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Claire Barrett, Financial Times consumer editor who shares her personal experience using Mounjaro, discusses access and costs of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs worldwide. Short segments cover who pays for treatment, England’s phased NHS rollout, private payment trends in the UK and UAE, and affordability and potential generics in India.

Sarah Emmond, CEO of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, explains how cost‑effectiveness and pricing shape access. Yelena Kibisova, advocate and coach who has used GLP-1 treatment, shares her personal journey and insurance struggles. They discuss GLP-1 drugs' wider health benefits, who pays for them across insurers and employers, coverage limits, and the risks of unequal access.

Shirah Benarde, founder of NightCap and creator of a scrunchie drink-cover after a friend was spiked. She recounts pitching on TV, securing swift investment, and scaling a bedroom prototype into a global safety brand. Topics include the product’s invention, the Shark Tank surge, fundraising and manufacturing challenges, public criticism and policy influence, and plans for new products and testing.

Sandra Frank, founding partner at Arvet, explains large timber projects and forestry practices. Amaro Santos, shareholder at Jular, describes factory-built wooden modules and modular construction benefits. Alex de Rijke, timber architecture professor, recounts pioneering CLT projects and flat-pack houses. They discuss modular builds, CLT panels, supply limits and how timber is reshaping rural rebuilding in Portugal.

Stuart MacDonald, travel industry executive and former Expedia Canada founder, explains tech solutions that simplify electronic travel authorisations. Julia Lobuside, representative of Advantage Travel Partnership, outlines why digital border controls exist and who should inform travellers. They discuss missed authorisations, scams, security benefits, and who bears responsibility for keeping travel paperwork current.

Matali Nikore, an economist in Delhi, links scarcity thinking to high savings and low SME investment. Meeta Gupta, founder of Moola for Women, shares how scarcity shaped her personal financial choices. Eldar Shafir, Princeton psychology professor, explains how scarcity steals mental bandwidth and influences behaviour. They discuss marketing, risk aversion, policy responses and simple steps toward financial clarity.

Karim Touba, CEO of LastPass, describes how his company and staff fend off deepfake fraud. Stephanie Hare, AI researcher and presenter, explains the rising cyber risk and need for safeguards. They discuss a $25m Arup heist, how easy deepfakes can be to make, the surge in incidents, and the verification arms race facing companies.

We meet Melanie Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of graphic design platform Canva, which has hundreds of millions of users and a valuation of nearly $40 billion. Despite her immense wealth, Melanie Perkins says the label “billionaire” has never felt quite right. Instead, she plans to give away most of her fortune during her lifetime. She also tells us why she believes young people should be educated differently to adapt to the growth of AI.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Zoe Kleinman Producer: Philippa Wain Sound mix: Toby JamesBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, why bond markets are so powerful, China's property bubble, and Gen Z's experience of the current job market.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders - like Melanie Perkins - and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol.(Picture: Melanie Perkins speaking at a conference in 2024. Credit: Getty Images)

Sangeeta Godwale, a former Indian trade negotiator, explains the complexity and strategy behind big deals. Aruna Daimukhaji, an India business correspondent, highlights digital growth and changing consumer trends. They discuss India’s rising economic clout, sector winners like textiles, negotiation hurdles with the US and EU, and political tensions around sensitive sectors.

Céline Vial, restaurateur and regional union president, speaks about shifts in French meal culture. Michael Mouraud, small-restaurant owner, describes crushing cost pressures and emptier lunches. They discuss rising prices, changing habits among younger diners, the spread of fast food, and a looming two-tier dining future.