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Military veteran Dean shares how his debts wrecked his health and led to personal bankruptcy, while student Melissa talks about struggling with student loan interest. The podcast discusses the rising consumer debt in the US and explores solutions with experts in the field.

Marketing director of Pride in London and a marketing strategist discuss the authenticity of rainbow-themed marketing for Pride events. Global head of beer at Diageo and managing director at Barclays share insights on corporate involvement in LGBT campaigns and the importance of genuine support for marginalized communities.

Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta, advertising firm owner Ramjit Ray, Uber South Asia head Pradeep Parameswaran, and others discuss the economic impact and cultural significance of cricket in India. The podcast explores the unequal sponsorship levels between men's and women's cricket, the rise of football as a challenger to cricket, the dominance of cricket in the Indian sports landscape, and the power of cricket sponsorship in the market, emphasizing the need for greater recognition and support for women's cricket.

Susanna Elfors, a 'flygskam' movement originator, advocates for train travel over flying. John Broderick explains the significant carbon footprint of long-haul flights. The podcast discusses the impact of 'flygskam' on air travel habits in Scandinavia and globally, with industry perspectives from IATA and KLM. Tony Wheeler reflects on the guilt of promoting casual flying culture.

Hedge fund manager Edward Chin discusses the financial ramifications of the Hong Kong crisis, while former investment banker David Webb delves into the historical relationship between Hong Kong and China. They touch on the protests' impact on Hong Kong's financial reputation, the 'one country, two systems' policy, and the evolving role of Hong Kong as a global financial center.

Frederike Kaltheuner from Privacy International discusses online tracking via cookies, split-second auctions for targeted ads, and the deceptive tactics of companies like The Spinner. The debate includes privacy protection by DuckDuckGo and the need for stricter online privacy laws.

The hunger for quick short-lived clothes is bringing garment sweatshops back to the UK and harming the environment. Katie Prescott travels to Leicester, the British city whose garment factories claimed to "clothe the world" a century ago, where unregulated factories are making a comeback, paying immigrant workers less than the minimum wage to turn around clothing designs as quickly as possible.Meanwhile Manuela Saragosa speaks to author and journalist Lucy Siegle about how the trend towards the ever faster turnover in consumers' wardrobes is leading to shoddier synthetic fibres that only last a handful of wears.(Photo: Woman sitting on a throne of discarded clothes. Credit: Ryan McVay/Getty Images)

Sanctions lawyer Nigel Kushner discusses the EU's Instex workaround and the challenges faced by European firms in trading with Iran. The podcast explores the impact of US sanctions on Iran's economy and society, as well as the struggles of companies buying Iranian oil amidst global sanctions.

US podcaster and writer Gaby Dunn discusses millennials' financial struggles. Stories of LA coffee shop workers and the importance of role models for saving money are highlighted. The podcast explores the global financial literacy gap and contrasts financial cultures between Germany and the US.

Exploring the challenges and profitability of music festivals with experts Chris Cooke and Paul Reed. Topics include growth in the industry, financial planning, weather uncertainties, waste management, and the impact of exclusivity clauses on independent festival organizers.