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Jim Puckett, founder of Basel Action Network, discusses the implications of China's ban on waste imports and the environmental impact of global waste trade. The conversation touches on challenges in plastic recycling, irresponsible waste disposal, and the need for sustainable recycling practices worldwide.

The Niger Delta is Africa's biggest oil producing region. It has also become a security and environmental nightmare thanks to dozens of spills and theft by armed rebels.Oil and gas giant Shell has long been criticised for its operations in the region. Igo Weli, one of the company's directors in Nigeria, tells Manuela Saragosa how the threat of violence makes it hard for them to clean up their act.But while Shell claims it is trying its best in challenging circumstances, Mark Dummett of Amnesty International says the company could be doing a lot more and is still under-reporting the extent of the problem. Manuela also speaks to Jumoke Ajayi of Nigerian oil conglomerate Sahara Group, and Erabanabari Kobah, who acts as a spokesperson for one of the Niger Delta communities.Producer: Laurence Knight(Picture: A member of the Nigerian navy forces patrols on an abandoned site of an illegal oil refinery in the Niger Delta region; Credit: Stefan Heunis/AFP/Getty Images)

Dr. Carl Frey, from the Oxford Martin School, discusses the potential impact of automation on jobs and whether robots should be taxed. The podcast explores the history of the Industrial Revolution, concerns about job loss, and debates on taxing automation. Different viewpoints on taxing robots are presented to highlight the complexities of this emerging issue.

The challenge of getting ex-offenders back into work. Vivienne Nunis hears from Lester Young Jr, an ex-offender in the US where low-paid work for prisoners is commonplace, while Daniel Gallas reports from Brazil where female prisoners are allowed to operate businesses from their cells. Keith Rosser from the recruitment company Reed describes the challenge of persuading employers to take on convicts in the UK. Elizabeth Hotson meets Max Dubiel, founder of Redemption Roasters, a coffee company that makes a virtue of hiring former prisoners.

Is the search engine's share of our attention and our data too dominant, and should regulators step in and break their business up? Ed Butler gets to pitch these and other questions to Google's former chairman Eric Schmidt. Google, along with other Silicon Valley leviathans such as Facebook, Amazon and Apple, faces increasing criticism from commentators, regulators and politicians for its monopolistic power. Among them is the tech journalist Franklin Foer of The Atlantic magazine, who tells Ed that the political tide is now turning against big tech in the US.(Picture: The Google logo is reflected in the eye of a girl; Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Discover the heartbreaking stories of David and Eliza, victims of online romance fraud. Explore the tactics scammers use to manipulate emotions and vulnerabilities for financial gain. Learn about the global impact of romantic fraud and how to protect yourself against such scams.

Ben Butters and Allie Renison discuss the impact of the recent fragmented European elections on business sentiment, EU's economic reform agenda, rise of anti-EU parties, Brexit uncertainty, challenges and hope for European integration, and the future of EU relations amidst the ongoing Brexit deadlock.

Reporter Fergus Nicoll visits Modi's constituency on the Ganges to discuss river pollution. Professor VN Mishra criticizes Modi's sewerage system. Farmers face losing fields to a truck park. Discussion on workers in the Gulf and their impact on families. Personal and professional journeys of individuals living abroad are explored.

Dr. Hannah Ritchie from Oxford University Martin School discusses the importance of plastic disposal. They explore the global impact of single-use plastics, challenges in the Ganges River, contributors to ocean pollution, and the trade imbalance of waste. The podcast also covers recycling solutions, policy implications, and environmentally conscious material design.

Top Silicon Valley leaders reflect on the value of coaching from a football coach. Eric Schmidt discusses the influence of someone with no tech background on Google's success. The podcast also explores the legacy of Niki Lauda and the correlation between sportsmanship and business triumphs.