A week in America | 7 July 2023
10/07/2023
As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.
As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.
This year, there have been 23 school shootings in America already. As a Florida jury considers the role of police and security guards in preventing them, Martin wonders what else can be done…
This week Martin anticipates the state visit of Indian Premier Modi to America and wonders what will be said, and just as importantly, what won’t!
America is growing old disgracefully – this week Martin looks at the retirement crisis facing the US and some of the schemes trying to get rich from it…
This week, Martin looks at the fall out from America’s latest round of ‘culture wars’ and how US businesses are responding…
This week Martin strikes up a conversation in an airport lounge and learns way more than he bargained for…
This week Martin met with many of the leading U.S. sports and entertainment brands to hear about their plans for the future – he was relieved to hear what they had to say…
While TV coverage of King Charles III’s Coronation has made Americans more interested in visiting the United Kingdom, is it enough to make them invest their dollars and grow their businesses there too? Martin reports on a conference which identified key steps the leadership of UK towns and cities could take to attract investment and grow their economies…
As the U.S. braces for the largest ever influx of immigrants across its southern border this weekend – Martin looks at the other group of migrants changing the nation’s towns and cities – Americans.
As we get to the business end of the sports season, Martin looks at the way U.S. sports are organised and wonders if there are lessons for the English Premier League and others to learn…
With Joe Biden declaring he is running for a second term, Martin look at the 2024 Presidential Election hopefuls…
As the baseball season gets underway in USA, Martin looks at the surprising ways global sports leagues are making huge changes to connect and engage with new audiences and build their businesses…