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The Fall and Resurgence of Intel … Maybe | 420BriefFor decades, Intel was one of the most dominant companies in the global technology industry. Its processors powered the majority of personal computers, and its ability to both design and manufacture its own chips gave the company a major competitive advantage. But a series of strategic and manufacturing problems caused Intel to lose ground to competitors.
In this episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine Intel’s decline from its position at the top of the semiconductor industry and look at several recent developments that could signal a possible resurgence.
OverviewDez begins by looking back at Intel’s position during the 1990s and early 2000s, when the company controlled an estimated 80 to 90 percent of the PC CPU market.
Skip and Dez then examine one of the company’s biggest strategic mistakes. Intel was highly profitable selling processors for desktop and laptop computers and did not see mobile chips as an attractive business. When the smartphone market began expanding after the launch of the first iPhone in 2007, Intel missed the opportunity, leaving competitors to establish themselves in the mobile chip market.
They next look at Intel’s manufacturing problems. For decades, Intel’s Integrated Device Manufacturer, or IDM, model allowed the company to design and manufacture its own processors. However, Intel ran into serious problems when attempting to move from 14-nanometer to 10-nanometer manufacturing. As a result, Intel’s traditional manufacturing advantage became a weakness.
Skip and Dez then discuss the US government’s decision in August 2025 to purchase a stake in Intel for $8.9 billion. The rationale for the investment was national security and the desire to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing while reducing US dependence on chips produced overseas.
Finally, they examine several developments that may indicate Intel is beginning to recover. The company is competing in the budget laptop market with its Core 5 320 processor and has also created Intel Foundry, a standalone business unit that manufactures chips designed by other companies.
*Insights* This episode helps listeners understand how competitive advantage can disappear when technology and markets change. In this episode, you will learn:
- How Intel became the dominant company in the PC processor market.
- Why Intel missed the growth of the smartphone chip market.
- How manufacturing delays weakened Intel’s competitive position.
- Why the US government invested $8.9 billion in Intel.
- How budget processors and Intel Foundry could contribute to a possible resurgence.
**In summary**** D2B 420 examines how Intel went from dominating the personal computer processor market to facing one of the most difficult periods in its history. Complacency, missed opportunities in mobile computing, and years of manufacturing problems allowed competitors to gain ground.
However, Intel’s story may not be over. Government investment, renewed competition in the budget laptop market, and the development of Intel Foundry are giving the company new opportunities. Whether these changes will lead to a full resurgence remains uncertain, but there are signs that Intel may be beginning to rebuild its position in the semiconductor industry.
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RAMageddon | 418BriefThe rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating enormous demand for advanced memory chips. As chip manufacturers move more of their resources toward High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, the supply of traditional RAM and flash memory is being squeezed. In this episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine the global memory shortage that has been dubbed “RAMageddon” and explain why it is increasing the cost of laptops, smartphones, cars, medical equipment, and many other products.
OverviewSkip begins by explaining the three main types of memory involved in the current shortage. RAM allows computers and other devices to operate software, while flash memory stores data after a device has been turned off. High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, is a faster and more powerful form of memory that is essential for running artificial intelligence systems and large language models.
Skip and Samantha then look at why HBM production is reducing the supply of traditional memory. Producing one wafer of HBM can use the same manufacturing resources as three wafers of standard RAM. As demand for AI infrastructure increases, memory manufacturers are therefore moving more of their production capacity toward HBM.
They also discuss the role of major technology companies such as Amazon Web Services, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle. These companies are investing heavily in data centers, which require large amounts of HBM. This demand has encouraged manufacturers to prioritize the AI market over the consumer electronics market. The episode also examines Micron’s decision to close its Crucial consumer memory brand and redirect resources toward HBM production.
Next, Skip explains how HBM has disrupted the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of the memory chip industry. In the past, higher prices encouraged manufacturers to expand production. Once the new production capacity became available, supply increased and prices fell. However, strong and continuing demand from the AI industry has changed this familiar pattern.
Finally, Skip and Samantha examine the consequences for businesses and consumers. Contract prices for RAM increased by between 90 and 95 percent, while flash memory prices rose by 75 percent. Delivery lead times have also extended beyond 58 weeks, and some manufacturers must pay for their orders in advance. These pressures are raising the cost of any product that requires computer memory.
*Insights* This episode helps listeners understand the global memory chip market while building practical Business English skills. In this episode, you will learn:
- What RAM, flash memory, and High Bandwidth Memory are.
- Why HBM is essential for artificial intelligence and data centers.
- How producing HBM reduces the manufacturing capacity available for standard RAM.
- How AI demand has disrupted the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of the memory industry.
- Why RAM and flash memory prices are increasing.
- How longer delivery times and advance-payment requirements affect manufacturers.
**In summary**** D2B 418 explains that the current memory shortage is not simply a temporary supply problem. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has changed how memory manufacturers use their production capacity. As more resources are directed toward HBM, less capacity is available for traditional RAM and flash memory.
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Calculating Inflation | 416BriefInflation affects almost every part of the economy — from food prices and wages to pensions, mortgages, and central bank policy. But how is inflation actually calculated? In this episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look at the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, and explain how governments measure changes in the cost of goods and services over time.
OverviewThe report starts with an explanation of CPI, one of the main figures used to measure inflation. Dez explains how the Office for National Statistics in the UK tracks the price of a representative basket of goods and services. This basket includes many things people commonly buy, such as groceries, clothes, transport, household items, and services.
Skip and Dez then discuss how this basket changes over time. The items are updated every year to reflect changes in consumer habits and lifestyles. This year, items such as hummus, alcohol-free beer, pet grooming services, and motorhomes were added to the UK basket, while premium lager bought in a pub was removed.
Next, they look at why accurate inflation data is so important. CPI can influence pension increases, wage negotiations, and central bank decisions. If inflation is above a target level, a central bank may raise interest rates, which can affect mortgages, credit cards, and economic growth.
Finally, Skip and Dez discuss some of the more complicated methods used in inflation calculations. These include substitution, Chained CPI, Owner’s Equivalent Rent, and hedonic adjustments. These methods can be controversial because they raise an important question: should inflation measure only what people spend, or should it also consider changes in product quality?
*Insights* This episode helps listeners understand how inflation is calculated while building practical Business English skills. In this episode, you will learn:
- How CPI is used to measure inflation.
- What a representative basket of goods and services means.
- Why the CPI basket changes as consumer habits change.
- How CPI can affect pensions, wages, interest rates, and central bank policy.
