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This episode will provide an overview of both entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur. Every Monday, join us and discover the world of business and its practices.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the landmark book Freakonomics comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the universe. It’s the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all things Freakonomics. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty...

“In Dark Towers, David Enrich tells the story of how one of the world’s mightiest banks careened off the rails, threatening everything from our financial system to our democracy through its reckless entanglement with Donald Trump. Darkly fascinating and yet all too real, it’s a tale that...

Author and philosopher Sydney Banks once again brings to life his wise and simple gardener as a voice through which Banks presents more implications of the Three Principles that create human reality, calling on us to realize that to fully understand the Principles is to liberate one's spirit. In this sequel to Sydney Banks’ book The Enlightened Gardener, two colleagues return to England to meet once again with the remarkable gardener whose simple yet profound philosophy made such a difference to their lives.

Brought to you by Penguin. In six weeks in 1940, France was over-run by German troops and surrendered. One junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. At that moment...

In a world of constant change, Barclays Brief is your weekly source for differentiated perspectives that cut through the noise. Each bite-sized episode delivers clear insights into the structural trends transforming sectors – from technology and healthcare to energy, industrials and beyond. Through sharp dialogue and scenario-based analysis, we help you navigate complexity, make meaningful connections and anticipate what’s next – whether you’re managing a portfolio or leading a business. Each week we dig deep into a key market theme, spanning equities, macro, credit and more, ...

Allar and Matt work for the EU bank. But they’re not bankers. So they often find themselves wondering just what their super-smart banker colleagues are talking about. Each week they sit down with experts from the European Investment Bank and make them explain words, phrases and concepts frequently used in economics and finance in a way that's understandable, whether you’re a student, a citizen, or a business owner. No jargon, no acronyms--but just about as much fun as a finance podcast can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a private banker working for the largest bank in the world, UBS, Bradley Birkenfeld was an expert in Switzerland's shell-game of offshore companies and secret numbered accounts. He wined and dined ultrawealthy clients whose millions of dollars were hidden away from business partners, spouses, and tax authorities. As his client list grew, Birkenfeld lived a life of money, fast cars, and beautiful women, but when he discovered that UBS was planning to betray him, he blew the whistle to the US government.

Bodyway Intuition Podcast, hosted by Eboni Banks, explores intuition and the intuitive Clair senses through grounded, insightful conversations. The show embraces intuition as a natural gift available to everyone, rooted in the relationship between our five primary senses and our intuitive Clair senses. Eboni created this podcast to facilitate conversations about intuition and the intuitive experiences we all have, helping us better understand experiences we don't always give language or acknowledgment to. New episodes every Wednesday! You can learn more about Eboni Banks, intuition, and the ...

Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting...

The renowned fantasy and science fiction writer China Mieville has long been inspired by the ideals of the Russian Revolution, and here, on the centenary of the revolution, he provides his own distinctive take on its history. In February 1917, in the midst of bloody war, Russia was still an autocratic monarchy: nine months later it became the first socialist state in world history. How did this unimaginable transformation take place? How was a ravaged and backward country, swept up in a desperately unpopular war, rocked by not one but two revolutions?

""A truly excellent novel. . . . The morbidly fascinating little twists of human existence are all here: love, sex, life and death, beauty and horror—the works."" — Chicago Sun-Times In The Book of Jamaica, Russell Banks explores the complexities of political life in the Caribbean and its...

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Op De Bank is de wekelijkse podcast van voormalig K-1 Heavyweight kampioen Remy Bonjasky en jeugdvriend Marinho Gordon, waar in relaxte sfeer en met veel humor gesproken wordt over vechtsport. Het programma heeft grote impact op de vechtsportwereld en heeft regelmatig interview gasten voor diepte interviews. Ook te beluisteren in dit kanaal: Warrior Talk, dé talkshow over vechtsport, en Warrior Watch, waarin je kan luisteren naar voor- en nabeschouwingen van belangrijke wedstrijden in de vechtsportwereld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our perception of money is changing rapidly, and banks are at the center of all of it. From how we access it to how we buy to how we trust that our money will be there when we need it. Here on Bank Nerd Corner, Kiah Haslett brings on a rotating cast of expert bankers, economists, academics and more to sit down and talk about the complex dynamics shaping financial services today. Banks exist at the crossroads between risk and safety, private business and public policy and new technology and some of the oldest laws we have. If we can understand what is changing and what probably won’t, we’ll...

Welcome to Body, Choice & Voice – where women reclaim their stories, their health, and their power. Hosted by Nyomi Banks, this podcast amplifies the voices of women affected by Breast Implant Illness (BII), medical gaslighting, and the fight for body autonomy. Each week, we share raw, unfiltered conversations with women who've walked through the fire of being dismissed, unheard, and unseen by the medical system – and came out the other side transformed. This is more than a health podcast. This is a movement. Whether you're experiencing unexplained symptoms, considering explant surgery...

Dagens bänk med komikerna Joel Gerhardsson och Moa Z.Spelas in i utomhus i Malmö, parkernas stadSkriv till oss på instagram!@joel.gerhardsson@miouwa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research shows that people cannot reach their full potential unless they are in healthy connection with others. Dr. Amy Banks teaches us how to rewire our brains for healthier relationships and happier, more fulfilling lives. This groundbreaking book gives listeners the tools they need to strengthen the parts of their brain that encourage connection and to heal the neural damage that disconnection can cause.

Zombie Banks tells the story of how debtor nations and failing institutions are damaging the long-term prospects of the global economy. Author Yalman Onaran, a veteran Bloomberg News reporter and financial banking-sector expert, examines exactly what a zombie bank is and why they are kept alive. He also discusses how they hurt economic recovery and what needs to be done in order to restore stability.

Gene Washington’s football career ended long before his daughter Maya was born. She never saw the legendary powerhouse as anything but her dad. She didn’t yet grasp the impact he’d had on the sport - and on America. To understand his historic role in the integration of college football and fully appreciate his legacy, Maya had a lot of catching up to do. Maya retraces her father’s journey from the segregated south to Michigan State during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement and his journey as an NFL pioneer after the 1967 draft.