The great supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic scrambled the shipping system across the Pacific.
Although mostly over, the turmoil has led to alterations in the way the global economy functions. One such change can be seen in Mexico, where companies from China are increasingly setting up shop.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’: A New Wave of Consumer Debt
As people in the United States struggle with rising costs, they are increasingly turning to “buy now, pay later” loans for essentials such as rent and groceries.Stacey Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, explains the draw and the hidden risks of the loan model.Gue ... Show More
24m 5s
Sep 6
Classical Music Is in Crisis. Gustavo Dudamel Is Here to Save It.
Music Featured (in order of appearance, all conducted by Gustavo Dudamel):Johann Strauss, Tik-Tak Polka, Polka Schnell, Op. 365, Weiner Philharmoniker (Sony Music Entertainment)Dmitri Shostakovich, Festive Overture, Op. 96, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)Gusta ... Show More
42m 59s
Sep 4
The Intertwined Legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton
Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of another iconic woman: Dolly Parton.On paper, the connections between the two women seem superficial, but for the Ti ... Show More
30m 56s
Apr 2023
Is Mexico benefiting from the US-China trade war?
Increasingly, US companies are 'nearshoring' - moving their operations closer to home.Cities in the north of Mexico, like Monterrey, are seeing a manufacturing boom. We speak to some of the companies who are cashing in, and ask, is this a renaissance that will last?Plus we look a ... Show More
17m 29s
Oct 2021
The supply chain's weak link
How disruption in a single port, factory or freight centre can cause global chaos. Ed Butler speaks with Stavros Karamperidis, an expert in maritime economics at the University of Plymouth, and Kent Jones, professor of economics at Babson College in the US. Meanwhile, chief econo ... Show More
17m 28s