Best Decarbonizing Commerce Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 22: Behavioral Biases in Trade and Commodity Markets 25:13

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Trade decisions are not made by spreadsheets alone. They are made by people, and people are biased. In this episode of Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade podcast, Kate Foronda explores how behavioral biases quietly shape global trade negotiations, commodity markets, and supply-chain decisions. From anchoring and overconfidence in deal-making…

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Episode 21: Africa Rising: Inside the AfCFTA 16:40

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Africa is entering a new trade era. The AfCFTA is connecting 1.3 billion people across 54 countries into one historic market. In Episode 21 of Circus and Circuit, Kate Foronda goes inside this transformation and explains how investment, infrastructure, and fintech are quietly rewriting the continent’s trade landscape. She also shares a personal enc…

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Episode 20: Grain Corridors and Empty Plates: The New Geography of Food Security 16:53

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What does it take to keep the world fed? In 2023, more than 345 million people faced acute food insecurity. At the same time, global grain movement was repeatedly interrupted by conflict, climate shocks, droughts, and rising transport risks. In Episode 20, Kate Foronda examines how these pressures are changing the very routes that deliver wheat, ri…

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Episode 19: Mining the Future: Rare Earths, Critical Minerals & Geopolitics 18:49

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In this episode, Kate Foronda explores the minerals that quietly power our world from lithium and cobalt to aluminium and rare earth elements. These resources drive electric vehicles, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence, but they also carry enormous environmental, social, and geopolitical costs. Kate shares insights from her travels acros…

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Episode 18: Crude Realities: Decarbonization Without De-Petrolization 19:30

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A few weeks after NYC Climate Week 2025, oil prices are rising again. Another round of global pledges was made — yet tankers, pipelines, and LNG terminals keep expanding. We call it decarbonization, but the world hasn’t really de-petrolized. In this episode, I take a hard look at the paradox behind our “green transition.” From OPEC+ fall meetings t…

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Episode 17: Carbon Credits – Trading Pollution 18:12

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Can pollution really be traded like oil, wheat, or gold? In this episode, Kate Foronda takes you inside the complex world of carbon credits — where one ton of emissions becomes a tradable unit on global markets. We’ll explore: How carbon credits work, from cap-and-trade systems in the EU ETS, California, and China, to voluntary offsets verified by …

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Episode 16: From Rackets to Rolex: The Global Supply Chains Behind the US Open 13:12

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The US Open is more than a tennis tournament - it’s a global business machine. Each year, the event generates over $1.2 billion in economic impact for New York City, attracts visitors from every continent, and turns Flushing Meadows into a hub of international commerce. In this episode of Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda…

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Episode 15: The AI Policy Gap: Can Law Keep Up With the Machine? 16:44

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In this episode of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda explores one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can law keep up with the machine? This episode examines the growing AI policy gap, and how it threatens to create more than just legal headaches — but real friction in cross-border commerce, environmental responsi…

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Episode 14: The Electric Bill of Intelligence: Energy and AI 17:52

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Artificial intelligence may feel invisible — but its power bill is very real. In this episode of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda explores how AI’s explosive growth is putting pressure on the world’s power grids, energy markets, and environmental ambitions. From data center alley in Virginia to solar cities in Saudi Ar…

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Episode 13: 12 Trade Lessons in 12 Episodes | Mid-Year Recap 16:41

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In this mid-year special Episode 13 of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda recaps the first 12 episodes of the podcast, exploring the key lessons learned across commodities, sanctions, shipping, social commerce, AI, and more. Whether you’ve been with her from Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, this is your all-in-one loo…

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Episode 12: TikTok Trade Winds: Social Media’s Role in Global Commerce 13:41

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In 2024, global social commerce sales hit an estimated $1.3 trillion — and by 2028, that number is expected to nearly double. What’s fueling this surge? Not traditional supply chains, but short videos, viral trends, and influencer-driven demand. In this episode, host Kate Foronda unpacks how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are becomin…

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Episode 11: Invisible Intelligence: How AI is Transforming Logistics, Customs, and Negotiation 15:34

