Business Daily Podcast
The daily drama of money and work from the 麻豆社.
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Follow the Money: The journey of a $30 toy from China to America
Today
A $30 toy made in China and sold in America: who gets what share of the money?
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From Mao and Nixon to Xi and Trump: A history of China-US trade
Yesterday
What can Xi and Trump learn from the past ahead of their latest summit
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Taking Stock: Can Big Tech rivals be trusted to develop safe AI?
Friday
Trump dismissed it as a "hoax" but some AI bosses sounded the alarm on their own products
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Power Players: Does Xbox have a future?
Thursday
Will Bain explores whether Xbox can reinvent itself for the future
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Follow the money: Why is a new Ebola vaccine taking so long to develop?
Last Tuesday
No approved vaccine exists for the Ebola strain behind thousands of deaths in the DRC
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The cost of war: Inside Russia's economic unease
Last Monday
Russian workers face fuel shortages and drone strikes on key sectors of the economy
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Bonus: Could AI chatbots help Asia's socially isolated youth?
Sun 13 Sep 2026
South Korea is testing government-backed AI chatbots to tackle youth isolation
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Taking stock: Bad blood, bad neighbours and the return of Elizabeth Holmes
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Can a $5,000-per-person pledge from Trump win votes as his trade war with Canada deepens?
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Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?
Thu 10 Sep 2026
The energy giant has had four chief executives and three chairs in the past six years
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Founders: Marcia Kilgore on still fighting imposter syndrome despite Beauty Pie success
Wed 9 Sep 2026
Marcia Kilgore says "imposter syndrome" remained even after deals with LVMH and Boots
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Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
Tue 8 Sep 2026
More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?
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Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Will AI take our jobs? We look at past tech innovations throughout history for clues
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Taking Stock: Is everything about to get more expensive?
Fri 4 Sep 2026
Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise
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Power players: Can Premier League transfer spending keep breaking records?
Thu 3 Sep 2026
We dig into the Premier League after the league spent 拢3.57bn ($4.7bn) on new players
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Founders: Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn
Wed 2 Sep 2026
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth: Cider vinegar, Shark Tank and riding the 'wellness wave'
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Follow the money: How China gained the competitive edge in EVs
Tue 1 Sep 2026
China is the biggest exporter of electric vehicles: how can it make EVs so cheap?
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Is Turkey's clothing industry unravelling at the seams?
Mon 31 Aug 2026
The Turkish textile industry is at risk after hundreds of apparel factories have closed
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Taking Stock: Is this really the Golden Age of AI?
Fri 28 Aug 2026
As Nvidia results soar, we ask what the boom means for the future of AI.
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Power players: Evergrande and the unraveling of China鈥檚 property boom
Thu 27 Aug 2026
Evergrande was at the heart of China鈥檚 property boom, and its dramatic collapse
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Founders: Nasty Gal's 'girl boss' on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy
Wed 26 Aug 2026
Sophia Amoruso on growing a company worth hundreds of millions but later faced bankruptcy
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Follow the money: What a dry Danube means for Europe鈥檚 energy
Tue 25 Aug 2026
The river's low water levels wreak havoc for electricity suppliers
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Are Europe and China heading for a trade war?
Mon 24 Aug 2026
European governments and businesses are taking a tougher line on trade with China
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BONUS: What makes the LA Lakers worth so much money?
Sun 23 Aug 2026
The proposed sale of the LA Lakers has reignited debate about soaring sports team values
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Taking Stock: What鈥檚 next for social media?
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Meta is facing mounting legal pressure over how its platforms affect young users.
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Power Players: The battle over AI's data centres
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Not everyone wants these vast, energy-hungry facilities that power AI on their doorstep
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Founders: From sleeping under a bridge to SEO success in the age of AI
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Harry Sanders built StudioHawk into an SEO agency serving Fujifilm and New Balance
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Follow the Money: What's driving up the cost of flying?
Tue 18 Aug 2026
The economics behind rising air fares, with the CEO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport
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Are you a job hugger? Why workers are staying put
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step
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Taking Stock: The cost of heatwaves
Fri 14 Aug 2026
How are heatwaves and climate change reshaping the global economy?
