ZALL GOOD is the podcast where Alexis G. Zall talks to your freaking parents! Alexis interviews entertainers, comedians, social media influencers AND their parents to get the real story behind their public persona.
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This is the podcast where Alexis G. Zall introduces you to cool young people & talk about the cool things they are accomplishing.
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Hosted by Michael Zalle, Founder and CEO of YellowBird, The Canary Report features the sharpest minds in risk management and workplace safety. Each episode dives into bold, real conversations that challenge outdated safety models and cut through compliance theater. You’ll hear from guests who bring a powerful mix of tech-driven insight, human-first experience, and hard-won lessons from the field. Ideal for those leading safety initiatives in construction, logistics, manufacturing, or looking ...
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The most confounding feature of the Caribbean is its rapid decay into stagnation. Rasheed Griffith interviews industry experts and researchers to figure out how we got here and how to reverse the trend in favor of accelerating progress in the Caribbean.
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The Insurance Chatter with Reghan Brandt
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This is the Insurance Chatter! What is the insurance industry talking about? What problems are insurtechs solving? What trends are agents, brokers, underwriters and executives thinking about? Every week, I sit down with a different person from across the insurance industry to discuss what's happening in their niche markets. I want to give you a behind the scenes look at risk, technology, data and culture within one of the most exciting business sectors. Follow along to get pumped and see whe ...
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53. RE-IMAGINING the Eurozone - John Cochrane
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1:02:45Send us a text CPSI Director Rasheed and Economist John Cochrane discuss the structural complexities of the Eurozone’s monetary system, focusing particularly on TARGET2 balances. Trade imbalances within the Eurozone are no longer offset through private financial claims, but have instead created a vast network of public-sector IOUs among national an…
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Beyond Compliance: Building a Safety Culture That Actually Protects People, Insights from Dennis Pivin
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48:17Confined spaces in underground infrastructure are nothing like factory floors, and treating them the same is a mistake. In this episode of The Canary Report, host Michael Zalle sits down with Dennis Pivin, Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental at NASSCO, to talk about building better safety cultures, why simulators matter, and how to actual…
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How Alana Spencer Builds Business-Driven Sustainability in Construction
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30:02Sustainability is only real when it works for people, business, and for the planet. In this episode of The Canary Report, host Michael Zalle talks with Alana Spencer, VP of Sustainability at Clayco, about what it takes to drive practical, measurable sustainability in construction and real estate. Alana shares how to align sustainability with busine…
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Building Safety in Construction from the Inside Out with Brett Smith
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49:50What if you could transform workplace safety by focusing on the human side of risk management? On The Canary Report, host Michael Zalle speaks with Brett Smith, Global Safety Director at Gardner Builders, about transforming safety culture in high-risk construction environments. They discuss mental health support, building trust with subcontractors,…
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Introducing: The Canary Report, A Podcast by YellowBird
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0:37Hosted by Michael Zalle, Founder and CEO of YellowBird, The Canary Report features the sharpest minds in risk management and workplace safety. Each episode dives into bold, real conversations that challenge outdated safety models and cut through compliance theater. You’ll hear from guests who bring a powerful mix of tech-driven insight, human-first…
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52. Taiwan's Vanishing Caribbean Friends - Sebastian Naranjo Rodriguez
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1:16:32Send us a text "Taipei won't have any formal western diplomatic ties in 5 years." This ominous prediction underscores the shift of trade and soft power in the Americas. On this episode we explore Taiwan's dwindling influence in the Caribbean and America's reactionary tactics to its own international relations complacency which has left the door wid…
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51. Is Javier Milei Really Libertarian - Carlos Rodríguez Braun
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49:09Send us a text In this no-nonsense conversation, Professor Carlos Rodríguez Braun — author of El Pensamiento de Milei — helps us decipher the often confusing worldview of Argentina’s president, Javier Milei. We go through the philosophical paths that took Milei from admiring Chicago-school thinkers to openly praising Rothbard’s anarcho-capitalism, …
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50. Dancehall Music is Absurd, and We love It
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41:17Send us a text Nostalgia can be a powerful force. This is extremely evident in the musings of our discussion on Jamaican Dancehall. Join us for a tea-time chat on Reggae’s vulgar, and culturally rebellious cousin. Dancehall is a rather vibrant and colorful subgenre of Reggae rooted deeply in Caribbean culture, but the similarities are surface-level…
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Send us a text In this episode, Rasheed is joined by Lord Sewell of the British House of Lords, for an insightful discussion on education, race, and the socio-political dynamics in the UK and the Caribbean. They explore the myths of systemic discrimination, and the evolving narratives surrounding immigration, colonialism, and identity. Mind the Gap…
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48. Why Dollarization Works in Ecuador - Francisco Zalles
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1:07:37Send us a text Full transcript at www.cpsi.media Francisco Zalles, Ecuadorian Economist and Professor gives us an in-depth account of Ecuador’s journey to dollarization. A series of unfortunate events… The economic crisis of the late 1990s, marked by a banking collapse due to external shocks (El Niño triggered the underperformance of the banana ind…
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47. Blueprint for Development: Housing in Madrid - Diego Sánchez de la Cruz
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1:12:46Send us a text While Barcelona scapegoats tourism for its housing shortage, Madrid is setting the standard for development with initiatives to improve its housing stock. The “capital of capitalism” is once again employing proven liberal governance techniques to position itself as a premier city in Europe. Diego Sanchez de la Cruz returns to the sho…
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46. The Philosophy Of Reggae - A Guided Tour
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50:35Send us a text It's not all love, peace and brotherhood and if you're looking for Bob Marley, you're out of luck there too. Join CPSI director Rasheed Griffith and podcast producer Shem Best for an unfiltered foray into reggae, its historical starting point, political ramifications and cultural proliferation throughout the region and the world. Reg…
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45. The Politics of Panamá (I) - José Pérez Barboni
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1:00:29Send us a text At 25 years of age, José Pérez Barboni is one of the youngest members of Panama’s National Assembly. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intricate state of politics and governance on the isthmus and the peculiar system of elections that continues to shape the development of one of Latin America’s most pivotal economies.…
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44. Britain's Misguided Shame - Alexander Chula
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1:01:59Send us a text The role of the Church in dismantling the slave trade must not be understated. This is just one of many hard truths we examine on this episode featuring British writer and medical doctor, Alexander Chula. From his book "Goodbye Dr Banda: Lessons for the West from a Small African Country", Dr. Chula guides us through harmful misconcep…
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Send us a text Would V.S. Naipaul have made a good venture capitalist? Join us for a whirlwind episode with prolific British writer, Henry Oliver as we tackle thought-provoking inquiries surrounding the age of heroes, cities as imaginary spaces, the tragedy of unique talent and, the late bloomer. Imaginary Cities To best describe a place you hold d…
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Creating Safety Culture with Kevin Rivera
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20:47YellowBird's Michael Zalle speaks with Kevin Rivera, Director of EHS Operations at HUMA and YellowBird Pro about creating a positive safety culture and how that culture can effect everyday workplaces. Canary in a Coal Mine is a YellowBird podcast. YellowBird is a comprehensive EHS and Risk Management platform making workplaces safer by connecting q…
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Send us a text Full transcript on cpsi.media. The gay “movement” in the Caribbean has stalled and we think it’s because they haven’t done their due diligence. The various rights groups throughout the region have skipped the necessary steps in the evolutionary progression of gay concepts in the Caribbean. They’ve hastily pushed to emulate their more…
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41. Rethinking Sovereignty in the Caribbean - Ivelaw Griffith
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1:01:07Send us a text The traditional definition of sovereignty is not afforded to the small island states of the Caribbean and should be redefined in our newly evolved and globalized world. Ivelaw Griffith joins us for another insightful discussion of the political balance of the Caribbean, this time in the context of true independence versus perceived i…
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40. Ghost Economy: What Now For Venezuela? - Parsifal D'Sola
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44:51Send us a text Economic collapse, the largest native exodus in Latin American history, and border woes with Guyana. In this episode, we sit with political analyst Parsifal D'Sola to unravel the last three decades of Venezuela's tumultuous history and the path ahead for the embattled former juggernaut of South America. Venezuela has fallen from its …
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Send us a text And we mean that. Rihanna's cultural relevance (despite her foray into cosmetics and fashion) remains deeply rooted in Caribbean society. Behind the generic summer beats and a few questionable lyrics, lies a regional thinker who has created 8 memorable albums, each chronicling her own evolution and development as an artist. Join us f…
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Enhancing Safety & Health for Non-Profit Workers with S4NP’s Jack Geissert
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19:16YellowBird's Michael Zalle speaks with Safety 4 NonProfits (S4NP)'s Founder Jack Geissert about S4NP's mission prioritizing safety & health for non-profit workers. Canary in a Coal Mine is a YellowBird podcast. YellowBird is a comprehensive EHS and Risk Management platform making workplaces safer by connecting qualified professionals with safety ne…
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38. Milei and the Libertarian Populist Experiment - Iván Carrino
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47:51Send us a text How do we categorize the Milei administration and its policies? Today on the show, we're joined by Argentinian economist Iván Carrino in a deep dive into political movements throughout the country's history, from the authoritarian economics of Juan Domingo Perón to the controversial interventionism of the Kirchners. Can Milei's own b…
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37. The 'Avatar' Effect: Charter City Do's and Don'ts - Patri Friedman
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38:13Send us a text On this episode, we're joined by Patri Friedman of Pronomos Capital to discuss the more practical facets of building a charter city. What are the building blocks of a viable charter city project? At what milestone can a charter city be deemed successful, and what common mistakes can a nascent city stumble upon? Friedman himself is in…
