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People & Profit

FRANCE 24 English

The business show that goes beyond the numbers and the corporate jargon! We break down major business stories and look at how they affect our lives. Thursday at 4:45pm Paris time.

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00:12:09

The big business behind weight-loss drugs: Global...

People & Profit ·

2025/07/03

They burst onto the scene four years ago and are taking over the pharmaceutical world. New GLP-1-based drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound are said to be a weight-loss game changer and could drive big pharma's revenue for years to come. But they come with a hefty price tag, while some 50 to 70 percent of people taking GLP-1s suffer side effects. Charles Pellegrin asks Frederic Bizard, a health economist and professor at ESCP Business School, who has the most to gain from this pharma

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00:11:57

Paris Air Show: Canada seeks stronger ties with EU

People & Profit ·

2025/06/20

Canada makes its move at the Paris Air show. With its US alliance under pressure, Ottawa wants to deepen its relationship with Europe. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Mark Masluch from Bombardier Défense about what this shift could mean for domestic players and the EU.

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00:13:21

Fighting for their fair share: How to boost economic...

People & Profit ·

2025/06/05

Gender equality remains a challenge across the globe and particularly in Africa. Despite progress, women continue to face persistent barriers on the continent: limited access to education, inequalities in healthcare, difficulties in obtaining financing and underrepresentation in decision-making positions. To help change that, former French Minister Élisabeth Moreno co-founded ADWIN alongside George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga and Prescillia Avenel Delpha. It's an international network dedicated to

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00:12:44

Is Hollywood still the world's movie business capital?

People & Profit ·

2025/05/30

US President Donald Trump's threat to drag the movie world into his trade wars has rattled an industry that is still recovering from the Covid-19 shutdown, historic Hollywood strikes and the disruption caused by streaming platforms like Netflix. Will Los Angeles end up like Detroit, the former global capital of the auto industry, or will it bounce back from this crisis? Charles Pellegrin discusses this and more with Serge Siritzky, a French film producer as well as an expert in film finance; and

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00:14:00

Iran’s economic struggles: Can nuclear talks with US...

People & Profit ·

2025/05/22

Crippled by international sanctions, and decades of mismanagement and corruption, the Iranian economy has gone through what’s been described as a lost decade of economic growth. As the national currency plummets and purchasing power declines, ordinary Iranians are struggling to make ends meet and experience regular power outages. Could the recent nuclear talks between Teheran and Washington eventually lead to a new agreement? FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Vali Nasr, Professor of

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00:12:57

Can tourism ever be sustainable?

People & Profit ·

2025/05/16

Global tourism has fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, but dark clouds are still hanging over the industry. High transport and accommodation costs, geopolitical instability and the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events are among the key challenges the sector is facing. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Shaikha Al Nowais. She's a travel executive with decades of experience working at the UAE-based Rotana Group and is also a candidate for the role of UN World Tourism

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00:15:12

How geopolitics and trade wars are reshaping the...

People & Profit ·

2025/04/24

Countries that once followed the gospel of free trade and liberalism are changing tack and focusing on national interests before anything else, with Donald Trump’s America being a case in point. Our business editor Charles Pellegrin takes a deep dive into how geopolitics is reshaping the global economy with David Baverez. He's a French investor based in Hong Kong and author of the book "Bienvenue en économie de guerre" or "Welcome to the wartime economy", published in French by Novice.

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00:15:18

Moscow's next target? Heeding Estonia's call for more...

People & Profit ·

2025/04/18

The Baltic nation of Estonia has been calling for a significant boost in EU defence spending for years and is now seeing that call heeded. Sharing a 300-kilometre border with Russia, Estonia would be on the front lines in case of an invasion. Tallinn has committed to bump up the country's defence spending to 5 percent of GDP by next year – well above the current NATO commitment of 2 percent. For more, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Estonian Foreign Affairs Minister Margus Tsahkna. Watch

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00:11:33

Gig economy: The plight of delivery workers

People & Profit ·

2025/04/10

From food delivery and ride-hailing apps to handywork and domestic services, millions of people around the globe work within the so-called gig economy – a term applied to independent contractors or freelancers, usually on digital apps. While the flexibility offered by online gig platforms can be attractive, it comes at the cost of limited job security, lack of social protection and sometimes exploitation. But gig workers are getting organised with protests and even some advances. To better

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00:12:58

OECD Global Debt Report: Borrowing has nearly tripled...

