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Sep 27, 2023 • 18min
The industry that saved an animal from extinction
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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 18min
The growth of tattoo removal
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.

Sep 25, 2023 • 17min
Meet the 'Finfluencers'
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.

Sep 22, 2023 • 18min
Business Daily meets the Queen of Biscuits
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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 18min
Is India ready for Tesla?
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.

Sep 20, 2023 • 18min
The cost of migration: Europe's response
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.

Sep 19, 2023 • 18min
The cost of migration: The rescue boats
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.

Sep 18, 2023 • 18min
The cost of migration: The journey
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.

Sep 15, 2023 • 18min
Business Daily meets: Mohit Lad
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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 17min
Syria's broken economy
A Syrian economist and a former advisor to President al-Assad discuss the dire economic situation in government-controlled Syria, including lack of electricity, high inflation rates, and unemployment. The podcast also covers the ongoing protests in Sueda, Syria, as citizens demand basic needs and express their determination for political change.