- What substitution, Chained CPI, Owner’s Equivalent Rent, and hedonic adjustments mean.
**In summary**** D2B 416 explains that inflation is not just one simple number. The basic idea is easy to understand — prices go up or prices go down. But calculating that change is much more complex. CPI is an important economic statistic because it can affect household budgets, business decisions, wage negotiations, and the direction of the wider economy.
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Image Washing | 390BriefFrom rainbow logos during Pride Month to eco-friendly rebrands by oil giants, businesses often try to make themselves look more responsible than they really are. These tactics — known as ‘image washing’ — can involve sports, social causes, AI, or environmental promises.
OverviewIn this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the world of “image washing.” They define the term and discuss common forms such as sportswashing, pinkwashing, AI washing, and greenwashing. They also talk about well-known cases like BP’s “Beyond Petroleum” campaign and discuss certification programs such as ISO 14001 and B Corp.
*Insights* Skip and Dez’s conversation will help you better understand business ethics and expand your business English vocabulary. In this episode, you will learn:
- What “image washing” means and why companies use it.
- The many forms of image washing — sportswashing, pinkwashing, AI washing, and greenwashing.
- How major banks like Citi, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are using stablecoins.
- Real-world cases, including BP’s “Beyond Petroleum” campaign.
- How ISO 14001 and B Corp certification programs work.
**In summary**** D2B 390 reveals how businesses polish their image with questionable strategies — and the challenges consumers face in separating marketing from meaningful change.
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The Stablecoin Gold Rush — Why Wall Street Is Betting on Digital Dollars | 388BriefStablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in global finance. From Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, to governments in the U.S., Japan, and even China, everyone is rushing to get a piece of the digital dollar market. But what exactly are stablecoins, and why are they attracting so much attention?
OverviewIn this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega unpack the booming world of stablecoins. They explain what makes stablecoins different from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, why new U.S. regulations (the GENIUS Act) have given them legitimacy, and how countries in Asia are dealing with them.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s conversation will help you better understand digital finance and strengthen your business English vocabulary. In this episode, you will learn:
- What stablecoins are, and how they maintain a steady value.
- Why the U.S. GENIUS Act is a milestone for cryptocurrency regulation.
- How major banks like Citi, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are using stablecoins.
- Why Japan, South Korea, and China are launching their own versions.
- The risks that could come with rapid growth, including transparency issues and systemic risk.
**In summary**** D2B 388 examines the rise of stablecoins and their potential to reshape global finance. The episode highlights both the opportunities they bring—speed, stability, and accessibility—and the risks governments and investors must watch closely.
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Understanding Economic Stimulus | 345BriefChina is taking action to boost its slowing economy with different types of economic support. By lowering interest rates, making it easier to borrow money, and helping local governments buy unsold real estate, China hopes to increase growth.
OverviewIn this episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about how the Chinese government is using economic stimulus to improve its economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) recently took steps to encourage more borrowing and spending, including lowering interest rates and loosening rules for bank lending. Another important step allows local governments to sell bonds to help fund the purchase of unsold real estate, which indirectly supports property developers. Skip and Dez discuss how these moves are helping China’s real estate and tech sectors and what risks might come if the government support stops.
*Insights* Skip and Dez explain different types of economic stimulus and look at China’s recent steps to grow its economy. Key points include:
- Governments can boost economic growth by cutting taxes, spending on public projects, and lowering interest rates.
- In the 1930s, the U.S. government’s New Deal used public spending to help lift the country out of the Great Depression.
- China’s central bank recently lowered interest rates and made it easier for banks to lend money, hoping to encourage more property purchases and investments.
- Local governments in China are now able to sell bonds to buy unsold real estate from developers, with possible support from the central bank.
**In summary**** D2B 345 explores China’s recent economic stimulus measures and what they mean for the country’s economy. Skip and Dez discuss how these government actions are helping key sectors like real estate and technology. They also look at the risks involved if government support ends. This episode of D2B provides a look at the benefits and challenges of economic stimulus in a major global economy.
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Big Tech goes Nuclear | 343BriefBig Tech is turning to an unexpected solution to meet the soaring power demands of artificial intelligence — nuclear energy. With Microsoft, Amazon, and Google investing heavily in nuclear technology, this move could reshape energy use in the tech industry.
OverviewIn this episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the surprising steps that Big Tech is taking to secure power for their AI-driven future. Microsoft recently made headlines by signing a 20-year agreement to source energy from the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear plant, while Amazon and Google are betting on new nuclear technology with investments in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Samantha and Skip discuss the enormous energy requirements of AI, the environmental goals of these companies, and the potential risks and benefits of Big Tech’s nuclear power ambitions.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha provide a detailed breakdown of Big Tech’s shift towards nuclear energy. Key points include:
- AI’s overall energy demand.
- Microsoft is set to source power from Three Mile Island by 2028.
- Amazon and Google are investing in the development of Small Modular Reactors to support their future energy demands.
**In summary**** D2B 343 looks into how Big Tech’s move into nuclear power marks a critical step in the evolution of the energy landscape. Skip and Samantha examine how companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are balancing the advantages of clean energy with the potential risks that nuclear power entails, creating a thought-provoking look at the future of energy in the tech industry.
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Charles Ponzi – the father of Ponzi schemes – redux | 342BriefPonzi schemes are one of the most famous types of financial fraud, promising big returns but often leaving investors with huge losses. But where did the term “Ponzi scheme” come from, and how do these scams work?
OverviewIn this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the history of the Ponzi scheme and its infamous founder, Charles Ponzi. They explore how Ponzi scammed investors in the early 1920s with promises of guaranteed returns using international postal reply coupons. Skip explains how Ponzi’s business plan quickly fell apart when the press and authorities began investigating, causing panic among investors.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s discussion offers valuable insights into the history of the Ponzi scheme as well as many business English words and phrases. Key points include:
- How Charles Ponzi’s scheme promised big returns by using money from new investors to pay old investors.
- Why Ponzi’s idea seemed successful at first, but quickly became unsustainable.
- The role of media and law enforcement in bringing down Ponzi’s operation.
**In summary**** D2B 342 offers a fascinating look at how Ponzi schemes started and how they work, shedding light on one of the biggest financial scams in history. It’s an essential episode for anyone who wants to understand how to spot these kinds of frauds and avoid falling victim to similar scams in today’s world.
