We ask about the future of the music industry and art reviews. The music industry is changing rapidly, with streaming dominating how people listen to music and online content creators constantly reviewing new releases of music. We explore how the music industry has evolved over the past decade. Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests:Kiana Fitzgerald – Music … Read more
Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France, is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wringing over Shein’s growing footprint in France, topped off by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and weapons from third-party sellers on its website and on its third-party online marketplace. With the … Read more
Author of The Palestine Laboratory joins The Take to discuss Israel’s military-tech industry. Israel’s war on Gaza has turbocharged its already booming military-tech industry, with weapons and surveillance systems tested on Palestinians continuing to be sold around the world. Israel’s role as a global arms innovator has only deepened since October 7, 2023, and some … Read more
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US. In recent years, California – home to America’s film industry – has slipped to become the sixth most preferred location to shoot and produce movies. Hollywood producers are moving to cities in Canada, the United Kingdom, Central Europe and … Read more
101 East goes undercover in Italy to expose the sweatshops making bags for some of the world’s leading luxury brands. The Italian city of Prato is a manufacturing hub for some of the world’s leading luxury brands. But the city harbours a dark secret – sweatshops where thousands of migrants endure harsh working conditions and … Read more
Made in Israel, tested in Palestine. The war on Gaza seems to be a testing ground for Israel’s new weaponry, with devastating effect. Despite the country’s relatively small size, Israel is one of the world’s largest weapons exporters. In 2022, its arms sales reached $12.5bn, a 20 percent increase over the previous year. Praised for … Read more