Podcasts by Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English
A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary
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Self-Checkout Systems: technological breakthrough or consumer service breakdown? from 2023-11-08T02:22:16
Self Check Out Systems have been a part of our shopping experience for over three decades, promising efficiency and cost savings. From their introduction by a pioneering company in Florida...
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Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul from 2023-10-18T20:36:13
Rupert Murdoch, the titan behind global media empire News Corp and Fox Broadcasting, has announced he is stepping down. This marks the end of a staggering 70-year career that has had far-r...
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Unwrapping Kit Kat from 2023-09-29T01:30:28
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The China - US Chip War: a tale of two smartphones (Public Introduction) from 2023-09-21T03:58:04
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European Banks&Windfall taxes (Public Introduction) from 2023-09-15T01:07:27
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Nvidia - The Journey from Video Games to AI Dominance from 2023-09-07T16:28:38
Nvidia, a name synonymous with cutting-edge technology, has a compelling story that spans from its early focus on gaming graphics to its current role as a leader in artificial intelligenc...
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Congestion Charges - Bonus Vocabulary (Trial) from 2023-08-22T00:42:59
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Congestion Charges - a deep dive into urban traffic solutions from 2023-08-15T23:59:24
In an era where urban landscapes are plagued with traffic snarls, excessive vehicle emissions, and deteriorating air quality, cities worldwide are exploring innovative measures to allevia...
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Neo&Challenger Banks: Understanding the Fintech Landscape (Public Introduction) from 2023-08-11T15:36:24
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, traditional banking institutions are no longer the sole players. Enter Neobanks and Challenger Banks, two terms that have been making wave...
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The Okanagan Wine Industry from 2023-08-04T03:14:27
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant orchards. But the valley also boasts one of Canada’s best kept secrets—a thriving wine...
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Understanding India's Economic Growth: Demographics, Markets, and Foreign Investment from 2023-07-20T12:29:06
India's economy, now the fifth largest globally, is in a state of rapid expansion and transition. This growth is not only reshaping the Indian economy but also redefining its role on the ...
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Warren Buffet's Investment Journey from China to Japan's Giants (Public Introduction) from 2023-07-14T02:47:21
In the world of investing, few names are as renowned as Warren Buffet, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the Sage of Omaha, Buffet has a seven-decade-long track record of making pro...
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Understanding the US Debt Ceiling (Public Introduction) from 2023-06-29T00:34:29
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a deep dive into the concept of a debt ceiling, a term often thrown around in financial news but rarely fully understood. They start by defining what a d...
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No Pay? No Pens! The Writers Guild of America Strike from 2023-06-20T05:59:38
The ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The WGA, a labor union representing over 11,500 writers in the US, is locked in a...
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Argentina's Economic Nightmare from 2023-06-15T14:34:18
Argentina is currently grappling with an economic crisis that has seen inflation rates skyrocket to over 100%. This has placed Argentina among the countries with the highest inflation rat...
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Tesla in China (Public introduction) from 2023-06-03T19:47:58
In the ever-evolving landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Tesla continues to make waves. Recently, the company announced plans to open a new factory in Shanghai, China, aimed ...
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Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy - Part 2 from 2023-05-26T04:17:15
In part 2 of our conversation, Steve talks about how Memrise has implemented AI technology in their learning platform and what benefits it offers to the language learner.
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Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy - Part 1 from 2023-05-19T03:06
In this episode of Down to Business English, we're joined by Steven Toy, the CEO of Memrise, a leading online language learning platform. Steven takes us through how AI and GPT technology...
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Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma from 2023-05-09T00:53:03
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and one of China's most prominent businessmen, has recently returned to China after spending two years maintaining a low profile abroad. This event has not...
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The Beef with Brazilian Beef from 2023-04-30T14:30:42
While the beef industry’s impact on climate change is a global phenomenon, Brazil's industry is unique and has specific environmental concerns. Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the...
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The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse from 2023-04-20T11:36:56
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the history and sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Although not a household name, SVB was well-known among venture capitalists and tech ...
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Seattle's Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law from 2023-04-13T14:24:37
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system, its origins, and the impact it has in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
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Beyond Amazon (Public Intro) from 2023-04-08T07:08:34
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the top e-commerce platforms in various regions worldwide.
