https://www.dw.com/en/the-dip-business-podcast/program-73931638?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide en 2026 DW Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:17:10 GMT Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:17:10 GMT https://static.dw.com/image/72873049_7.jpg https://www.dw.com/en/the-dip-business-podcast/program-73931638?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss no false DW DW podcasts@dw.com From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide us gb ca ie au nz 10 77742860 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/software-the-global-race-europe-cannot-afford-to-lose-the-dip-podcast/audio-77742860?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Europe's traditional big industries are struggling. Software and AI don't suffer from tariffs or logistical shocks. So could Europe put its economic hopes in software? Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 21:42 77630496 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-s-really-benefiting-from-the-iran-us-deal/audio-77630496?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The dust is settling after a new US-Iran deal, but one question still matters: is this economic crisis over? Oil prices have decreased on the news that a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the two countries, but that MOU is still lacking details and leaves a lot to the imagination. Critics are now asking whether the biggest winner when it comes to cold, hard cash, is actually Tehran. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 23:22 77528742 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-eu-s-2-trillion-taiwan-problem/audio-77528742?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss A conflict over Taiwan wouldn’t just be a regional crisis, it could wipe $2 trillion off Europe’s economy in a single year. That’s worse than the financial crisis from 2008 or Covid. Business DW China, Taiwan, European Union, Trade, semiconductors false full 47:02 77438350 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/business-as-usual-the-german-russia-tie-that-won-t-die/audio-77438350?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Could German companies return to Russia? We speak with Andreas Jahn (German Association for SMEs) and Russia expert John Lough about collapsing trade, rising risks, and whether business with Russia still makes sense. Business DW Ukraine, Russia, Warfare, Business, Economy, Germany, Trade false full 22:18 77351301 Fri, 29 May 2026 15:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-ukraine-built-its-drone-mega-industry-from-scratch/audio-77351301?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to machines. A fast growing, decentralized production network, backed by the state and shaped by battlefield feedback, is driving this transformation. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 36:30 77268043 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-chinese-tech-shut-europe-down/audio-77268043?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Could Chinese-made tech threaten Europe’s power grids, cars and homes? The Dip unpacks hardware backdoors, solar inverters, robot vacuums and the fight for digital sovereignty. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 36:26 77141642 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-german-companies-are-pivoting-to-defense/audio-77141642?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Germany now already has more production capacity for conventional ammunition than the United States. Will this help the sector, which has been struggling for years? Business DW The Dip, podcast, World false full 43:52 77057331 Tue, 5 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-data-wrong-why-we-could-already-be-in-a-global-recession/audio-77057331?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The numbers say we're not yet in recession but the data could be hiding a nasty reality. On this episode of The Dip, we’re looking at the risks to Europe with Guntram Wolff from the Bruegel Institute and the Americas with Ricardo Hausmann, all to answer the question: Are we already in a recession? Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 42:08 76926432 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-europe-finally-ditch-us-tech/audio-76926432?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Technology has become a geopolitical battleground, and France’s decision to move millions of government computers off Microsoft Windows highlights Europe’s concern over dependence on US tech firms for infrastructure. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 42:47 76831723 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-polycrisis-the-world-is-ignoring-and-what-financial-leaders-are-bracing-for-in-the-middle-of-an-oil-crisis/audio-76831723?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss A tangle of economic shocks, supply‑chain fractures and energy disruptions are now feeding into each other. In this episode of The Dip, we break down what this moment reveals about the fragility of the global system. Business DW The Dip, podcast, World Bank, IMF, growth forecast, inflation, food prices, labor market, jobs, oil shock, Iran false full 33:19 76739245 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-business-case-for-space-and-why-small-modular-reactors-could-change-everything-about-nuclear-energy/audio-76739245?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Around the world, governments and businesses are spending billions on space travel. Critics call this investment simply vanity projects. But, our guest says it's all going to pay off. Plus, we look at how small modular nuclear reactors are quietly emerging from the shadow of nuclear energy's past disasters. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 50:10 76654615 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-china-is-winning-the-iran-war-plus-the-impact-of-the-conflict-on-the-cost-of-housing/audio-76654615?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Oil prices are surging as President Trump threatens to invade a key Iranian oil export hub. But China may be better prepared than anyone expected and could come out ahead. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 54:32 76569043 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-conflict-is-driving-food-prices-plus-iran-s-war-economy-explained/audio-76569043?