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36. Spain's Fractured Politics - Daniel Lacalle
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46:46Send us a text In a previous episode (Madrid: the Capital of Capitalism), we explored the nature of governance in Spain's capital. However, the bigger picture for the largest country on the Iberian peninsula is one of political turmoil and deadlock. Economist Daniel Lacalle joins us for a thought-provoking discussion and a somewhat cautionary tale …
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35. Caribbean Debt Restructuring and Climate Finance - Thomas Laryea
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28:36Send us a text On this episode of the show, Rasheed is joined by international lawyer Thomas Laryea, who specializes in the mediation process for sovereign debt restructuring. As a senior lawyer with the IMF, Thomas holds a unique vantage point at the tables of the negotiation between state debtors and creditors when financial instability requires …
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34. Tea Time Discourse: The Rise of Chairman Mottley - Shem Best
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1:49:20Send us a text Navigate the Barbadian political landscape with Rasheed Griffith and CPSI Podcast Producer Shem Best. In this episode, we discuss the evolution and decline of governance on the island, starting with one of its most prolific Prime Ministers, Owen Arthur. What tipped the scales for the David Thompson administration's rise after over a …
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33. The Caribbean's Technical Debt - Niel Harper
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35:29Send us a text Where does Caribbean tech infrastructure stand today? Join Cybersecurity expert Neil Harper as we investigate the slowdown in innovation and standards adoption that could further erode the region's competitiveness and digital integrity. Could 5G benefit the Caribbean? Neil says yes, outlining the surface benefits of the latest in cel…
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32. America's Tech Advantage and the Dangers of Regulatory Overstep - Shane Glynn
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56:19Send us a text What lessons can we learn from the current tech regulation climate in the United States? CPSI Director Shane Glynn joins us for a great discussion on efforts to reign in the juggernauts of the technology sector and the market factors driving the latest wave of scrutiny over household brands like TikTok and Amazon. The Caribbean may n…
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How to Dollarize Argentina, Exactly - Nicolás Cachanosky
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52:43Send us a text In this fascinating episode, we dive into a more nuanced discussion for implementing dollarization in Argentina. Nicolás Cachanosky joins our Executive Director, Rasheed Griffith, for a detailed and technical rundown of the steps needed to transition the beleaguered economy to the US Dollar. Firstly, there's the equilibrium rate. How…
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Send us a text Citizenship by Investment or CBI programs tend to get a bad rap due to the misconceptions surrounding how they work and how they came to be. Dr Kristin Surak shares some valuable insights on the origins of "passports for sale" and goes into more depth on the true meaning of citizenship through the eyes of the people and the state. Se…
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Send us a text Should Canada dollarize? Should sovereign debt be modeled as risk-free? Why is monetarism unfit for modern financial markets? John Cochrane, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute and blogger at The Grumpy Economist, joins Rasheed on the podcast. They discuss core themes in macroeconomics and why financial tools are underutilized in s…
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Revitalizing & Building the Future of Safety with Salute Safety’s Branden Neal
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31:04YellowBird's Michael Zalle speaks with Salute Safety CEO Branden Neal about building businesses to support the safety industry and encouraging the inclusion of tech in modern day workplaces. Canary in a Coal Mine is a YellowBird podcast. YellowBird is a comprehensive EHS and Risk Management platform that makes the workplace safer by connecting qual…
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Madrid: the Capital of Capitalism — Diego Sánchez de la Cruz
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53:29Send us a text If you were asked to rank cities based on their level of libertarian policy implementation, it is very unlikely that at the top of the list, you would intuitively put Madrid. Of course, liberalism, classical liberalism, libertarianism, or capitalism are not usually thought of as being abundant in European cities. But on today's episo…
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The Inside Story of Dollarization in El Salvador — Manuel Hinds
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1:08:57Send us a text Former Minister of Finance Manuel Hinds joins us for an eye-opening account of how El Salvador dollarized. We get down to the nitty-gritty of monetary policy and prudent governance in what should serve as a poignant lesson for the Caribbean region. Dollarization in Latin America is back in the economic headlights. The policy is simpl…
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Guyana, Oil and the Resource Curse - Collin Constantine
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34:46Send us a text Talent will make or break a band, a company, and even a country. We're joined by Dr Collin Constantine to explore the requirements for successful growth, primarily in the context of Guyana, the region's potential rising star economy. Does Georgetown possess the necessary talent to bolster its social and political institutions or will…
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Send us a text This episode takes us deeper into the idea of art as part of the welfare state. Music journalist and critic, Andrew Mellor is our guide to the historical nuances that fuel the Nordic's ongoing domination of the classical music space. Finland boasts the highest number of conductors per capita in the world. This has not happened by cha…
