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Kelly Silvera

Executive Producer

Kelly is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of international experience. She’s traveled all over the world leading news coverage of history-making events. Her video-first reporting of global news stories including the Arab Spring has been recognized by the Emmys, George Foster Peabody, United Nations, New York Film Festivals and Britain’s Royal Television Society, among others. Kelly’s work gives the audience access to a range of perspectives while empowering people to tell their own stories. Throughout her career she has elevated underrepresented voices both in media coverage and the workplace. Kelly began her career at BBC London radio while studying journalism at University of the Arts London. Her extraordinary talent is running very fast in heels.

Latest from Kelly Silvera

  • EV sales have been hitting records … and speedbumps
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    One study found 46% of electric vehicle owners in the U.S. were likely to switch back to combustion engines for their next car. Also: why farmers are working extra jobs.

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  • Will Greenland’s airport help tourism take off?
    James Brooks/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: The Arctic island of Greenland is hoping its new international airport will attract more visitors, and boost its fishing industry.

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  • Nov 26, 2024

    Tariffs on Day One

    Tariffs on Day One
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    Trump says he’d impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada until they do more to stop fentanyl and migrants from crossing the border illegally.

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  • New day, new tariffs
    Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    President-elect Trump plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada. Plus, how digital currencies are weaving their way into politics.

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  • China: ‘No one will win a trade war’
    Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: As President-elect Trump details his tariff plans for Mexico, Canada and China, Beijing warns against escalating trade tensions.

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  • Another Trump Cabinet pick
    Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

    President-elect Trump has announced Scott Bessent as his choice to lead the Treasury Department. We look more into Bessent’s background and the role he would play as treasury secretary.

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  • Trump taps Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
    Dominic Gwinn/AFP via Getty Images

    If confirmed, the billionaire hedge fund manager will have authority in areas ranging from the IRS to economic sanctions. Also on the show, World of Warcraft turns 20.

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  • Adani Group: ‘We can handle our debts’
    Sam Panthaky/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: The company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani says they’re in good shape to handle their debts. And the British government is planning major changes to workers’ rights.

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  • The Musk-Ramaswamy commission begins talking government cuts
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    The two have outlined their approach to cutting the federal workforce. But it’s not yet clear which programs would be affected. Plus, work from home continues to shape the real estate market.

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  • Could OpenAI challenge Google?
    Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images

    The company is reportedly working on its own AI-powered internet browser. Plus, we sit down with filmmaker Stephen Maing to discuss his new documentary, “Union.”

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