New Zealand is seeing a record number of its citizens leave the country, with many moving to Australia for better pay, stronger career prospects, and a different lifestyle. What is driving this exodus and what it could mean for New Zealand’s future? In this episode of Down to Bus ...Show more
Anthropic v. The United States
Oil prices are rising, flights are being canceled, and businesses around the world are feeling the pressure. But another major conflict is also affecting business: a legal fight between AI company Anthropic and the US government. In this episode, we look at how this case raises i ...Show more
Hallyu and the K-Beauty Industry
South Korea’s cosmetics industry has become a major global force. In 2024, South Korea ranked as the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, ahead of the United States and behind only France. In this episode, we look at how K-beauty has grown alongside the global rise ...Show more
SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump’s Trade Tariffs
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that the U.S. President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs. That decision removes a key legal basis behind the 2025 tariff program— but it does not ...Show more
The Netflix–Warner Bros. Acquisition (Part 1)
Netflix has won the bidding battle for Warner Bros. Discovery’s major entertainment assets — and the deal is now moving into its next phase. Even though the final paperwork isn’t fully complete, the competitive fight is effectively over. Paramount’s rival bid failed to gain enoug ...Show more