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Chinese tech giants are gaining further ground in innovation, with development in e-commerce, social media and more, even outstripping the west. Rebecca Fannin, author of Tech Titans of China, explains the rapid growth and how it’s changing domestic consumption. But amid concerns of Chinese state intervention and difficulties in translating domestic apps for a global market, can Chinese tech companies truly enter the world stage? William Bao Bean of Chinaccelerator explains how AI can help tech firms adapt to foreign markets. (Picture: A customer making a payment on a self-service cashier at a supermarket in Jiangsu province, China. Picture credit: Zhang Peng/LightRocket via Getty Images)

University of Malmo's professor and BBC's former Indonesia correspondent discuss the increase in meetings due to larger organizations. Tips for more efficient meetings are provided by a psychology professor from the University of Utah. The podcast explores meeting culture in different settings and the importance of human interaction during meetings.

Offshore wind power is about to hit the big time in northern Europe, yet 20 years ago many saw the plan to build such complex engineering in the middle of the sea as madness.Laurence Knight investigates how the North Sea - once famous for its oil and gas industry - has now become the global centre for a carbon-free energy industry.Wind enthusiast Dr Robert Gross of Imperial College London talks about the colossal scale of modern turbines. Mud enthusiast Dr Carol Cotterill of the British Geographical Survey describes the Ice Age landscape she has helped explore at the bottom of the sea. And sea enthusiast Michiel Muller of the North Sea Wind Power Hub describes his consortium's plan to build islands and generate lots of hydrogen.(Picture: Wind turbines of the Thorntonbank offshore wind farm in the North Sea at sunset; Credit: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Armed robber turned record-breaking rower, John McAvoy, and journalist turned teacher, Lucy Kellaway, share their inspiring career change stories. They discuss overcoming obstacles, embracing change, and finding fulfillment. The podcast explores the challenges of mid-life career switches and the benefits of pursuing new paths for personal growth.

BBC correspondent Andy Verity explains austerity and why it's ending now. Economists Vicky Pryce and Ryan Bourne debate if austerity was successful. With UK returning to more spending, Alberto Gallo urges wise spending decisions.

Cryptocurrency mining is booming in the former Soviet Union, with regions like Abkhazia and Transnistria diving into 'bitmining'. The podcast explores how unpaid gas debts in Moldova's Transmystria are being leveraged for Bitcoin mining, revealing the intersection of geopolitics, energy supply, and cryptocurrency. It also delves into Russia's use of cryptocurrencies as a financial strategy to navigate sanctions and alternative trade systems.

Discover why trade unions are gaining popularity again in the US as Lowell Peterson and Tyler Sandness discuss the challenges facing gig workers and digital media employees. Janice Fine sheds light on the increasing support for trade unions. Learn about the impact of unions in advocating for labor protections and adapting to the changing nature of work.

Exploring the challenges of mental health in Africa, the lack of resources, and innovative solutions like the Friendship Bench. Interviews with practitioners and policymakers discussing ways to promote mental wellbeing despite limited funding. Focus on the impact of mental illness on children and the need for community networks and mobile technology for mental health care.

Journalist Tamasin Ford tours the Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum, while Dr Elena Korka expresses Greek outrage over their loss. Legal ownership and cultural arguments are debated, highlighting the ongoing controversy and calls for repatriation.

Bosun Tijani and Charles Ofori Antipem discuss the impact of tech hubs on Africa's startup scene. They explore the importance of tech hubs in driving innovation, challenges faced by hubs in less developed countries, and opportunities for growth and collaboration. The podcast highlights the role of tech hubs in supporting young entrepreneurs and the potential for professionalization and foreign ownership in the future.