Episodes

  • Russia-Ukraine, DC police, Tesla in Norway and Gaza music

    Russia-Ukraine, DC police, Tesla in Norway and Gaza music
    Aug 14 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump threatens "severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine ahead of their summit. Trump pushes for congressional approval to extend federal control of Washington's city police force beyond 30 days. A boost for Tesla car sales in Norway despite Elon Musk’s politics. And how music is helping to ease the trauma of war in Gaza. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Russia's Ukraine advances, DC homeless, inflation and India-US boycott calls

    Russia's Ukraine advances, DC homeless, inflation and India-US boycott calls
    Aug 13 2025
    Russia intensifies efforts to capture more territory in eastern Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit on Friday. Homeless people in Washington, D.C. face jail threat if they do not comply with President Donald Trump's crack down. Markets digest the latest inflation news holding on to hopes of Fed rate cut. And there are growing calls in India to boycott U.S. goods over huge tariffs. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • National Guard in DC, US-China trade, Alaska and Nvidia

    National Guard in DC, US-China trade, Alaska and Nvidia
    Aug 12 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump is to deploy 800 National Guard troops to Washington temporarily taking over the capital's police department. The view of Alaskans ahead of President Trump’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And Trump suggests U.S. chipmaker Nvidia may be allowed to sell a scaled down version of its advanced GPU chip in China - amid a pushback against the company in Beijing. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Al Jazeera journalists killed, Netanyahu, National Guard and Sicily bridge

    Al Jazeera journalists killed, Netanyahu, National Guard and Sicily bridge
    Aug 12 2025
    An Israeli airstrike has killed several Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects to complete a new offensive targeting Gaza City "fairly quickly". U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to evict homeless people from Washington D.C. as a trial over his deployment of the National Guard in LA begins.   And Italy has approved plans for the world’s longest single span bridge. Find today's recommended read here. Listen to ⁠⁠On Assignment⁠⁠ podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Ukraine, Palestine Action arrests, Sudan, ESPN-NFL and Boeing

    Ukraine, Palestine Action arrests, Sudan, ESPN-NFL and Boeing
    Aug 10 2025
    Europe calls for protection of Ukraine’s interests ahead of a Trump-Putin meeting. UK police arrest hundreds at a protest for banned Palestine Action group. Hunger and disease spread in war-torn Sudan. And a look at major American brands facing pivotal moments: the Disney-NFL deal and Boeing’s next challenges. *This podcast has been corrected to remove an incorrect reference to JD Vance as U.S. president Listen to ⁠On Assignment⁠ podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Find the Recommended Read ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Trump-Putin, Germany's Israel curb, $5 meals and Musk vs Modi

    Trump-Putin, Germany's Israel curb, $5 meals and Musk vs Modi
    Aug 9 2025
     U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire. Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza strip. Elon Musk’s X battles the Indian government on internet censorship. Plus, the fast food giants trying to reach low income Americans with $5 meals. Listen to On Assignment podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Israel’s Gaza plan, Fed, Intel and Australia’s mushroom murderer

    Israel’s Gaza plan, Fed, Intel and Australia’s mushroom murderer
    Aug 8 2025
    Israel's political-security cabinet approves a plan to take control of Gaza City despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad. U.S. President Donald Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill an open spot on the Fed Board – after demanding the immediate resignation of Intel’s CEO. Plus, the woman convicted of murdering her in-laws with toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to poison her husband with pasta. Listen to On Assignment podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Find the Recommended Read ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Tariffs, Lula, semiconductors and ChatGPT-5

    Tariffs, Lula, semiconductors and ChatGPT-5
    Aug 7 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump’s higher tariff rates come into effect hitting dozens of global major trading partners - and semiconductor chips are next in his sights, with 100 percent tariffs threatened for companies who don't manufacture in the U.S. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he sees no room for direct talks with Trump for now. And OpenAI readies to release the long-awaited GPT-5. Listen to On Assignment podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins