Why China’s Citizens Have Had Enough of Covid Zero
Senior executive editor John Liu joins Wes from Beijing to talk about the protests happening across China, as anger at the government’s Covid Zero policy boils over. John walks through why and how the...
2 Dec 202224min
The UK’s Gambling Nightmare Is Heading to the US
Online gambling is enormously popular in the UK. Millions of people spend hours a day playing catchy games on their phones that keep them spinning–even when they’re losing big. No surprise that onlin...
1 Dec 202227min
Young Kids Love TikTok–and That’s a Serious Problem
A heads up: This episode is on a difficult subject and some of it isn’t easy to listen to. You might want to listen with headphones if children are nearby. In just a few short years, TikTok has become...
30 Nov 202239min
China Sets Up Shop Right Next Door to the US
As China seeks to grow its economy and increase its global influence, it’s lending billions of dollars to help governments around the world fund big, expensive projects that otherwise would be out of ...
29 Nov 202227min
Be Honest– Do You Like Your Boss?
A good boss can make the difference between a job you love and one you can’t stand. Workers are more willing to suffer bad bosses when the job market is tight. But when they have choices–like now in t...
28 Nov 202227min
Just How ‘Green’ Are Green Bonds?
Green bonds are surging in popularity across the globe, as companies and governments want to show they’re investing in environmentally friendly projects–and people want to feel good about where they’r...
23 Nov 202226min
Inside A Culture Clash At Apple
A growing number of workers at Apple Stores across the US believe the company they once loved to work for is changing–and they’re not happy about it. They say the famously low-key, no-pressure showcas...
22 Nov 202228min
You Might Think Twice Before Buying Those New Jeans
Shein is one of the biggest fast-fashion brands in the world. Young women and girls film their “Shein hauls” for TikTok — showing off piles of trendy, cheap clothes they bought from the Chinese compan...
21 Nov 202223min
