Podcast Episodes

The internet’s memory problem

The internet is where much of our modern cultural, societal and political history is stored, but as researchers are discovering, the internet has a b…

1 year, 7 months ago

The ultramarathon business

The south of France is among thousands of places around the world that now stage ultramarathons: extreme running events covering anything above 26.2 …

1 year, 7 months ago

Is Milei’s economic gamble paying off?

An hour’s drive north of Buenos Aires is Pilar, a municipality that houses the largest industrial park in Argentina, as well as a population of 400,0…

1 year, 7 months ago

Business Daily meets: The women of heavy industry

We speak to three businesswomen working in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Anna Mareschi Danieli from the Italian-based global steel company Dan…

1 year, 7 months ago

The rise of the 'micro-influencer'

Unlike 'mega-influencers' with huge audiences on social media, 'micro' and 'nano-influencers' have far fewer followers. But small can be mighty in th…

1 year, 7 months ago

Adding value to Ugandan bananas

The fruit is a beloved staple of the African country's cuisine, and a key export.

But is there a missed opportunity when it comes to Ugandan matoke, o…

1 year, 7 months ago

The battle of the VIP lounges

For most people travelling abroad by plane, the airport experience can feel fairly nondescript - something to be endured rather than enjoyed. But for…

1 year, 7 months ago

Insuring the uninsurable

We hear from businesses in California, Fiji and the UK that have been hit hard by natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme storms - follo…

1 year, 7 months ago

Lights, camera, Budapest

We’re in Budapest to find out how Hungary – once part of the Soviet Union – is now one of the world’s top film destinations, with movie-makers seduce…

1 year, 7 months ago

Business Daily meets: Tsunekazu Ishihara

Pokémon started as a hugely successful game for Nintendo’s Gameboy nearly 30 years ago. Since then, it's become a billion-dollar global media brand. …

1 year, 7 months ago