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BBC World Service 2000 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

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Taking Stock: A slower China and a durian glut
Taking Stock: A slower China and a durian glut Jul 16, 2026 1384 Connecting the timezones this week are Will Bain in London, David Kuo in Singapore and Emily Peck in New York to unpack the week's biggest business stories. China's economy has recorded one of its weakest quarterly growth rates on record, raising fresh questions about the country's outlook and the impact on the global economy. Plus, why prices for durian, the 'king of fruits', are tumbling across
Power Players: Can the Paramount–Warner merger survive?
Power Players: Can the Paramount–Warner merger survive? Jul 15, 2026 1610 This week, Will and Michelle speak to Reuters entertainment business correspondent Dawn Chmielewski about how the Paramount–Warner merger could reshape Hollywood. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery want to combine in a $110 billion deal that would create an entertainment giant. Executives say it's the only way to survive the streaming wars, but now twelve attorneys general, regulators and a host
The Jude Bellingham brand
The Jude Bellingham brand Jul 15, 2026 1004 With the 2026 World Cup underway, here's another chance to hear how England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham became one of football's most marketable names. The face of several major brands, Bellingham has built a successful business beyond football. We explore the Jude Bellingham brand, his sponsorship and endorsement deals, and what makes him so valuable to some of the world's biggest compan
Founders: Sumant Sinha's bet on a greener India
Founders: Sumant Sinha's bet on a greener India Jul 14, 2026 1049 Sumant Sinha is the founder of ReNew, one of India's largest renewable energy companies. He explains why he left a successful corporate career to pursue renewable energy, the challenges of building a business in a fast-changing market, and whether India can become a clean-energy superpower.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Barbara GeorgeYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: Suma
Follow the money: The beef with US beef
Follow the money: The beef with US beef Jul 13, 2026 1201 Why have US beef prices risen around 13% over the past year? Who is making money from the burgers and steaks Americans eat? Presenter Sam Fenwick speaks to a cattle rancher in South Dakota, an agricultural economist in Wisconsin, a meat packer in North Carolina and a restaurant owner in Nebraska to find out what is happening in this quintessentially American corner of the food market. We unpack th
The BRIC architect's warning for the West
The BRIC architect's warning for the West Jul 12, 2026 1200 Ed Butler speaks to the man who coined the term BRIC for the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. Now back in the headlines as an adviser to Britain’s likely next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, Jim O'Neill argues that Western nations must abandon what he calls their neo-colonial attitudes towards the world's new industrial powerhouses.(Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and India
Taking Stock: Is Trump happier with Nato on defence spending?
Taking Stock: Is Trump happier with Nato on defence spending? Jul 9, 2026 1434 Will Bain is joined by Seijiro Takeshita in Japan and Yael Selfin in the UK to discuss the week's biggest business stories. As Nato members agree to greater defence spending, we examine how economic conditions in the UK and Japan are shaping their ability to fund these commitments, as governments balance growing security demands with pressure on public finances. Plus, what Microsoft's layoffs at X
Power Players: What does Mamdani's Manhattan mean for the world?
Power Players: What does Mamdani's Manhattan mean for the world? Jul 8, 2026 1561 Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani rode a wave of anti-Trump sentiment and cost-of-living pressures to win the New York City mayoralty. But talk of new taxes to fund spending spooked some on Wall Street. Six months in, has he found a balance? Presenters: Michelle Fleury and Will Bain Producer: Josh Martin Editor: Stephen RyanYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Image: New York City may
Founders: Moderna's Noubar Afeyan
Founders: Moderna's Noubar Afeyan Jul 7, 2026 1048 Noubar Afeyan helped bring one of medicine's biggest breakthroughs to the world through Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine. In this episode, he explains why what looked like an overnight success was actually decades in the making.Presenter: Will Bain Producers: Barbara George and David Cann Researcher: Aleeza Siddiq
Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones
Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones Jul 6, 2026 1077 They are one of the biggest rock bands in the world and are releasing their 25th album this week. So, in a world where artists can make billions from touring alone, should the band release new material or just go on the road?They have earned more than $200 million across six tours, more than $100 million over 10, while many musicians earn less that $0.01 per stream of their songs.Presenter: Hannah
Can Saudi Arabia move beyond oil?
Can Saudi Arabia move beyond oil? Jul 5, 2026 1078 Sameer Hashmi travels to Riyadh to examine the progress of Vision 2030, an ambitious plan launched nearly a decade ago to transform one of the world's biggest oil producers into a more diverse economy. The kingdom has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in tourism, entertainment, sport and mega-projects, while introducing sweeping social reforms that have reshaped everyday life. But oil remai
Taking stock: Trump's money
Taking stock: Trump's money Jul 2, 2026 1633 Rahul Tandon is joined by Han Lin in Shanghai and Allison Schrager in New York to examine a set of stories where markets, politics and consumer behaviour collide. They begin with Donald Trump’s financial disclosures and what they reveal about the relationship between politics, markets, and wealth, before discussing the growing role of governments and billionaires in major technology firms, includi

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