People & Profit ·

2025/03/21

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its Global Debt Report for 2025, and the conclusion is that the world is practically drowning in debt at record levels. As European nations pledge to boost their defence spending in the face of a new transatlantic security reality, and as burgeoning trade wars threaten to raise prices faster, are countries able to achieve growth while keeping borrowing in check? FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Carmine Di Noia, the OECD's

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00:12:11

Russia's wartime economy: Resilient or on the edge of...

People & Profit ·

2025/03/13

Since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy has proved to be robust despite sanctions, inflation and labour shortages. But how long can it last? Charles Pellegrin takes a deep dive with his guest Richard Connolly, associate fellow and specialist on the Russian economy at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in the UK. He is also the author of a commentary titled “Russia’s Wartime Economy isn’t as Weak as it Looks”.

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00:12:16

The global rise of online scams: 'Call centres'...

People & Profit ·

2025/02/27

Online scamming has reached global proportions, with an estimated 200,000 people forced to execute lucrative scams in Myanmar and Cambodia alone. This week's show delves into a criminal activity that's grown into a $500 billion per year industry that now rivals the illegal drug trade in size. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Sue-Lin Wong, The Economist’s Southeast Asia correspondent and creator of an eight-part podcast investigation into the scamming industry entitled "Scam Inc".

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00:13:22

A model in crisis: Germans head to polls amid...

People & Profit ·

2025/02/20

The economy is a top concern for voters in Germany as they go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government. The country has seen two consecutive years of economic contraction and this stagnation could very well continue for a third year. Its post-Covid recovery was completely stunted by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis that followed, laying bare Berlin's deep dependence on Moscow's oil and gas. Now the return of Donald Trump as US president is further muddying the

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00:12:33

AI Action Summit: Does regulation stifle innovation?

People & Profit ·

2025/02/13

After the Paris AI Action Summit wrapped up earlier this week, we look at the future of AI governance and its impact on the global economy. In a bid to make up for lost time, Europe and France have pledged significant boosts in artificial intelligence investments and promised to keep regulations from stifling innovation. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Sasha Rubel, European head of generative AI policy at Amazon Web Services, and Alexandre Zapolsky, the president and co-founder of Linagora,

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00:12:50

AI Action Summit: Can Europe catch up with the US and...

People & Profit ·

2025/02/06

Political leaders, tech executives, scientists and experts are gathering to Paris to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Summit host France dreams of becoming a leader in the disruptive technology. Back in 2018, President Emmanuel Macron launched a national strategy to mobilize €2.5 billion in public and private funds to develop homegrown applications. But competition is fierce, and the US and China have a particularly strong lead over European firms. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks

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00:10:41

Davos 2025: Nigeria seeks diversification in trade

People & Profit ·

2025/01/31

In this special edition from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Charles Pellegrin sits down with Nigeria's Industry, Trade and Investment⁣ Minister Jumoke Oduwole. They discuss the return of Donald Trump as US president and how his policies might impact the oil-rich African country, as well as the challenges of diversifying the economy and attracting investors. Following a change in administration in May 2023, Nigeria has been pursuing bold economic reforms but inflation still remains

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00:12:22

Davos 2025: The risks of a change in global order...

People & Profit ·

2025/01/23

This week we're in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where global leaders from the world of politics, business and academia get together and assess the obstacles facing the global economy in the upcoming year. This year, all eyes are on US President Donald Trump. How will his policies impact the world in 2025? Charles Pellegrin talks to Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer, who publishes a global risk report each year. Another buzzword in Davos this year is AI. Progress in artificial

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00:11:53

Sober buzz: The rise of the healthy drinker

People & Profit ·

2025/01/16

In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry's biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to two entrepreneurs from the sector. Jonathan Dubois is the founder of Goxoa, a French zero-alcohol beer brand specifically marketed towards

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00:17:39

From Trump to AI & climate change: What does 2025...

People & Profit ·

2025/01/10

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president has generated a climate of uncertainty over US economic policy for 2025, with Trump and his team vowing to increase tariffs on most imported goods. How will Trump's return impact the global economy? From the United States to China by way of Europe, we take a comprehensive look at what global trade, growth and innovation are likely to look like and what all of that could mean for the climate. Our guest is Raphaël Gallardo, chief economist at

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00:13:23

What role do unions play in the US presidential...

People & Profit ·

2024/10/31

Ahead of the November 5 US presidential election, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have been courting union support. Some 14 million American voters are union members, and they could prove to be a deciding force in several battleground states. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit. Bob Bruno, Professor of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, says there are "stark" differences between the candidates'

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