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Google’s Antitrust Battles | 337BriefGoogle’s dominance in internet search and advertising is under intense legal scrutiny. With two major antitrust lawsuits in the United States, these cases could reshape how we navigate the web and interact with digital ads. The results of these legal battles could have wide-reaching consequences, not just for Google but for the entire tech industry.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Google’s antitrust struggles in the U.S. courts. They break down two key lawsuits — one regarding Google’s search engine dominance and another about its control of online advertising. Their conversation explores the legal implications, potential outcomes, and what these cases mean for the future of internet use. From exclusive contracts to consumer inertia, they uncover the mechanisms behind Google’s massive power and discuss whether that power is about to change.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s discussion offers valuable insights into both Google’s legal battles as well as business English.Key points include:
- Google has been found guilty of using exclusive contracts to stifle competition.
- Though slightly decreased in recent years, Google still controls 90.48% of the global search engine market.
- Google’s advertising business is now the target of another lawsuit.
- These legal battles may set a precedent for how large tech companies will be regulated in the future.
**In summary**** D2B 337 gives a thorough analysis of Google’s ongoing legal challenges, showing how the company’s business practices could soon face drastic changes. Skip and Samantha explain the significance of these antitrust cases and how they might impact not only Google but the entire tech landscape.
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Panda Diplomacy | 335BriefGiant pandas are more than just cute animals — they’re key players in China’s global diplomacy. Known as “Panda Diplomacy,” China has used its iconic bears to strengthen international relationships and influence global politics for centuries. Learn how these animals serve as soft power tools in China’s foreign policy, fostering diplomatic goodwill and smoothing tensions with other nations.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the unique role that pandas play in global diplomacy. They trace the history of Panda Diplomacy, explain why China leases rather than sells its pandas to foreign zoos, and dive into the economic and political impact of these adorable ambassadors. From the high cost of leasing pandas to recent developments in U.S.-China relations, this episode provides an in-depth look at how pandas are wielded as diplomatic envoys.
*Insights* Skip and Dez’s discussion offers valuable insights into both Panda Diplomacy and business English. Key points include:
- China’s panda leasing program comes with hefty fees, costing zoos around $1 million per year.
- Breeding giant pandas in captivity is not only a rare event but also a lucrative one for China.
- The strategic withdrawal or placement of pandas often reflects China’s diplomatic relations with the host country.
**In summary**** D2B 335 uncovers the surprising business and political layers behind Panda Diplomacy. Through a detailed discussion, listeners gain insight into how China uses its beloved giant pandas to shape international relationships and advance its global agenda.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 327 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average & Dow Theory.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average & Dow Theory | 327BriefThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remains a vital benchmark for U.S. economic performance, despite being established in 1896. Today, the DJIA and Dow Theory continue to provide investors with valuable insights into market trends.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the history and significance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, often referred to simply as the Dow. They discuss its origins, evolution, and current relevance in the financial world. The conversation also introduces Dow Theory, a set of principles developed by Charles Dow to analyze market trends, highlighting its continued importance in modern investing.
*Insights* Skip and Dez’s discussion offers a comprehensive understanding of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Dow Theory. Key points include:
- The historical background of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
- The evolution of the Dow, from the original 12 stocks to the current 30 components.
- An introduction to Dow Theory, including its six tenets and their application in market analysis.
**In summary**** D2B 327 provides an in-depth exploration of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Dow Theory, tracing their historical roots and examining their contemporary relevance. From the formation of the DJIA to the principles of Dow Theory, this episode sheds light on essential financial concepts that continue to guide investors in understanding market dynamics.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 325 – Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court
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Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court | 325BriefElon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encounter with varying legal and cultural standards.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent legal battle between Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian Supreme Court. They discuss the complexities of content moderation, the specific issues in Brazil, and the wider regulatory challenges faced by global social media platforms. The conversation also touches on similar disputes in other countries, highlighting the difficulties of balancing free speech and government regulations.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s discussion is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- The origins of the dispute between Elon Musk’s X and Brazil’s Supreme Court.
- The potential consequences for X and Musk, including fines and operational restrictions.
- Comparisons to other legal disputes involving X in Australia and the US.
- The broader trend of increasing regulatory pressure on social media platforms worldwide.
**In summary**** D2B 325 offers an in-depth look at the ongoing clash between Elon Musk’s social media platform X and the Brazilian legal system. From the specifics of the Brazilian case to similar international disputes, this episode sheds light on the challenges global companies face in adhering to diverse legal standards and cultural expectations.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the unique economic indicator known as “Dr. Copper”.
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Skip and Samantha provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 322 – Roots of Success: Turkey’s Hair Transplant Boom.
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Roots of Success: Turkey’s Hair Transplant Boom | 322BriefTurkey’s hair transplant industry is booming, attracting international clients and reshaping the medical tourism landscape. This episode explores the factors driving this growth, including advancements in technology, social acceptance, and economic factors.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega dive into the rapidly growing hair transplant industry in Turkey. They discuss how Turkey has become a global hub for hair loss treatments, offering high-quality services at a fraction of the cost compared to other countries.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s discussion offers valuable insights for anyone interested in global business trends and personal development. Key points of their discussion include:
- The prevalence of male pattern baldness.
- The technological advancements in hair transplantation.
- The cost benefits and quality of medical services in Turkey.
- The role of medical tourism in Turkey’s economy and its future growth prospects.
**In summary**** D2B 322 provides a comprehensive analysis of Turkey’s hair transplant industry. From the economic advantages to the high standards of medical care, this episode explores the various elements contributing to Turkey’s success in this niche market.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 320 – South Korean Chaebols & The Korea Discount.
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South Korean Chaebols & The Korea Discount | 320BriefSouth Korea’s economic landscape has been significantly shaped by its large family-owned conglomerates, known as chaebols. These entities have driven the nation’s rapid development, but also face criticism for their dominant market position and governance issues.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the world of South Korean chaebols and the phenomenon known as the Korea Discount. They explore the history and structure of these powerful business entities, their economic influence, and the controversies surrounding them. Their discussion also covers how these conglomerates impact the valuation of South Korean companies on the global stage, and the reasons behind the Korea Discount.
*Insights* Skip and Dez’s discussion offers a valuable resource for enhancing English listening comprehension and expanding business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- The origin and evolution of chaebols in South Korea.
- The economic dominance of chaebols and their relationship with the South Korean government.
- The Korea Discount and its implications for the valuation of South Korean companies.
- The challenges and criticisms faced by chaebols.
**In summary**** D2B 320 provides a comprehensive analysis of South Korean chaebols and the Korea Discount, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of these family-run conglomerates and their significant impact on the country’s economy. From their historical roots to the modern challenges they face, this episode explores the complex role chaebols play in South Korea’s economic landscape.
