The Critical Material Podcast

Boeing has been buffeted by more than five years of problems with its airplanes, including two fatal crashes of the 737 Max in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people, and most recently a door plug that blew out of the side of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the plane. The problems have led to multiple groundings for safety issues and more than $31 billion in cumulative losses.

The United Nation's involvement in peacekeeping efforts worldwide has seen both successes and challenges. Notable instances include brokering ceasefires in conflicts like the Korean War, the Gulf War, and the Bosnian conflict. However, the road to lasting peace is fraught with political complexities, the willingness of conflicting parties to cooperate, and the limitations of the UN's mandate and resources. 

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI. It was launched as a prototype on November 30, 2022, and quickly garnered attention for its detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge. 

Script: Mariam Jameela and Chat GPT

FTX Exchange was a leading centralised cryptocurrency exchange specialising in derivatives and leveraged products.FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 11, 2022. FTX's collapse shook the volatile crypto market, which lost billions in value, dropping below $1 trillion.

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Script: Mariam Jameela

What exactly is Metaverse? How will Metaverse change the way we interact? How will companies use this new technology?
In this episode we'll discuss the recent developments in the realm of Metaverse and beyond.

In this episode we break down complex concepts and processes related to cryptocurrency in ways that are easy for everyone to understand.

Following Vladimir Putin's announcement of his "special military operation" against Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, Russia's long-feared invasion of Ukraine has taken the world by storm. Now the country is in the throes of war, with a humanitarian disaster unfolding. 

Investing can appear complicated. However, there are some useful principles that can be used as a starting point. Let's take a look at some basic investing thumb rules to help you cut through the clutter and make informed investment decisions.