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Understanding Taxes as a Newly Formed Small Business - Part 2 of the Small Business Starter Kit 28:24

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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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One Continent, One Market: How the AfCFTA Can Redefine US-Africa Trade 23:26

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H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), joins co-hosts Oge and Witney on Beyond a Single Story. Over the course of the conversation, Wamkele shares his goals for the AfCFTA, the process of implementing the free trade area, and where they are seeing immediate successes. Finally, Wamkele, Oge, and Witney discuss the future of the US-Africa trade relationship and the opportunities for mutual benefit presented by initiatives like the AfCFTA and AGOA.…

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The World Wants What Canada Has 23:04

9 dni temu23:04

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Beth and Chris take in the view from British Columbia, and a look at how Canada's economy and resources have it poised to thrive in the 21st Century. And that there is further opportunities to grow with the world and with the United States.

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How do African Products Support US Consumers? African Suppliers, US Buyers, and New Markets 40:19

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Focused on understanding how African products impact US consumers and how African markets create opportunities for US businesses, Oge and Witney sit down with Gavin van der Burgh and Stephanie Agee. Gavin and Stephanie are international trade leaders working to expand opportunities for US businesses and consumers, but in two very different roles. As Chief Commercial Officer of the US-Africa Trade Desk, Gavin connects US retailers, supply chain leaders, and financial experts to African producers, expanding African market access to US consumers. Stephanie is Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for International Trade at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, where she supports Virginia businesses grow their international sales. Recently, Stephanie led a trade mission to West Africa spotlighting the role of US subnational engagement with African businesses and markets.…

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Canada’s New Leader: Mark Carney Steps In Amid US Tensions 15:42

12 dni temu15:42

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NOTE: This episode of Need to Know was recorded March 12, 2025... 2 days before Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister. In this episode of Need to Know, Xavier Delgado, Senior Program Associate for the Wilson Center's Canada Program, joins us to discuss the future of Canadian politics following the Liberal Party’s election of Mark Carney as its new leader. Along with host John Milewski, they explore Carney’s background, the potential for an early election, and how Canadian sentiment toward the US is shifting.…

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The Ties That Bind: The Status of the Transatlantic Partnership after Germany's Elections 13:38

21 dni temu13:38

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In this episode of Need to Know, Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program, joins host John Milewski to break down Germany’s recent elections, the rise of the far right, economic challenges, and the evolving US-EU relationship.

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Opportunity to Recalibrate 28:44

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Just North of Northern North Dakota 25:56

29 dni temu25:56

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During an interesting time for the Canada/US relationship, Chris and Beth have a conversation with former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Listen in as we discuss the long friendly relationship between the two nations, trade, borders and how things look going forward.

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Building Brands, Connecting Continents: AGOA Entrepreneurs in the US Market 36:59

29 dni temu36:59

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Co-hosts for this season, Oge Onubogu and Witney Schneidman are joined by Margaret Nyamumbo and Rahama Wright, entrepreneurs who have built successful brands connecting African products to US markets by utilizing AGOA trade preferences. Rahama and Margaret share perspectives from small business owners bridging US and African markets, creating jobs both in the US and the African countries where they operate, and changing the narrative around African goods. Through the conversation, Margaret and Rahama reflect on how they built their companies and their engagement with different US agencies and policies along the way.…

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The Summit of the Americas Turns 30 17:50

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In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, is joined by Rep. Sidney Kamlager-Dove of California, a co-sponsor of the Summit of the Americas Act, to discuss the past, present, and future of this hemispheric gathering.

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采矿以促进变革：奥伯特·博尔 (Obert Bore) 谈津巴布韦矿业繁荣中的人权与发展 (Mining for Change: Obert Bore on Human Rights and Development Amid Zimbabwe’s Mineral Boom) 28:09

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在本期节目中，ECSP的克莱尔·多伊尔（Claire Doyle）和威尔逊中心中国环境论坛的阮叶芬（Jennifer Nguyen）将与奥伯特·博尔（Obert Bore）共同探讨津巴布韦矿业有关的一些问题。奥伯特是津巴布韦环境法协会（Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association）的商业与人权项目的负责人，并是国际贸易、中国在非洲的投资以及自然资源治理方面的专家。他在推动政策改革，加强受采矿影响社区的人权保护方面一直作为领袖在这次对话中，奥伯特介绍了津巴布韦的重要矿产部门，也强调了近来的重要矿产投资以及与之相关的一些环境和社会挑战。他还分享了一些战略和建议，以促进可持续和负责任的采矿实践，同时确保津巴布韦矿产行业的扩张成为发展的机遇。 English Description: (In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle and Jennifer Nguyen from the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum are joined by Obert Bore. Obert, who serves as the Business & Human Rights Program Lead at the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, is an expert in international trade, Chinese investments in Africa, and natural resource governance. He has been a leader in advancing policy reforms to strengthen human rights protection for communities impacted by mining. In this conversation, Obert sheds light on the critical mineral sector in Zimbabwe, highlighting recent critical mineral investments and some of the environmental and social challenges associated with them. He also shares strategies and recommendations to promote sustainable and responsible mining practices and ensure the expansion of Zimbabwe’s mineral sector is an opportunity for development.)…

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US-Panama Relations and the Future of the Panama Canal 11:29

6 weeks temu11:29

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In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Benjamin Gedan, Director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, about the geopolitical and economic significance of the Panama Canal. They explore the immediate and potential future impact of President Trump's overtures about control of the waterway. Gedan also describes China's role, and Panama's investments in the canal's expansion and modernization.…

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AI and Blockchain Drive Security and Efficiency 20:41

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Join our co-hosts for a conversation with Michael Greenwald, AWS Global Head of Financial Innovation and Digital Assets, and Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase Global, to talk about the intersection of AI and blockchain. Michael and Paul cut through the buzz and hype to talk about how AI is actually driving better security, more efficient user onboarding, and better business practices for companies using digital assets. Listen now to hear more about how AI also makes it easier for people to use digital assets as a financial tool, adding healthy competition to the financial world and driving more innovation in both traditional finance and decentralized finance. For more from Michael and Paul on what's happening on the cutting edge, check out their October 2024 blog post on how these technologies combine. Link here: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/industries/enhancing-public-sector-digital-asset-security-and-efficiency-with-generative-ai/…

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North American Trade: Tariffs, Politics, and Economic Ties 22:02

7 weeks temu22:02

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In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the recent trade agreements between the US, Canada, and Mexico, with guests Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute and Christopher Sands, Director of the center's Canada Institute. They discuss the implications of now delayed tariffs and the political dynamics affecting trade and overall relations. Lila and Chris provide insights into how each country is navigating the challenges, impacts of leadership changes, and the interconnectedness of their economies.…

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Mining for Change: Obert Bore on Human Rights and Development Amid Zimbabwe’s Mineral Boom 27:52

7 weeks temu27:52

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In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle and Jennifer Nguyen from the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum are joined by Obert Bore. Obert, who serves at the Business & Human Rights Program Lead at the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, is an expert in international trade, Chinese investments in Africa, and natural resource governance. He has been a leader in advancing policy reforms to strengthen human rights protection for communities impacted by mining. In this conversation, Obert sheds light on the critical mineral sector in Zimbabwe, highlighting recent critical mineral investments and some of the environmental and social challenges associated with them. He also shares strategies and recommendations to promote sustainable and responsible mining practices and ensure the expansion of Zimbabwe’s mineral sector is an opportunity for development.…

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Future Forward: What is Next for US-Africa Trade? 35:59

7 weeks temu35:59

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Africa program director, Oge Onubogu, and co-host for this season, Witney Schneidman, take stock of the current moment in time and ask a series of US-Africa trade experts, What would you like to see next for AGOA and for US-Africa trade? Guests discuss coordination with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), prospects for renewal, diaspora investment, and the role of China, with Oge and Witney reflecting on implications for the future of AGOA and US-Africa trade.…

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