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An employee, a psychotherapist, and a professor discuss how companies can better deal with death at work. They explore the emotional impact, challenges of sudden loss, and coping strategies. Topics include organizational support, effective communication, and honoring the memory of the deceased.

Unemployment in the US and UK is at near-historic lows. In such a tight labour market, many companies are seeking new pools of talent to recruit from. One relatively untapped source is people with criminal records, who often struggle to find work after completing their sentences. One person who knows that struggle is Ali Niaz, who has gone from convicted London drug dealer to international music entrepreneur. Ali sat down with Manuela Saragosa to recount his journey. Manuela also spoke to Celia Ouellette of the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice about how other people can follow in Ali’s footsteps.(Picture: Ali Niaz. Picture credit: Mark Chilvers.)

Author Ellen R Wald discusses Saudi Arabia's potential takeover of Newcastle United, raising questions about motivations and human rights concerns. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire and Amnesty UK's Felix Jakens provide insight into the financial and ethical implications of the deal.

John Casey, CEO of Factory 42, discusses the slow adoption of VR/AR despite big investments. Jeremy Dalton predicts a change, while Stephanie Riggs advocates for embracing AI-generated stories for content producers. The podcast explores the impact of immersive tech in museums, sports, and entertainment.

Martin Pei, CTO at SSAB, discusses using hydrogen in steel-making to reduce emissions. Marco Alvera believes hydrogen could replace natural gas for heating. The challenge is lowering the cost of hydrogen production using renewable energy sources.

Clean energy investor Ramez Naam discusses convincing banks to stop lending to new coal projects. Standard Chartered Bank's Amit Puri explains their decision. Laura Cozzi warns about China's coal plants. Simon Murphy talks about redeveloping Battersea Power Station from coal to sustainable space.

Tim Worstall from The Adam Smith Institute and Miatta Fahnbulleh from the New Economics Foundation debate on the UK's economic future post-Brexit. Topics include free market vs. state intervention, impacts on EU citizens in the UK, settled status applications, and emotional struggles in UK immigration.

Economics correspondent and health law professor discuss China's quarantine measures amid coronavirus outbreak. Psychological impact of quarantine on individuals and challenges in outbreak response highlighted. Economic consequences of restrictions and alternative epidemic management strategies explored.

BBC technology reporter Zoe Kleinman and analyst Emily Taylor discuss the UK's controversial decision to use Huawei in its 5G network, risking trade retaliation from the US. They delve into the technical challenges of securing 5G from foreign snooping and explore global reactions to the Huawei dilemma, emphasizing the delicate balance between national security and economic interests.

Explore the challenges Western brands face in preventing forced labor in their supply chains, with insights from researchers and experts. Learn about the difficulties of tracing products from slave labor institutions in China's Xinjiang province. Discover the efforts of the Better Cotton Initiative and the slow progress of Western firms in understanding and tackling supply chain problems.