- Where is Amazon not the biggest player in the market?
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Air India’s Shopping Spree from 2023-03-24T01:40:28
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing.
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Brand Values 2023 from 2023-03-17T04:05:42
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report.
- How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand?
- What... Listen
The Strong US Dollar from 2023-03-11T19:26:39
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. They also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the wo...
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Forever Chemicals from 2023-03-02T11:43:51
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals
- What are Forever chemicals?
- Why is the EU considering ... Listen
Demographics from 2023-02-23T17:21:26
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come.
- How do demographics shape a countr... Listen
Collapsing Wind Turbines from 2023-02-11T20:12:18
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world.
- Why are newly built wind tur... Listen
The 3 Core Elements Of An Effective Sales Plan (Part 3) from 2023-02-05T04:17:30
In part three of a four-part interview, Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales. Greg talks about defining your target market, tracking, setti...
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OpenAI&ChatGPT from 2023-01-29T17:51:28
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about OpenAI and their disruptive AI powered chat box—ChatGPT.
- What is OpenAI and ChatGPT?
- What is ChatGPT capable... Listen
2022 Year in Review from 2022-12-30T13:48:11
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega update some of the stories D2B reported on in 2022.
- What has been Elon Musk’s impact on Twitter since becoming CEO?
- Has... Listen
The Edinburgh Reforms from 2022-12-24T18:09:59
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the financial reform package announced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- What do the... Listen
The Business behind lotteries from 2022-12-18T20:00:23
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the economics of lotteries.
- How important is lottery revenue for governments?
- Why was the recent Powerball lotte... Listen
World Cup Qatar 2022 from 2022-12-11T14:19:49
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the business side of the World Cup being hosted in Qatar.
- How did the World Cup end up in Qatar?
- What were the fin... Listen
Interview with Lindsay McMahon of All Ears English from 2022-12-02T04:50:48
Skip Montreux speaks with Lindsay McMahon of the All Ears English podcast about her journey from English teacher to podcaster & entrepreneur. After their conversation, Samantha Vega joins...
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Blocked M&A in the publishing industry from 2022-11-27T21:28:56
Dez Morgan reports to Skip Montreux on the Merger and Acquisition between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster that was recently blocked by a US court.
- Why wer... Listen
The Canva Story - Part 2 from 2022-11-19T20:25:41
In part 2 of the Canva story, Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about Canva’s journey from small graphic design company to the giant Unicorn they are today.
- How did... Listen
The Canva Story - Part 1 from 2022-11-12T17:57:50
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the online graphic design company - Canva.
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The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party from 2022-11-03T19:29:59
Dez Morgan reports to Skip Montreux on the NCCCP that took place in Beijing, China in October.
- How often does this meeting take place?
- W... Listen
The Brazilian Presidential Election from 2022-10-26T03:11:37
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the runoff election about to happen in Brazil between President Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The UK’s new Prime Minster and her mini-budget from 2022-10-19T03:32:20
Dez Morgan makes a big announcement!
After that, he gives Skip Montreux a rundown on what is happening in UK politics.
- Who is the Britai... Listen
The 3 Core Elements of an Effective Sales Plan (Part 2) from 2022-10-13T12:55:54
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The 3 Core Elements of an Effective Sales Plan (Part 1) from 2022-10-05T02:25:15
This episode is part one of a four-part interview with Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales.
Greg speaks with Skip about why it is important for every bus...
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The Firm: How the British Royals make their money from 2022-09-28T02:00:46
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux how the British Royal family make their money.
- Why is the British Royal Family called ’The Firm’?
- How much is the Royal Family’s... Listen
The Commonwealth from 2022-09-20T04:54:04
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about The Commonwealth.
- What is the history of this intergovernmental organization?
- What are its goals?
- What does the f... Listen
The Dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme from 2022-09-09T21:47:44
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the dismissal of Canadian News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
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- Why did CTV dismiss her when she was at the top ... Listen
The Metaverse from 2022-08-30T03:39:21
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the Metaverse.
- What is the metaverse?
- Who is building the metaverse?
