D2B Season 14 (2023)
D2B 294
Apple Patent Dispute
12/31/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha discuss the patent dispute between Apple and Masimo.
D2B 293
Economies across the Eurozone
Bonus Vocabulary
12/31/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 292 – Economies across the Eurozone.
D2B 292
Economies across the Eurozone
12/27/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look closely at how different economies are faring across the Eurozone and talk about whether or not Brexit was the right step for the UK.
D2B 291
The exit and reinstatement of Sam Altman
Bonus Vocabulary
12/28/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 290 – The exit and reinstatement of Sam Altman.
D2B 290
The exit and reinstatement of Sam Altman
12/23/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega go through the riveting series of events at OpenAI, that led to the exit and then reinstatement of Sam Altman
D2B 289
Novo Nordisk: Europe’s most valuable company
12/07/2023 – Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux explore the fascinating history of Novo Nordisk.
D2B 288
The Evergrande Default
11/15/2023 – Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the complex saga of Evergrande’s financial turmoil.
D2B 287
Self-Checkout Systems
Bonus Vocabulary
11/10/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 286 Self-Checkout Systems — technological breakthrough or consumer service breakdown?
D2B 286
Self-Checkout Systems — technological breakthrough or consumer service breakdown?
11/08/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the challenges Self Checkout Systems present and the unexpected consequences for everyone involved in the retail experience.
D2B 285
The Fukushima Water Release Controversy
10/26/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega shed light on the intricate situation stemming from the Fukushima disaster
D2B 284
Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul
Bonus D2V
10/21/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 283 Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul.
D2B 283
Rupert Murdoch
a retrospective of a media mogul
10/18/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take you on a comprehensive retrospective of Rupert Murdoch’s illustrious and often polarizing career.
D2B 282
Nearshoring
10/07/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss why nearshoring is becoming a popular choice for companies.
D2B 281
Unwrapping Kit Kat
Bonus Vocabulary
9/30/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 280 Unwrapping Kit Kat.
D2B 280
Unwrapping Kit Kat
9/27/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you on a journey through the complex and fascinating world of Kit Kat.
D2B 279
The China – US Chip War
a tale of two smartphones
9/20/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the high-stakes struggle between the US and China over semiconductor technology.
D2B 278
European Banks & Windfall taxes
9/13/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the surge in bank profits across Europe and the role of interest rate hikes in this financial phenomenon.
D2B 277
Nvidia
Bonus Vocabulary
9/10/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 276 — Nvidia: The Journey from Video Games to AI Dominance.
D2B 276
Nvidia – The Journey from Video Games to AI Dominance
9/07/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Nvidia’s fascinating history, groundbreaking technologies, and its meteoric rise in the tech industry.
D2B 275
Sliding Stock Prices in the AI Industry
8/23/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the recent decline in AI stocks. Analyzing factors like Amara’s Law and investor behavior, they shed light on why AI-related companies’ share prices are cooling off.
D2B 274
Congestion Charges
Bonus Vocabulary
8/17/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega go through bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 273 — Congestion Charges: A Deep Dive into Urban Traffic Solutions.
D2B 273
Congestion Charges – a deep dive into urban traffic solutions
8/15/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the controversial topic of traffic congestion charges.
D2B 272
Neo & Challenger Banks: Understanding the Fintech Landscape
8/09/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Neo and Challenger banks and demystify the world of digital banking.
D2B 271
The Okanagan Wine Industry
Bonus Vocabulary
8/05/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega go through bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 270 — The Okanagan Wine Industry.
D2B 270
The Okanagan Wine Industry
8/4/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the rich history of the wine industry in the Okanagan, British Columbian.
D2B 269
Understanding India’s Economic Growth
Bonus Vocabulary
7/21/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 268 — Understanding India’s Economic Growth.
D2B 268
Understanding India’s Economic Growth
7/20/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a dive deep into India’s demographics, the overall health of its economy, and what the future could potentially hold.
D2B 267
Warren Buffet’s Investment Journey
7/14/2023 –Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux explore Warren Buffet’s investment strategies and his shifting focus from China to Japan. They discuss his successful investment in the Chinese Electric Vehicle maker, BYD, and his recent decision to sell.
D2B 266
Understanding the US Debt Ceiling
6/28/2023 – Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a deep dive into the concept of a debt ceiling.
D2B 265
No Pay? No Pens!
The Writers Guild of America Strike
Bonus Vocabulary
6/22/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 264 — No Pay? No Pens! The Writers Guild of America Strike.
D2B 264
No Pay? No Pens!
The Writers Guild of America Strike
6/20/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the ongoing writer’s strike in the entertainment industry. They provide an overview of the key players involved, explain the evolution of the industry and discuss how streaming has changed the production process.
D2B 263
Argentina’s Economic Nightmare
Bonus Vocabulary
6/17/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 262 — Argentina’s Economic Nightmare.
D2B 262
Argentina’s Economic Nightmare
6/15/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the factors contributing to this crisis, the government’s response, and its impact on the Argentine population.
D2B 261
Tesla in China
6/03/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan unpack Tesla’s ambitious plan to double its worldwide production of the Megapack, a large capacity storage unit used to stabilize energy grids during peak demand.
D2B 260
Language Learning in the AI Age:
A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy – Part 2
Bonus Vocabulary
6/01/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 259 — Language Learning in the AI Age.
D2B 259
Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy – Part 2
5/26/2023 – Part 2 of Skip Montreux’s interview with Steven Toy, CEO of Memrise.
D2B 258
Language Learning in the AI Age:
A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy – Part 1
Bonus Vocabulary
5/11/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 257 — Language Learning in the AI Age.
D2B 257
Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy – Part 1
5/18/2023 – Skip Montreux speaks with Steven Toy, CEO of Memrise, about AI and Language Learning
D2B 256
Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma
Bonus Vocabulary
5/11/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 255 — Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma.
D2B 255
Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma
5/09/2023 –
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Jack Ma’s return to China and Alibaba’s restructuring.
D2B 254
The Beef with Brazilian Beef
4/30/2023 – Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the Brazilian beef industry and its impact on the environment.
D2B 253
The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse – Bonus Vocabulary
4/6/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 252 — The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
D2B 252
The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
4/20/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the history and sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
D2B 251
Seattle’s Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law – Bonus Vocabulary
4/15/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 250 — Seattle’s Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law.
D2B 250
Seattle’s Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law
4/13/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system and the impact it has in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
D2B 249
Beyond Amazon
4/6/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the top e-commerce platforms in various regions worldwide.
D2B 248
Air India’s Shopping Spree – Bonus Vocabulary
3/25/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 248 — Air India’s Shopping Spree.
D2B 247
Air India’s Shopping Spree
3/24/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing.
D2B 246
Brand Values 2023 – Bonus Vocabulary
3/19/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 245—Brand Values 2023.
D2B 245
Brand Values 2023
3/17/2023 – Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report.
D2B 244
The Strong US Dollar
3/11/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. We also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world.
D2B 243
Forever Chemicals – Bonus Vocabulary
3/5/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus explanations and examples of vocabulary used in D2B 242 — Forever Chemicals.
D2B 242
Forever Chemicals
3/2/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals
D2B 241
Demographics
2/23/2023 – Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come.
D2B 240
Collapsing Wind Turbines
2/11/2023 – Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world?
D2B 239
The 3 Core Elements Of An Effective Sales Plan (Part 3)
2/5/2023 – In part three of a four-part interview, Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales.
D2B 238
OpenAI & ChatGPT
1/29/2023 – Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about OpenAI and their disruptive AI powered chat box—ChatGPT.