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How manifesting became big business
4 september 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringDua Lipa, Ariana Grande and even Donald Trump have signed up to the manifesting philosophy - the trend in believing that dreams can come true if you envision a positive outcome. Lees meer
But does it hold the secret to financial and professional success or is it a pseudoscientific fad? And what's behind the meteoric rise of this new-age practice?
From books and podcasts to thousands of creators and videos on social media, Megan Lawton traces the history, investigates the methods and explores the latest wave of this 'positive mindset phenomenon'.
Presented and produced by Megan Lawton
(Picture: Alicia Tghlian runs manifesting platform, Growth for Girlies, from her condo in Toronto, Canada.)
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Europe's fastest-growing tourist destination
3 september 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringAs many countries and cities around the world rally against over tourism, we're in Albania which is investing huge sums in growing its infrastructure to welcome visitors in. Lees meer
The UN ranks Albania 4th globally for tourism growth and it places top spot in the European list of countries.
Around 14 million visitors are expected in 2024 but with a tourism boom comes huge investment, construction and a changing economy, but at what cost to the environment?
We hear about plans to build a luxury resort - funded by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner - and travel to a construction site for a new airport serving the coastal resorts.
Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney
(Image: Aerial view of a crowded sand beach with umbrellas and lots of people at sunset in Ksamil, southern Albania. Credit: Getty Images)
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US Election: The view from the fields
2 september 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe hear from farmers in Montana, Iowa and Georgia. Lees meer
What do they want to hear from the presidential candidates ahead of the US election?
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: David Cann(Image: A farmer using a combine in the US. Credit: Getty Images)
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Business Daily meets: Football agent Kees Vos
30 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt is transfer deadline day for football's most competitive league - the Premier League - when clubs can add players to their squad who were previously under contract with another club. Lees meer
In the cut and thrust of football's transfer market are the agents. Among them, Kees Vos - who has been described as one of the most influential figures in world football. As agent to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, he is said to control the ins and outs of the club.
Matt Lines talks to him about the stories behind the headline transfer sagas and how the industry has changed during his 20 years in the business.
(Photo: Kees Vos. Credit: SEG Entertainment)
Presented/produced by Matt Lines
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Is it getting too hot to work?
29 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringAs temperatures rise, productivity falls. Lees meer
Extreme global temperatures are draining tens of billions of dollars in economic productivity every year from some of the world’s biggest cities. It’s not just outdoor jobs that are impacted, but office work too.
In this episode, we ask work leaders, economists and employees what can be done to work around hot weather. From changing working hours to introducing heatwave insurance.
(Picture: Labourer drinking from a water bottle, in the sunshine. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Megan Lawton
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The short-term rental clamp down
28 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringCities and countries across the world are bringing in measures to restrict the type of lets popularised by companies like Airbnb and Vrbo. Lees meer
The regulations are to address concerns that homes in tourist areas are being used by visitors rather than being available for local people to rent on a long-term basis.
We hear from Barcelona where its hoped thousands of flats will now be available for local people, and we're also in Halifax in Canada, where restrictions been in place for nearly a year.
Produced and presented by Rick Kelsey
(Image: A couple pressing a doorbell on a street in Spain. Credit: Getty Images)
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Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?
27 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringChocolate is very important to Switzerland’s economy: with more than 200,000 metric tonnes produced each year, sales are worth almost $2 billion. Lees meer
But there are challenges – not just over sustainability, but over exploitation. And the volatile price of cacao.
We meet the researchers who are coming up with solutions – including new, and potentially healthier, types of a favourite indulgence.
And ask: Is this enough to secure the future of chocolate?
Produced and presented by Imogen Foulkes
(Image: A scientist developing a new chocolate product)
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Business Daily meets: Brent Wisner
23 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe US-based lawyer and managing partner at litigation firm Wisner Baum, in Los Angeles, has made his name taking on large pharmaceutical companies in high-stakes legal battles. He is the youngest attorney in US history to win a multi-billion dollar jury verdict. Lees meer
We hear how Brent transitioned from child actor, to successful lawyer, and how one ground-breaking case has now caught the attention of film-makers.
