Episode 52—Cybercrime! How much is it worth globally and should we be worried?
From illicit transactions using bitcoin to widespread ransomeware attacks across the globe, cybercrime is a big business. This week, we look at the scale of the problem—with some surprising conclusion...
28 Sep 201828min
Episode 51 - The politics and economics of museums around the world
This week, we look at the politics and economics behind museums, from the newly opened V&A in Dundee to the Ark Encounter creationist theme park in Kentucky.
20 Sep 201831min
Episode 50 - Just where did your favorite show originate? TV export successes and failures
To celebrate our 50th episode, we kicked back and talked TV this week. Did you know that Turkey is the world's second-largest exporter of TV series after the US? We also looked at the rise and fall of...
7 Sep 201831min
Episode 49 – Current accounts—the pros and cons of surplus or deficit
With Turkey hitting headlines this week with a plunging lira, we start off by looking at the country's biggest achilles heel; its current account deficit. We then examine Russia, the US, and China, lo...
17 Aug 201826min
Episode 48 - Sanctions: do they work?
In light of fresh US sanctions imposed on Russia, the re-implementation of sanctions on Iran, and against a backdrop of doubt over the success of the recent US-North Korea summit, we look at just how ...
9 Aug 201834min
Episode 47 - Election season! What do polls mean for Mexico, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Brazil & Pakistan?
Political change is sweeping the world, with votes in Mexico and Colombia shaking up the establishment, former Brazilian president Lula planning to run from behind bars, and former cricketer Imran Kha...
2 Aug 201831min
Episode 46 - Terrorism & tourism: how do destinations bounce back?
This week, we examine how tourist destinations suffer following incidents of terrorism. And from Turkey to Egypt, Lebanon, and Paris, we look at why, inevitably, the tourists return.
26 Jul 201844min
Episode 45 – State-led IPO initiatives in Kazakhstan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia
As emerging economies look to diversify and privatize, state-led IPO initiatives often form a key part of drives to increase dynamism. This week, we look at three examples, including Kazakhstan's Peop...
20 Jul 201825min