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From U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using AI to catch fake goods at the border, to Amazon’s AI-driven warehouses and Maersk’s smart ports — Episode 11 explores how artificial intelligence is rapidly taking over global trade. You will learn: How logistics giants like Amazon and Maersk are using AI to streamline operations. How CBP uses alg…

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Episode 10, Part 1: Culture as a Commodity: The Marketplace of Meaning 12:07

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What do Netflix, Disney, BTS, and McDonald’s have in common? They don’t just sell content, music, or meals — they sell culture. And they’ve built billion-dollar strategies around turning identity into product. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Kate Foronda unpacks how culture has become a global commodity — branded, packaged, and monetized at sca…

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Episode 10, Part 2: Culture as a Commodity: Homogenization, Hybridization, Glocalization + Instagrammability 12:28

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From McDonald’s glocal menus and Netflix’s global programming to fashion mashups and Instagram-optimized spaces, global trade is reshaping not just how we consume culture — but what culture even is. In Part 1, we looked at how culture enters the market. Now in Part 2, we examine what happens after it’s sold. Join Kate Foronda as she breaks down the…

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Episode 9: Sustainability in Commodities Trading 19:32

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Can you call your business sustainable if your supply chain pollutes — or your company avoids taxes? In this powerful Episode 9, host Kate Foronda unpacks one of the most urgent shifts in global trade: the rise of sustainability as a strategic advantage in the commodities industry. With over $1.7 trillion in trade now influenced by ESG-related poli…

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Episode 8: The Inclusion Imperative: DEI in International Markets 16:54

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Why does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matter in international business — and why are so many people still being left out of global trade? In this episode, host Kate Foronda breaks down the critical connection between DEI and global markets. We explore who gets a seat at the table, what structural and cultural barriers still hold others ba…

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Episode 7: Sanctions in Motion: The Unseen Battles of Global Trade 22:46

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Sanctions are powerful tools — but they are often invisible to the public eye. In the episode 7 of Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, Kate Foronda takes you behind the scenes of how sanctions shape global markets, disrupt supply chains, and impact both nations and everyday people. Kate will break down: What sanctions are and who enforces th…

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Episode 6: Trade Wars & Tariffs: Who Really Wins? 18:14

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Episode 6 of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade is here! This week, Kate is diving into one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — forces shaping the world economy: trade wars and tariffs. From rising prices at home to global political tension abroad, we break down who actually benefits… and who’s stuck with the bill. She’ll talk a…

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Episode 5: Women in Commodities – Breaking Barriers, Building Markets 18:51

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In Episode 5, we explore the world of Women in Commodities — why the industry has been dominated by men for so long, what’s finally starting to shift, and how women will continue bringing strong leadership, fresh ideas, and innovation to the space. You’ll hear inspiring stories, key stats, and real examples of how the future of commodities trading …

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Episode 4: The Secret Life of a Commodity Trader – What really happens behind the scenes in global commodity trading? 20:07

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In Episode 4 of Circus and Circuit, Kate Foronda pulls back the curtain on the real world of physical commodity trading. Forget the image of traders glued to screens, watching stock prices fluctuate. Physical traders deal with real goods, real risks, and real relationships—navigating complex logistics, securing deals, and making split-second decisi…

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Episode 3: Containers, Chaos, and the Shipping Crisis 15:03

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Did you know that almost 90% of everything we buy has traveled in a shipping container? Yet, despite this revolutionary invention, global trade still faces massive bottlenecks, delays, and shortages. In the previous episode Kate was talking about The Trade Routes That Shaped the World and today she advances her discourse on international trade and …

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Episode 2: The Trade Routes That Shaped the World 16:03

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In this Episode 2: The Trade Routes That Shaped the World, the host Kate Foronda discusses how trade has always been more than just exchanging goods— it’s about power, politics, and profit. She takes listeners on a historical journey through the world’s most influential trade routes, exploring their profound impact on today’s global economy. What’s…

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Episode 1: Welcome to the Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade 10:11

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In this very first episode of Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda introduces the show, its purpose, and what listeners can expect in the episodes to come. This podcast is all about understanding the two sides of global trade—the structured systems (the Circuit) and the unpredictable challenges (the Circus). Whether you’re a…