(Picture: Brent Wisner delivers opening remarks in the Monsanto trial in San Francisco, California on July, 09, 2018. Credit: Getty Images)
Presenter: Rahul Tandon
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Why is Chinese EV giant BYD moving into Turkey?
22 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe’re in Manisa on Turkey’s west coast. Lees meer
It’s one of the country’s manufacturing centres for home appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators.
But soon, thanks to a $1bn investment deal, it will also be a local factory hub for China’s BYD - the world’s second biggest maker of electric vehicles.
The Turkish government is desperate for international investment to turn around its economy, and the region would benefit from 5,000 jobs. China is keen to get another foothold into the European market. So is it win-win?
Produced and presented by: Victoria Craig
(Image: BYD vehicles in Istanbul as the Chinese automotive giant announced a huge factory investment. Credit: Getty Images)
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Remittances: Sending money back home
22 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringEach year millions of Indians go abroad to study and work. A lot of them end up sending money back home, a transfer known as remittances. Lees meer
The money is a crucial source of household income in low and middle-income countries, according to the World Bank. India is the only country to have received more than 100 billion dollars through this route - but it comes at a loss of its human capital. We speak to Indian expats and economists to explore the effect of remittances on the Indian economy.
Presenter/ producer: Devina Gupta
(Photo: Closeup view of a man counting Indian currency. Credit: Getty Images)
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Reconstructing Chile’s botanical gardens
20 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn February 2024, huge forest fires destroyed 90% of the land and plant species. Workers were killed and homes destroyed. Lees meer
We travel to the seaside town of Vina del Mar to find out how the country’s oldest and most important botanical garden is recovering.
The garden’s described as the green lung of the region, and used to be home to hundreds of different plant species, many of them native to Chile.
We’ve follow the gardens as they try to reopen and get visitors and tourists back through the gates.
Produced and presented by Jane Chambers
(Image: Park rangers clean roads after the fires in February 2024. Image: Getty Images)
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The cost of the Red Sea crisis
19 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe catch up on the ongoing disruption to the shipping industry after Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. Lees meer
The Iran-backed group said it was targeting ships linked to Israel, the US and the UK in support of Hamas.
We look at the cost of diverting cargo away from the Red Sea, and hear about the impact of months of disruption.
Plus a new remote shipping route is getting more traffic, as ships travel over the top of the world via the Arctic.
Produced and presented by Rick Kelsey
(Image: A Houthi military helicopter flies over a ship in the Red Sea. Credit: Reuters)
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Business Daily meets: Ginny Gilder
16 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringGinny Gilder won silver as a US Olympic rower in 1984. Today, she's a multimillionaire owner of a women's professional basketball team. Lees meer
How did success in the water inspire Ginny's breakthrough to the board room?
We look at a life given to sport and business - and what drives her.
(Image: Ginny Gilder. Credit: Getty Images)
Presenter: Ed Butler
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Brand Jude Bellingham
15 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringAs Spain's La Liga gets underway, we explore the global advertising appeal and earning potential of one of its newest football stars. Lees meer
Jude Bellingham is a 21-year-old midfielder from England who plays for Real Madrid, and he's hitting the peak of his career.
The face of several brands, with major endorsement deals and more courting his attention, we explore his global advertising appeal, and how he might manage these partnerships while still focusing on his game.
Presented and produced by Matt Lines
(Image: Jude Bellingham holding the UEFA Champion's League trophy on 1 June 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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Pets: The business of dog-walking
14 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe explore professional dog-walking around the world. We hear from walkers from the United States, Argentina and Europe about how they operate, the growing market, and the challenges of making a career from taking other people's pets on daily walks - sometimes several at a time. Lees meer
And we join a dog walker in Paris, Caroline, to find out why the relationship between walker and dog is the most important when securing clients.
Expect plenty of barks.
(Image: Caroline, a professional dog-walker in Paris, with three dogs)
Presented and produced by Sean Allsop
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Pets: What’s a ‘pet-fluencer’?
13 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringFrom Instagram-famous dogs to viral kittens, pet influencers are revolutionising brand marketing with viral content and endorsements. Lees meer
It's a lucrative market in which companies are leveraging these furry celebrities to drive engagement and sales.
We'll uncover why this trend is proving to be so profitable.
(Image: Tika, an Italian greyhound, modelling canine fashion. Credit: Thomas Shapiro)
Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann
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Pets: The growth of pet tech
12 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWith animal adoptions skyrocketing during the pandemic, pet care has evolved dramatically. Lees meer
From self-cleaning cat litter trays to smart feeding bowls, interactive toys, and pet cameras, we'll hear from some of the brands reshaping the way we care for our furry friends.
But are we missing out on the meaningful connections our pets need as automation becomes more prevalent?
(Picture: Rupert the British Shorthair cat, inside his litter robot. Credit: Deborah Weitzmann/BBC)
Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann
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US Election: The American housing dream
8 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringAs prices for homes and rents continue to rise in many towns and cities, it's one of the key issues for voters. Lees meer
In 2023 the average price of a home in the United States was $495,100, six per cent higher than a year earlier, though the signs are prices may now be starting to fall.
That’s partly because mortgage rates have spiralled as high as 7% for many new buyers – making repayments prohibitive.
We ask business owners working in housing to tell us why, and what’s the fix?
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: David Cann(Image: A "Now Leasing" sign outside the Willows at Valley Run, an affordable housing development, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Credit: Getty Images)
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When should you retire?
7 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringHave you decided when you'd like to retire? Will it be your choice, or is there a set age in your country or profession? Lees meer
More than a million people took part in protests in France last year when the government proposed an increase to the retirement age without a vote.
Age has also played a big factor in the replacement of Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate.
So is a fixed retirement age a good idea – or workplace outdated? Should it be more fluid – a matter of personal choice?
Presenter: David Harper
Producer: Victoria Hastings(Image: Two women holding up placards that read, '64years it's no' march during a nation wide strike called for by French trade unions, in Rennes, northwest France on January 19, 2023. Credit: Damien Meyer/AFP via Getty Images)
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When will we see a female billionaire athlete?
6 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringFour sportsmen have reached 10 figures according to financial magazine Forbes. Lees meer
However the wealthiest sportswoman, tennis star Serena Williams, could triple her wealth and not get there.
We speak to agent Stuart Duguid, who looks after four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, who tells us how elite sportswomen are investing their money and what barriers there are to growing their fortunes.
We ask if, and when it might happen, and what that would mean for women’s sport.
Presenter: Sam Fenwick
Producer: Matt Lines(Serena Williams playing in the 2022 US Open. Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Panama's troubled copper mine
5 augustus 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe sudden closure of the huge open pit copper mine, Cobre Panamá, has created a dramatic economic fallout, with its loss of jobs and damage to the country’s reputation for investors. Lees meer
It was shut down by Panama's Supreme Court after months of protests against it.
We look at the impact, and also ask what could happen next?
Produced and presented by Jane Chambers
Additional sound mixing by Grant Cassidy(Image: The Cobre Panama mine. Credit: Reuters)
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Business Daily meets: Entrepreneur Tina McKenzie
2 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe founder of one of Ireland's largest recruitment agencies, Staffline, shares how her upbringing during one of the most politically tumultuous periods in Northern Ireland's history, known as 'The Troubles', shaped her career path. Lees meer
From working in her parent's taxi firm, to the probation service to recruitment. And even a foray into politics.
So what does Tina McKenzie MBE envision for the future of the country?
Presenter: Sam Fenwick
Producer: Amber Mehmood(Image: Tina McKenzie. Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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FFP: How do the football spending limits work?
1 augustus 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringFootball clubs must work under a strict policy of Financial Fair Play - or FFP - but what does it mean? And how does it work? Lees meer
With the summer transfer window now open, clubs are in business, buying and selling players. But football’s governing bodies are keeping a close eye on how much they spend.
We take a look at how top-flight clubs in the Spanish league, La Liga, are managing the financial constraints.
(Image: Real Madrid unveils new signing, Kylian Mbappe, at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Spain, in July 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Ashish Sharma.
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Can Dua Lipa’s family change Kosovo’s image?
