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Diamonds' uncertain future

We’re in Sierra Leone where the gems have helped to fuel war and, many would say, decades of corruption. The closure of the country’s biggest diamond mine has added to the economic uncertainty as well...

2026-04-27

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The founder tackling Africa’s data scarcity problem

We meet Kate Kallot, the founder and CEO of Amini AI, a startup working to make farming and environmental data easier to obtain across Africa and other emerging economies. The entrepreneur set up the ...

2026-04-24

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Inside gaming’s cheat problem

We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry? We reveal...

2026-04-23

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Why Kenya is betting on geothermal power

Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has become a vital and reliable source of electricity. ...

2026-04-22

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The new fitness tourism

Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club? Millions of holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks over sun loung...

2026-04-21

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Getting goods to the ends of the Earth

In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination. In this episode, Jane Chambers trav...

2026-04-20

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L.O.L. Surprise creator Isaac Larian

Isaac Larian left Iran as a 17 year-old with $750 and went on to build a successful career in the US toy industry. Today, at 72, he’s the founder and chief executive of MGA Entertainment, one of the l...

2026-04-17

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How wrestling became big business

Professional wrestling has grown into a global entertainment industry worth billions of dollars, driven by sponsorships, new broadcasting deals, and a growing online audience. We step inside the ring...

2026-04-16

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Reinventing Kodak

Kodak was written off as a casualty of the digital age. Now, it's betting on film again. We hear from the chief executive, Jim Continenza, on rebuilding manufacturing, reviving analogue, and turning ...

2026-04-15

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Iran’s economy: Counting the cost of war

Iran’s economy is under strain from war, long-standing sanctions and a nationwide internet shutdown. We hear from people inside the country, and ask how much damage has been done, and how recovery c...

2026-04-14

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The Dutch village at risk from an energy project

Today - a Dutch fishing village that could be wiped off the map to make room for a mega‑energy hub. We visit Moerdijk, to meet families, eel‑smokers and shopkeepers. What does their fight tell us ab...

2026-04-13

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Bonus: Introducing Inheritance: Samsung

When the Samsung Chairman has a heart attack, his heir is pushed into the spotlight. The complex manoeuvring to secure his succession re-opens old family wounds, prompts one of the biggest scandals in...

2026-04-11

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The tech boss who 'x-rays' businesses

We meet Alexander Rinke, the co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis, a billion-dollar company that started life as a university project between three friends. We learn how the Munich-based company raised c...

2026-04-10

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Food prices after Hormuz: What changes now?

Conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through the global food system. Even with signs of a ceasefire, the impact may not be over. Disruption to fertiliser supplies, combined with rising ene...

2026-04-09

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Anthropic: the $300bn AI firm at war with the White House

Anthropic’s rise from startup to one of the world’s leading players in artificial intelligence has been staggering, but so in recent weeks has been its row with the US Government. Today, we look at t...

2026-04-08

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Headspace CEO on the use of AI in tackling burnout

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support. The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about ...

2026-04-07

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Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

Highly exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices and intensifying climate change, island nations around the world are starting to ask: could they make a fortune from the gusty seas that surround them? ...

2026-04-06

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The self-taught coder building a drone empire

We hear from a founder who taught himself how to code as a child, set up several businesses, and now with his drone delivery firm Manna Air Delivery - one of the largest in Europe - is trying to chall...

2026-04-03

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Is this social media's 'Big Tobacco moment'?

We look at the fallout from the recent court case which found Meta and Google liable for harming the mental health of one their young users and deliberately making their platforms addictive. Some ha...

2026-04-02

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Afterlife: The business of celebrity legacies

We explore the growing industry built around the legacies of celebrities after their deaths. We hear from estate managers, the agents representing the deceased and from those reviving these stars in a...

2026-04-01

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