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Charles Ponzi - the father of Ponzi schemes - redux
Season 15 Episode 342
Ponzi schemes are one of the most famous types of financial fraud, promising big returns but often leaving investors with huge losses. But where did…
1 year, 4 months ago
Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova
Season 15 Episode 339
Mars Inc., known for its chocolate products like Mars bars and M&Ms, is making a major move into the savory snack market. With a $35.9 billion deal …
1 year, 4 months ago
Google’s Antitrust Battles
Season 15 Episode 337
Google’s dominance in internet search and advertising is under intense legal scrutiny. With two major antitrust lawsuits in the United States, these…
1 year, 5 months ago
Panda Diplomacy
Season 15 Episode 335
Giant pandas are more than just cute animals—they're key players in China's global diplomacy. Known as "Panda Diplomacy," China has used its iconic …
1 year, 5 months ago
OPEC Explained: Part 2 - History and Present Day Status
Season 15 Episode 334
OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, has played a central role in the global oil market for over six decades. From the 1973 Oil …
1 year, 5 months ago
OPEC Explained: Part 1 - Origins and Strategic Purpose
Season 15 Episode 332
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 to give oil-producing nations more control over their resources and…
1 year, 6 months ago
The CrowdStrike Incident: the largest global IT outage in history
Season 15 Episode 331
In July, a global IT outage, known as the CrowdStrike Incident, disrupted businesses worldwide. A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm Cro…
1 year, 6 months ago
Over Tourism Issues in Spain and Japan
Season 15 Episode 329
Over tourism is becoming a significant issue in popular destinations worldwide, with cities like Barcelona and countries like Japan struggling to ba…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Dow Jones Industrial Average & Dow Theory
Season 15 Episode 327
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remains a vital benchmark for U.S. economic performance, despite being established in 1896. Today, the DJIA …
1 year, 7 months ago
Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court
Season 15 Episode 325
Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encount…
1 year, 7 months ago