Podcast Episodes

US immigration agents arrest workers at Hyundai plant

We're on the ground in the US state of Georgia where immigration agents have arrested nearly 500 people during a raid on a Hyundai battery-production facility.

And, we'll break down the latest US jobs…

Published on 14 hours ago

The economic hit of Afghanistan's earthquakes

Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries, and after its eastern region was hit by a level 6.0 earthquake killing thousands and displacing thousands more - we hear from Stephen Rodriques of…

Published on 21 hours ago

Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee

The US president's pick Stephen Miran is nominated to serve as governor of the central bank. Will he cut interest rates?

The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has die…

Published on 1 day, 14 hours ago

What's the impact of India's tax cuts?

The Indian government has announced massive tax cuts on items ranging from snacks and biscuits to electronic products and cars. But how will it affect the world's fastest growing major economy, and t…

Published on 1 day, 20 hours ago

What’s fuelling the protests in Indonesia?

Nationwide protests have swept Indonesia this week, sparked by anger over police violence and government spending.

In Jamaica, parliamentary elections are taking place. Roger Hearing finds out what's …

Published on 2 days, 14 hours ago

Why are government debts going up globally?

As government borrowing costs and debts rise around the world, we take a closer look at Japan, the UK and the US, and ask why?

Hannah Mullane speaks to New Zealand's minister of immigration Erica Sta…

Published on 2 days, 21 hours ago

Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?

US President Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' after announcing he will send National Guard troops into Chicago . Do businesses agree?

Elsewhere in the US, Google won a court case mean…

Published on 3 days, 14 hours ago

Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?

With China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline through Siberia, we take a look at its global economic impact and what it could mean for the two countries as they become ever more reliant …

Published on 3 days, 21 hours ago

Guyana Election: Oil boom and Venezuela tensions

Guyana, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, votes for a new leader amid an oil boom and rising tensions with Venezuela.

Swiss food giant Nestlé has sacked its CEO over his romantic relations…

Published on 4 days, 14 hours ago

Is any intervention to the Fed a global risk?

The head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, fears that any intervention by US president Donald Trump's administration into the Federal Reserve could have wider implications and be a glo…

Published on 4 days, 21 hours ago