31 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringMore than 25 years after the Kosovo war, a music festival in the capital Pristina is hoping to change the image of the country around the world by inviting international artists and fans to learn more about the country’s cultural scene. Lees meer
Sunny Hill Festival is organised by global pop star Dua Lipa and her dad Dugi, who’s from Pristina.
They are using their industry contacts to bring acts like Bebe Rexha, Stormzy and Burna Boy to party with tens of thousands of people, as well as inviting top industry experts.
But more than 15 years after Kosovo declared independence, could politicians be doing more to help boost the country’s music scene rather than relying on the Lipa family?
Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney
(Dua Lipa performs on stage with her father Dukagjin Lipa during her first concert held in her hometown Pristina in 2016)
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What is 'Womenomics'?
30 juli 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe look at Japan's policy to boost its economy by getting more women into the workforce. Lees meer
It was announced back in 2013 by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and dubbed 'Womenomics'.
Mr Abe gave a deadline of 2020 to significantly increase the number of women in leadership roles. But that date quietly came and went without the target even getting close.
However could things could be starting to change? Japan Airlines new CEO Mitsuko Tottori is a woman, and that has restarted conversations. We hear from her, and from young women in the country about their hopes for the future.
Produced and presented by Mariko Oi
(Image: Mitsuko Tottori, chief executive officer of Japan Airlines Co. Credit: Getty Images)
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Business Daily meets: Swimming's power couple
26 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe hear from 4-time Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett and her entrepreneurial husband Liam. Lees meer
Libby Trickett (Lenton) competed for Australia at the highest level, winning gold in the pool in Beijing and London.
At the height of her swimming career she married fellow swimmer Luke Trickett, who had left the sport and was using the skills he'd learnt as an athlete to enter the business world.
We hear how the Global Financial Crisis inspired Luke’s entrepreneurial spirit. And through it all, how teamwork has been their ultimate key to success in transitioning to new careers after retiring from competitive sports.
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Amber Mehmood
Editor: Lis Mahy(Photo: Libby and Luke Trickett. Credit: Getty Images)
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Paris 2024: Breaking new ground
25 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringParis 2024 will see the debut of the competitive street dance, Breaking. Lees meer
From the streets of the Bronx in the 70s to sport's biggest stage, we hear from the pioneers and the athletes hoping to turn their passion into a lucrative career.
Breaking isn’t currently on the list for the next games in LA in 2028, so could it be a one-hit wonder?
(Image: Man doing a headstand outside with his crew cheering in the background. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Matt Lines
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Paris 2024: The race for the perfect running shoe
24 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe running shoe industry is worth around $50bn across the world, with more and more of us taking part in the sport. Lees meer
With more popularity comes more competition, so what are brands doing to keep consumers interested? We ask the chief marketing officer at Swiss sportswear company, ON, and find out how it helps sales when a top athlete wears their shoes.
And as the debate around 'super shoes' rumbles on, are they really worth the expensive price tag? US marathon winner Kellyn Taylor tells us about the pros and cons of carbon plated shoes - which played a big role in marathon records being smashed in 2023.
Presented and produced by Izzy Greenfield.
(This programme was first broadcast in January 2024. Picture: Runners on a race track. Credit: Getty Images)
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Paris 2024: The fashion Olympics
23 juli 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe’re used to fashion giants like adidas and Nike designing athlete uniforms for the Olympics and Paralympics. Lees meer
This year however, it’s likely we’ll see smaller labels on the podium.
In this programme we hear from the diverse list of designers and learn why the fashion industry is so keen to work with sports stars.
Presented and produced by Megan Lawton
(Image: Portugal's Gabriel Ribeiro competes during the Skateboarding Men's Street Preliminaries of the Olympic Qualifier Series 2024.Image: Getty Images)
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Paris 2024: The Grand Paris Express
22 juli 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringPeople arriving at Paris’s Orly Airport for the 2024 Olympic games will be able to take an underground train straight to Saint-Denis where most of the Olympic action is taking place. Lees meer
It's thanks to a line extension that opened on June 24. And that is just the ‘hors d’oeuvre’. The Grand Paris Express is a metro expansion on a massive scale whose aim is to transform the city from a normal-sized European capital to a metropolis the size of London.
