We've heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam -- and that protectionism is the best way forward. But those jobs haven't disappeared for the reasons you may think, says border and logistics specialist Augie Picado. He gives us a reality check about what global trade really looks like and how shared protection and open borders help us make higher quality products at lower costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 14.09.2017The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing | Augie Picado
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Folge vom 13.09.2017A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper | Pierre ThiamForget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that its industrial-scale cultivation could transform societies in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 12.09.2017What really motivates people to be honest in business | Alexander WagnerEach year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud. Why? To find out, Alexander Wagner takes us inside the economics, ethics and psychology of doing the right thing. Join him for an introspective journey down the slippery slopes of deception as he helps us understand why people behave the way they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 11.09.2017How our friendship survives our opposing politics | Caitlin Quattromani and Lauran ArledgeCan you still be friends with someone who doesn't vote the same way as you? For Caitlin Quattromani and Lauran Arledge, two best friends who think very differently about politics, the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election could have resulted in hostility and disrespect. Hear about how they chose to engage in dialogue instead -- and learn some simple tactics they're using to maintain their bipartisan friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.