*Take action*Stay informed about the latest developments in South Korea’s corporate world and its implications on the global economy. Engage with Skip, Dez, and the D2B community on social media to share your thoughts and discuss the potential future of chaebols and the Korea Discount.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 318 – The US TikTok Ban: what you need to know.
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The US TikTok Ban: what you need to know | 318BriefThe United States government has taken unprecedented steps to ban the popular social media platform TikTok due to concerns over data security and potential influence from the Chinese government.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent developments surrounding the US government’s decision to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a US entity.
They explore the reasons behind the ban, including data security concerns and potential manipulation of TikTok’s algorithm by the Chinese government. Their conversation also covers the legal challenges posed by TikTok and the potential economic impact on small businesses that rely on the platform.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- The history and rapid growth of TikTok as a global social media platform.
- The US government’s concerns about data security and potential Chinese influence.
- The legal and economic implications of the TikTok ban, including its impact on small businesses in the US.
**In summary**** D2B 318 provides an analysis of the US government’s decision to ban TikTok and the broader implications of this move. From data security concerns to the potential economic fallout for small businesses, this episode highlights the complex factors at play in this unprecedented situation.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the economic headwinds confronting Egypt.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 315 – The Cocoa Crisis.
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The Cocoa Crisis | 315BriefThe global chocolate industry is grappling with a steep rise in cocoa prices, leading to significant changes for producers and consumers alike. This unprecedented surge, driven by unusual weather patterns and long-standing structural challenges, has sent shockwaves through the market, forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink recipes, pricing, and sourcing strategies.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a deep dive into the cocoa crisis, unpacking the causes and consequences of rising prices. They analyze how unseasonal El Niño rains have severely impacted West African cocoa production, highlighting the underinvestment in farms and crop diseases that have worsened the supply issues. With 60% of cocoa futures contracts held by speculators, market volatility is further inflating costs, leading chocolate manufacturers to implement measures like “shrinkflation” and recipe changes to navigate this complex market.
*Insights* Skip and Dez’s conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- Cocoa prices have soared over 300% in just one year, driven by environmental and economic factors.
- Chocolate manufacturers are altering their product recipes and resorting to “shrinkflation” to offset costs.
- Speculation in cocoa futures contracts has contributed significantly to price inflation.
**In summary**** D2B 315 offers a comprehensive look at the crisis in the cocoa market and is a vivid example of how environmental issues, market speculation, and underinvestment can collide to create global economic ripples.
*Take action*Stay informed about the market dynamics affecting chocolate prices and the strategies that manufacturers are employing to adapt to this volatile environment. Engage with Skip, Dez, and the D2B community on social media to share your views on the current crisis facing the cocoa industry.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 313 – Beauty in Distress. What went wrong at The Body Shop?
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Beauty in Distress: What went wrong at The Body Shop? | 313BriefThe Body Shop, once a leader in ethical consumerism and a pioneer in brand activism within the cosmetics industry, has faced a dramatic downturn. This episode of Down to Business English examines the rise and fall of a company that set the standard for corporate responsibility but has recently struggled with bankruptcy and ownership changes.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega unpack the history of The Body Shop, from its humble beginnings in 1976, through its global expansion, to its recent financial struggles and restructuring. The episode not only covers the company’s business strategies but also highlights the impact of its ethos on the industry and what happens when a brand loses its way.
*Insights* Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business Vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- The origins of The Body Shop, from its beginnings to its rapid global expansion.
- The concept of brand activism and how The Body Shop integrated it into their business model.
- The controversies and criticisms faced by The Body Shop.
- The impact of corporate acquisitions on The Body Shop’s brand identity and customer loyalty.
**In summary**** D2B 313 offers a comprehensive look at the history of The Body Shop and the importance of adapting to changing market conditions and staying true to one’s brand values. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of business ethics, branding, and corporate history.
*Take action*Dive deeper into the world of business and ethics by tuning into this enlightening episode. Engage with Skip, Samantha, and the D2B community on social media to share your views on brand activism or discuss the critical role of ethics in business success.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the biggest miscarriage of justice in British legal history — the British Post Office Horizon scandal.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 310 – The Wide World of Sports Betting in the USA.
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The Wide World of Sports Betting in the USA | 310BriefThe issue of sports betting in professional sports has come under scrutiny following the recent Major League Baseball scandal involving Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and alleged illegal gambling activities by his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. In this episode of Down to Business English, we go through the history, explosive growth, and the current state of sports betting, including its impact on society and the economy. Discover how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports betting became legal in many states, they cover the evolution of this billion-dollar industry. Along the way, they explore the crossover of sports idioms into business English, enriching listeners’ business vocabulary.
*Insights* Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource. Key points include:
- The historical backdrop of sports betting in the US.
- How the internet revolutionized sports betting.
- The role of fantasy sports in normalizing betting behaviors.
- Sports and gambling expressions that are commonly used in business English.
**In summary**** D2B Episode 310 offers an educational journey through the world of US sports betting, highlighting its impact on language and the economy. It also provides insights for those interested in enhancing their business English vocabulary and listening comprehension and deepen their understanding of business trends.
*Take action*Enhance your understanding of business English and the world of sports betting by engaging with this thought-provoking episode. Join Skip, Samantha, and the D2B community on social media to share your thoughts on the evolution of sports betting or to discuss how sports idioms enrich our business vocabulary. Let’s make business English a tool for navigating the fascinating intersections of language, culture, and commerce.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations for words and phrases used in D2B 308 – Soaring Stocks and Semiconductor Success.
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Soaring Stocks and Semiconductor Success | 308BriefDiscover the latest economic developments in Japan, focusing on the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new high and the opening of a TSMC semiconductor plant in Kumamoto. This episode is a great chance to learn business English vocabulary related to important economic changes.
OverviewSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine recent economic milestones in Japan, including the Nikkei index’s unprecedented performance and the strategic opening of TSMC’s semiconductor fab. They discuss the implications of these events for Japan’s economy and what it means for the global economic landscape, all while enhancing listeners’ business English skills through insightful commentary.
*Insights* Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource. Key points include:
- Why the Nikkei index’s high is important for Japan’s economy.
- How TSMC’s new factory might affect both Japan and the world.
- The bigger picture of these events, explained in easy-to-understand business English.
**In summary**** D2B Episode 308 offers a comprehensive overview of key developments in Japan’s economy and their implications for global commerce. Ideal for those interested in economic trends or looking to improve their business English, this episode provides a deep dive into Japan’s potential economic resurgence.