- What changes will the metaverse bring to the w... Listen
Hayabusa2&Asteroid Mining from 2022-08-20T22:44:31
Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the Hayabusa2 space mission to retrieve a sample from a near-earth asteroid. They also report on the very new industry of asteroid mining.
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Job shortages in the airline industry from 2022-08-07T02:59:43
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the labor shortage in the airline industry. Why are airlines and airports so short staffed? What problems are travelers facing in Europe and the US? Is t...
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Economic crisis in Sri Lanka from 2022-07-21T08:45:50
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look at the causes of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. What caused this crisis? How are international organizations trying to help? Will the country be able to re...
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Trends in the online gaming industry from 2022-07-09T20:54:11
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss recent business trends in the online gaming industry. What are the most popular game titles at the moment? Who are the big players in this market? What str...
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Top Gun copyright issues from 2022-06-30T09:02:56
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the copyright issue surrounding Top Gun: Maverick. Who own’s the copyright to the Top Gun: Maverick movie? Will Top Gun: Maverick be taken out of the ...
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Canadian offices going to the dogs from 2022-06-26T00:50:40
Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the recent trend in some Canadian businesses — allowing employees to bring their pet dogs to work. Why are companies letting staff bring their pets to w...
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The London Metal Exchange from 2022-06-17T06:01:03
Dez Morgan reports on the wine industry and tells Skip Montreux about the hardships French winemakers are having. Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the London Metal Exchange. What is the ...
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French vineyards&the wine industry from 2022-06-08T04:39:02
Dez Morgan reports on the wine industry and tells Skip Montreux about the hardships French winemakers are having. Which countries produce the most wine? What impact is climate change having on ...
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Currency rates and the falling yen from 2022-05-31T23:30:52
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss currency markets and the weak Japanese yen. What factors affect a currency’s exchange rate? What is causing the weakness in the Japanese yen? Listen in to ...
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Mayhem in the Media from 2022-05-30T01:16:52
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the brief life of CNN+ What led to CNN+ being shut down after only a few weeks? How much did WarnerMedia invest in this project? Are there any busines...
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EV Battery recycling challenges from 2022-05-22T02:16:37
Dez Morgan talks to Skip Montreux about Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries. Are today’s Electric Vehicles really better for the environment? How fast is the EV market growing? What are the challen...
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Medical Tourism from 2022-05-04T15:58:26
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a close look at the top medical tourism destinations in the world. Which countries are big players in this sector? What kind of medical procedures are popular...
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Academy Award Slap and a Twitter Poison Pill from 2022-04-29T17:53:45
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two headlines that dominated the news in April. Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Elon Musk and Twitter Listen in to learn the busi...
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Ships ahoy: China’s naval build up from 2022-04-05T20:44
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss China’s naval build up that includes the Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers. What is the reason for this build up? What influence does this have on geo...
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Meta takes remote work to the extreme from 2022-03-29T21:54:11
Skip Montreux takes a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article that reported on Meta Platform Inc.’s (Facebook & Instagram) remote working policy. He summarizes the key points of the articl...
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5G Network Technology from 2022-03-24T13:52:27
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the rollout of the 5G Mobile Internet Network.
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Is it safe?
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Punishing Putin from 2022-03-12T15:40:01
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the economic restrictions and sanctions being placed on Russia in response to their invasion of Ukraine.
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The Freedom Convoy from 2022-03-04T01:51:56
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the Canadian Freedom Convoy. What was this protest all about? Why did Justin Trudeau invoke the Emergencies Act? What was the ...
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Charles Ponzi - the father of Ponzi schemes from 2022-02-13T14:38:24
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a trip back in time to report on the 1920 financial scandal that rocked the US and gave us the term - Ponzi Scheme.
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Reverse Logistics from 2022-01-09T01:39:53
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the growing problem of reverse logistics. What is reverse logistics? How is it affecting retailers? How could it hurt consumers in t...
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A Maple Syrup Shortage? from 2021-12-29T14:15:45
In our 200th episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the sticky situation in the maple syrup industry. Is the world heading toward a maple syrup shortage? ...
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Stephen Devincenzi from SEND7 from 2021-12-24T06:37:24
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux speaks with Stephen Devincenzi - the founder and host of the English learning podcast SEND7 - Simple English News Daily in 7 Minutes. Stephen tells Skip ab...
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Risk Management - Part 2 from 2021-11-30T08:00:10
In this second part of a two-part interview, Corinna Andony tells Skip about her path to becoming a risk analyst, as well as opportunities in the industry for those interested in pursuing this t...
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Black Friday - the mother of all sales (redux) from 2021-11-26T11:22:49
In this rebroadcast of D2B 146, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of this annual sales event. How did it start? Why is it called Black Friday? Why is it such an important da...
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Risk Management - Part 1 from 2021-11-23T14:14:40
Skip Montreux speaks with risk analyst Corinna Andony. In this first part of a two-part interview, Corinna explains what risk management entails and the two branches of risk management.
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Risk Management - Part 1 from 2021-11-23T14:14:40
Skip Montreux speaks with risk analyst Corinna Andony. In this first part of a two-part interview, Corinna explains what risk management entails and the two branches of risk management.
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Homeless students&Anime internships (unplugged) from 2021-11-17T10:54:17
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two news stories that have recently caught their attention.
Samantha talks about help for homeless university students in the USA, and Skip repor...
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Chipageddon from 2021-11-04T04:17:05
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the global semiconductor shortage – Chipageddon.
What caused this shortage?
How is it affecting businesses and consumers?
How long...
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The Great Resignation from 2021-10-29T00:15:29
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss The Great Resignation happening in the US and around the world.
Why are so many people quitting their jobs? Is this a temporary situation? Or are ...
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Facebook under fire ... again from 2021-10-13T12:49:47
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent whistleblower leaks coming out of Facebook.
Is the social media giant putting profit over people? What is the Facebook news feed algor...
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Vertical Farming from 2021-09-30T00:27:39
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the relatively new concept of Vertical Farming. What are the advantages and disadvantages of farming this way? Is it the future of commercial agriculture? Listen
Corporate fraud and criminality from 2021-09-20T15:21:23
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two corporate legal cases. The bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma and the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of the bio-tech company Theranos.
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Ten years of Tim Cook from 2021-09-08T03:22:13
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at Tim Cook’s career. What did he do before he joined Apple? How did he become Apple’s CEO? How has Apple grown under 10 years of Tim Cook as CEO? Listen
China's regulation crackdown from 2021-08-31T05:55:47
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the various regulations the Chinese government has introduced over the past year.
What is behind this trend to regulate different sectors of the Chin...
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Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney from 2021-08-21T19:45:10
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney over the release of Marvel’s Black Widow
Why did she file this lawsuit? What is Disney’s reaction?
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Whisky - the water of life from 2021-08-13T19:49:55
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the rebirth of the Whisky industry in Scotland, the history of whisky in Japan, and developments in the nascent whisky industry in China.
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COVID Hodgepodge from 2021-08-07T06:56:29
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on three issues that are loosely related to the effects of the COVID pandemic on business. The nature of work, an increase in cybercrime, and the decrease in ...
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Climate change&the economy from 2021-07-29T08:53:47
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a deep dive into the impact climate change is having on the global economy.
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Aviation&Aerospace Industry Update from 2021-07-15T04:11:02
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about recent developments in the aviation and aerospace industry. Will supersonic air travel be back in business soon? And what is up with Jeff Bezos going to s...
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Career Profile: Marie Ohashi from 2021-06-29T02:41:05
Marie Ohashi, Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, talks to Skip Montreux about a career path that has taken her from Japan to Canada to the UAE and back to Japan. Listen
The Global Minimum Corporate Tax from 2021-06-16T01:12:06
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a close look at the agreement reached between the G7 on setting a global minimum tax rate for multinational corporations.
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Ransomware from 2021-05-27T16:01:21
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the rising threat that cybercrime and ransomware pose to businesses around the world.
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The European Super League from 2021-05-16T14:24:49
Dez Morgan explains all the details surrounding the recent European Super League Controversy to Skip Montreux.
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Non Fungible Tokens from 2021-05-01T19:39:53
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explain Non Fungible Tokens. What are NFTs? How do they work? Do they have any real value?
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Bottlenecks&Choke points from 2021-04-24T17:50:38
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the recent Suez Canal incident and its impact on the global supply chain.
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The GameStop Short Squeeze from 2021-03-24T22:30:51
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the recent short squeeze of GameStop stock that cost institutional investors billions of dollars in losses.
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Amazon vs. Parler from 2021-02-23T14:27:52
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the recent lawsuit between Amazon and Parler. Is this a case of Big Tech. censorship? Or is Amazon being socially responsible?
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UK update from Dez Morgan from 2021-02-05T11:05:57
We touch base with our long lost cohost – Mr. Dez Morgan. He gives us an update on what he has been doing since returning to the UK from the UAE in 2019, the COVID-19 situation in the UK, and th...
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Blowing in the Wind from 2021-01-18T20:09
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at the history of the wind power industry, discuss whether it is as environmentally friendly as it claims, and report on why competition is heating up...
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Social Media Influencers from 2020-12-31T02:11
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss what a social media influencer is and recent trends in the social media influencer industry.
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GAFA goes to Washington from 2020-10-25T11:10:14
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the US government’s antitrust investigation into Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon.
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Vaccine Race from 2020-08-10T02:23:54
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on recent developments in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
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3 ways COVID-19 will change the business world from 2020-06-14T02:11:17
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at three ways the COVID-19 pandemic will reshape the way we do business.
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The Economic Impact of Coronavirus from 2020-03-21T12:17:26
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the impact coronavirus will have on the global economy.
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The Problem with Palm Oil from 2020-01-05T23:56:48
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the reasons why palm oil has become such problem for the environment.
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The Boeing 737 Max from 2019-08-13T21:47
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the what went wrong in the development of the Boeing 737 Max Aircraft.
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The Business of Air Conditioning from 2019-07-19T21:47
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux talk about the development of the air conditioner and its impact on industries.
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Casual Dining Chains & Jamie's Italian from 2019-06-14T21:47
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux why the casual dining sector in the UK is facing so many problems.
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Opioid Crisis Update from 2019-05-31T12:25
Dez Morgan updates Skip Montreux on legal developments in the opioid crisis in the USA.
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Toyota - a lesson in partnership from 2019-04-30T09:19
Skip Montreux reports to Dez Morgan about the many partnerships Toyota has entered with their competitors
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Toyota - a lesson in partnership from 2019-04-30T09:19
Skip Montreux reports to Dez Morgan about the many partnerships Toyota has entered with their competitors
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Toyota - a lesson in partnership from 2019-04-30T09:19
Skip Montreux reports to Dez Morgan about the many partnerships Toyota has entered with their competitors
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Student Loan Crisis from 2019-04-17T09:19
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the looming student debt crisis in North American and the UK.
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Sanrio Corporation from 2019-03-27T09:19
Skip Montreux tells Dez Morgan about the ‘cutest’ corporation in the world.
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Brexit Update from 2019-03-06T12:25
Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux an update on the current status of the UK’s exit from the EU.
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Sneakernomics from 2019-02-20T09:19
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine how sneaker manufacturers are trying to lure new customers.
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Meat Substitues from 2019-02-06T12:25
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about advances in the field of meat substitutes.
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Commodity Activism from 2019-02-01T09:19
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at how businesses like Gillette and Nike us social issues to market their goods.
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Ghosn is Gone from 2018-12-31T09:19:47
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of the Renault – Nissan alliance, and the details of the financial scandal involving Carlos Ghosn.
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The Belt&Road Project from 2018-12-27T12:25:54
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss China’s Belt and Road initiative.
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The Yellow Vest Protests from 2018-12-08T15:23:30
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux about what is behind the anger and frustration of the Yellow Vest protestors in France.
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The Four Day Work Week from 2018-12-02T18:27:22
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the benefits of the four day work week. Is it a good idea? Who is introducing it?
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Black Friday from 2018-11-24T14:24:20
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history behind the busiest retail shopping day of the year – Black Friday.
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George Soros from 2018-11-21T01:37:27
Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about the infamous currency speculator Georg Soros.
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Warren Buffett: The Sage of Omaha from 2018-10-31T04:17:41
Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about his favorite investor.
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Sky Broadcasting from 2018-10-27T02:09:54
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux talk about the history of Sky Broadcasting and its recent acquisition by Comcast.
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Electric Car Developments in Japan from 2018-09-17T04:54:33
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about developments in the electric car industry in Japan.
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What's Cooking in the Meal Kit Industry? from 2018-08-07T01:46:46
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about what's cooking in the meal kit industry.
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What's Cooking in the Meal Kit Industry? from 2018-08-07T01:46:46
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about what's cooking in the meal kit industry.
The Trump - Kim Singapore Summit from 2018-07-31T00:55
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the recent summit meeting between US President Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un
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Trans Mountain Pipeline Dispute from 2018-07-18T00:55:29
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the controversy behind the Canadian Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
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Trump's trouble with Canadian Milk from 2018-06-30T01:36:58
Skip Montreux explains the Canadian supply management system for dairy products, and vents about Donald Trump’s strange approach to trade relations with Canada.
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The Internet of Living Things from 2018-06-05T01:16:44
Skip Montreux explains the Internet of Living Things to Dez Morgan.
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A.I in the Defence Industry from 2018-05-18T02:56:35
Skip Montreux talks to Dez Morgan about how the Defence industry is developing Artificial Intelligence.
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Cashless Society from 2018-05-02T23:39:43
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore how Sweden and Japan are moving closer and closer to being cashless societies.
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Turkey: The Transcontinental Middleman from 2018-04-25T02:25:52
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the economic and geopolitical importance of Turkey.
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3D Printing from 2018-04-14T12:37:05
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a look at recent developments in the field of 3D Printing and talk about how it is now possible to build a home using 3D technology.
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US Steel&Aluminum Tariffs from 2018-04-05T00:05:02
Dez Morgan & Skip Montreux discuss the recent tariffs US President Trump placed on steel and aluminum imports. Is this the beginning of a global trade war?
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Guns in America from 2018-03-21T16:13:54
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the gun culture in America and its role in business.
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Fast Fashion from 2018-03-08T03:54:57
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the history of the Fast Fashion industry and how it revolutionised how we shop for clothes.
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Poland and the EU from 2018-02-04T14:14:37
Skip Montreux updates Dez Morgan on what caused the European Commision to trigger Article 7 against Poland.
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Developments in Saudi Arabia from 2017-12-31T20:00
Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about recent developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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German Elections from 2017-12-29T20:00
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the political situation in Germany in the aftermath of the recent national elections.
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The Opioid Crisis in America from 2017-12-16T03:38:38
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss what is behind the opioid drug crisis in the U.S.A.
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The Federal Reserve System from 2017-12-05T01:02:50
Dez Morgan explains the Federal Reserve Banking System to Skip Montreux.
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Marvel Comics: a business comeback of superhero proportions from 2017-11-21T01:45
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Marvel Comics comeback from bankruptcy to box office supremacy.
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Hurricanes: Their impact on the bottom line from 2017-11-09T00:41
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the economic impact this year’s hurricanes will have on the US and Caribbean economies
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Venezuela: the economic impact of a political crisis from 2017-10-26T01:33:06
Samantha Vega gives Skip Montreux an update on the political and economic situation in Venezuela
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Aging Japan from 2017-09-30T03:01
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the population shift underway in Japan and its impact on rural areas.
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The Qatar - Gulf Crisis from 2017-09-14T01:27:08
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux what is behind Saudi Arabia's economic blockade of Qatar.
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Alphabet vs. Uber from 2017-09-03T04:41:05
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the very complicated lawsuit between Google’s parent company and the ride sharing company Uber
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Salmon Farming from 2017-08-20T01:42
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the Atlantic Salmon Farming industry. What is the connection between Norway and one of Japan’s largest group companies – Mitsubishi?
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The Bitcoin Fork from 2017-08-11T10:47:12
Skip Montreux reports on recent developments with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
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The WannaCry Ransomware from 2017-06-30T23:00:37
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the WannaCry computer virus that played havoc on the Internet in May. Is this the beginning of a cyber crimewave?
