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• Jul 20, 2023

  Grain prices spike on Russian words and deeds

  

  From the BBC World Service: Wheat prices have spiked after Russian attacks on grain stores in Ukraine, and a declaration that ships heading to Ukrainian ports will be considered military targets. Plus, current and former staff at McDonald’s in the UK continue to come forward alleging bullying or harassment following a BBC investigation. On Wednesday McDonald’s asked anyone who has experienced or witnessed inappropriate behavior to contact its new confidential and independent reporting line. And, as the women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand we hear from a top agent about the changing commercial landscape.

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• Jul 19, 2023

  Maternity rights for women’s pro soccer players are still evolving

  

  We are looking at the business stories around women’s soccer this week with the Women’s World Cup starting on Thursday. Today the story is what it’s like to be a pro player and a mom, and how maternity leave rules have changed.

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• Jul 19, 2023

  The White House takes on “junk fees” for renters

  

  In a flurry of announcements, the White House rolled out new measures calling for transparency on so-called “junk fees” for renters, as well as new proposed guidelines for corporate mergers. Plus, why electric vehicles are getting cheaper, why homebuilders are feeling a flush of confidence, and the WTO urges countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal. 

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• Jul 19, 2023

  Why is inflation in the UK so high?

  

  From the BBC World Service: The UK’s inflation figures remain high today at 7.9%, although this is down from 8.7%. Why is it so high when compared to the USA (3%) and the Eurozone (5.5%)? Mohamed El-Erian, Chief economic adviser at German financial services group Allianz, explains. Plus, we hear from the Director General of the World Trade Organization, who has urged countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.

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• Jul 18, 2023

  San Francisco wants to stay attractive to tech companies. What about remote work?

  

  Global leaders will convene in San Francisco this fall for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Mayor London Breed says it’s one step in attracting and retaining the tech companies the city is known for. Plus, what it means that retail sales for June were lower than expected.

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• Jul 18, 2023

  Where did all the tourists go, Mayor Breed?

  

  Between a homelessness crisis and difficulty retaining retailers downtown, San Francisco has work to do to attract tourists in pre-pandemic numbers. Mayor London Breed says her plan involves addressing homeless encampments and spending on law enforcement. Plus, will that all-but-promised recession ever happen?

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• Jul 18, 2023

  What’s it like to be a grain farmer in Ukraine?

  

  From the BBC World Service: Ukrainian farmer Kees Huizinga joins Marketplace to discuss the impact of Russia withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal. What next for the Commonwealth Games after Melbourne pulls out of hosting it in 2026? And finally, we hear from Lucy Ward on what it’s like for a woman to commentate on men’s soccer.

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• Jul 17, 2023

  USA! Equal Pay!

  

  We’ll discuss what it could take to close the gender pay gap at the club level and at the World Cup final. Plus, grain prices could be headed up and we’ll look at some economic indicators from China.

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• Jul 17, 2023

  Skin in the Game: Lessons in adaptation, Bay Area edition

  

  As one program grad put it, the video game industry is “lacking in melanin.” At Gameheads, students are prepping to be part of a new and improved generation of tech innovators. Plus, we’ll hear from San Francisco mayor London Breed on commercial real estate.

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• Jul 17, 2023

  Russia pulls out of the Black Sea grain deal

  

  From the BBC World Service: Russia has announced it is withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal with immediate effect. The BBC’s Paul Moss explains what the knock-on effects could be. Plus, former International Monetary Fund economist David Woo explains why China’s economy is struggling as they register a youth unemployment rate of 25 percent. And finally, with the Women’s World Cup starting this week, the BBC’s Leanna Byrne looks into the issue of equal pay in women’s soccer.

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