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Business Daily

BBC World Service
Artificial Intelligence
China
United States
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Inflation
Japan
India
Economy
Sustainability
Covid-19
Covid-19 Pandemic
Afghanistan
Taliban
USAID
Cost Of Living
Chocolate
Strait Of Hormuz
Oil
Foreign Aid
Cocoa

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Tilbury
Makeup artist and founder of the global beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury
Episode: Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence
Noah Rubin
Former professional tennis player, director of Tennis for Kent Hospitality Group
Kent Hospitality Group
Episode: Follow the Money: The Wimbledon business model
Abdullah Ahmed
AI company boss in Gaza
Private tech company
Episode: Rebuilding Gaza and trying to get back to work
Nga Pham
Journalist in Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam
Episode: Taking Stock: Heatwaves, Pensions and Tech Turbulence
Carsten Brzeski
Analyst at ING
ING
Episode: Taking Stock: Heatwaves, Pensions and Tech Turbulence
Luis von Ahn
Co-founder and CEO of Duolingo
Duolingo
Episode: Founders: Duolingo's billionaire boss on rejecting Bill Gates
Joanne Chow
Foundry Market Analyst at Trendforce in Taipei
Trendforce
Episode: Follow the money: The chips powering AI
Emily Benson
Head of strategy at Minerva Technology Futures
Minerva Technology Futures
Episode: Follow the money: The chips powering AI
Wendell Huang
Chief Financial Officer at TSMC
TSMC
Episode: Follow the money: The chips powering AI

Hosts

Michelle Fleury
Host of BBC World Service programs; North America business correspondent
Rahul Tandon
Host of BBC Business Daily; studio host

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
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  • Very poor

    Talks too much about AI and has too much politics involved

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    United Kingdom7 months ago
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    Singaporea year ago
  • Everything is CLIMATE CHANGE

    Seems that even this program did not avoid pushing climate change agenda, seriously now.

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    United States2 years ago

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Many reviews highlight strong reporting and useful macroeconomic context, though opinions on pacing and tone vary.
Listener feedback shows appreciation for practical business insights and real-world expert perspectives.
Some listeners feel coverage leans too political or climate-focused and prefer more tight business-focused episodes.

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Follow the Money: The Wimbledon business model
Q: Is that an on-going discussion for you guys at Wimbledon? What's the situation there?
They have announced a prize money increase and are committed to continuing discussions, but emphasize balancing investments back into British tennis and the championships with player payouts.
Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
She envisions the Tilbury feeling—empowering people by helping them look and feel their best—while acknowledging the ongoing effort to scale and sustain a brand that resonates across cultures.
Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence
Q: Charlotte, will you indulge me? I'm going to give a little blurb about you.
The host introduces Charlotte Tilbury and sets up the conversation, framing her background as a makeup artist who built a leading global brand through innovation and an understanding of the market.
When will petrol and gas get cheaper again?
Q: Do you set sail or wait for more certainty if a deal is announced and the Strait appears open?
The hosts discuss skepticism and the importance of verifying political promises with practical conditions, implying that many market players would remain cautious and monitor for tangible steps before acting.
When will petrol and gas get cheaper again?
Q: Rahul, have you ever signed a deal, and it's taken ages for it to kick in?
The question is used as an opening metaphor to frame how long-term, high-stakes agreements—like a geopolitical settlement or a trade deal—can take time to materialize, and how anticipation and timing affect market expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Daily

What is Business Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show surveys money, markets, technology, and policy through a global lens, repeatedly circling big themes like macroeconomics, regulation, and the evolving tech landscape. Episodes frequently unpack how innovation shapes business strategy, from AI and data centers to licensing in consumer goods, while also examining broader consequences for consumers, workers, and developing economies. A notable strength is the ability to bring in practitioners and analysts—from economists and industry executives to on-the-ground reporters—to illuminate complex topics with practical context. Listeners can expect thoughtful skepticism about overstated hype, plus clear takeaways on how policy, markets, and technology interact to influence business decisio... more

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