*Take action*Expand your range of active business English vocabulary by engaging with this episode. Connect with Skip, Samantha, and the wider D2B community on social media to share your insights on the Nikkei 225 record or TSMC’s new semiconductor fab in Japan. Your contributions help enrich the conversation, making business English an even more valuable tool for understanding and navigating the complexities of today’s global market.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the surge in bank profits across Europe and the role of interest rate hikes in this financial phenomenon. They'll also examine how various European governments are taking action through measures like windfall taxes.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 276 Nvidia: The Journey from Video Games to AI Dominance.
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In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you through the company's fascinating history, groundbreaking technologies, and its meteoric rise in the tech industry. You'll learn about the company's unique naming story, its game-changing technologies like GPUs and CUDA, and its strategic moves that have made it a trillion-dollar enterprise.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega go through bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 273 — Congestion Charges: A Deep Dive into Urban Traffic Solutions.
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In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the controversial topic of traffic congestion charges.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Neo and Challenger banks and demystify the world of digital banking. In the ever-evolving world of fintech, understanding these new-age banking solutions is not just beneficial; it's essential.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega go through bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 270 — The Okanagan Wine Industry.
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In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the rich history of grape cultivation in the region, the transformation of the wine industry through government subsidies, and the challenges faced by local wineries. From the initial planting of Labrusca grapes by French Catholic missionaries to the formation of the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), they unravel the key events that have defined the Okanagan Valley's wine industry.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 268 — Understanding India's Economic Growth.
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In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a dive deep into India's demographics, the overall health of its economy, and what the future could potentially hold.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux explore Warren Buffet's investment strategies and his shifting focus from China to Japan.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a deep dive into the concept of a debt ceiling, a term often thrown around in financial news but rarely fully understood.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 264 — No Pay? No Pens! The Writers Guild of America Strike.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the ongoing writer's strike in the entertainment industry.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 262 — Argentina’s Economic Nightmare.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the factors contributing to this crisis, the government's response, and its impact on the Argentine population.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan unpack Tesla's ambitious plan to double its worldwide production of the Megapack.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 259 — Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy – Part 2.
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In part 2 of our conversation, Steve talks about how Memrise has implemented AI technology in their learning platform and what benefits it offers to the language learner. He also gives his views on what place AI has in the language learning process. Will we even need to study second languages in the future in order to communicate with each other?Try the language learning app Memrise
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the language learning sector is no exception. In this episode of Down to Business English, we’re joined by Steven Toy, the CEO of Memrise, a leading online language learning platform. Steven takes us through how AI and GPT technology have been integral to Memrise’s success, their unique approach to language learning, and what it means for the future of the industry.Founded in 2010 in London, UK, Memrise offers a novel approach to language learning. With over 23 languages available and a user base of 65 million learners, the platform has become well-known for its innovative use of AI. From their humble beginnings to their current status as an industry leader, Memrise’s journey is worth noting.Steven’s professional journey is just as inspiring. His career path has seen him delve into both the tech world and the realm of adult literacy, culminating in his current role at Memrise. Steven’s experience deploying AI technology and his passion for education have both been key to his leadership role at Memrise.Listen in to learn more about Memrise and the global language learning market.Try the language learning app Memrise
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Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and one of China’s most prominent businessmen, recently returned to China after spending two years maintaining a low profile abroad. This event has not only reignited interest in Ma’s activities but also coincides with a series of important changes within the Alibaba Group.In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Jack Ma’s return to China and Alibaba’s restructuring.Why was Jack Ma keeping a low profile over the past two years?
What are the details behind Alibaba’s restructuring?
What prompted Softbank to sell off their position in Alibaba?
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the history and sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Although not a household name, SVB was well-known among venture capitalists and tech start-ups for their specialized banking services.High Interest Rates and MismanagementSkip and Dez discuss how high interest rates and mismanagement played a role in SVB’s downfall. As interest rates rose, SVB’s customers faced financial difficulties, leading to withdrawals. Meanwhile, SVB’s investments in long-term, safe assets like US Treasury Bonds lost value due to the rising interest rates. The bank sold these bonds at a significant loss to cover customer withdrawals, triggering a crisis of confidence.
Social Media’s Role and FDIC ProtectionThey also explain how social media played a part in SVB’s rapid collapse and how the FDIC stepped in to guarantee deposits, easing customers’ concerns.
Listen to the podcast to learn the answers to these questions and improve your business English listening skills.Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail?
How did high interest rates and social media play a role?
And what other banks have met the same fate as SVB?
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system, its origins, and the impact it has in the US, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley. They discuss a survey by Equality Labs that claims 67% of Dalits living outside India have experienced workplace discrimination from higher caste colleagues.Seattle’s Ordinance Against Caste DiscriminationSeattle recently implemented a measure against caste discrimination by passing an ordinance to include caste as a protected class. This groundbreaking law has inspired California to consider introducing a similar bill.
Addressing Criticisms and Moving ForwardDespite this progress, there are critics who argue that the movement is an attack on big corporations or unfairly singles out South Asians. Regardless, the issue of caste discrimination cannot be ignored, and addressing it is essential for ensuring a fair and inclusive society.
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.What is the caste system, its origins, and how has it made its way to the United States, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley?
How has Seattle addressed caste discrimination, and what impact has this groundbreaking law had on other states, such as California?
What are the criticisms surrounding the anti-caste discrimination movement?
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing.How many aircraft did Air India purchase?How does this sale compare to previous orders in the aviation industry?Why is Air India upgrading their fleet of airplanes?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.Download Audio ScriptBe sure to subscribe to Down to Business English on your favorite podcast client!The post Air India’s Shopping Spree | 247 first appeared on Down to Business English.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report.How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand?What are some of world’s top 10 most valuable brands?What are the most valuable brand sectors?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.Download FREE Audio ScriptBe sure to subscribe to Down to Business English on your favorite podcast client!The post Brand Values 2023 | 245 first appeared on Down to Business English.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicalsWhat are Forever chemicals?Why is the EU considering banning them?What will the ramifications of a ban be for manufacturers who use Forever chemicals in their products?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.Download FREE Audio ScriptBe sure to subscribe to Down to Business English on your favorite podcast client!The post Forever Chemicals | 242 first appeared on Down to Business English.
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come.How do demographics shape a country’s economy?What do demographics tell us about the world today?What will the impact be of China’s falling birthrate and population?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.Download FREE Audio ScriptBe sure to subscribe to Down to Business English on your favorite podcast client!The post Demographics | 241 first appeared on Down to Business English.
