Episode 87 – What is behind the global wave of protest movements?

It’s no secret that global forest coverage has been on a downward path for decades if not centuries, but what is the prognosis? In this podcast, we look at deforestation, reforestation, as well as iss...

6 Mars 202026min

With Michael Bloomberg spending big in an effort to win the Democratic nomination, we take a look at political financing in the US, UK, Brazil, and Pakistan to discover the extent to which elections c...

21 Feb 202035min

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, this week we look at the economic impact of previous pandemics on the global economy, from the Black Death to Spanish Flu and Ebola.

31 Jan 202038min

This week, we delve into the Libyan crisis and analyze the economic interests at play as rival governments battle for control of the country.

17 Jan 202024min

As 2019 draws to a close, Kabir, Evan, and I round up our top business stories of the year, from the collapse of Thomas Cook to Facebook's troubled digital currency, Libra.

6 Dec 201928min

Following on from episode 77, when we looked at the causes behind protests in Lebanon, Chile, and Hong Kong, this time we take the microscope to Ecuador, Bolivia, Iraq, and Iran to see if we can shed ...

22 Nov 201935min

This week, we discuss how successfully green, sustainable initiatives are incorporated into growth plans that often require continuous growth and development. If we’re to stave off the Armageddon, we ...

18 Okt 201944min