Episodes
Published 03/06/20
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 issues surround carbon offsetting and the seemingly...
Published 03/06/20
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 can be bought.
Published 02/21/20
A look at the impact of pandemics on the global economy.
Published 01/31/20
A look at the economic interests at play in Libya.
Published 01/17/20
Our top business stories of 2019
Published 12/06/19
A look at the causes of protests in Ecuador, Bolivia, Iraq, and Iran.
Published 11/22/19
This week, we take a look at the protests in Lebanon, Chile, and Hong Kong to see what is behind each movement, what links them, and potential remedies.
Published 11/08/19
This week, we discuss how successfully green, sustainable initiatives are incorporated into growth plans.
Published 10/18/19
This week, we look at how the UK’s trade ties could shape up post Brexit.
Published 10/04/19
This week, we examine the signs of an impending US, and even global, recession.
Published 09/20/19
This week, we delve into the strange and complex world of artificial intelligence.
Published 08/29/19
This week, we look at the economic impacts of rising sea levels and the insurance sector's ability to respond to disaster.
Published 08/09/19
Bitcoin, Libra, sovereigns, and regulation.
Published 07/26/19
What is the Orange Economy?
Published 07/12/19
This week, we examine the history and purpose of the G20.
Published 06/28/19
We dive into the history of US sanctions on Iran and discuss what may lay ahead for North Korea..
Published 05/31/19
Can US sanctions on Venezuela bring about regime change? And who will win the US-China trade war?
Published 05/17/19
The Jordanian economy has continued to expand despite a myriad of regional challenges.
Published 05/02/19
This week, we examine the issue of water scarcity, its causes, effects, and what can be done to mitigate it.
Published 04/18/19
A look at the economic prospects and challenges of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Published 04/04/19
This week, we look at Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned politician who, since August 2018, has been the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Published 03/20/19
A look at the successes and failures of Indian PM Modi.
Published 03/14/19
The economics of partition, Kashmir, and India-Pakistan trade ties
Published 03/06/19
A look at South Ossetia, Chechnya, and Novorossiya.
Published 02/28/19