Latest from Kelly Silvera

• 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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• Aug 11, 2023

  No money? No problem

  

  Early entrepreneurs in the hip-hop scene found ways to make money outside of producing music. We’ll talk to a few of them. Plus, food inflation and missing tax records.

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• Aug 11, 2023

  Travel on climate change’s schedule

  

  Tourism destinations and peak travel times are shifting thanks to extreme weather brought on by climate change. Plus, the Supreme Court blocks a settlement with Purdue Pharma.

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• Aug 11, 2023

  Rice prices highest in 12 years

  

  From the BBC World Service: Rice prices have surged to their highest levels in almost 12 years, according to the United Nations’ food agency. India’s rice export ban and adverse weather conditions are the main culprits. Hip-hop is 50 years old; it all started in the Bronx and is now a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon. Saudi Arabia’s soccer Pro League is kicking off today; but is it going to be an expensive flash in the pan?

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• Aug 10, 2023

  Off to the races

  

  ESPN is likely to be the next big name in sports betting. We’ll talk about why. Plus, worker productivity is up and WeWork is headed toward closure.

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• Aug 10, 2023

  Why do collectors collect?

  

  Some are in it for the money, some are in it just for the stuff. We talk Beanie Babies with collectibles expert Harry Rinker. Plus, deadly wildfires burn across Maui.

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• Aug 10, 2023

  China criticizes U.S. investment ban

  

  From the BBC World Service: We look at the impact of a new U.S. policy that will seek to restrict American investment in Chinese tech, especially in sensitive technologies like computer chips. The aim is to ensure that U.S. cash does not support China’s military modernisation. Plus, as West African leaders meet again to discuss the coup in Niger we hear how it’s affecting life on the ground for people in the country. And, Cher has been selling her own ice cream around Los Angeles, the Cherlato. We speak to the New Zealand ice cream maker behind the brand, Giapo Grazioli.

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