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Author and artist Douglas Coupland discusses the future of tech, predicting 'talking with yourself' as the next big thing. Despite accurate forecasts, Silicon Valley may have hit a plateau in innovation. A subdued CES 2020 raises questions about the next groundbreaking tech products. The podcast explores AI integration, future tech projections, and reflections on past innovations.

BBC's royal correspondent, a brand consultancy expert, and a professor discuss the economic value of the monarchy and Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to step back. Topics include royal branding, financial implications, and the economic impacts of monarchies worldwide.

Exploring the financial challenges faced by Millennials compared to previous generations, the disparities in job security, home ownership, and savings. Discussing the 'OK boomer' trend and highlighting the intergenerational contract's breakdown. Laura Gardiner emphasizes the need for different generations to collaborate on managing the demographic challenge of an ageing population.

Two experts, Artyom Lukin and Lee Sang Hyun, discuss the impact of economic sanctions on North Korea's migrant worker income. They analyze China's adherence to sanctions and North Korea's financial strategies, including state-run restaurants. The podcast explores the challenges of tracking North Korean workers in foreign countries and the political implications of President Kim Jong Un's stance on nuclear weapons.

A battle is looming over the future of the gig economy. A law classifying Uber and Lyft drivers as employees came into force in California on 1 January, but the ridesharing giants say their drivers are independent contractors, and proposed their own laws. Ed Butler speaks to Edan Alva, a Lyft driver in San Francisco and a member of the advocacy group Gig Workers Rising, and to Stacey Wells, spokesperson for the Coalition to Protect App-Based Drivers & Services – the group sponsored by Uber and Lyft to push alternative legislation in California. And Ken Jacobs, chair of the UC Berkeley Labor Center, tells us what this means for the broader gig economy.(Photo: Lyft and Uber pickup point in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty Images)

Exploring the competitive dynamics between the US and China in 2020 with Ian Bremmer, Linda Yueh, and Ngaire Woods. Topics include trade war complexities, economic nationalism, technological decoupling, geopolitical risks, and the impact of the US election on US-China relations.

Exploring LA's housing crisis, the podcast discusses 'pod' accommodation for young professionals, zoning for rough sleepers, and Airbnb restrictions. It sheds light on challenges faced by homeless individuals and innovative coed pod living solutions, aiming to address the city's affordable housing crisis.

The podcast explores reimagining the workplace with fun and productivity by looking at offices with features like slides, meditation rooms, and table tennis. It delves into women-centric workspaces, the benefits of pets in the office for stress reduction, and innovative practices like sauna sessions and meeting-free days to enhance efficiency and employee well-being.

Explore the concept of granting legal rights to nature, as seen in Bangladesh and New Zealand. Learn about the challenges faced in protecting rivers' rights and the effectiveness of conservation laws. Discover the evolution of nature rights, legal frameworks, and grassroots initiatives to safeguard natural resources for future generations.

Exploring the significance of phosphorus reserves in Morocco and the global implications of its mining and distribution, the vital role of phosphorus in agriculture, the economic significance and geopolitical disputes over phosphate reserves in Morocco, the sovereignty disputes and the role of phosphates in the Western Sahara conflict, and efforts to stop phosphate imports and political negotiations in Western Sahara.