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The Iran war is driving up oil, fertilizer, and food costs, with ripple effects from the Strait of Hormuz to farms, supermarkets and Iran's own economy. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 54:42 76455530 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-ai-entered-the-war-room-with-ex-openai-board-member-helen-toner-plus-europe-s-next-energy-crisis/audio-76455530?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss When AI helps shape deadly outcomes, who is responsible? And: Is Europe ready for its next energy price shock? Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 33:13 76353285 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/oil-prices-whiplash-as-us-iran-war-sparks-historic-reserve-release/audio-76353285?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Oil markets are whiplashing as conflict spreads across in the Persian Gulf, turning crude into the world’s most powerful geopolitical pressure point. Prices are swinging wildly. Now, the IEA announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of reserves. But will it slow down the spiraling oil and gas prices? Business DW The Dip, Podcast false full 58:25 76253673 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-sends-shock-waves-through-global-economy-hollywood-turns-to-the-gaming-industry-for-new-ip/audio-76253673?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss US strikes in Iran trigger a shock: Prices jump. Markets panic. The epicenter is in the Gulf region — but this wave won't stop at the shoreline. Business DW Iran, US, Economy, UAE false full 68:30 76158262 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-economic-warfare-is-changing-the-world/audio-76158262?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Economic warfare is reshaping trade and tech. In this episode, Edward Fishman, author of Chokepoints, explains the dollar’s power, Trump’s tariff setback, China’s leverage, and why Europe is still chasing economic security. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 59:13 76063412 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-s-plan-to-take-the-lead-on-ai-and-germany-s-defense-ramp-up/audio-76063412?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss India’s AI Impact Summit ends with $210B in data-center pledges but experts warn automation could hit India’s IT jobs. Meanwhile, Germany explores a European nuclear deterrant. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 38:49 75960431 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/crypto-gambling-or-forecasting-tool-the-polymarket-debate/audio-75960431?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Polymarket is growing fast, allowing people to bet on politics and global trends. Supporters call it a tool for understanding public sentiment, while critics warn of misinformation, manipulation, and financial risks. Business DW Business, cryptocurrency, Gambling false full 51:12 75846481 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-west-can-t-quit-china/audio-75846481?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Can the West break free from China's grip on critical minerals and space tech? A reality check on America's new alliance and Europe's struggle to catch up in satellites and launch capabilities. Business DW China, Space, ESA, The Dip, podcast false full 63:40 75734826 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-us-is-beating-china-in-the-ai-race-at-least-for-now/audio-75734826?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss AI investment in the United States is nearly quadruple what China saw in the same decade. But what will the next decade hold? Meanwhile gold prices are rocketing up yet again. Business DW US, AI, China, Nvidia, ChatGPT false full 42:07 75627484 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-trump-s-greenland-obsession-result-in-a-tariff-meltdown/audio-75627484?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss US President Trump arrived in Davos with apparently one thing on his mind: Greenland. He said it's vital for US and international security, and was apparently willing to use his favorite tool (tariffs) to get what he wanted. But a surprising U-Turn means there might be a deal on the table. For now, at least. Business DW The Dip, Podcast false full 43:49 75541322 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-fed-stay-independent-under-trump-us-military-action-upends-oil-markets/audio-75541322?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on building renovations. At least, that's the story on paper. When you zoom out, it's clear that the Trump administration has been putting the pressure on Powell for months to lower interest rates, and this might just be the latest tactic. But will it backfire? NRS-Import DW The Dip, podcast, Podcast false full 39:53 75455456 Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nvidia-mercedes-link-up-in-ai-car-tech-plus-the-struggle-to-innovate-in-healthcare/audio-75455456?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss CES 2026 makes it official: cars are becoming software. Plus whether innovation can make US healthcare better. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 63:11 75342184 Fri, 2 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/does-taylor-swift-prove-that-women-have-to-act-like-men-to-succeed-in-business/audio-75342184?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Taylor Swift is one of music’s current icons. Her albums and merch fly off the shelves, her songs top streaming charts and tours can even bolster national economies. What can economists learn from her? Business DW The Dip, DW Podcast false full 15:56 75285407 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-wealth-inequality-is-spiraling-in-america/audio-75285407?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Something strange is happening in the US. While high interest rates are helping the richest people grow the value of their assets, an uptick in debt costs or inflation at the store can be devasting for the bottom 50%. Business DW Business, US economy false full 19:26 75247056 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/america-s-biggest-shift-in-federal-drug-policy-in-50-years/audio-75247056?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Trump moves cannabis to Schedule III as a New York social equity founder and a drug policy expert speak to DW about who really benefits from America’s new federal regulations. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 31:25 75181949 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-hollywood-wars-and-us-s-oil-sanctions-on-venezuela/audio-75181949?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss It’s our weekly Q&A segment, where we answer your questions about the biggest financial stories. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 07:54 75133419 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-trump-starting-a-new-oil-war-in-venezuela/audio-75133419?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The US has been ramping up economic pressure on Venezuela for years. But since the second inauguration of President Trump, the pressure is bordering more and more on military action instead of just economic. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 39:44 75084842 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-skincare-for-kids-holiday-shopping-embraces-ai/audio-75084842?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss It’s our weekly Q&A episode where we take your burning questions and put them to the experts who can give you the best answers. We explore how kids are getting their hands on expensive skincare products. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 08:02 75038126 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/america-s-1tn-shopping-binge-and-beauty-brands-chasing-kids/audio-75038126?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss US shoppers are splurging their way through a trillion dollar holiday season while beauty brands chase kids with skincare products. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 29:16 74989963 Tue, 2 Dec 2025 16:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-rising-us-healthcare-costs-and-the-ethics-of-gene-editing/audio-74989963?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss This week we look at why politicians in the US can’t seem to tackle spiraling healthcare costs – even when it hurts their own voters. Then we turn to the newest conversation around gene-edited embyros. Business DW The Dip, Podcast false full 10:37 74942632 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-us-health-bills-are-set-to-go-even-higher-plus-the-startups-offering-designer-babies/audio-74942632?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Americans pay far more for health care than Europeans, facing huge surgery bills and rising premiums as Obamacare subsidies near expiration and Trump and Congress fight over what comes next. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 34:46 74882782 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-syria-s-bounceback-and-china-s-rare-earths-revenge/audio-74882782?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss China rare earths, Syria’s unelected leader and the true cost of green energy collide in a fast-paced listener mailbag, as experts unpack trade wars, tense Israel Syria ties and how “clean” renewables really are. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 10:21 74841656 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-america-s-green-energy-retreat-could-hand-china-an-edge/audio-74841656?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss President Trump’s rollback of green subsidies could be causing the US to fall behind China in competitiveness, plus how much faith Syrians can place in their new leadership as the country rebuilds. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 33:48 74789602 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-is-tesla-overvalued/audio-74789602?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Does Tesla's valuation justify Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package? We put your questions to our panel of economic experts! Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 09:43 74753509 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/elon-s-trillion-dollar-ideas-chinese-evs-leaving-the-us-in-the-dust/audio-74753509?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The dust is settling on the trillion dollar pay package being offered to Elon Musk if he can lead Tesla to meet some incredibly ambitious targets in the near future. Business DW The Dip, Podcast false full 41:02 74702648 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-who-s-ditching-the-dollar-and-the-real-reason-food-is-so-expensive/audio-74702648?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss We take a look at the real season everyday items like food are getting so expensive, which countries are looking beyond the dollar and why, and even dip into whether NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's policies are "radical." NRS-Import DW The Dip, Podcast false full 15:12 74664639 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/currencies-threatening-dollar-dominance-the-mamdani-economic-experiment/audio-74664639?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Threats of "de-dollarization" have bubbled up for years. But how realistic is this concern? Then we turn our attention to NYC where a new mayor-elect wants to implement progressive strategies. We're joined by DW's Mathis Richtmann, and Daniel McDowell (the author of "Bucking the Buck") to discuss the dollar. While, State Street Economist Cameron Fen breaks down Zohran Mamdani's economic policies. NRS-Import DW The Dip, Podcast false full 44:37 74614583 Tue, 4 Nov 2025 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-how-the-us-is-attracting-eu-businesses-despite-rising-costs/audio-74614583?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The Dip’s Daniel Winter takes on your questions in this Q&A episode. From whether we can expect food prices to ever decrease (and if so, which ones) to how EU officials are trying to make the bloc competitive. NRS-Import DW The Dip, Podcast false full 12:43 74571470 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-trade-deal-soaring-food-prices/audio-74571470?