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Business Daily

BBC World Service
Artificial Intelligence
China
United States
India
Inflation
Tariffs
Strait Of Hormuz
Japan
Oil
Cost Of Living
Prediction Markets
Sierra Leone
K-Beauty
New York City
Wooden Construction
Iran
Groceries
Biohacking
Architecture
Jos Leijdekkers

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

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Recent Guests

Carissa Bryce Christensen
Founder and CEO of BryceTech, analytics and consulting firm specializing in space, satellite and technology markets
BryceTech
Episode: Taking Stock: Who owns Space?
Namrata Goswami
Professor, author and consultant specializing in space policy, international relations and geo-policy
Episode: Taking Stock: Who owns Space?
John Catsimatidis
Businessman, founder and CEO of Red Apple Group
Red Apple Group
Episode: Listen again: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis
Gideon Long
Producer of Follow the Money
Episode: Follow the money: Why is diesel so expensive?
Dr. Sadat Al-Husseini
Former oil field executive at Saudi Aramco (1996–2004)
Saudi Aramco
Episode: Follow the money: Why is diesel so expensive?
Naveen Das
Senior crude oil analyst at Kepler
Kepler
Episode: Follow the money: Why is diesel so expensive?
Saad Rahim
Chief economist at Trafigura
Trafigura
Episode: Follow the money: Why is diesel so expensive?
Anna Rottkier
Director of the Population Research Institute
Population Research Institute, Finland
Episode: A global baby bust: why are birth rates falling?
Susanna Mackay
Deputy State Secretary for family policy
Hungary Ministry of Social and Family Affairs
Episode: A global baby bust: why are birth rates falling?

Hosts

Hannah Mullane
Host of the show introducing and guiding the interview
John Laurenson
Host of Business Daily, co-host in some segments

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Good source of daily content

    Important information, in an easy to understand format. Great hosts and engaging guests and content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacush
    Canada9 days ago
  • Superb analysis of topical financial news stories and their impact on real people

    Always interesting, informative and relevant, this show is an excellent example of the BBC doing what it is intended for. Please keep up the high quality content and great presentation too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eagle eyed bill watcher
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A lot of propaganda

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    annet.tr
    Russia9 months ago
  • Very poor

    Talks too much about AI and has too much politics involved

    Labour,tori or reform has nothing too do with business daily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marshmallow2016 march
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Divided by a common language

    •EPISODE: “How Trade Deals Are Really Made” in which a guest (American) uses the nonsense non-word “nother” (“a whole nother … )

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    (Gibberer)
    Australiaa year ago

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Some listeners value the data-driven rigor and global angles.
The show's guests are strong and varied, offering real-world lessons.

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#24
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#99
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#141
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Listen again: Bonds, heroes or villains?
Q: Ken, you're a former chief economist at the IMF and kept an eye on many nations' finances. When did it become clear that bond markets could be more powerful than electorates?
Historically, in both emerging and advanced economies, bond markets could call governments' bluff; in the modern era, inflation and fiscal crises can pressure markets to reassert discipline, especially in times of stress.
Listen again: Bonds, heroes or villains?
Q: Ken, take us back to the beginning of bonds then. Do we know when the first bond was issued?
The first government bonds were likely issued by Italian city-states in the 12th century, with early examples from Genoa, Venice, and Florence, while the first private bonds appeared later, with the Dutch East India Company leading early corporate debt issuance in the 1600s.
Listen again: Bonds, heroes or villains?
Q: Let's get an explanation. What exactly is a Bond?
A Bond is an IOU issued by governments or corporations, borrowing money with a promise to pay the principal back over a set maturity along with interest, and the bond markets are where these debts are bought and sold.
Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?
Q: What does BP's leadership churn tell us about the company's strategic direction?
It signals a struggle between pursuing an ambitious energy transition and maintaining profitability, with investors demanding clearer plans and faster execution, while new leadership is tasked with reconciling past direction with future opportunities.
Bonus: Could AI chatbots help Asia's socially isolated youth?
Q: Why is this a problem for wider society beyond the individuals affected?
The issue drains human capital in aging societies, as withdrawn youths are not contributing as they could be, which poses long-term societal and economic challenges.

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The show consistently covers money, markets, and work, with a strong focus on global economics, trade, technology, real estate, and policy. Episodes mix sharp panel discussions with in-depth interviews featuring founders, corporate leaders, journalists, and policy experts, offering practical insights for professionals navigating business strategy, investment, and regulation. A few recurring strengths include data-driven analysis, cross-border case studies (from Europe to Asia and Africa), and candid leadership lessons. Noteworthy is the willingness to pair hard numbers with on-the-ground stories, making complex topics accessible to business decision-makers and curious listeners alike.

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