Reuters World News

Reuters
undefined
Oct 7, 2023 • 30min

IMF-World Bank meeting: Old problems and new headwinds

The podcast discusses the challenges faced by developing nations and emerging markets, such as Argentina's inflation nightmare, North Africa's efforts to secure funding for disaster cleanup and climate change mitigation, the tensions between the US and China and their impact on global financing. It also explores the economic crisis in Argentina, the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global economy, the economic challenges and geopolitical tensions faced by various countries, China's changing relationship with developing nations and its impact on the IMF, and the economic consequences of natural disasters in North Africa.
undefined
Oct 6, 2023 • 13min

A tale of two borders, Biles' return and the Peace prize. Plus deadly Ukraine and Syria strikes.

The podcast discusses the Biden administration's surprise announcement on the border wall, Slovakia tightening border controls, the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a jailed Iranian rights activist, deadly strikes in Syria and Ukraine, and Simone Biles' triumphant return to the world stage.
undefined
20 snips
Oct 5, 2023 • 11min

Europe's Ukraine rally, Haiti's force, Nobels and Speaker latest

European leaders support Zelenskiy at summit in Spain. Plans for UN security force in Haiti met with caution. The effects of winning a Nobel Prize. Latest on race for House Speaker. World Cup hosts named. Impact of the Nobel Prize for mRNA Discovery.
undefined
Oct 4, 2023 • 12min

McCarthy’s ouster, Britain’s divided Conservatives, a bond rout and Mexico’s fentanyl banners

Party infighting leads to Kevin McCarthy's ouster in the US House of Representatives. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struggles to unite a divided Conservative party. Investors are spooked by a sell-off in government bonds. Banners from a Mexican drug cartel claim a ban on fentanyl production, raising questions about their true intentions.
undefined
Oct 3, 2023 • 13min

Russia’s punishment squads, Trump’s real estate peril and more drama on the Hill

Russia's punishment squads in Ukraine, Trump's fraud case, Democrats and Kevin McCarthy, market gloom, Taylor Swift's impact on NFL, Microsoft CEO testifies against Google, Evergrande's market performance, ongoing civil trial against Trump, legal repercussions in New York, and Russia's Storm Z squads
undefined
Oct 2, 2023 • 13min

Ukraine wobbles, 40 days after Wagner death and SBF's trial

Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX founder, goes on trial. Topics include Ukraine's funding strip, pro-Russian candidate in Slovakia, fallout from a suicide attack in Turkey's capital, and the changing power dynamics in Nagorno Karabkh with Russia's involvement.
undefined
Oct 1, 2023 • 10min

Part 2: What comes next for Big Tech?

This podcast explores the crucial role of immigration in shaping Silicon Valley, highlighting immigrant co-founders and their challenges in the tech industry. It also discusses different types of tech immigration, tech companies' stance on immigration policy, and the need for a more demand-based system.
undefined
Sep 30, 2023 • 16min

Part 1: It's Google's 25th birthday - but what lies ahead for Big Tech?

This podcast discusses the future of Big Tech, focusing on innovation, regulatory pushback, and immigration policies. It explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the tech industry and raises questions about innovation and antitrust actions. The podcast also explores Meta's chatbot assistants, tech dominance, and antitrust lawsuits faced by big tech companies. It discusses the government's role in leveling the playing field and draws parallels to Microsoft's legal action in the late 90s.
undefined
Sep 29, 2023 • 13min

Rape at the border, the NFL’s Swift effect, and sneaker culture moves on

Migrant sexual violence at Mexico border linked to Biden admin. decline in Air Jordans resale value. Impact of Taylor Swift fans on NFL. Putin's meeting with Wagner group. Suicide bombing in Pakistan.
undefined
Sep 28, 2023 • 11min

US shutdown looms, Travis King back in the US and weight-loss drugs scrutinized

Travis King, a resident who returned to the US after being expelled from North Korea, discusses his experience. The podcast also covers the potential US government shutdown, weight-loss drugs under scrutiny for suicidal thoughts, and other news topics like the Republican debate and Meta's celebrity chatbots.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app