Episodes

  • Ukrainians in US, pickup politics, Mexico’s judicial elections and DEI

    Ukrainians in US, pickup politics, Mexico’s judicial elections and DEI
    Mar 6 2025
    The Trump administration plans to revoke the legal status of some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled to the U.S. during the war - and Washington hits pause on intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The White House threw the Big 3 automakers a lifeline, allowing them to dodge the tariffs for a month - the politics of pickup trucks may explain why. Cartels loom large over Mexico’s new system of electing judges. And some U.S. retailers which have publicly scrapped DEI programs are keeping some of their efforts going behind the scenes. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Trump’s speech, Trudeau hits back and China’s economic plan

    Trump’s speech, Trudeau hits back and China’s economic plan
    Mar 5 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump touted the relentless start to his term as evidence that "America is back" in a marathon speech to Congress. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hits back against Trump’s "dumb" trade war, slapping retaliatory tariffs on American goods. And China unlocks fiscal stimulus to cushion the blow of the escalating trade war on its economy, which Beijing is determined to grow by another 5% this year. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Trade wars, Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions and Gaza alternative

    Trade wars, Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions and Gaza alternative
    Mar 4 2025
    President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China have taken effect, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners. The White House has paused military aid to Ukraine, deepening the fissure that has opened between the two countries after Friday’s aborted talks. The U.S. is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine. And Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss a plan for Gaza that would sideline Hamas and create interim bodies run by Arab, Muslim and Western states. Find our recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. The Reuters Econ World podcast on the Transatlantic economy is here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Europe rallies round Ukraine, tariffs, crypto reserve and Oscars

    Europe rallies round Ukraine, tariffs, crypto reserve and Oscars
    Mar 3 2025
    European leaders have agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States after Friday's Oval Office breakdown. Markets brace for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada set to take effect from Tuesday. Trump announces the digital assets he expects to include in a new U.S. strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies. Plus, "Anora" wins five Academy Awards at the Oscars, including best picture. Find our recommended read here. Listen to our weekend episode on the Oscars here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. The Reuters Econ World podcast on the Transatlantic economy is here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Oscars 2025: Hollywood’s big night

    Oscars 2025: Hollywood’s big night
    Mar 1 2025
    It’s the 97th Academy Awards and there’ll be plenty happening on and off the red carpet. Our reporters take you behind the scenes to talk about the campaigns, the controversies and how Hollywood is getting back on its feet after the fires. Plus, how network bosses are grappling with new political pressures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Trump and Zelenskiy, PKK, measles and Apple DEI

    Trump and Zelenskiy, PKK, measles and Apple DEI
    Feb 28 2025
    President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at the White House with the critical minerals deal high on the agenda. Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for his PKK party to disarm could open the door to peace with Turkey. A growing measles outbreak is giving Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior – a vaccine skeptic – an early test. And Apple shareholders vote to keep the tech giant’s DEI policies in place despite pressure from Trump. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Starmer meets Trump, Musk at cabinet, Gene Hackman and Andrew Tate

    Starmer meets Trump, Musk at cabinet, Gene Hackman and Andrew Tate
    Feb 28 2025
    President Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the UK seeks a U.S. security backstop for Ukraine. Elon Musk has a starring role at Trump's first cabinet meeting. Judges question the secrecy of DOGE’s activities. Andrew Tate and his brother have left Romania on private flight bound for the U.S. And Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their New Mexico home. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Ukraine minerals deal, consumer confidence, tax cuts and South Korea birthrate

    Ukraine minerals deal, consumer confidence, tax cuts and South Korea birthrate
    Feb 27 2025
    The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed the terms of a draft minerals deal as Donald Trump seeks to quickly end the war with Russia. U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, after February figures showed a drop in consumer confidence. The Republican-controlled House off Representatives has advanced Trump's tax-cut and border security agenda. And South Korea's birthrate has risen for the first time in nine years. Find our recommended read here. Listen to our weekend episode on Saudi Arabia's role in global diplomacy here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. All episodes of the Reuters Econ World podcast can be found here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins