Podcast Episodes

AI bubble rattles global markets

We look at the AI boom in detail, in the wake of comments by Sundar Pichai, the Google boss, in a BBC interview. He acknowledges the risks of a potential AI bubble.

We hear the thoughts of the Nobel …

Published on 2 hours ago

Three things we learnt from the Google Boss interview

Global stocks and shares have plunged for the fourth day in a row. The markets are falling as worries about AI valuations, the US economy and central bank rates hit sentiment.

What happens if the AI b…

Published on 9 hours ago

Thousands leave Myanmar after scam hubs raid

Myanmar government takes effort to dismantle Southeast Asian-based call centre scams and human trafficking networks. We hear more from Erin West, Founder and President of Operation Shamrock and forme…

Published on 1 day, 2 hours ago

How is Japan and China's spat affecting the economy?

Shares in Japanese retail and travel-related companies have fallen sharply in Tokyo, after China urged its citizens not to visit the country. The tensions spiked after Japan’s prime minister suggeste…

Published on 1 day, 9 hours ago

US agrees to reduce Swiss tariff rates to 15%

Switzerland and the US have reached a trade deal which cuts tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%. What will Switzerland do in exchange for this deal? And what will this mean for Swiss cheese? And…

Published on 4 days, 2 hours ago

Billions wiped out as AI sector bears the brunt of tech sell-off

Leanna Byrne explores why global tech stocks have taken a hit this week, as investors dump AI favourites like Nvidia and Alphabet, wiping billions off market values.

Google is offering to adjust parts…

Published on 4 days, 9 hours ago

European lawmakers dilute green rules

Lawmakers in Europe vote to limit green reporting rules for business. A boost for European competitiveness - or a backward step for the environment? And we examine the reasons why Starbucks workers i…

Published on 5 days, 2 hours ago

The US is facing an economic blindspot

Leanna Byrne looks at the fallout from America's federal government shutdown, which has finally come to an end, but with a warning from the White House that October’s jobs and inflation numbers might…

Published on 5 days, 9 hours ago

Tariff relief for US consumers

We examine pledges to ease the tariff burden on some US grocery staples. How will a reduction in levies on coffee and bananas help the consumer? We also find out why food prices are going down in Ind…

Published on 6 days, 2 hours ago

COP30: Amid protests, a call for a global carbon tax

In Brazil, Indigenous protesters have stormed the COP30 venue in Belém over broken land rights promises. Inside, climate talks continue with shipping under scrutiny. Leanna Byrne chats with the secre…

Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago