Episodes

  • Putin's pivot to Africa

    Putin's pivot to Africa
    Jan 25 2019
    As Russia’s relations with the west deteriorate Moscow is seeking fresh alliances across Africa say Henry Foy, Nastassia Astrasheuskaya and David Pilling. With Moscow often sidestepping demands for reform or protection of human rights, this is starting to raise concern in western capitals.

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    13 mins
  • Wells Fargo: repairing a damaged brand

    Wells Fargo: repairing a damaged brand
    Jan 16 2019
    Wells Fargo has lurched from one scandal to another but customers have stayed loyal, say Robert Armstrong and Laura Noonan. Can the bank once seen as the best managed in America recover its premium valuation? Produced by Caroline Grady

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    12 mins
  • Data brokers: regulators tackle the 'privacy deathstars'

    Data brokers: regulators tackle the 'privacy deathstars'
    Jan 10 2019
    Data brokers face heightened scrutiny in Europe as public opinion shifts on questions of privacy and businesses face tougher data protection legislation, say Aliya Ram and Madhumita Murgia. Will recent operational changes at data brokers be enough to convince regulators? Produced by Caroline Grady

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    14 mins
  • Person of the Year 2018: George Soros

    Person of the Year 2018: George Soros
    Dec 21 2018
    The Financial Times has chosen George Soros as its Person of the Year and here editor Lionel Barber and deputy editor Roula Khalaf explain why the billionaire philanthropist and liberal standard bearer merits the title, particularly in 2018. Presented by Robert Shrimsley and produced by Anna Dedhar

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    22 mins
  • The university challenge

    The university challenge
    Dec 14 2018
    The November sentencing of British academic Matthew Hedges to life in prison for spying caused a rare public spat between the UK and UAE and although he was subsequently pardoned it has led UK and US institutions to reassess their links to oil-rich Gulf states, say Andrew England and Simeon Kerr. Does foreign funding influence research on the region and damage the reputation of institutions or enhance academic ties?

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    13 mins
  • The end of the games console?

    The end of the games console?
    Dec 5 2018
    Nintendo, Sony’s Playstation, and Microsoft’s Xbox dominate the cut-throat computer game business. But, says Leo Lewis, these console makers look under threat in the era of streaming. Will the cloud win, or can consoles, with higher quality, more complex games, keep their place? Produced by Harry Robertson

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    12 mins
  • Who will replace Merkel as head of the CDU?

    Who will replace Merkel as head of the CDU?
    Nov 29 2018
    In October, Angela Merkel announced she would be stepping down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union, the party she has headed for nearly two decades. The race to succeed her is now well underway, says Guy Chazan. Three candidates have emerged in a battle that will decide whether the party stays its course or turns to the right. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Harry Robertson

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    13 mins
  • The battle between Modi and India's central bank

    The battle between Modi and India's central bank
    Nov 22 2018
    The Reserve Bank of India is embroiled in an intense political battle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, say Simon Mundy and Henny Sender. The government has long pressured the RBI to do more to boost growth, but a possible economic slowdown has seen Mr Modi ramp up his attacks. Can the RBI’s legally fragile independence hold? Produced by Harry Robertson

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    15 mins
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