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State-owned enterprises have long been viewed by economists as a bad idea due to proven inefficiencies and mismanagement. But is handing over key resources and industries to the private sector really the answer? Economic historian Nicholas Mulder says, with all the geopolitical r ...  Show more

The recent scramble for the minerals that go into our electric vehicles, solar panels, and defense systems has exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chains. Mineral markets are complex, spanning dozens of materials found around the world, but the real challenge is processing. Mor ...  Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important events of the 20th century - the rise of Feminism and the subsequent empowerment of women. What have been the most important and lasting changes for women in the last 100 years and what is there still left to achieve? Are ...  Show more

« Il faudra encore attendre 300 ans pour atteindre l’égalité entre hommes et femmes », a affirmé le secrétaire général de l’ONU dans un discours sur les droits des femmes dans le monde, prononcé juste avant la journée internationale du droit des femmes le 8 mars. Et cet objectif ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailAmy Diehl and Jason Mudd discuss how bias against women persists in female-dominated workplaces.Guest:Our episode guest is Amy Diehl, Ph.D., the chief information officer at Wilson College and a workplace gender bias expert and consultant. She has a 27-year career ...  Show more

While great strides towards gender equality have been made over the years, crucial issues remain. In the world of personal finance, concerns include "the gender wage gap" and that many women looking to invest are underserved by the male-dominated financial services sector. Accord ...  Show more