The world bank was set up in 1944. In the aftermath of the second world war, the institution was there to give loans to countries rebuilding after the conflict. Their first loan went to France - but with stipulations about repayment that set a tone for future funds.
A new series, authored by Devi Sridhar, and her team from the University of Edinburgh, and ... Show More
Feb 27
Measles is surging in 2026. From London to Texas, why are cases hitting a 30-year high?
In this episode, we investigate the alarming resurgence of measles across North America and the UK. While cases are falling across much of Europe and Asia, North America is seeing explosive outbreaks fueled by vaccine hesitancy and political shifts. We break down the 2026 crisis: ... Show More
41m 34s
Feb 20
Rethinking Cancer Survivorship and the Autism Gender Gap
In this week’s episode, we challenge long-held medical narratives, starting with how the healthcare system manages life after a cancer diagnosis. While medical advancements mean more people are surviving cancer than ever before, many patients report a "cliff-edge" experience wher ... Show More
28m 17s
Aug 2022
Is the IMF Still Relevant?
As countries grappled with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, many turned to global financial agencies for support, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. But in some cases, at least, the agencies’ playbook of reforms and auste ... Show More
27m 23s
Oct 2017
World Bank/IMF Meetings Special: 25 Percent of World Not Enjoying a Strong Recovery, Lagarde Says
Live from the World Bank/IMF Meetings in Washington DC. Christine Lagarde, IMF's managing director, says the IMF has repeatedly said corporate tax reform was needed in the U.S. Prior to that, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says the World Bank is talking with the U.S. about inf ... Show More
22m 42s
Dec 2019
SG #198: Banken und Finanzen in Deutschland
Die Stadt Frankfurt am Main ist das Finanzzentrum Deutschlands. Hier haben die großen Banken ihre Zentrale. Es wird höchste Zeit, dieses Thema mal anzupacken, auch wenn Wirtschaft und Finanzen eher trocken sind. Wenn ein Thema trocken ist bedeutet das, dass es nicht sehr spannend ... Show More
8m 43s
<p>Are we in the middle of a financial crisis? Today’s show breaks down the latest bank crises — from Credit Suisse to First Republic.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p><p>Another week, another banking calamity. </p><p><br></p><p>On Sunday, Swiss banking giant UBS ca ... Show More
