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Oct 16, 2018 • 17min
The Confusing Curve
Policy analyst Pippa Malmgren and Russ Mould from AJ Bell discuss the significance of bond yield curves in predicting economic trends. Malmgren sees no reason for worry, while Mould is more cautious. They explore economic uncertainty, unconventional indicators like lipstick sales, and predictions for market crashes and global growth.

Oct 15, 2018 • 17min
Is the Internet Fit for Purpose?
Denise Hayman-Loa from Carii and Steve Shillingford from Anonyome Labs discuss internet security at a tech conference. They explore solutions for secure online collaboration and personal data protection. The podcast raises questions about the need for a complete redesign of the internet.

Oct 12, 2018 • 17min
Trump's Tax Scandal - Who Cares?
Journalist Susanne Craig discusses the lack of political impact from Trump's tax scandal revealed by the New York Times. Bloomberg editor John Authers and former advisor Pippa Malmgren share insights on public trust and the threat the scandal poses to Trump. The podcast delves into the broader issue of declining credibility in media post-financial crisis.

Oct 11, 2018 • 17min
Holidays in Space
The private sector is muscling in on space exploration, and the biggest commercial opportunity could be tourism.Ed Butler meets the star-gazers at the Future in Review conference of tech entrepreneurs in Utah. Ariel Ekblaw, who founded the Space Exploration Initiative at MIT, discusses the logic of self-assembling space hotels. Nasa chief scientist Dennis Bushnell talks cosmic beach combing. And Chris Lewicki, head of space mining start-up Planetary Resources, explains why he thinks it makes more sense to mine water on asteroids than bring it with us from Earth.(Picture: Fictional space station with astronauts and space ships; Credit: ZargonDesign/Getty Images)

Oct 10, 2018 • 17min
Lab-grown Meat on your Table
Are new forms of 'artificial' meat about to change the food industry? Regan Morris goes to California to taste a chicken nugget its makers hope will be on restaurant menus by the end of this year. Josh Tetrick is the boss of Just - the company behind it. She also hears from Mark Post, the maker of the first lab-grown burger, and Tom Mastrobuoni from Tyson Ventures, the meat processing company that wants to be the world's largest 'protein' company. That's fine but just don't call it "meat" says Lia Biondo from the US Cattlemen's Association.(Photo: Chicken nuggets made from meat, Credit: Getty Images)

Oct 9, 2018 • 17min
Sexist Science
Physicist Dr. Jess Wade, soil microbial ecologist Kelly Ramirez, and historian Rebekah Higgitt discuss gender bias in STEM fields, including controversies over hiring practices and the impact of a divisive speech at CERN. They highlight initiatives to empower women in science, explore historical challenges faced by women in the field, and celebrate female scientists' contributions.

Oct 8, 2018 • 17min
Italy Goes Rogue
Rome and Brussels look set to clash over the Italian government's spending plans. What's at stake for the rest of the EU? Manuela Saragosa speaks to Claudio Borghi, economic spokesman of the Lega party, the right wing party now part of Italy's coalition government, and Jeremy Cliffe, columnist at The Economist. (Photo: A 'debt clock' screen displays Italy's public debt at the Rome's Termini central station, Credit: Getty Images)

Oct 5, 2018 • 18min
Indonesia's Disasters - Natural and Man-Made
Exploring Indonesia's vulnerabilities to natural disasters, the podcast sheds light on the Palu tsunami tragedy and Jakarta's sinking crisis. From unreliable tsunami warnings to structural safety issues, the episodes address the need for immediate action to prevent widespread flooding and destruction in the sinking city.

Oct 4, 2018 • 18min
Has Elon Musk Already Won?
Gene Munster, a tech investor at Loup Ventures, and Tony Seba, an author and tech prophet, discuss the electric vehicle revolution and Elon Musk's impact. They explore the future of technology, Tesla's Model 3, autonomous electric vehicles, and the inevitable transition to electric vehicles, forecasting a shift in the automotive industry within the next decade.

Sep 28, 2018 • 18min
The #FoodPorn Business
Sandwich blogger, cake decorator, food writer, and restaurateur discuss the impact of social media on the food industry. Topics include food presentation, influencer marketing, Instagram's influence on dining choices, staying true to individual style in cake design, and the balance between visual aesthetics and authentic experiences.


