Business Daily

Business Daily

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  • Inside gaming’s cheat problem

    We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry?

    We reveal how cheats undermine online play, harm reputations in esports, and cost studios big money, speaking to those who’ve made the cheats, and those trying to stop them.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presented and produced by Will Chalk

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: Gamer playing online video game at home. Credit: Getty Images)

    18 min
  • Why Kenya is betting on geothermal power

    Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has become a vital and reliable source of electricity.

    We explore how this energy is harnessed, why it has become so central to the country’s power supply, and the plans to build what some are calling Africa’s first geothermal‑powered city.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presented and produced by Michael Kaloki

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: Olkaria II geothermal power plant in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)

    18 min
  • The new fitness tourism

    Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club?

    Millions of holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks over sun loungers, and the trend is contributing to a sector that's experiencing rapid growth.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presented and produced by Daniel Rosney

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: People taking part in an outdoor fitness workout with barbells and step platforms on the French Riviera. Credit: Getty Images)

    18 min
  • Getting goods to the ends of the Earth

    In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination.

    In this episode, Jane Chambers travels deep into Chilean Patagonia, where last mile delivery, or last-mile logistics, collides with hundreds of kilometres of rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, unpaved roads, and ferry routes that can shut down without warning. It means the price of goods is often very expensive. We hear from the people and companies trying to find solutions.

    If you’d like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is [email protected]

    Presented and produced by Jane Chambers

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: Van driving on Carretera Austral, on the way to Villa O'Higgins, Patagonia, Chile. Credit: Getty Images)

    18 min
  • L.O.L. Surprise creator Isaac Larian

    Isaac Larian left Iran as a 17 year-old with $750 and went on to build a successful career in the US toy industry. Today, at 72, he’s the founder and chief executive of MGA Entertainment, one of the largest privately owned toy companies in the United States.

    Over the years, he’s been involved in several high-profile toy launches: from Bratz in 2001 to the acquisition of Little Tikes in 2006, and more recently the L.O.L. Surprise range of toys.

    He talks about his journey in life and in business and why he thinks the setbacks along the way are essential to success. 

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    To get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presenter: Rahul Tandon

    Producers: Victoriya Holland and Ahmed Adan

    (Photo: Isaac Larian, founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment, sitting in front of some dolls. Credit: MGA Entertainment)

    18 min
  • How wrestling became big business

    Professional wrestling has grown into a global entertainment industry worth billions of dollars, driven by sponsorships, new broadcasting deals, and a growing online audience.

    We step inside the ring, exploring how wrestling has become big business, from streaming and new sponsorships to the global fanbase willing to pay for multiple subscriptions.

    We also hear from the new and emerging wrestling franchises, aiming to change the sport.

    To get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presenter: Megan Lawton

    Producer: Sam Gruet

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: Wrestler, Ben Webb aka Trent Seven.)

    18 min
  • Reinventing Kodak

    Kodak was written off as a casualty of the digital age. Now, it's betting on film again.

    We hear from the chief executive, Jim Continenza, on rebuilding manufacturing, reviving analogue, and turning an industrial icon back around. And we learn why going backwards can be harder than going forwards.

    We also hear how a conversation with Hollywood director Christopher Nolan got him truly interested in the medium of film.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

     
    Presented and produced by Leanna Byrne

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: A photographer using a Kodak instant camera in Jakarta, Indonesia. Credit: Getty Images)

    18 min
  • Iran’s economy: Counting the cost of war

    Iran’s economy is under strain from war, long-standing sanctions and a nationwide internet shutdown.

    We hear from people inside the country, and ask how much damage has been done, and how recovery could begin.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presenter: Rahul Tandon

    Producer: David Cann

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: An Iranian man reads a copy of the Iranian daily newspaper Jame Jam with the headline 'Sea Bluff' outside a kiosk in Tehran, Iran, on the 13th of April 2026, as the conflict between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA/Shutterstock)

    18 min
  • The Dutch village at risk from an energy project

    Today - a Dutch fishing village that could be wiped off the map to make room for a mega‑energy hub.

    We visit Moerdijk, to meet families, eel‑smokers and shopkeepers. What does their fight tell us about the quiet dilemmas in the global race for clean energy?

    If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]

    Presented and produced by Anna Holligan

    Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

    Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

    Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

    We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

    (Picture: View of some boats in Moerdijk, Netherlands.)

    18 min
  • Bonus: Introducing Inheritance: Samsung

    When the Samsung Chairman has a heart attack, his heir is pushed into the spotlight. The complex manoeuvring to secure his succession re-opens old family wounds, prompts one of the biggest scandals in South Korea’s history, and – eventually – helps to bring down a President.

    Everyone’s heard of Samsung: more than a billion people have one of their smartphones . This is the drama behind the tech giant that changed the world.

    From a fruit and vegetable store to a global empire, Samsung’s story is more than business—it’s an epic family saga. Behind the success lies a dynasty driven by ambition, wealth, tradition and rivalries, where power struggles shaped not just the company but South Korea’s economy.

    In this brand-new 10-part series from the BBC World Service, we take you behind closed doors- inside the billion-dollar deals and the family power struggles that shape global empires. When your relatives are also your business partners, every decision is personal. In these dynasties, the boardroom isn’t just about profit - it’s about survival.

    You can hear episode 1 right here but for the whole series search "Inheritance: Samsung" wherever you get your podcasts.

    Host: Elise Hu

    Producers: Simon Tulett and Sally Abrahams

    Fact-checkers: Matt Toulson and Su-Min Hwang

    Music: Thomas Ross Fitzsimons

    Mixing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King.

    Series Editor: Matt Willis

    With special thanks to Geoffrey Cain, Sojin Lim, Jaeyeon Lee, Jake Kwon and, also, Mary Wilkinson.

    Senior Commissioning Producer: Sarah Green

    Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel

    Inheritance is a BBC Long Form Audio Production

    26 min

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