Best DBS Bank Podcasts (2025)

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You Can't Hide Your Parkinson's Forever 57:48

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2d ago57:48

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This week on 2 Parkies in a Pod, we’re joined by television producer and editor Rob Burley. Rob has worked with some of the biggest names in political journalism – from Jeremy Paxman to Andrew Marr, Laura Kuenssberg to Emily Maitlis. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, Rob talks openly about his journey and the challenges of balancing a demanding c…

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Kopi Time E159 - Mark Domitrak on Consumer and Corporate Sentiment 38:44

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Mark Domitrak, CT Group’s head of research, spends his time figuring out the pulse of consumers and corporate boardrooms. In this wide ranging podcast, he explains how his team makes polls informative and useful at a time when people are anxious and not as responsive to traditional approaches. He then offers insights into consumer and business sent…

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2 Parkies at the Brain Bank 1:02:40

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Dave and Kuhan take you behind the scenes of the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank at Imperial College London. They witness an incredible brain dissection led by a world-class neuropathologist — an unforgettable experience. Have you ever wondered how you can make a real difference to Parkinson’s research? Find out how you can donate your brain to science a…

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Kopi Time E158 - Lauri Myllyvirta on Green Energy and Climate Tech 1:02:32

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Having been an avid consumer of the output of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for a few years, I have been keen to have its co-founder, Lauri Myllyvirta, on Kopi Time. Lauri delivers a tour de force here, going over the state of green transition in the US, Europe, China, and other emerging markets while taking into account geopol…

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Kopi Time E157 - Apollo's Torsten Slok on the US economy 38:08

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We connect with New York-based Torsten Slok, Chief Economist of Apollo Global Management, to discuss the US economy. This highly compelling discussion touches on the path of likely slowing of the US economy, outlook of inflation and jobs, labour productivity, impact of AI on jobs, Fed independence, likelihood of financial repression, fiscal dominan…

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DBS Diaries 1:16:56

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In this powerful episode, Kuhan takes us on an intimate journey through his life-changing deep brain stimulation (DBS) operation. From the moment he arrived at the hospital, through the intense experience of surgery, to the emotional moment the device was switched on. He opens up about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and how life has transformed…

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Meet the Brain Surgeon 1:45:10

2M ago1:45:10

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This episode is a big one for us. Kuhan is preparing to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS — a life-changing surgery that could help manage his Parkinson’s symptoms. Joining us is a very special guest: a member of the surgical team who’ll be operating on his brain. Harith Akram is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology…

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Kopi Time E156 - 2H25 outlook and Ask Me Anything 35:17

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For this podcast, it’s just yours truly. With 2H25 in mind, I go over trade wars, Middle East tension, and the US economy. Then I take a bunch of questions from clients and colleagues. We go over asset allocation, US debt outlook, attractiveness of Asian sovereign bonds, and a few non-market questions. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Kopi Time E155 - Capital Wars with Dr. David Skilling 40:41

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We dive into the presently shifting capital flow dynamic with David Skilling, Founding Director, Landfall Strategy Group. David’s firm provides insights on global economic, geopolitical, and policy developments to firms, investors, and governments, so we begin by getting a sense of the mood of his clients. We then discuss if the ongoing geoeconomic…

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Getting the Balance Right 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

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Balance in Parkinson’s is a complicated thing but the good news is, help is on hand. We talk to expert neuro physiotherapist Laura Douglas, co-founder of Neuro Heroes and an expert in gait and balance. An informative chat, packed full of great advice to make your Parkie life a little easier. [email protected] www.neuroheroes.co.uk Neuro Heroe…

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Kopi Time E154 - Chatib Basri on Indonesia’s Present and Future 48:44

3M ago48:44

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This is a recording from the DBS Asia Insights Conference 2025, held in Jakarta on May 21. I had the privilege of discussing Indonesia’s near and medium term outlook with Chatib Basri, former finance minister. In this conversation, Mr. Basri talks about Indonesia’s strategy during a time of geoeconomic fragmentation, the ability of the economy to a…

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Kopi Time E153 - Prof Danny Quah on the Fracturing World Order 54:00

4M ago54:00

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Prof Danny Quah, Dean of LKY School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, returns to Kopi Time to share his insights on the dangers and opportunities stemming from the changing world order. We go over two of his recent pieces; first, an open letter to the US president (penned before the US elections last November, and second, a …

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Catch Up 49:52

4M ago49:52

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The boys are back after a short break. Kuhan shares his sleep secrets, Dave takes a tumble, Ryan Reynolds speaks out about his dad‘s Parkinson’s and Steph has a positive take on sleeping in separate bedrooms, plus the pain of a PIP review. AbbVie sleep video https://youtu.be/1S6GauUXVec? PD nurses attend St James palace event https://www.bbc.com/ne…

