Episode 36 - China doesn’t want your garbage anymore! Trash and pollution in the modern world
China is no longer accepting many categories of foreign waste, giving rise to a debate about just where the world's garbage will be processed in the future. We also dive into a new report on air pollu...
11 Mai 201841min
Episode 35 - Pets: why do we keep them and how much do we spend on them?
This week, we look at humanity's relationship with animals and the size of the global pet industry. We ask why we are both keeping pets and killing animals on a scale never seen before, and examine wh...
4 Mai 201852min
Episode 34 – European chocolate wars, the plight of cocoa growers, and the dawn of “ruby” chocolate
From the European chocolate wars to the struggles of African cocoa growers and the dawn of ruby chocolate, we take a look at the biggest trends and developments in the global chocolate industry.
27 Apr 201842min
Episode 33 – Popping the cork: emerging market wine industries
Ever wondered how that bottle of Georgian red made it from Kakheti to your kitchen? Curious about the difference between Lebanese and Turkish rosés? Then listen closely this week as the team explores ...
20 Apr 201846min
Episode 32 – Behind the headlines: Turkey’s growth story
Turkey barely leaves headlines these days and growth of over 7% in 2017 surprised many. Just what are Turkey's economic growth engines and are they sustainable?
13 Apr 201835min
Episode 31 – Reading between the lines: the state of global literacy in the 21st century
How closely are literacy and economic growth connected? Is the literacy gender gap closing? We take a closer look at Turkey, the Arab world, the former Soviet space, and more to find out.
30 Mar 201847min
Episode 30 - Gunning for growth? Defense industries in emerging markets
This week, the team looks at the politics and pragmatism behind the emergence of defense industries in emerging markets, with an eye on Turkey, Brazil, and China. Does having your own military hardwar...
26 Mar 201837min
Episode 29 - A focus on the female factor, in celebration of International Women’s Month
From abortion rights in the US, to empowering women in business and politics in the Muslim world, to unpicking the whats and whys behind Ghana’s outstanding female entrepreneurial streak, we discuss t...
16 Mar 201843min
