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Guests discuss the global challenge of internet accessibility, proposing solutions like satellite internet for remote areas. Dudu Mkhwanazi highlights the benefits of internet access in South African townships.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University discusses the impact of US sanctions on Iran and the potential threat to the dollar's reserve currency status. Currency expert Barry Eichengreen explains the dynamics of reserve currencies. The podcast explores the competition between the dollar, RMB, and euro as global reserve currencies.

How is America's industrial heartland faring two years into the Trump presidency? Fergus Nicoll visits the port of Duluth in the state of Minnesota and asks farmers, shippers and miners how the US-China trade spat has affected them. Programme features interviews with Deborah DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority; Kelsey Johnson, president of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota; Randy Abernathy, owner of Industrial Weldors & Machinists Inc; and farmers Matt and Sara Weik, and Brad Hovel.(Picture: Ship being loaded with iron ore at dock in Minnesota; Credit: PhilAugustavo/Getty Images)

Brooks Tingle from insurer John Hancock discusses incentivizing fitness trackers in health insurance, while Dr Michael Kurisu raises ethics concerns for non-participants. Tim Harford explains how data could disrupt the insurance industry.

Reihan Salam and Aviva Chomsky discuss America's immigration policy and the true nature of the American Dream. They explore the challenges faced by migrants, the historical inequalities, and the racialized aspects of achieving success in the US.

Gabriel Ulyssea, Brazilian economist, discusses Bolsonaro's delegation of economic reforms to Paulo Guedes. The episode explores the impact of free market reforms in Chile under military dictatorship and the challenges of implementing similar policies in Brazil amidst social opposition and economic inequalities.

Guests discuss the record-breaking fundraising in the US midterm elections, Wall Street's increased support for Democrats, Beto O'Rourke's fundraising strategies, the power of grassroots donations, and the impact on future campaigns. Analysis of the midterm elections and a podcast recommendation are also included.

Warden Penny regained a historic statue at St Olafs, while Sylvie got back a Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis after 70 years. Art detective Chris Marinello and Sotheby's Lucian Simmons discuss the challenges of recovering stolen artwork and the importance of restitution in the art world.

Occupational health experts and a legal expert discuss work-life balance in the 'always on' culture. They explore the negative health effects, legal rights to switch off, and challenges of constant connectivity. An entrepreneur shares his approach of no division between work and home life at his tech company.

Could drone technology solve our urban transport needs? Ed Butler explores the new generation of flying cars developers hope will be ferrying commuters around major cities in the next few years. Steven Tibbitts, chief executive of Zeva Aero, and Eric Bartsch of start-up VerdeGo Aero, give the sales pitch. Steve Wright, associate professor in aerospace engineering at the University of the West of England in the UK, gives the reality check.(Photo: Prototype drone taxi on display in Dubai in 2017, Credit: Getty Images)