What could it do for the Parisian, and French, economies?
(Image: Saint-Denis–Pleyel station in Paris, France. Copyright: Société des grands projets / Kengo Kuma & Associates / Sylvain Cambon)
Presented and produced by John Laurenson
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Business Daily meets: Bisleri CEO Angelo George
19 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe go to India to find out what it takes to manage one of the country's most iconic brands – Bisleri. Lees meer
It is so popular that it has become synonymous with the product itself - bottled mineral water.
We hear from CEO Angelo George about the ethics of paying for water, plastic pollution and the challenges of shrinking water resources.
Produced and presented by Devina Gupta
Sound mixing by Wayne Parkes
(Image: Angelo George. Credit: Angelo George)
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Nigeria’s drive to sell more locally-made cars
18 juli 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringFor decades, Nigeria has struggled to grow its domestic automotive industry while vehicles made by manufacturers from Japan, Korea, Europe and the US have dominated. But critics say many of those cars are not suitable for Nigeria’s roads. Lees meer
Lately, there has been a surge of “made in Nigeria” brands, of vehicles manufactured and assembled locally, which have been designed with the country’s challenging road conditions in mind.
But as Nigerians are gearing up to the idea of replacing their trusted foreign brands with local alternatives, China has introduced a range of vehicles tailored to the Nigerian market - but cheaper.
(Image: A Nord Tank SUV. Credit: Tobi Ajayi)
Presented and produced by Peter Macjob
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Are shoppers turning against self-checkouts?
17 juli 2024 · 18 min
Beluister deze afleveringLove them or loathe them, retailers across the world are installing more automated checkouts, as they aim to reduce staff costs. Lees meer
But the loss of personal service and the unreliable technology has prompted complaints from customers.
And supermarkets are also facing a significant increase in theft from self-scan checkouts.
We're in Ireland, where shops only installed the technology in recent years. Plus we hear from experts in Australia, China, the UK and United States.
(Image: A man scans some bread through a self checkout. Credit: Getty Images)
Produced and presented by Russell Padmore
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The price of a F1 Grand Prix
17 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe head to Montreal, host city of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix. Lees meer
It's the country's largest tourist event, with an estimated 345,000 fans attending in 2023.
And the sport is growing in popularity, thanks in part to the Netflix series, Drive to Survive.
So how valuable is a Grand Prix to a country's economy? And which other cities are trying to get in on the action?
Produced and presented by Megan Lawton
(Image: The start of the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec on 9 June 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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Should public transport be free?
15 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringSome cities around the world have decided to make public transport free. Services can range from local bus routes to shopping malls to city-wide transit. Lees meer
We're in the rich nation of Luxembourg which became the first country to introduce free public transport nationally, as well as in Delhi where women can travel for free in an effort to boost the numbers of women in the workforce. We're also hearing from Kansas City where the funding model is running out for a scheme introduced four years ago.
Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney
Image:A woman boards a bus in New Delhi in October 2019, following a Delhi goverment travel scheme distributing free bus tickets for women. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Biden: What power do the donors have?
12 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe hear from Democrat fundraisers who are divided over whether he should pull out of the campaign for re-election. Lees meer
In the past week, since Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, a number of donors have publicly warned they will withhold funds unless Mr Biden is replaced as the Democratic party candidate.
Pressure on Mr Biden, 81, to step aside has grown, including from Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Michael Douglas.
However he has vowed to stay on, taking on Donald Trump, 78, in the November presidential election.
Produced and presented by Ed Butler
(Image: President Joe Biden speaks during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images)
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Why is everyone wearing retro football shirts?
11 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringTwo football mad continents, Europe and South America, are competing in international tournaments at the moment. Lees meer
Fans are all decked out in their teams shirts - but they’re not all wearing the latest versions.
In fact, sales of retro or vintage shirts are booming.
Be it the iconic Italian kits of the 90s, the classic sky blue of Argentina or Nigeria’s viral world cup kit - we look into this trend and speak to the fans who are buying, and the companies cashing in.
Produced and presented by Imran Rahman-Jones.
