Five at Eight

In this episode, we'll talk about a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi being relocated, Colorado passing a law to protect neural data, China's attempts to access critical US infrastructure, and the financial impact of climate change on global income.News sources for this episode:https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe

In this episode, we'll talk about the global economy heading towards a soft landing, dire shortages in Ukraine, the discovery of the most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy, Microsoft CEO joining Abu Dhabi's G42 board, and new evidence of Chinese government subsidizing illicit fentanyl manufacturing and export.News sources for this episode:https://www.nytimes.com/20

In this episode, we we'll talk about oil prices dropping after Iran's missile launch, the global coral bleaching event due to rising sea temperatures, NASA's Mars Sample Return mission facing cost overruns, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizing fair competition in the European market for Chinese cars, and the drop in shares of Trump Media & Technology.News so

In this episode, we'll talk about Iran launching unprecedented attacks on Israel, Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the debate in the science community over space missions, Americans saving less after each recession, and the possibility of former President Donald Trump losing his right to vote in the 2024 election if convicted.News sources fo

In this episode, we we'll talk about tensions rising on the Lebanon-Israel border as Hezbollah and Israeli forces engage in crossfire, leading to destruction and displacement. We'll also cover the warning issued by several countries to avoid traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Additionally, we'll discuss the arrival of Russia

In this episode, we'll talk about the destruction of the largest power plant serving Kyiv and the concerns about Ukraine's defense against Russian airstrikes, Apple's bug suggesting the Palestinian flag emoji when searching for 'Jerusalem,' the passing of renowned author Maryse Condé and her impact on literature, former US Fed boss Ben Bernanke's crit

In this episode, we we'll talk about the US potentially intervening to help Israel defend itself from an Iranian missile attack, the UK competition regulator warning about big tech companies in the AI sector, Russian state-backed hackers stealing email correspondence, Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene's views on interest rate cuts, and Apple relaxing restrictions o

In this episode, we'll talk about Fitch downgrading China's credit rating outlook, intelligence reports revealing China's meddling in Canada's elections, US and Japan agreeing on defence cooperation pacts to counter China, the Biden administration establishing national standards to limit harmful chemicals in drinking water, and the US and Japan announcing new ag

In this episode, we we'll talk about global emissions reaching historic highs, oil prices surging due to geopolitical risks, Elon Musk's predictions on superhuman AI, Jared Kushner's investment fund financed by overseas investors, and the EU's investigation into China's state support for wind turbine companies.News sources for this episode:https://www.nytim

In this episode, we'll talk about how JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes artificial intelligence could transform workplaces and impact global business, the economy, and society. We'll also discuss China's property market crisis, Russia blaming Ukraine for drone strikes on a nuclear plant, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's concerns about China's manu