Latest from Jordan Mangi

• Aug 16, 2023

  Ralph Lauren under investigation in Canada

  

  From the BBC World Service: Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog is investigating the local unit of the fashion retailer, Ralph Lauren, over accusations it used forced labour from China’s Uyghur minority in its supply chain. A year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into U.S. law; but America’s first serious attempt to tackle the climate crisis has ruffled European feathers. And we look at why Barcelona is a victim of its own success, with the sheer volume of tourists creating problems.

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• Aug 15, 2023

  The constitutional right to a clean environment

  

  Youths in Montana sued — and won — over their right to a state that protects the environment. Plus, retail sales were up in July, and cruises are booked and busy.

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• Aug 15, 2023

  Are office districts obsolete?

  

  Karen Chapple, director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto says yes. We’ll visit San Francisco to see what downtowns are aiming to do instead. Plus, bank regulations and young investors.

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• Aug 15, 2023

  Afghanistan funding shortfall could lead to hunger

  

  From the BBC World Service: The United Nations has warned that a huge shortfall in funding could lead to the collapse of the Afghanistan’s health system and widespread hunger. The cruise industry is making a post-covid comeback with American passengers accounting for 50% of global revenue. The CFO of Novo Nordisk explains why it’s limiting the global roll out of its weight loss drug Wegovy. 

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• Aug 14, 2023

  The cost of motherhood

  

  Tomorrow marks how far into 2023 full time working moms would have to work to catch up to what dads made last year. We’ll discuss what change could lead to equal pay. Plus, stablecoin regulation may be on the horizon.

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• Aug 14, 2023

  Tensions in the Black Sea

  

  From the BBC World Service: Ukraine has accused Russia of piracy in the Black Sea, alleging that a Russian warship fired on a cargo vessel near Turkey’s coast. The U.S.-based Miss Universe organization, which hosts beauty pageants around the world, has cut ties with Miss Universe Indonesia after local organizers were accused of sexual assault. We’ll also hear from some of the players on the Afghan national women’s soccer team who escaped to Australia following the Taliban takeover two years ago.

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• Aug 14, 2023

  The key to Fresno’s future

  

  For downtown areas across the country, Fresno is practically in first place when it comes to post-shutdown recovery. They’re doing a few things right. Plus, a check-in on U.S. based steel firms.

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• Jul 19, 2023

  Maternity rights for women’s pro soccer players are still evolving

  

  We are looking at the business stories around women’s soccer this week with the Women’s World Cup starting on Thursday. Today the story is what it’s like to be a pro player and a mom, and how maternity leave rules have changed.

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• Jul 19, 2023

  The White House takes on “junk fees” for renters

  

  In a flurry of announcements, the White House rolled out new measures calling for transparency on so-called “junk fees” for renters, as well as new proposed guidelines for corporate mergers. Plus, why electric vehicles are getting cheaper, why homebuilders are feeling a flush of confidence, and the WTO urges countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal. 

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• Jul 19, 2023

  Why is inflation in the UK so high?

  

  From the BBC World Service: The UK’s inflation figures remain high today at 7.9%, although this is down from 8.7%. Why is it so high when compared to the USA (3%) and the Eurozone (5.5%)? Mohamed El-Erian, Chief economic adviser at German financial services group Allianz, explains. Plus, we hear from the Director General of the World Trade Organization, who has urged countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.

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