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Campaign donations have been a key feature of the 2024 US election. Since Kamala Harris entered the presidential race huge donation figures have been widely reported in the media. One Republican donor tells us why he’s hoping for a Trump win. We examine where campaign donations are coming from and how decisive they might be in this election.

Also in the programme, Rahul Tandon looks at the protests and general strike in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas and speaks to the business owner encouraging his workers to strike.

He’ll be looking back at Mexico’s President Lopez Obrador’s economic record as he prepares to leave office and discussing dynamic pricing and the best way to price concert tickets.

Rahul is joined by senior freelance reporter Karen Pearcy and Allie Garfinkle, senior finance reporter at Fortune.

The social media platform X has been suspended in Brazil. A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension" across the country

In Libya the head of the central bank has fled the country in fear of his life. Sadiq Al Kabir and his senior staff claim they were forced to leave following death threats by militias.

And in Bangladesh this week incessant rains there has led to flooding in many low lying areas. This has not only led to displacement of tens of thousands of people but also disrupted work at the garment factories there which are now struggling to complete orders on time.

Donald Trump campaigns in Michigan and Wisconsin. He won these states in 2016 but lost them in 2020.

Singapore is trying an interesting experiment to support its ageing and experienced workforce

And fans of the hit HBO TV series 'Industry' are in for a bumpy ride as series three returns - with a focus on ethical investments

The AI boom has seen huge demand for the firm's advanced technology, though there have been concerns over when its next-generation chips will be ready.

Also, how did Qantas boss Valerie Hudson score on her first set of full-year financial results since taking over?

And why video game actors are striking in Hollywood.

What does the willingness of Americans to go out and spend mean for the rest of the world? Meanwhile, there are concerns about the jobs market.

Also, in the programme, Roger Hearing finds out why Estonia's justice minister wants to rent out unoccupied prison cells. And as Paris 2024 gets underway, we ask are Paralympic athletes getting the financial sponsorship they need?

Telegram is one of the world's biggest social media and messaging platforms. We examine why French authorities arrested its Russian-born boss.

Plus, IKEA is trying out a second-hand furniture marketplace.

And the business opportunities from an ageing population in India.

There are economic concerns as US jobless claims have increased and housing affordability has worsened.

Millions are struggling in Cuba, with reports of severe power cuts lasting over 12 hours.

And is Saudi Arabia hosting the Esports World Cup just an example of 'sportswashing'?

We hear how the Democratic presidential nominee has supercharged the party's fundraising, as she prepares to address its National Convention.

Also, Canada's government has moved swiftly to end a dispute which halted freight trains.

And how Apple will let users in the European Union choose default apps.

Roger Hearing is joined by Alison Van Diggelen, host of the Fresh Dialogues interview series in Silicon Valley, and Han Lin, China Country Director at the Asia Group in Shanghai.

Gold prices hit new record high as investors pile back into the commodity ahead of expected interest rate cuts in the US. We look into the details.

PwC China has told clients it expects a six-month business ban to be imposed by Chinese authorities as early as September. We hear about the reasons.

Also in the programme, we find out why protesters in Serbia are against a lithium mine that could cover 90% of the metal's demand in Europe.

Ed Butler discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Anneke Green, US Republican Political Strategist at Reach Global Strategies, and Nicholas Gordon, Associate Editor of Fortune magazine in Hong Kong.

The Democratic National Convention continues, with Barack and Michelle Obama expected to address the public. We get the latest.

A federal judge in Texas has barred a US Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect. It was meant to ban agreements that prevented workers from joining their employers' rivals or launching competing businesses. We get the details.

'Black Myth: Wukong', a new game made by Chinese developers, has become one of the most played ever on one of the top gaming platforms. We hear about the game's plot, and why it's so popular.

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicles imported into the European Union will be subject to lower tariffs than those produced by competitors. We listen to the EU's arguments, and look at the implications this can have on the European market.

Ed Butler discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: David Kuo, financial analyst and the co-founder of the Smart Investor based in Singapore, and Emily Peck, markets correspondent at the Axios news website.