to an inclusive workforce and reduce biases in recruitment.

What will happen to our working lives when the robots take over? Daniel Susskind, an economist at Oxford University, discusses his new book A World Without Work. He talks to Ed Butler about the effects on employment, the link between automation and inequality, and whether something like a universal basic income could be a solution.(Photo: A humanoid robot on display at a trade fair in 2018, Credit: Getty Images)

Investigative reporter Matt Apuzzo discusses the vulnerability of the European farm subsidy system to corruption, highlighting a 'new kind of feudalism' in Eastern Europe. Topics include abuse of EU farm funds in Sicily and Hungary, corruption in subsidy allocation, challenges in subsidy allocation, and the need for transparency in revealing subsidy beneficiaries.

Cambridge economics professor Meredith Crowley discusses the benefits of free trade and the challenges countries face in a globalized economy. Former US Export Import Bank head Fred Hochberg highlights the importance of free trade for modern wonders like the iPhone. The podcast explores the impact of global trade on various sectors and nations, focusing on post-Brexit Britain's ambitions to be a global trade powerhouse.

Virtual Reality is finding a surprising new application - training managers how to handle delicate situations such as dismissing employees or giving presentations.Manuela Saragosa looks at how the technology is being used to play out scenarios such as consoling a sobbing staff member, or responding to a heckler in the audience, all while in the safe space of VR. Plus producer Josh Thorpe tries out Microsoft's latest augmented reality headset, the HoloLens 2.The programme features interviews with Marianne Schmid Mast, professor of organisational behaviour at the University of Lausanne; Alexis Vartanian, chief technical officer at French VR company TechViz; and Microsoft director of communications Greg Sullivan.Producer: Josh Thorpe(Picture: Man wearing virtual reality headset; Credit: xubingruo/Getty Images)

Stock analyst Craig Irwin and professor David Bailey discuss Tesla's soaring valuation, driven by electric vehicle revolution optimism. Industry veteran Bob Lutz remains skeptical. Insights on Tesla's sales success, market growth, and challenges in the electric car sector are shared in this engaging podcast.

BBC correspondent in Shanghai, Bloomberg economist, and VP of Prestige Ameritech discuss the economic impact of coronavirus on China, global supply chains, and the shortage of masks. Concerns raised about countries' preparedness for outbreaks like coronavirus.