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The demands of the working day and our 24-hour economy mean many of us don't get the recommended seven to eight hours sleep a night. Experts say all that sleep deprivation comes at an economic cost. Manuela Saragosa looks at the business case for sleep. Contributors: Danielle Marchant, Executive Coach. Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.(Picture: Tired young businessman sleeping on his desk inside of the office during the day; Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images)

Geopolitical analysts and a think tank expert discuss the impact of electric vehicles on Saudi oil. Financial risks from climate change are taken seriously by institutional investors. Despite challenges, Saudi Aramco remains attractive for Western investors.

The podcast explores the environmental impact of concrete production, discussing innovative solutions like reducing cement use in buildings, coordinating global research efforts, and using carrots and sugar beets in cement production. It emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in transitioning towards a low carbon economy and advocates for sustainable building practices.

The podcast delves into the fallout between the NBA and China after a controversial tweet on Hong Kong democracy. It examines the challenges faced by American companies in China, emphasizing the fine line between freedom of speech and consequences. The discussion also explores the economic concerns under Xi Jinping's rule, nationalist sentiments, business opportunities, and navigating cultural differences amidst the US-China trade war.

Leading US academic and author, Daniel Markovits, challenges the meritocratic idea in the West, arguing it perpetuates inequality. Discussions on the role of elite schools in supporting disadvantaged students, efforts of top universities to diversify applicants, and positive discrimination in India. Exploring economic inequalities, educational challenges, and the myth of equal opportunity in the US.

From hotheads to curmudgeons, is anger always bad for business? Can anger management techniques help? Or should we put our wrath to profitable use?Laurence Knight speaks to an entrepreneur who hit the headlines following an air rage incident about his chronic fits of rage. Anger management expert Dr Gina Simmons explains why he may want to consider doing press-ups. We also hear from Mustafa Nayyem, who helped initiate the bitter Euromaidan protests that brought down Ukraine's last government. Plus evolutionary psychologist Aaron Sell explains the circumstances most likely to bring out our inner beast.(Picture: Frustrated businessman screaming of disappointment and looking up; Credit: skynesher/Getty Images)

Discussing the impact of vaping health concerns on the tobacco industry, experts highlight the potential demise of independent vape shops and the regulatory conflicts. The podcast delves into the dangers of youth addiction to vaping and the differences in regulatory measures between the US and the UK. Additionally, the focus is on the future of vaping, company investment strategies, and tobacco companies' adaptations to market changes.

UK CEO of HSBC, mental health charity Mind rep, comedian Ruby Wax, Reuters journalist mental health head, and Minds at Work advocate share experiences of mental health breakdown at work. Discussed topics include business impact on mental health, personal stories of work-related struggles, supportive leadership, and daily recovery practices for mental well-being.

A new EU directive grants new legal rights to those reporting corporate and government misbehaviour.Ed Butler asks David Lewis, professor of employment law at Middlesex University, how significant the new legal framework is and why it was needed.Plus we replay an interview from 2016 in which lawyer Mychal Wilson retells his early experiences as a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company in Los Angeles, and why he blew the whistle on underhand practices. And practicing Louisiana doctor William LaCorte talks about his reputation as a serial whistleblower - making tens of millions of dollars from exposing the wrongdoing of big pharma and hospitals.(Picture: Whistle hanging in front of blue background; Credit: thomas-bethge/Getty Images)

Heather McGregor and David Burkus discuss the trend of companies letting employees set their salaries. They delve into the benefits, risks, and personal experiences of self-set pay. The conversation also touches on gender disparities, transparency in salary discussions, and the impact of salary transparency on motivation and performance.