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world.Why are newly built wind turbines suddenly collapsing?How is the industry responding to this issue?Will this problem prevent governments from achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.Download FREE Audio ScriptBe sure to subscribe to Down to Business English on your favorite podcast client!The post Collapsing Wind Turbines | 240 first appeared on Down to Business English.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about OpenAI and their disruptive AI powered chat box — ChatGPT.1. What is OpenAI and ChatGPT?
2. What is ChatGPT capable of?
3. Could this new AI technology be a game changer across a wide range of industries?
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega update some of the stories D2B reported on in 2022.
- What has been Elon Musk’s impact on Twitter since becoming CEO?
- Has Will Smith resurrected his career since ‘The Slap’ incident at the Academy Awards in April?
- What happened to Lisa LaFlamme and Bell Media after her firing in September?
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the financial reform package announced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- What do these financial reforms entail?
- Why are these reforms being implemented?
- How will they change the UK’s financial industry?
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the business side of the World Cup being hosted in Qatar.
- How did the World Cup end up in Qatar?
- What were the financial and human costs involved in hosting the event?
- What is sportswashing?
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Founder & CEO of All Ears English – Lindsay McMahonSkip Montreux speaks with Lindsay McMahon of the All Ears English podcast about her journey from English teacher to podcaster & entrepreneur. After their conversation, Samantha Vega joins Skip to talk about some of the vocabulary used in the interview.
- What is Lindsay’s background?
- How did she come up with the idea for All Ears English?
- What are the challenges and benefits to working with a team remotely?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Dez Morgan reports to Skip Montreux on the Merger and Acquisition between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster that was recently blocked by a US court.
- Why were the two publishers trying to merge?
- Why did a US court prohibit the merger?
- Will the companies appeal the decision?
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In part 2 of the Canva story, Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about Canva’s journey from small graphic design company to the giant Unicorn they are today.
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In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the online graphic design company - Canva.
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Dez Morgan reports to Skip Montreux on the NCCCP that took place in Beijing, China in October.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the runoff election in Brazil.
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Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux a rundown on what is happening in UK politics.
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In part 2 of this interview, Greg talks to Skip about analyzing your competition, the importance of SWOT analysis, and formulating a Unique Value Proposition.
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In part one of a four-part interview, Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales.
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Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux how the British Royal family make their money.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about The Commonwealth.
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the dismissal of Canadian News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the Metaverse.
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Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the Hayabusa2 space mission to retrieve a sample from a near-earth asteroid. They also report on the very new industry of asteroid mining.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the labor shortage in the airline industry.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look at the causes of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss recent business trends in the online gaming industry.
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the copyright issue surrounding Top Gun: Maverick.
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Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the recent trend in some Canadian businesses
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the London Metal Exchange.
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Dez Morgan reports on the wine industry and tells Skip Montreux about the hardships French winemakers are having.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss currency markets and the weak Japanese yen.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the brief life of CNN+
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Dez Morgan talks to Skip Montreux about Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a close look at the top medical tourism destinations in the world.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two headlines that dominated the news in April.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss China’s naval build up that includes the Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers.
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Skip Montreux takes a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article that reported on Meta Platform Inc.’s (Facebook & Instagram) remote working policy.
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In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the rollout of the 5G Mobile Internet Network.
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In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the economic restrictions and government sanctions being placed on Russia in response to their invasion of Ukraine.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the Canadian Freedom Convoy.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a trip back in time to report on the 1920 financial scandal that rocked the US and gave us the term - Ponzi scheme.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the growing problem of reverse logistics.
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In our 200th episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the sticky situation in the maple syrup industry.
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Skip Montreux speaks with Stephen Devincenzi - the founder and host of the English learning podcast SEND7
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In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the topic of inflation.
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In this second part of a two-part interview, Corinna Andony tells Skip about her path to becoming a risk analyst, as well as opportunities in the industry for those interested in pursuing this type of professional career.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of this annual sales event.
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Skip Montreux speaks with risk analyst Corinna Andony.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about news topics that have recently caught their attention.
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Dez Morgan fills in Skip Montreux on what is happening on the ground in Glasgow, Scotland at the United Nations Climate Change Conference – otherwise known as COP26.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the global semiconductor shortage – Chipageddon.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss The Great Resignation happening in the US and around the world.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent whistleblower leaks coming out of Facebook.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the relatively new concept of Vertical Farming.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two corporate legal cases. The bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma and the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of the bio-tech company Theranos.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at Tim Cook's career.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the various regulations the Chinese government has introduced over the past year.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney over the release of Marvel's Black Widow
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the rebirth of the Whisky industry in Scotland, the history of whisky in Japan, and developments in the nascent Chinese whisky industry.
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Dez Morgan reports on three issues that are loosely related to the effects of the COVID pandemic on business. The nature of work, an increase in cybercrime, and the decrease in the quality of customer service.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a deep dive into the impact climate change is having on the global economy.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about recent developments in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Marie Ohashi, Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, talks to Skip Montreux about a career path that has taken her from Japan to Canada to the UAE and back to Japan.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a close look at the agreement reached between the G7 on setting a global minimum tax rate for multinational corporations.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the rising threat that cybercrime and ransomware have on businesses around the world.
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Dez Morgan explains the European Super League controversy to Skip Montreux.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explain Non Fungible Tokens. What are NFTs? How to they work? Do they have any real value?
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the Suez Canal incident and its impact on the global supply chain.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the recent short squeeze of GameStop stock that cost institutional investors billions of dollars in losses.
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the recent lawsuit between Amazon and Parler. Is this a case of Big Tech. censorship? Or is Amazon being socially responsible?
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Long lost cohost – Mr. Dez Morgan, touches base. He gives us an update on what he has been doing since returning to the UK from the UAE in 2019, the COVID-19 situation in the UK, and the recently agreed upon Brexit deal.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at the history of the wind power industry, discuss whether it is as environmentally friendly as it claims, and report on why competition is heating up in this energy sector.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss what a social media influencer is and recent trends in the social media influencer industry.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the US government's antitrust investigation into Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on recent developments in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at three ways the COVID-19 pandemic will reshape the way we do business.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the impact coronavirus will have on the global economy.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the reasons behind why palm oil has become such problem for the environment.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the what went wrong in the development of the Boeing 737 Max Aircraft.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux talk about the development of the air conditioner and its impact on industries.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on global business.
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Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux why the casual dining sector in the UK is facing so many problems
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about Amazon's search for a home for their 2nd Headquarters
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Dez Morgan updates Skip Montreux on legal developments in the opioid crisis in the USA.
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Skip Montreux reports to Dez Morgan about the many partnerships Toyota has entered with their competitors.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the looming student debt crisis in North American and the UK.
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Skip Montreux tells Dez Morgan about the 'cutest' corporation in the world.
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Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux an update on the current status of the UK's exit from the EU.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine how sneaker manufacturers are trying to lure new customers.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about advances in the field of meat substitutes.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at how businesses like Gillette and Nike us social issues to market their goods.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the history of this iconic company and explain how it has ended up facing bankruptcy today.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of the Renault - Nissan alliance, and the details of the financial scandal involving Carlos Ghosn.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss China's Belt and Road initiative.
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Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux about what is behind the anger and frustration of the Yellow Vest protestors in France.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the benefits of the four day work week. Is it a good idea? Who is introducing it?
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history behind the busiest retail shopping day of the year – Black Friday.
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Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about the infamous currency speculator Georg Soros.
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Dez Morgan talks to Skip about Warren Buffett's life and his approach to investing.
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux talk about the history of Sky Broadcasting and its recent acquisition by Comcast.
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Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about Elon Musk's recent odd behavior.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about developments in the electric car industry in Japan.
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega get cooking and talk about the troubled meal kit industry.
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the recent summit meeting between US President Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the controversy behind the Canadian Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux explains the Canadian supply management system for dairy products, and vents about Donald Trump’s strange approach to trade relations with Canada. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux explains the Internet of Living Things to Dez Morgan. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux talks to Dez Morgan about how the Defence industry is developing Artificial Intelligence. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore how Sweden and Japan are moving closer and closer to being cashless societies. Download Audio Script
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the economic and geopolitical importance of Turkey Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about recent developments with 3D printers Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan & Skip Montreux discuss the recent tariffs US President Trump placed on steel and aluminum imports. Is this the beginning of a global trade war? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the gun culture in America and its role in business. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the history of Fast Fashion and how it revolutionized the fashion industry. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Fake News and the impact it is having on society and social media. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux updates Dez Morgan on what caused the European Commision to trigger Article 7 against Poland Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan tells Skip Montreux about recent developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the political situation in Germany in the aftermath of the recent national elections. Download Audio Script
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss what is behind the opioid drug crisis in the U.S.A. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains the Federal Reserve Banking System to Skip Montreux. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Marvel Comics comeback from bankruptcy to box office supremacy. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the economic impact this year’s hurricanes will have on the US and Caribbean economies Download Audio Script
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Samantha Vega gives Skip Montreux an update on the political and economic situation in Venezuela Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the population shift underway in Japan and its impact on rural areas. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux what is behind Saudi Arabia’s economic blockade of Qatar. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the very complicated lawsuit between Google’s parent company and the ride sharing company Uber Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the Atlantic Salmon Farming industry. What is the connection between Norway and one of Japan’s largest group companies – Mitsubishi? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux reports on the recent forking of the Bitcoin currency Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the WannaCry computer virus that played havoc on the Internet in May. Is this the beginning of a cyber crimewave?
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Skip Montreux explains the Made in China 2025 program to Dez Morgan. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux tells Dez Morgan about the history of Airbnb and how it opened up the peer to peer (P2P) marketplace Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains the economic conditions hitting the global shipping industry and how they contributed to the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Canada’s proposed law to legalize marijuana and the new industry it is creating Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux the inside information on what brought down South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the issue of brand counterfeiting, knockoffs, and fake products. What is their impact on the global economy? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the pending merger between the German Pharmaceutical company Bayer and the American Agriculture giant Monsanto. Download Audio Script >
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Skip Montreux fills Dez Morgan in on the latest trends in Virtual Reality technology. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the history of the World Economic Forum and discuss what happened at this year’s annual meeting that recently finished in Davos, Switzerland. Business News for your Business English Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux examines the scandals and set backs Toshiba has been dealing with over the past two years. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux what has taken place in Europe since the Brexit referendum and they discuss what is in store for the E.U. in 2017. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about climate change and business. Will big business lead the way to cleaner energy? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the ongoing evolution of Amazon.com and how it went from a simple online bookstore to the major disruptor they are today. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss conflicts of interest in the business and political worlds. What are the potential conflicts Donald Trump faces as he moves into the White House? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the startup climate in China and how 3 innovative companies are giving Western competitors a run for their money. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan gives Skip Montreux an introduction to the concept of Financial Hedging Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan look at good (and bad) examples of how a company can protect its reputation when facing a public relations disaster. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about the history of the ivory trade and the recent agreements that have been made to protect the world’s elephant population. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains why Deutsche Bank may be in need of a bailout from the German government. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan talk about the the possibility that Apple Inc. may be acquiring McLaren F1 Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan discuss the impact Western sanctions have had on Russia Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega discuss the long history of Nintendo and the development of Pokemon Go Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the Panama Papers. What are they? Who is in them? What are their ramifications? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega talk about the age of the fourth industrial revolution and what impact it will have on our society Download Audio Script
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Skip and Samantha report on Donald Trump’s business dealings in the Atlantic City casino industry Download Audio Script
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Skip & Dez talk about the political changes that have been happening in Brazil and other South American countries, and their economic impact. Download Audio Script
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Dez reports on the many factors that go into determining the price of oil. Download Audio Script
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Skip and Samantha look at the unique characteristics of the Millennial generation and how these traits explain their behavior in the workplace Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains what the Brexit is and the major issues surrounding this important referendum Download Audio Script
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Skip and Samantha give a brief history of U.S. – Cuba trade relations and talk about the recent historic developments between these two nations. Download Audio Script
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Skip talks about the military industrial complex and introduces Dez to some interesting statistics Download Audio Script
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In part one of this two part series, Dez tells Skip about the brief history of drones and their military evolution Download Audio Script
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Samantha & Skip discuss the impact music streaming services are having on musicians and the music industry Download Audio Script
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Samantha Vega explains to Skip Montreux the reasons behind the lower cost of generic pharmaceuticals Download Audio script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan discuss who and what is involved in this historic trade agreement. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega discuss the controversial ride service that is making waves around the world. Download Audio Script PDF
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From South Africa to the stars, Skip Montreux & Samantha Vega discuss Elon Musk’s career. Download Audio Script
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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss how Apple’s sales in China are growing, and growing, and growing…. Download Audio script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explain what GMOs are why Monsanto is such a controversial company. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux is joined by guest host Samantha Vega to talk about how the food industry is slowly but surely embracing technology. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss youth unemployment in the EU and UK. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the economic benefits of shale oil and the controversial drilling technique of fracking. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan update several of the business news stories recently covered on Down to Business English. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan gives his take on the upcoming Scottish referendum on independence from the U.K. He also has a big announcement to make. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan fills Skip Montreux in on all the details about the recently opened Khalifa Port in the UAE and how it is impacting the regional economy. While doing so, he also reveals a bit of his ‘nerdy’ side. Download Audio Script
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Skip provides Dez with the business background on something he has been spending way too much time on recently–computer games. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux explains everything you need to know about the recent acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft. He even throws in his own little conspiracy theory… Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan talk you through everything you need to know about the history and geopolitical forces behind the Iran-Pakistan pipeline. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the life and times of Hugo Chavez. How did he rise to power? What changes did he bring to his country? What does the future hold for Venezuela now that he is gone? Download Audio Script
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Does giving workers more freedom lead to a more successful company? Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about Yahoo’s recent policy change regarding employees working from home. Download Audio Script
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Are austerity measures the only way for a country to reduce debt? Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux how Argentina is doing the opposite in an attempt to spend their way back from the brink of economic ruin. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the trend of increasing taxes on the super wealthy. Is it the right thing to do? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk through the LIBOR Scandal. What is the LIBOR? How did this scandal work? What penalties will the banks involved in this receive? Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains the concept of deflation. What exactly is meant by this term. Is it good or bad for an economy? Why has it been an economic reality for the Japanese economy for the past 20 years? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about what RFID chips are and their applications in the public and private sectors. Download Audio Script
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When was the last time you attended a live concert or sporting event? How much did you pay for the ticket? As it becomes more and more common to purchase event tickets online, the service fees and extra charges added to those tickets have become more and more expensive. Today on Down to Business English (more...)