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss China analyst Clifford Coonan talks about the recent deal between the US and China and how much of it is diplomacy vs real economic change. Then retail guru Phil Lempert breaks down why food prices in the US continue climbing. We also hear from Buenos Aires where Argentina’s President Javier Milei is pursuing severe austerity and reform amidst deep economic pain. Business DW The Dip, podcast false full 49:45 74523464 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/throwing-out-climate-goals-for-ai-how-to-boost-europe-s-struggling-startups-the-dip-podcast/audio-74523464?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Hosts Steven Beardsley and Kassandra Sundt dig into listener questions about the global money landscape, from the rise of AI and the energy demands driving it, to Europe’s struggle to scale tech innovation, and the dilemma facing German automakers against the backdrop of an evolving electric vehicle era. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 10:11 74490869 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/quantum-computing-on-the-horizon-but-concerns-about-eu-tech-funding-remain/audio-74490869?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Quantum computing could revolutionize business as we know it, but does the EU have deep enough pockets to fuel growth? We start off talking to Haim Israel from Bank of America about what he sees as the potential for quantum computing. Then, we talk to the European Investment Bank’s Nadia Calviño about how Europe can keep growing startups within the bloc. NRS-Import DW The Dip, Podcast false full 42:30 74445614 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-ukraine-s-economy-surviving-cyber-security-challenges-in-the-spotlight/audio-74445614?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss In this week’s Q&A edition, we look at how Ukraine’s economy has been able to function after three and a half years of war. For answers, we turn to DW’s Kyiv Correspondent Rebecca Ritters. Then, listeners wanted to know whether American and Chinese actions are being judged unfairly, DW’s China Analyst, Clifford Coonan, puts the messaging from Beijing in the spotlight. NRS-Import DW podcast, The Dip false full 12:46 74403433 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-trade-war-heats-up-and-cyberattacks-are-on-the-rise/audio-74403433?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Beijing tightens export controls on rare earths while Donald Trump threatens additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. DW's Rick Glauert explains what leverage China can draw upon. Then James Andrew Lewis of the Center for Strategic and International Studies talks about how ransomware is hammering firms and why basic cyber defenses still matter, plus a look at looming quantum threats. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 35:01 74347195 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-is-russia-s-war-economy-facing-collapse/audio-74347195?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Kassandra and Daniel tackle listener questions in our Q&A edition: how to read markets when official data is delayed, why Germany’s economy keeps stalling, whether Chinese EVs are outpacing German carmakers, and what Ukraine’s drone strikes mean for Russia’s fuel output. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 20:38 74314984 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/gold-and-bitcoin-on-a-tear-german-cars-in-the-dumps/audio-74314984?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss The German auto industry is dragging down the country’s economy, but politicians and individual companies are pointing fingers while claiming to buckle down. Another drag on the German auto sector? US President Trump’s tariffs. But despite “the flood the zone” economic policies from the Trump administration and the government shutdown, gold, bitcoin and the markets are all on a tear. NRS-Import DW The Dip, DW Podcast false full 57:22 74264643 Tue, 7 Oct 2025 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-how-will-the-tiktok-deal-change-the-algorithm/audio-74264643?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss We answer your questions about the TikTok deal between the US and China, as well as respond to your criticism that we are too harsh on the world’s number two economy. We turned to DW’s East Asia Correspondent for insight on the Chinese economy, and Geopolitical Risk Advisory’s Elizabeth Stephens for more on the TikTok deal. NRS-Import DW The Dip, DW Podcast false full 13:47 74228000 Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-the-government-shutdown-break-the-us-economy/audio-74228000?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss Parts of the US government have shut down as politicians fight over spending, leaving millions of workers and businesses in limbo. At the same time, Wall Street is buzzing about whether the boom in AI stocks is the start of a new era or just another bubble ready to burst. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 40:51 74185231 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/q-a-can-ai-fund-itself-using-crypto/audio-74185231?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss We answer your questions about tariffs, trade wars, and tech investing, including why governments use tariffs, how they hurt consumers, and when they might be politically tempting. We also dig into whether AI firms could just "mint" their own crypto to fund themselves, and why Nvidia’s planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI is more than just a headline-grabber. Business DW podcast, The Dip false full 09:54 74153107 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/myths-and-realities-of-the-us-skilled-labor-shortage/audio-74153107?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss President Trump is raising the government fee for the H1B visa to $100,000. The Dip team digs into what this means for the start-up scene in the US and whether founders will pay up. Then we head to New York where President Trump met with his Argentine counterpart to lend his support to the embattled South American leader. NRS-Import DW The Dip, DW Podcast false full 36:05 74014829 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/trailer-the-dip/audio-74014829?maca=en-podcast_the_dip-42539-xml-mrss From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, and how they affect you. Join us twice a week to find out how financial stories are affecting you. Business DW podcast false trailer 00:25