Image: A fan wears a retro Eric Cantona shirt before a Manchester United match in April 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Louisiana’s billion-dollar coastal restoration project
10 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt's the biggest operation of its kind in US history, as the state tries to save its coastline which is vanishing at an alarming rate. Lees meer
We travel to the Mississippi River and the city of New Orleans to see how billions of dollars are being spent to fix the rapid land loss.
The project to revert the Mississippi to its land-making pathways could restore ecosystems destroyed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and create buffers to protect against sea level rise and hurricanes.
The Louisiana coastline is disappearing due to human-made and natural factors, such as leveeing the Mississippi for oil and gas infrastructure, erosion, and sea-level rises.
And this is having an impact on local wetlands which are eroding, leaving communities vulnerable to storm surges and flooding.
Produced and presented by Beth Timmins
(Image: Oyster shells painted by members of the community as part of the shorelines project )
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The rise of celebrity-backed drinks
9 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe global alcohol industry is worth just over one and a half trillion US dollars, and celebrities want a part of it. Lees meer
Famous faces and their drinks brands are filling up the shelves, from model Kendall Jenner’s tequila to actor Ryan Reynolds’s gin. And it’s not just alcohol: the energy drink market is in the sights of celebrities, too. How much more are customers willing to pay for these products?
In today’s episode of Business Daily, we'll ask those who stock the drinks, and those who serve them, how much difference - if any - a famous name makes, and we'll hear why celebrities and brands benefit from mutual association.
(Picture: David Beckham and Kendall Jenner. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)
Presented and produced by Izzy Greenfield
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Could Africa’s anti-LGBT laws have financial implications?
8 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringGhana’s parliament has recently passed a tough new anti-LGBT bill. Lees meer
President Nana Akufo-Addo hasn't yet signed it in to law, after warnings that it could threaten Ghana’s much needed donor funding from places like the World Bank and IMF.
Ghana is suffering a major economic crisis and last year had a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Other African countries have also brought in similar laws. But is it fair for international financial institutions to get involved in politics in this way?
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Immie Rhodes(Image credit: AFP)
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How is AI being used in the travel industry?
4 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringArtificial intelligence (AI) is being applied in multiple industries all around the world, and in travel, the technology has made big strides. Lees meer
We travel to Spain to find out how the airline Iberia and the hotel chain Iberostar are using AI to change the way they operate.
At Iberostar, AI applications can analyse and predict the amount of food that restaurants will need, and hopefully reduce food waste as a result.
Meanwhile, Iberia is using the tool as a personal assistant to help high-end travellers plan their trips.
And we hear about some of the limitations of the technology if it's not applied properly.
(Picture: Business woman with an open suitcase, preparing for a trip, while looking at her phone. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Ashish Sharma
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What could France's election mean for its economy?
3 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn the midst of a snap general election, we take the opportunity to look at the state of the country’s economy. Lees meer
France has a huge debt burden and some business leaders are worried that the economy could worsen if Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party get into power. The French stock market has been falling since the parliamentary election was announced - although it has recovered slightly after Sunday's result. Meanwhile the parties on the left have formed a new alliance, The New Popular Front, with radical policies like increasing tax on high earners and reducing the pension age.
Although we are fixated on the rise of the far right, the parties of the left formed a united block to fight RN and they have made gains in the first round of voting.
We hear from a solar panel manufacturer in Paris, plus a former UK Ambassador to Paris who knows President Emmanuel Macron. And economic experts in Brussels and Frankfurt discuss the EU perspective.
Presented and produced by Russell Padmore
(Image: Supporters of the far-right National Rally wave French flags at the party headquarters following voting during the first round of legislative elections on 30 June 2024)
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The Tour de France: A global money spinner
2 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt is the biggest sporting event on the planet based on the millions of spectators who line roads for a fleeting view, but this year a shake up will mean the loss of the iconic Champs Elysees finish. Lees meer
We look at how a cycling race became a global money spinner - particularly for its owners, the Amaurys, one of the richest families in sport.
We also visit the Maurienne valley, a regular stop off for the Tour, to find out what’s in it for sponsors and hosts.