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Kopi Time E152: IMF’s Asia head Krishna Srinivasan on tariffs and the region 36:16

4M ago36:16

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Dr. Krishna Srinivasan, IMF’s Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, takes us on a journey of Asia, which is facing a major challenge to its export-led growth model. With geoeconomic fragmentation intensifying, how do nations strike a balance between trade promotion and domestic demand support? From China to India, South Korea to Vietnam, wha…

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Kopi Time E151 - Private Equity with Alicia Gregory, Blue Owl 43:51

5M ago43:51

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Alicia Gregory, Managing Director at Blue Owl, an alternative asset manager, joins Kopi Time to walk us through private equity, a USD12trln asset class. Drawing on her extensive experience as a PE investor, Alicia begins by going over the genesis of the industry. We then go through a number of topics, including the structure of private equity inves…

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Goodnight, G’day 1:12:39

5M ago1:12:39

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Sleep problems can be a major issue when you have Parkinson’s. This week we talk to Jane Alty a professor of neurology at The University of Tasmania, Australia. She’s an expert in Parkinson’s sleep disorders. Her goal is to transform the brain health of adults globally - through research to detect the critical earliest stages of degenerative brain …

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India’s AI Opportunity: Frugal Innovation & Global Impact | C Vijayakumar On What’s Next 17:37

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD of HCLTech, to explore how Generative AI is reshaping the future of business, software development, and human potential.From the first time he used ChatGPT to how HCLTech is driving billion-dollar transformations using AI—this conversation d…

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AI Won’t Replace You — But Someone Using It Will | Noshir Kaka On Future-Proofing Careers 20:49

5M ago20:49

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"AI won’t replace you — but someone using it will."In this eye-opening conversation, Noshir Kaka, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, breaks down how AI is reshaping careers, industries, and leadership itself. Hosted by Govindraj Ethiraj, this episode of The Core Report Special Edition explores what it truly means to be future-proof in the age of…

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Why AI Should Help Us—Not Replace Us | Anil Seth On The Future Of Intelligence 21:26

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, we dive deep into the evolving frontier of artificial intelligence and human consciousness with renowned neuroscientist and author Professor Anil Seth.As AI systems like ChatGPT become increasingly human-like in how they communicate, are we mistaking fluency for understanding? And what happens whe…

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Kopi Time E150 - Piyush Gupta on the Present and Future of Banking 52:10

5M ago52:10

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Kopi Time hits 5 years and 150 episodes! We celebrate the milestone with Piyush Gupta, outgoing CEO of DBS Bank Ltd. Piyush brings his remarkable intellectual breadth in this conversation, in which we touch upon various aspects of the present and future of banking. We begin by discussing how banks in Asia and the West have evolved since the 2008/09…

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STEM-ing Parkinson's 1:04:05

5M ago1:04:05

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In this episode we head to Scotland and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh. We chat with Professor Tilo Kunath one of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research. The hope is that one day, implanted cells can reverse Parkinson’s. Just how close are we to that elusive cure? What’s happened to the people who’ve been g…

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How An Indian CEO Built The World’s Best Digital Bank | Piyush Gupta On DBS Bank 21:52

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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Bank, on how DBS transformed from a traditional bank into the world’s best digital bank.🔍 Discover how AI, customer obsession, and cultural change helped DBS lead a fintech revolution — and how they're using embedded finance, predictive analyt…

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Kopi Time E149 - Longevity with Brian Kennedy 40:37

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We welcome a foremost expert on the science of aging, lifespan, and healthspan, Professor Brian Kennedy, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Physiology, National University of Singapore. In this fascinating conversation, we begin by understanding senescence, the process of functional decay of organisms. Prof Kennedy explores aging at physic…

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The X & Y Factor 47:36

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In this episode, Dave and Kuhan explore the differences between men and women when it comes to Parkinson’s. We hear from Clare Bale (associate director of research at Parkinson’s UK), Dr Clare Lehman (a General Practitioner who was diagnosed aged 37) and Jo Tosh (a retired nurse and star of the award winning DBS and Me series). Together we discuss …

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Nestlé’s AI Secret: How Maggi Reaches Millions Faster Than Ever! | Suresh Narayanan 24:42

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AI is revolutionizing supply chains, logistics, and quick commerce. In this exclusive conversation, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & MD of Nestlé India, about how AI is transforming Nestlé’s operations—from Maggi production to predictive demand forecasting and logistics efficiency.From cutting logistics costs by ₹500 milli…

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Kopi Time E148 - Private Credit with Fitch’s Meghan Neenan 33:58