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Made in China 2025 from 2017-06-21T04:37:28
Skip Montreux explains the Made in China 2025 program to Dez Morgan.
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Airbnb and the P2P market from 2017-06-06T05:01:57
Skip Montreux tells Dez Morgan about the history of Airbnb and how it opened up the peer to peer (P2P) marketplace
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South Korea Part 2 - The Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy from 2017-05-22T04:38:17
Dez Morgan explains the economic conditions hitting the global shipping industry and how they contributed to the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping
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Canada's Budding Marijuana Industry from 2017-05-12T02:54:16
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Canada’s proposed law to legalize marijuana and the new industry it is creating
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South Korea Part 1: The Impeachment of Park Geun-hye from 2017-05-03T06:45:11
Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux the inside information on what brought down South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye.
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Global Counterfeiting from 2017-04-29T06:16:54
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the issue of brand counterfeiting, knockoffs, and fake products.
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Bayer&Monsanto from 2017-04-20T02:16:17
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the pending merger between the German pharmaceutical company Bayer and the American agriculture giant Monsanto.
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Virtual Reality - for business and play from 2017-03-10T05:04
Skip Montreux fills Dez Morgan in on the latest trends in Virtual Reality technology.
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Davos: a meeting of the world elite from 2017-03-01T04:37:08
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the history of the World Economic Forum and discuss what happened at this year’s annual meeting that recently finished in Davos, Switzerland.
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Alibaba: The World According to (Jack) Ma from 2017-02-18T12:44:56
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma
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The Future of the E.U. from 2017-01-27T01:23
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux what has taken place in Europe since the Brexit referendum and they discuss what is in store for the E.U. in 2017.
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The Climate Change Crisis: Big Business to the Rescue from 2017-01-14T18:18:35
Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about climate change and business. Will big business lead the way to cleaner energy?
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Amazon: The Evolution of an Industry Disruptor from 2016-12-30T03:00:11
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the ongoing evolution of Amazon.com and how it went from a simple online bookstore to the major disruptor they are today.
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Donald Trump's Conflict(s) of Interest from 2016-12-23T11:34:48
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss conflicts of interest in the business and political worlds. What are the potential conflicts Donald Trump faces as he moves into the White House?
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Chinese Startups from 2016-12-15T03:15:49
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the startup climate in China and how 3 innovative companies are giving Western competitors a run for their money.
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The Importance of Company Reputations from 2016-11-12T06:32:41
Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan look at good (and bad) examples of how a company can protect its reputation when facing a public relations disaster.
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White Gold: The International Ivory Trade from 2016-11-03T18:36:21
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of the ivory trade and what is being done to protect the world's elephant population.
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The Return of Banking Bailouts from 2016-10-29T05:29:27
Dez Morgan explains why Deutsche Bank might be in need of a government bailout.
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Western Sanctions against Russia from 2016-10-13T04:06:38
Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan discuss the economic sanctions that were placed on Russia two years ago by the US and other western nations.
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The Nintendo Story&Pokemon Go from 2016-09-06T19:14:57
Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega discuss the long history of Nintendo and the development of Pokemon Go
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The Panama Papers from 2016-08-29T13:28:56
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the Panama Papers. What are they? Who is in them? What are their ramifications?
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution from 2016-08-22T14:01:53
Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about the age of the fourth industrial revolution and what impact it will have on our society.
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Donald Trump: The Bankrupt Billionaire from 2016-08-13T23:16:41
Skip and Samantha report on Donald Trump’s business dealings in the Atlantic City casino industry.
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The Troubles in Brazil from 2016-07-24T21:43:40
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The Price of Oil from 2016-07-19T00:02:11
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Millennials in the Workplace from 2016-06-25T02:53:32
Skip and Samantha look at the unique characteristics of the Millennial generation and how these traits explain their behavior in the workplace
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U.S. - Cuba Trade Relations from 2016-05-16T03:02:03
Skip and Samantha give a brief history of U.S. – Cuba trade relations and talk about the recent historic developments between these two nations.
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The Arms Industry from 2016-05-08T03:06
Skip talks about the military industrial complex and introduces Dez to some interesting statistics.
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