Big Boss Interview

Kamala Harris’ vision for the US economy


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Kamala Harris has outlined her economic programme ahead of the US presidential election in November. She discussed what the so called "opportunity economy" would mean for Americans, and in particular the middle class, while also addressing the key issues of the campaign – rising health care prices and food inflation.

Staying with the US, we speak to the new mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, as the city prepares to welcome thousands of officials, journalists and others for the Democratic National Convention. There’s concerns that any celebrations over Kamala Harris’ nomination will be impacted large-scale protests against US support for Israel in Gaza.

Rahul Tandon hears how week-long protests throughout India – calling for protection, accountability and capital punishment – after a junior doctor was raped and murdered at work, may lead to a nationwide strike.

The English Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world, broadcasting in 212 territories to 643 million homes, with a potential TV audience of 4.7 billion people. But as the new football season kicks off, we find out why people in Peru support Manchester United rather than their local club sides.

And how much of an issue is over-tourism becoming? Will Bain has been talking to Sebastian Ebel, the chief executive of TUI, one of the world's biggest travel companies, after recent protests in Mallorca and Greece against platforms like Airbnb.

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

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