Podcast Episodes

How Zara changed fashion

We're in Galicia, in Northern Spain, at the HQ of the global retailer Zara.

It's a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how they create the clothes for a brand that's one of the most successful stories…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Businesses on wheels

Mobile businesses - or businesses on four wheels - are growing in number. Seen as an affordable and flexible way to set up a venture, more of them are popping up all around the world and in all sorts…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

How prepared is China for a new trade war?

With tariffs of up to 145% on US imports from China, we take a look at how its playing out in the country.

China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact of the trade war - we speak to Chinese …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Counting the cost of childcare in the US

Raising a child is expensive - and in the US, families can pay more than their monthly rent to cover childcare and enable them to get back to work.

We find out why costs in the US are so high compared…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Spain's housing crisis

Millions of people in the country are struggling to find affordable homes. We’ll be looking at why rental costs have been rising so sharply.

We hear from some of those affected, and find out why they…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Business Daily meets: US healthcare CEO Judy Faulkner

Judy Faulkner started Epic in 1979 from a basement, with $70,000 in start-up money and two part-time assistants.

Now, the company has grown to become a global provider of healthcare technology - with…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

From guerrillas to entrepreneurs

Nearly a decade has passed since the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the Farc, the largest left-wing guerrilla group in Latin America. T…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The adults saving the toy industry

What gift did you open for your birthday this year? Were you gifted any toys?

Lots of adults were.

In fact, figures suggest that adults buying toys for themselves is keeping the toy market alive, dri…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s tariffs: The price of spice

For thousands of years people have traded spices across continents, sharing recipes and wealth.

But what could happen to the modern spice industry if costly barriers to free trade are imposed?

As US…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Europe falling behind the US?

Even before there was talk of a trade war between the US and EU, Europe was on the economic backfoot.

But it wasn’t always the case.

In 2008, the EU was the world’s biggest economy - today, the US ec…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago