Episodios

  • Can the Fed stay independent under Trump? US military action upends oil markets

    Can the Fed stay independent under Trump? US military action upends oil markets
    Jan 16 2026
    The US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on building renovations. At least, that's the story on paper. When you zoom out, it's clear that the Trump administration has been putting the pressure on Powell for months to lower interest rates, and this might just be the latest tactic. But will it backfire?
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    40 m
  • Nvidia & Mercedes link up in AI car tech, plus the struggle to innovate in healthcare

    Nvidia & Mercedes link up in AI car tech, plus the struggle to innovate in healthcare
    Jan 9 2026
    CES 2026 makes it official: cars are becoming software. Plus whether innovation can make US healthcare better.
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Does Taylor Swift prove that women have to act like men to succeed in business?

    Does Taylor Swift prove that women have to act like men to succeed in business?
    Jan 2 2026
    Taylor Swift is one of music’s current icons. Her albums and merch fly off the shelves, her songs top streaming charts and tours can even bolster national economies. What can economists learn from her?
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    16 m
  • How wealth inequality is spiraling in America

    How wealth inequality is spiraling in America
    Dec 26 2025
    Something strange is happening in the US. While high interest rates are helping the richest people grow the value of their assets, an uptick in debt costs or inflation at the store can be devasting for the bottom 50%.
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    19 m
  • America's biggest shift in federal drug policy in 50 years

    America's biggest shift in federal drug policy in 50 years
    Dec 19 2025
    Trump moves cannabis to Schedule III as a New York social equity founder and a drug policy expert speak to DW about who really benefits from America’s new federal regulations.
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    31 m
  • Q&A: Hollywood wars and US’s oil sanctions on Venezuela

    Q&A: Hollywood wars and US’s oil sanctions on Venezuela
    Dec 16 2025
    It’s our weekly Q&A segment, where we answer your questions about the biggest financial stories.
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    8 m
  • Is Trump starting a new oil war in Venezuela?

    Is Trump starting a new oil war in Venezuela?
    Dec 12 2025
    The US has been ramping up economic pressure on Venezuela for years. But since the second inauguration of President Trump, the pressure is bordering more and more on military action instead of just economic.
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    40 m
  • Q&A: Skincare for kids & holiday shopping embraces AI

    Q&A: Skincare for kids & holiday shopping embraces AI
    Dec 10 2025
    It’s our weekly Q&A episode where we take your burning questions and put them to the experts who can give you the best answers. We explore how kids are getting their hands on expensive skincare products.
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    8 m
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