China's Belt and Road Initiative, a 10-year-old global trade project, facing financial challenges and concerns about repayments. Examining the impact of China's investments in Kenya, Africa, and Sri Lanka. Discussing the benefits and challenges of the initiative, including global connectivity and infrastructure deficit. Exploring different viewpoints on the initiative and upcoming forum hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Discover how the near-extinct vicuna wool has become highly sought-after. Learn about the conservation efforts in the Peruvian natural reserve. Explore the issue of domestic cattle encroaching on the reserve and the trade of vicuna fiber. Hear about the economic impact of the vicuna fiber industry in Lukanas, Peru.

Discover the reasons behind tattoo removal and the growth of the tattoo removal market. Explore the artistry of tattoos, advancements in laser technology, and the process and pain level of tattoo removal. Learn about cosmetic tattooing and the commitment and removal process involved.

Financial influencers on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are gaining popularity as sources of financial advice. Caleb Hammer, a YouTuber with 600k subscribers, conducts financial audits to help people budget better. Hannah Rimm and Alexandra Koster run the Money Diaries feature, receiving numerous submissions weekly. Sharan Hegde from Bangalore has over 4 million subscribers on Instagram and YouTube combined. The podcast explores the rise of 'finfluencers', the impact of social media on financial education, and the concerns of unregulated financial advice.

Discover the art of making artisan biscuits at scale with Biscuiteers. Hear from co-founder Harriet Hastings about business advice, marketing strategies, and running a business with her husband. Explore the challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit, as well as their family dynamics and partnerships with famous brands. Dive into their love for imperfect biscuits and the importance of renewable energy to combat climate change.

Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and tech billionaire, discusses the challenges and opportunities for Tesla to enter the Indian EV market. Topics include import duties, manufacturing locally, Tesla meeting with the Indian Prime Minister, range limitations, charging infrastructure, power grid challenges, and India's targets for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

The podcast explores the cost of migration across the Mediterranean and Europe's response. It discusses the financial challenges faced by rescue operations, the motivations behind migration, the controversy and increased budget of agency Frontex, and the European Union's new pact on asylum and migration.

This podcast discusses the challenges and rising costs faced by charities involved in search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea. It explores the impact of inflated fuel prices, cost of living crises, and political interference on the ability of rescue boats to continue operating. The podcast also highlights the dangerous passage of migrants crossing the Mediterranean and the collaborations between human traffickers and rescue NGO boats. Additionally, it dives into the consequences of a new law in Italy that restricts the number of civilian boats allowed in the rescue zone, affecting their life-saving operations.

The podcast explores the dangerous journey of irregular migration across the Mediterranean, including the motivations and costs of migration, difficulties faced in the desert, the horrors of detention in Libya, and personal stories of survival in the Central Mediterranean.

Mohit Lad, co-founder of ThousandEyes, shares the story of how he and his college friend started their tech start-up by scavenging for equipment. Twelve years later, the company is now part of Cisco. Topics discussed include their journey from redundancy to success, the birth of ThousandEyes, the impact of an engineer mindset, the acquisition by Cisco, and reflections on their journey and motivation for success.