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We dive into the rapidly growing world of private credit. Meghan Neenan, managing director and the North America head of Non-Bank Financial Institutions at FitchRatings, walks us through the sector’s genesis, scale, depth, structure, participants, transparency of reporting, and regulatory dimension. What are the vulnerabilities around the economic …

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Kopi Time E147 - Kishore Mahbubani on a Fragmenting World 54:08

7M ago54:08

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We welcome back to Kopi Time Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished diplomat, academic, and writer on geopolitics. Our conversation, recorded in Mumbai, kicks off with India’s promise and challenges vis-à-vis the US and China, with the former turning increasingly protectionist and latter facing a myriad of domestic and external challenges. Mahbubani sees…

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Thank You 58:18

7M ago58:18

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We’ve reached a milestone on the podcast, our 40th episode, so we thought we’d celebrate with you the listeners. We dip into the mail bag and share some of your Parkinson’s stories. Plus Dave walks into a tree, Kuhan reveals who inspired him to stay out until one in the morning dancing and drinking tequila and hear about a real life STAR of the com…

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Kopi Time E146 - Trade War with Deborah Elms 50:08

7M ago50:08

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We welcome back Dr. Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Heinrich Foundation, Singapore, for a timely discussion on intensifying trade wars. We set the context by looking at the past decade of rising protectionism and the impact on the global economy. Deborah points out that despite all the frictions, global trade volume has increased. But at the …

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Kopi Time E145 - Markets and Trump 2.0 17:00

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Happy new year! We kick off the year with a discussion on the likely impact of Trump policies on US markets, starting with the 1890s McKinley tariff narrative. There are major lessons for the market outlook from that episode, in our view. Returning to the present, we think through the ways tariffs and immigration measures can complicate the inflati…

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Inside Parkinson's UK 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

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We take a trip to Parkinson’s UK’s new office, learn about their recent brand refresh and talk to the boss Caroline Rassell. She gives us the low down on all things Parkinson’s UK, shares her plans for the year ahead and reveals how Parkinson’s has got more personal for her recently. Parkinson UK helpline on 0808 800 0303 https://www.parkinsons.org…

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What Parkinson’s Feels Like 59:22

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In this festive episode we talk to illustrator, mime artist and educator Barbara Salsberg Mathews @SalsbergMathews She’s the perfect person to put you in a great mood for 2025. Barbara has created and illustrated an amazing book about What Parkinson’s Feels Like' with contributions from the Parkinson’s community around the globe. What Parkinson's F…

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India’s Tech Future: Insights from Rajesh Nambiar, NASSCOM President 38:21

9M ago38:21

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With generative AI poised to reshape industries, how can India’s IT sector keep up? In this episode, Rajesh Nambiar, President of NASSCOM, joins Govindraj Ethiraj to explore the transformative impact of AI on the traditional IT model. Reflecting on pivotal moments like Y2K and the importance of learnability, Nambiar discusses how the industry can p…

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Kopi Time E144 - 2025 outlook with Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar 55:50

9M ago55:50

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We bring the year to an end with astute market strategist and Fed watcher Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar. Sri begins by taking stock of the US economy and markets, how they have been fuelled by fiscal stimulus and the Fed put. Sri is a strong critic of the Fed’s track record on price and financial stability, and he worries that inflation and market risks coul…

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Kopi Time E143 - Markets and Policy Path Dependence with Mustafa Chowdhury 58:55

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Are today’s policy challenges and market behaviour largely about post pandemic macro, or are they reflecting fiscal, monetary, and financial “dominance” that stem from two decades of interventions? Mustafa Chowdhury, a veteran of bond and credit market analysis, returns to Kopi Time to offer a nuanced but highly important perspective on the impact …

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Building India’s AI Talent Ecosystem with Sanjeev Jain 19:30

9M ago19:30

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From upskilling employees to driving innovation, AI is revolutionizing the way companies operate. In this episode, Sanjeev Jain, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer at Wipro, shares how the company is preparing its 240,000 employees for the future of AI. From creating personalized learning paths to integrating AI into business…

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The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s 43:40

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Meet the amazing Joy Milne who has the nose to diagnose Parkinson’s. She first noticed the smell of Parkinson's on her husband Les. Years later a chance encounter made her realise that she could smell Parkinson’s on other people too. Find out how her superpowers have changed the face of diagnosis, how scientists are using this amazing discovery and…

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Kopi Time E142 - Tech and security with Gaurav Keerthi 52:03

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Gaurav Keerthi, Head of Advisory and Emerging Business at Ensign InfoSecurity, joins Kopi Time to provide a fascinating overview of the current state of affairs in cybersecurity. We begin with the intersection of geopolitics and cyberattacks. From state sponsored defensive and offensive teams to independent actors with a range of motives, the numbe…

