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Gig Economy
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

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Economic unease is growing among Russian workers as fuel shortages and Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt key sectors of the economy. Ed Butler examines the pressures facing businesses, workers and consumers, from damaged refineries to attacks on Wildbe... more

Across Asia, a growing number of young people are becoming hikikomori, a term used to describe individuals experiencing severe social withdrawal. They shut themselves away at home, retreating from work, school and even family life for months, sometim... more

Mark Carney and Donald Trump go tit-for-tat as the list of goods subject to tariffs between the US and Canada continues to grow. But will higher import taxes on products crossing the border make cost-of-living pressures even worse for Canadians and A... more

This week on Power Players, Will Bain is joined by BBC Business Editor Simon Jack to explore the future of energy giant BP. The past six years have seen significant boardroom churn, while the company has sent mixed messages to investors after scaling... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Wong
Professor, Hong Kong University
Hong Kong University
Episode: Bonus: Could AI chatbots help Asia's socially isolated youth?
Andy Uhler
Freelance business and energy journalist
Based in Austin, Texas; CBC News columnist (Canada)
Episode: Taking stock: Bad blood, bad neighbours and the return of Elizabeth Holmes
Simon Jack
BBC business editor
BBC
Episode: Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?
Meg O'Neill
Chief executive of BP
BP
Episode: Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?
Marcia Kilgore
Founder of Beauty Pie (and former founder of Soap & Glory, Bliss, Victoria's Secret-related ventures)
Beauty Pie
Episode: Founders: Marcia Kilgore on still fighting imposter syndrome despite Beauty Pie success
Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
OECD
Episode: Follow the money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
Laura Joy Peters
Curator at Science Museum, involved in exhibits on technology history
Science Museum, London
Episode: Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
Simon Johnson
Nobel economics laureate, economist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
Vicky Redwood
Chief Economic Advisor at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?

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
  • 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.

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    Eagle eyed bill watcher
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A lot of propaganda

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    annet.tr
    Russia8 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 Kingdom9 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
  • The only first time

    The I am a little good today today and and I’m I’m going going home home and and I I have have to to get get my ready and

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    Singaporea year ago

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#50
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#116
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#61
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#78
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#122
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#128
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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.
Bonus: Could AI chatbots help Asia's socially isolated youth?
Q: What is hikikomori and how is it defined today?
Hikikomori is a condition where individuals withdraw from social life, often staying at home for extended periods, with the definition now evolving to consider mental health before or after withdrawal and even younger ages entering the pattern.
Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
Q: Is there a point at which you think, actually beyond X number of decades, we're just a bit more uncertain about the role of artificial intelligence?
Even in a world where AI can do a wide range of tasks, people are likely to still value human interaction and the human touch, and demand for human-provided services may continue to grow as prices fall due to AI efficiency. The timing and scale of such changes depend on how quickly AI becomes capable and how society adapts; there will be ongoing uncertainty, but human-centric services are likely to persist.
Founders: Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn
Q: What was learned from the Shark Tank experience and the subsequent investment deal with Rohan Oza?
The lesson was that branding and presentation matter as much as the product; the deal gave validation and spurred a major rebrand to better reach their target consumer.

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