This time last year, we were worried about an economic hurricane. Now, the forecast is much sunnier.

ESG funds aim to make a positive impact. Lately, they’ve been a target of political controversy.

From the BBC World Service: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the landmark Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine will not be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands on its agricultural exports. BBC’s Victoria Craig joins us from Ankara in Turkey to discuss the latest developments. Also, Sarah Dalton, Head of the Doctors’ Union in New Zealand, explains why thousands of her members are going on strike for the first time ever. Finally, the BBC’s Leanna Byrne explores the impact of post-pandemic home working. 

From the BBC World Service: Google was founded 25 years ago today. We hear from Elizabeth Linder, who started her career at Google and later became an executive at Facebook. Also, BBC’s senior Africa correspondent, Anne Soy, reports from Kenya, where African heads of state are gathering to discuss the continent’s approach to climate change. And finally, BBC’s Leanna Byrne reports on long queues for Italian cabs after the taxi drivers’ unions resist reforms aimed at increasing licenses.

Students at a video game design program in the Bay Area use the medium to explore cultural history, LGBTQ relationships, emotional wellbeing and more.

They can also increase pay equity for underrepresented workers.

A special series on what the massive video game industry can teach us about economics, business, money and careers.

New data shows more Americans entering the job market.

Fans have flocked to fast fashion retailers for their one-and-done summer tour outfits, but there’s a growing eco-friendly movement to shop secondhand. Plus, climate change drives up construction costs, and the launch of our new “Skin in the Game” podcast following the multi-billion-dollar video game industry.