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Kop Time E141 - Ashish Gupta on India's Financial Markets 51:45

10M ago51:45

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All about India’s financial markets with Ashish Gupta, CIO of Axis Mutual Fund, one of the largest and fastest growing asset management companies in India. Ashish digs into his multi-decade experience on covering Indian banks and nonbank financial companies to lay out a comprehensive picture of the current state of affairs. We go over the factors u…

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Harnessing AI’s Potential in India with Srikanth Velamakanni 25:10

10M ago25:10

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From transforming healthcare to reshaping customer service, AI is making a tangible impact across industries. In this episode, Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Fractal Analytics, discusses how AI is augmenting human capabilities and driving real-world outcomes. What does this mean for businesses in India? How can India …

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Kopi Time E140 - US Elections with Angela Mancini 25:14

10M ago25:14

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We dive into the implications of Donald Trump’s emphatic win at the US presidential elections. Angela Mancini, partner at Control Risks, a global specialist risk consultancy, discusses the factors underlying the outcome, its implication for US policy, especially with regards to Asia. We talk about business strategies under Trump 2.0, and the key is…

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Kopi Time E139 - Fintech Zeitgeist with Varun Mittal 44:29

10M ago44:29

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What is the current state of fintech? Varun Mittal, founder of Fintech Nation, returns to Kopi Time after nearly 100 episodes to comment on the changes in the last four years. We discuss the depth and breadth of the sector, its profitability and investor returns across geographies, and the competition/collaboration relationship between banks and no…

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Kopi Time E138 - IMF Notes; Economic Resiliency and Financial Risks 11:24

10M ago11:24

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This podcast is an 11-minute reflection on the recently concluded IMF annual meetings, held at Washington DC. The meetings were characterised by relief over global economic resiliency, juxtaposed by heightened concerns about a variety of risks. Global growth is expected to remain stable between 2024 and 2025. Concerns about inflation have receded, …

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Kopi Time E137 - US public debt and deficits with Shai Akabas 34:10

11M ago34:10

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Shai Akabas, Executive Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Economic Policy Program, joins Kopi Time to discuss all things US fiscal. There is no silver lining in this conversation, the outlook is gloomy, period. We begin with the US fiscal position over the past 25 years, going from balanced budget to deficits of around 7% of GDP, from net d…

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Living Well with Parkinson's: Live with Bas Bloem 1:16:50

11M ago1:16:50

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In this special live video episode Dave and Kuhan chat to one of the world’s leading Parkinson’s experts, Bas Bloem, about living well with the condition. We talk about everything from exercise to cannabis, dystonia to diet and how some people get “chemical creative” when using Parkinson’s medication. Plus the audience tell us what activities make …

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Unlocking India’s Tech Potential with Rohit Kapoor 23:47

11M ago23:47

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With the growing convergence of AI and accelerated computing, India is at the cusp of leading a new global tech revolution. But what does this mean for the country's future in the digital economy? In this episode, Rohit Kapoor, CEO of EXL, joins Govindraj Ethiraj to discuss India's critical role in shaping the global tech landscape. How are acceler…

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Kopi Time E136 - Drew Thompson on Taiwan from Multiple Perspectives 58:48

11M ago58:48

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Drew Thompson, Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University, brings his deep China and Taiwan expertise to Kopi Time. Taiwan stands at the crossroads of tech manufacturing excellence and geopolitical tension. How does its recent political developments look from the perspective of its local p…

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A Walk in the Park 41:48

11M ago41:48

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For the second year running Dave and Kuhan join a Walk for Parkinson's at London's Battersea Park, hosted by Parkinson's UK. Along the way they hear from Geoff, Ruth, Matt and his lovely family about diagnosis, the importance of exercise and tips for living well with Parkinson's. They also bump into volunteer steward Tara who tells them about her p…

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Kopi Time E135 - Techno-nationalism with Alexander Capri 57:28

11M ago57:28

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Writer and academic Alexander Capri returns to Kopi Time after nearly 5 years, but the issues we discussed then and now remain relevant, if not even more so. In this engaging chat, Alex walks us through the expanding notion of techno-nationalism, its impact on trade patterns and flows, and corporate strategies around geopolitical fragmentation. We …

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Kopi Time E134 - Vasuki Shastry on India’s Manufacturing Future 1:05:57

12M ago1:05:57

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Vasuki Shastry, Senior Advisor at Gatehouse Advisory Partners, returns to Kopi Time to talk about the decade-old “Make in India” initiative. From Production Linked Incentives (PLI) to splashy marketing campaigns, this has been a signature initiative by the Indian government under Prime Minister Modi. What has been the accomplishment of this effort …