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

Aug 18, 2023
The business of college soccer
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Title IX and big spending on college sports are two reasons so many female soccer players came up through a U.S. university. That’s had an impact on this year’s World Cup. Plus, home buying loans and Chinese real estate.
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Aug 18, 2023
Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection
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From the BBC World Service: Chinese property giant Evergrande has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. This allows the company, which is swimming in debt, to safeguard its assets in the U.S. The Women’s World Cup soccer tournament has been the most watched in history, giving a huge boost to hospitality spending. Tourism is Croatia’s largest industry and increasingly tourists are being served by workers who’ve travelled thousands of miles themselves, as businesses turn to Asia to solve staff shortages.
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Aug 17, 2023
A 10 year crystal ball
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Can 10-year T-notes predict the future? Plus, all-inclusive vacations and the minutes from last month’s Fed meeting.
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Aug 17, 2023
The cost of the Maui fire
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Accuweather predicts the economic cost could be as high as $16 billion. Plus, new home construction and the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.
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Aug 17, 2023
Tomatoes off the menu at Burger King
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From the BBC World Service: Burger King has scrapped tomatoes from wraps and burgers in Indian outlets after prices more than quadrupled. McDonalds and Subway in India have also taken tomatoes off the menu due to soaring costs. The Panama Canal has extended restrictions on vessels as it battles an on-going drought; maritime firms say this adds delays and extra fees, inflating shipping costs. All inclusive holidays are growing in popularity, with Marriott and Hyatt expanding their offerings.
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Aug 16, 2023
In Barcelona, a tourism paradox
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Residents hate them, but millions of tourists visit Barcelona every year — and make major economic contributions. Plus, retailer profit data and rate cuts.
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Aug 16, 2023
China’s deflation problem
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Steep price decreases in China are causing an economic spiral of layoffs and low consumer spending. Plus, auto workers could vote to strike soon and Novo Nordisk can’t keep up with Ozempic demand.
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Aug 16, 2023
Ralph Lauren under investigation in Canada
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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
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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?
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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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