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Hitting plateaus is a common milestone in business, but there’s a difference between stability and a rut. In the last installment of this season, we’ll dive into the ways small business owners push beyond plateaus and find new ways to achieve revenue growth. Jannese and Austin wrap up their time in Nashville, Tennessee with a wonderful visit to N.B. Goods to speak with owner Camille Alston . Camille details the times where she hit a wall with profits, the strategies she implemented to increase revenue, what worked, what didn’t, and the important lessons she learned in the process. You won’t want to miss this informative final chapter! Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

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#News Talk #News #PRX #On Covid19

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Some look to Africa for potential next pope 47:40

19 hours ago47:40

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As questions emerge over the succession of Pope Francis, some are looking to Africa, where the Catholic Church has seen the most growth of any region in recent years. Also, a group of gunmen open fire at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 20 tourists and injuring dozens more. And, the Supreme Court in Brazil is examining the role that allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro might have played in an alleged coup attempt that took place after he lost the 2022 election. Plus, an effort to restore forests that have been cleared away around the world. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88 48:50

2 days ago48:50

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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Also, the Israeli military says an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 15 unarmed Palestinian medics last month. And, a Tunisian court hands down harsh prison sentences to political opponents of the country's president as the country backslides on democracy. Plus, runners from around the world take part in the Boston Marathon. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asian charm offensive 46:58

5 days ago46:58

46:58

Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a tour this week of Southeast Asia where he has been selling the idea of China as a force for economic stability and prosperity. He has also criticized President Donald Trump's trade policies as destructive to the global economy. We'll look at how that message is being received. Also, Saudi Arabia has invested billions of dollars in the the electric vehicle industry in preparation for a post-oil future. And, the legacy of Indigenous runner Tom Longboat lives on at this year's Boston Marathon, which kicks off on Monday. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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A painful anniversary puts renewed focus on Haiti's demands for reparations from France 47:51

6 days ago47:51

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As Haiti celebrates 200 years of independence from France, Thursday marks a particularly fraught anniversary. On April 17, 1825, Haiti and France signed the Indemnity Agreement, requiring Haiti to pay France to compensate slave-owning colonists for Haitians' freedom. Now, Haitian activists want their money back. Also, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. And, Canada's new professional women's soccer league just kicked off its first season. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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A US federal court in Denver finds a Gambian guilty of torture in The Gambia 48:49

7 days ago48:49

48:49

A federal court in Denver has found a former member of Gambia’s military guilty of torturing five people accused of involvement in a failed coup against the West African country in 2006. This constitutes a rare prosecution in the United States for torture committed abroad. Also, the UK's Supreme Court passed a ruling on the meaning of the word "woman" as used in the country's Equality Act from 2010. In a unanimous decision, the court said that "woman" refers to people assigned the female gender at birth, and does not extend to transgender women. Critics of the decision say it marks a "huge blow" to the rights of trans people across the country. Also, more than 1,000 Israeli spies and soldiers, past and present, have petitioned their government to cease military actions in Gaza. And, Sweden's annual tradition of watching the migration of moose on TV. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Sudan's 2-year descent into chaos 48:53

8 days ago48:53

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Tuesday marks two years since civil war broke out in Sudan. Fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created an immense humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced, and hundreds of thousands facing famine. A look at how things reached this point in Sudan, and where the country is headed. Also, Mexican border cities like Tijuana are emptying out as migrants give up trying to enter the US. And, the Ghanaian government is reforming the country's gold export market. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Iran and the US agree to meet again on nuclear program 47:16

9 days ago47:16

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This past weekend, Iran and the US held their first round of talks about Iran's nuclear program. Both sides described the talks as "positive" and "constructive." The two delegations will convene in Rome for a second round of talks later this week. Also, Tijuana's uphill battle to keep its waterways and beaches free of sewage and pollution. And, the existential threat faced by two of France's most beloved cheeses. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Spain's prime minister becomes accidental Europe envoy to China 48:06

12 days ago48:06

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez becomes the de facto trade representative for much of Europe, on a visit to China. And white storks arrive in Europe every spring, and they're starting to arrive earlier. Experts say that's because of climate change. Plus, why historic homes in Iran are being turned into boutique hotels, restaurants and cafes. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Russia and the US carry out a prisoner swap 48:40

13 days ago48:40

48:40

The US and Russia carried out a prisoner swap earlier today, resulting in the release of US citizen Ksenia Karelina. Also, hippos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are dying of a surprising cause: anthrax. And, a look into the struggle to get aid into earthquake-devastated Myanmar. Plus, a Japanese town is using trading cards inspired by Pokémon to build connection between generations. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Trump pauses sweeping new tariffs 48:20

14 days ago48:20

48:20

President Donald Trump has paused his sweeping new tariffs, with one exception: those levied on China. Beijing is retaliating by hitting US goods back. How Chinese leadership sees the escalating trade war. Also, how new banana products could help transform agriculture in Uganda. And what exactly makes Jamaican rum Jamaican? Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Palestinian Red Crescent demands international investigation into killing of rescue workers 48:51

15 days ago48:51

48:51

The Palestinian Red Crescent is demanding an international investigation into the Israeli attack last month on a convoy of ambulances and emergency workers in southern Gaza that killed 15 people. Also, Sussex University in the UK is offering a new degree called Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development. And, the US and DRC close in on a new minerals deal. Plus, a look at how collaboration in space is still possible amid geopolitical tensions. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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US tariffs on much of the globe expected to hit Cambodia’s economy especially hard 49:11

16 days ago49:11

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Heavy US tariffs against much of the world will kick in on Tuesday at midnight. Few will be hit has hard as Cambodia — where nearly a third of the country’s economy is generated by selling goods to Americans — as Cambodian exports to the US are set to face a 49% tariff. Also, Doctors Without Borders reports that 1/5 of all primary care visits in Gaza deal with illness caused by a lack of access to clean water as the enclave faces acute water shortages amid an Israeli blockade. And, the Ivory Coast bans wigs for this year’s national beauty pageant in favor of natural hair styles. Plus, British Bengali musician Tara Lily’s debut album is inspired by the ocean waves of Goa and nightlife in Mumbai. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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In a unanimous court decision, South Korea's president is ousted 48:55

19 days ago48:55

48:55

South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. This after months of deliberation following Yoon's declaration of martial law. But although the court has made its decision, experts say the turmoil and political polarization that have erupted in South Korea over the last few months, aren't going anywhere. Also, in Ghana, a meningitis outbreak is ravaging communities, partly because the new strain is particularly dangerous, and partly due to societal obstacles, like misinformation and infrastructure woes. And, the international basketball players who are advancing to the March Madness tournament's semifinals. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Trump's sweeping tariffs undermine decades-old global trade system 48:44

20 days ago48:44

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Sweeping new tariffs on imports to the US amount to a tectonic shift in trade policy, one that critics say undermines norms around globalization that delivered prosperity to the US and its trading partners. Also, Hungary has begun proceedings to leave the International Criminal Court. And, a huge chunk of ice broke off of Antarctica, revealing a thriving ecosystem in the waters underneath. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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An ominous déjà vu as Israel expands military operations in Gaza 49:01

21 days ago49:01