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.

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Jun 29, 2023
Sri Lanka’s five day bank holiday
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From the BBC World Service: Sri Lanka has begun a five-day bank holiday to allow the crisis-hit nation breathing space to restructure $42 billion in domestic debt. China is set to double its capacity to generate renewable energy by 2025, hitting government targets five years ahead of schedule. Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight. The mission is scientific — with plans to collect biometric data and conduct tests.
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Jun 28, 2023
A look under the hood of the stock market
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While the NASDAQ and S&P have been up so far this year, a closer look shows that’s really thanks to a few heavy hitters. Plus, a new specialized neighborhood full of… doghouses?
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Jun 28, 2023
Inform Act aims to thwart third-party vendors reselling stolen goods
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Starting today, online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay are required verify the identities of high-volume vendors in an effort to curb reselling of stolen goods. Plus, why consumer confidence doesn’t match consumer spending, and a look at the hot housing market.
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Jun 28, 2023
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Governments are moving fast on AI
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From the BBC World Service: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says that whilst there are threats from Artificial Intelligence, Governments around the world are acting fast. Plus, BBC’s Luke Wilson reports on drinks giant Diageo’s split with Sean Coombes – aka Diddy. And finally, is the cost of travelling stopping some Muslims travel to Mecca? We hear from the BBC correspondent in Cairo, Sally Nabil.
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Jun 27, 2023
“Summer Davos” check-in
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At “Summer Davos”, a World Economic Forum gathering, China’s premier Li Qiang criticized western countries for trying to break economic ties with China. Plus, a California program gets 21st century job skills to incarcerated women, and EV startup Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy.
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Jun 27, 2023
Slicing up the broadband-access pie
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$42 billion will be divvied up across the U.S. to increase affordable broadband internet. Plus, Meta’s updated VR offerings and the first minority-owned stock exchange.
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Jun 27, 2023
Is deep sea mining the answer to a greener future?
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From the BBC World Service: In the push for green energy, Norway has just proposed the exploration of its waters as the sea bed has material worth trillions of dollars. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen is Norway’s minister for energy and petroleum. Elettra Neysmith talks about the death of John Goodenough, the creator of the lithium-ion battery. And finally, BBC Reporter Emir Nader reports on Captagon, a highly addictive drug ravaging the Middle East with links to leading members of the Syrian regime.
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Jun 26, 2023
In Houston, a contradictory economic picture
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In Houston, job and earnings growth are on the upswing, but the rising cost of housing is squeezing the city’s working class. Plus, which parts of pandemic-era dining have staying power.
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Jun 26, 2023
Messi, Apple, and the future of sports media
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Lionel Messi is set to sign with MLS club Inter Miami any day now, in a deal that reportedly includes money from Apple. Why is the tech giant investing in the legendary soccer star joining a U.S.-based team, and does it have anything to do with Apple TV’s Ted Lasso? Plus, how turmoil in Russia is affecting the markets, and why cultivated meat will be available in high-end restaurants before you’ll see it in grocery stores.
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Jun 26, 2023
What are the financial ramifications of the Russian rebellion?
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From the BBC World Service: Following the failed mutiny in Russia, how have the markets reacted? Jake Cordell, a former economic journalist at the Moscow Times, gives us his thoughts. Plus, Marketplace’s Jo Critcher explains why global consulting group PwC is selling part of its business in Australia for less than a dollar. Also, three million Muslims are expected in Mecca for their Hajj pilgrimage, and the government wants to ensure its tourism industry will benefit, as BBC’s Sebastian Usher reports.
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