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The Dilemma of Reform in Argentina — Bruno Binetti
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50:57Send us a text A return to Argentina. On this episode of the Rasheed Griffith Show, we focus again on the beleaguered South American economy and discuss Javier Milei's meteoric rise to claim victory in the recent elections. Our guest, Argentinian political analyst Bruno Binetti, explores the socio-economic conditions that paved the way for Milei's …
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Better Money in Latin America — Lawrence White
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48:22Send us a text From gold to Bitcoin. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Lawrence White to explore a comparative history of money, starting with the era of the gold standard. We trace the origins of bank notes, private money, and the underpinnings (and shortfalls) of monetary systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our discussion be…
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How Iceland Changed The World — Egill Bjarnason
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24:34Send us a text "1 in 10 Icelanders write books." This curiously repeated statistic, (accuracy notwithstanding) stems from Iceland's proud literary heritage. The North Atlantic island nation is renowned for its contributions to the arts, gender norms, and governance. This episode's guest, Egill Bjarnason (a writer himself) gives us some insight into…
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Analysing the Guyana-Venezuela Border Crisis — Ivelaw Griffith
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34:57Send us a text Why is Venezuela on the verbal offensive and threatening to carve off more than two-thirds of Guyana's land area? The answer is wrapped in a tale almost 200 years in the making. Dr. Ivelaw Griffith takes us on an insightful journey from the nascent years of the Bolivarian Republic and its then-colonial neighbor, right up to today's w…
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Eliminating Worker Blame with YellowBird Pro Sharleigh Zavaglia
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27:25YellowBird Pro Sharleigh Zavaglia joins YellowBird CEO Michael Zalle to discuss a young professional’s journey into the safety field, and how eliminating worker blame plays a big role in cultivating a positive safety culture.By YellowBird
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Growth and Talent in East Africa — Daniel Yu
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36:27Send us a text Picture this: a tropical island, white sand beaches, bustling outdoor markets, and a burgeoning tech hub. It's not the Bahamas or Barbados. Instead, this episode takes us 11,000 kilometers away from the Caribbean, to Zanzibar, an autonomous archipelago of Tanzania and home of our guest Daniel Yu. The CEO of Wasoko, Africa's fastest-g…
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Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning — Nigel Biggar
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40:53Send us a text The British Empire was more than just colonialism and slavery. Framing it as such does a deep disservice to history, impedes progress in the present, and is an attempt to rewrite history in a manner that could endanger a stable future. Professor Nigel Biggar joins Rasheed for a thought-provoking discussion to give some ethical clarit…
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The Techniques of Market Access — Federico Sequeda
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1:03:24Send us a text What does it actually mean to "restructure" debt? Federico Sequeda, a portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley, discusses the intricacies of default with our CEO Rasheed Griffith. No two restructurings are the same and we get to the bottom of the how and why behind the hard conversations Caribbean governments find themselves in to attempt…
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Dollarization: A Solution For Argentina with Emilio Ocampo
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36:11Send us a text Argentina is gearing up to make one of the most pivotal decisions in its economic recovery: dollarization. The country heads to the polls this weekend, and a win for presidential hopeful Javier Milei means a vote for the shift to an officially dollarized financial system. Emilio Ocampo is the man tasked by the potential new president…
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US Financial Sanctions and Dollar Dominance with Daniel McDowell
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47:43Send us a text Is US Dollar dominance going away? No. Let's get that out of the way immediately. Rasheed Griffith and Daniel McDowell sit down for a much more serious and interesting conversation, grounded in the reality of economic and political history. The US dollar has been the reserve currency of the world since Bretton Woods in the 1940s. How…
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Promoting Trade and Investment in the Caribbean with Deodat Maharaj
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40:34Send us a text The Caribbean's brand potential on the world stage is not being fully realized. Deodat Maharaj, Director of Caribbean Export, argues that several regional obstacles must be addressed before the Caribbean product can be unified and finally achieve true recognition globally. Firstly, there's financing for small and micro-businesses. Th…
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YellowBird Pros Discuss EHS Career Advancement
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6:23There may not always be a clear professional path for EHS and Risk Management professionals. Hear from YellowBird Professionals answer a question about career advancement posed by Safeopedia’s CEO Scott Cuthbert. Canary in a Coal Mine is a YellowBird podcast. YellowBird is a comprehensive EHS and Risk Management platform that makes the workplace sa…
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Singapore: Anglo-Chinese Capitalism with Bryan Cheang
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25:57Send us a text British imperialism might be why Singapore has such high living standards today. The British were able to transplant their social norms and institutions more easily onto colonies like Singapore and Hong Kong. This, at least, is part of what Bryan Cheang argues in this episode of Caribbean Progress with Rasheed Griffith. But what made…
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