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With governments around the world looking everywhere and anywhere for places to cut costs, a huge target is often a nation’s healthcare system. Two healthcare areas that excessively drain health budgets budgets are Obesity & Smoking. Download Audio Script
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Since announcing its intention to become a Publicly traded company, Wall Street and the Tech world has been buzzing with speculation. Wall Street investors are focused on how much money is to be made while Tech experts are questioning what changes this will bring to the Social Media giant. Today on Down to Business English, (more...)
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We live in an age where Technology and the Internet is changing our lives at an ever quickening pace. How have these changes impacted the way we work? What changes are in store in the future? Today on Down to Business we look at the Future of Work: 10 Ways Work is Changing. Download Audio (more...)
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We live in a free market economy where the prices of goods are decided by market forces. Right? Well not always. Today on Down to Business English Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan discuss 2 major Japanese companies and 2 Korean companies that have been caught price fixing. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss SOPA, PIPA & Davos. Download Audio Script
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In retaliation to the increasing number of economic sanctions being placed on them, Iran has threatened to close down the Straight of Hormuz. The economic impact of this vital waterway will has far reaching effects. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look at the economic sanctions against Iran and how they could (more...)
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From America to Africa, unemployment rates around the globe continue to climb. Where is it a problem and who is suffering the most? The answers to these two questions and more on today’s episode of Down to Business English. Download Audio Script
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With all the economic bad news being reported out of Europe and the U.S. this year, it is easy to forget that some economies are actually doing quite well. In today’s episode of Down to Business English, Dez Morgan reports on economies that are bucking the trend and are doing quite well. Download Audio Script
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The battle for top spot in the automotive industry is the focus of today’s show. Currently the title of No.1 automotive maker goes to Volkswagen; the German manufacturer. How did they get to the top? How long will they stay there? These questions and more in this episode of Down to Business English. Download Audio (more...)
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Cybercrime & Identity theft are growing threats to corporations and individuals. Who are the victims of Cybercrime? How much is it costing those who are attacked? This and more on today’s episode of Down to Business English. Download Audio Script
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What is a Tax Haven? Where are they? How do individuals and corporations use them to lower the amount of tax they pay to governments. Download Audio Script
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On Oct. 26 ANA was the first airline to take to the sky with Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner. What is it about this aircraft that have many experts calling it a revolutionary game changer for the airline industry. Why has it taken so long to get it into the air? Today on Down to Business (more...)
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Today we talk about recent developments on two stories we have covered on Down to Business English: Gold & Digital Print Media Download Audio Script
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In his 3rd and final part on India, Dez Morgan talks about the luxury goods market in India. Download Audio Script
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Is the Euro nearing the end of its life? Or is there still hope for the Eurozone to deal with the mounting debt problems facing several of its members. Today on Down to Business English, we look at what the future possible scenarios are for the Euro. Download Audio Script
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Dubai, the most famous of the seven United Arab Emirates, is famous for its variety of unique property development projects. But has their drive to diversify the economy away from oil, hit a rough patch? Download Audio Script
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Many of the world’s top CEOs are from India. What is it about India that creates so many business leaders? Listen in as Dez Morgan explains why it is that CEOs are India’s greatest export. Download Audio Script
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Steve Jobs’ resignation from Apple is a pivotal moment for both the company and Tech industry in general. Today on Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look back at Steve Jobs’ career and discuss why this is a milestone in business history. Download Audio Script
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Back from his summer holiday’s, Dez brings us a report on the economy of India. How did the Indian economy evolve from being an almost bankrupt nation 20 years ago to being the emerging economy it is today? What challenges lay ahead? Join Skip and Dez for part 1 of a 3 part special on (more...)
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Today on Down to Business English, Skip Montreux explains what was behind the debt ceiling debate in the United States? Exactly how much money does the world’s largest economy owe? Who are they indebted to? What would have happened if an agreement hadn’t been reached? Download Audio Script
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Down to Business English – Year in Review 2010 The Down to Business English Year in Review is an in-depth review of five of the top news stories that were covered by Skip & Dez between March 2010 and February 2011. Not only is this a great way to develop your listening skills and (more...)
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In this episode Skip talks about his experiences in Tokyo in the immediate aftermath of the 3/11 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Japan. Download Audio Script
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Points to consider when investing in gold. Download Audio Script
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FIFA, Ambush marketing, and being a World Cup host. Download Audio Script
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Life in Greece post-bailout < Download Audio Script
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What led to the resignation of Japan’s 4th PM in 4 years? Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux reports on Facebook Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan talks about the U.K. Election Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux examines the relationship between the Chinese Yuan and U.S. debt Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan takes a in-depth look at the Foreign Exchange Market Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan talk about the censorship tension between Google and China. Download Audio Script
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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the details of the recent Toyota recall. Download Audio Script
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Dez Morgan explains what P.I.G.S means, the financial problems the Eurozone currently finds itself in, and the possible future of the European currency. Download Audio Script
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