And with a new final stage ending in Nice to steer clear of the Paris Olympics, and a date clash with the French election, could 2024 see a change in fortunes for the Tour de France?
Producer/presenter: Laura Heighton-Ginns
(Photo: Mark Cavendish, Davide Ballerini, Elmar Reinders, Michael Morkov Dylan Groenewegen and Cees Bol competing during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 2. Credit: Getty Images)
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Fixing El Salvador's economy
1 juli 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringAfter tackling its security problem, can the smallest country in Central America get its finances under control too? Lees meer
We hear from street sellers, economists and locals about the issues they're still facing, and visit a surf town where tourism is having a big economic impact.
Produced and presented by Jane Chambers
(Image: A street market in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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Business Daily meets: Cinema boss Tim Richards
28 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe CEO of Vue International started out as a high school drop out as he wanted to concentrate on a snowsports career. Lees meer
We hear how, when that didn't work out, Tim Richards ended up entering the film industry and eventually starting his own cinema chain in his garage.
Vue is now Europe's largest privately owned cinema chain but it hasn't been an easy ride - Tim tells us how the company has weathered both the Covid pandemic and the Hollywood writer's strikes.
Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Amber Mehmood(Image: Tim Richards. Credit: Getty Images)
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UK Election 2024: How are young people feeling?
26 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringWith just over a week to go until the UK General Election, we head to the seaside town of Southport in the north west of England. Lees meer
We speak to students and young entrepreneurs who live in the area to find out how they are feeling.
We ask about the impact of inflation and a rising cost of living, and see which issues they'd like to hear the politicians talking about.
It's far from a British problem - Southport could really be a microcosm of the changes and challenges facing young people in a community near you.
Presenter: Will Bain
Producers: Izzy Greenfield and Lexy O'Connor(Image: Business owner Leanne and manager Alex behind the till at the their shop Cake Corner)
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Self-storage and the Gen Z boom
25 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringEver needed to put your stuff in a storage unit? Lees meer
Recent research predicts the global self-storage market will be worth around $70bn by 2031 and the UK’s self-storage industry made more than £1bn last year for the first time ever.
But what’s behind this rapid growth? What are people putting into these units? And what does it have to do with Gen Z and internet shoppers?
We also hear from critics on what the growing industry says about housing around the world.
Presented and produced by Sam Gruet
(Image: A young woman loads storage boxes into a unit. Credit: Getty Images)
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Ghost ships
24 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringA shadow fleet of old and poorly maintained ships is cruising the high seas, often hiding their true identities through a series of shell companies. Lees meer
Their numbers have grown massively since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Lloyd’s List estimates as many as 12% of tankers are part of the dark fleet.
There’s increasing concern about the danger to the environment, and to ship’s crews. But how effective at tackling the problem is the regulator, the International Maritime Organisation?
Presenter: Lesley Curwen
Producer: Clare Williamson(Image: Sea and ship at sunset. Credit: Getty Images)
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Business Daily meets: Edouard Mendy
21 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringSenegalese international and former Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is considered a legend of football. Lees meer
Becoming the first African to be awarded both the UEFA and FIFA goalkeeper of the year in 2021, followed by a big money transfer deal to Saudi Arabia, Mendy has reached the very heights of the game.
But football careers don't last forever, so he is diversifying, and can now add a new line on his CV - as an investor in Francophone Africa.
We hear about his work on the pitch to date, what’s motivated a move into fintech, and why he thinks footballers need to plan for their future after they give up the professional game.
(Image: Edouard Mendy looks on in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Peter Macjob
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Social shopping: The battle for Gen Z
20 juni 2024 · 17 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe social shopping industry is estimated to reach around $8.5 trillion in global sales by 2030. So what are the big tech giants doing to win over a generation of teenagers hooked onto shopping on social media? Lees meer
We find out what makes shopping social and find out what happens when a country bans social shopping on the world’s fastest growing platform.
We speak to Gen Z shoppers, social media experts and an Indonesian business owner who almost had to let his staff go after the government changed the law around selling on social media.
Presented and produced by Sam Gruet
(Image:Livestream seller Evo Syah. Image credit: Evo Syah)