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An interview with a successful record producer who talks about his career, his record label, and the future of music. He also discusses being blind and the impact it has had on him. The podcast explores AI in music and the limitations of using technology to create music.

Kelly Hoppen, one of the world's leading interior designers, discusses her work with celebrities and luxury brands. She talks about achieving good design on a budget, growing up in South Africa, and how music inspires her work. She also shares insights on dyslexia in business and the importance of concise information. Hoppen offers advice for those starting out and reflects on challenges faced in her career.

Iain Griffin and Dirk Stewart formed their company after a mutual need for more leg room inspired a brainwave.They created the Seatfrog app for train travel, which is disrupting the industry.Dougal Shaw meets them (on a train), and finds out why their business changed from air travel to trains, and moved from Sydney to London.Presenter/producer: Dougal Shaw(Image: Iain Griffin and Dirk Stewart. Credit: BBC)

We look into Mexico’s drive to get historical artefacts returned. Find out more about a famous quetzal feather crown believed to have been worn by the great Aztec emperor Moctezuma, it is currently in Austria and we hear from those who want to keep it there, and those campaigning for its return.Presenter / producer: Beth Timmins Image: Moctezuma's headdress; Getty Images

On Sunday 6 August 2023 it will be six months since the devastating event which killed more than 50,000 people, injured tens of thousands more, and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. For Business Daily, Victoria Craig travels to the worst affected region of Hatay. When President Erdoğan visited the disaster area back in February, he vowed to rebuild within a year, so can he keep that promise? Victoria speaks to residents who are still waiting to hear about permanent homes.And we ask whether new homes will be safe enough to survive another natural disaster?Presenter: Victoria Craig Producer: Gonca Tokyol(Image: Reconstruction in Hatay)

Space agencies and billionaire investors plan to have people living on the Moon or Mars. But those lunar and martian residents will have to grow their own food to survive.Find out how biologists from Florida, Norway and the Netherlands are experimenting to grow crops in regolith, the kind of soil found on the Moon and Mars. It could be very profitable enterprise. Presenter / producer: Russell Padmore Image: Moon and crops; Credit: Getty Images

The podcast explores the challenges and risks of working at high altitudes, focusing on the Escondida copper mine in Chile. It discusses the effects of high altitude exposure on the body, including symptoms and serious conditions. The impact on sleep quality and safety risks are examined, along with the importance of health and prevention. The effects of working at high altitude on individuals, particularly women and pregnant women, are also discussed.

The country produces 70% of it's electricity this way - and is the global leader.It's aiming to prolong the lifespan of its 56 existing nuclear reactors – and construct additional ones.President Macron is calling it "the nuclear renaissance" of France.However some people still have concerns over the safety measures in place.So how much sense does France's nuclear strategy make, economically speaking?Produced and presented by Lisa Louis. Image:

Explore the vibrant city of Rotterdam and the upcoming European Para Championships, highlighting the challenges and importance of organizing a multi-sport event for para sports. Discover the funding sources and sponsorship strategies for the championships, and the evaluation process for sport sponsorship by a telecommunications company. Experience the anticipation and excitement of competitors for the event, and the potential boost in publicity and medal opportunities.

Janelle Jones, the first black female chief economist in the Labor department, shares her experiences at the White House and the importance of race in economic conversations. She discusses the potential consequences of interest rate increases, the role of unions in addressing economic inequality, and gives advice to young black women aspiring to make a difference.