Nature and the City

Daniel Sobelman, assistant professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, join Double Take to discuss how attacks on Red Sea trade routes could impact the global supply chain.

Jack and Rafe interview Jeff Lacker, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, who pulls back the curtain on the Federal Reserve and how it adjusts its federal funds rate, a key driver of many investment decisions.

Once considered a delicacy, edible insects are jumping into the mainstream food system. Join Jack and Rafe as they get a taste of this chirping ingredient with Leo Taylor, CEO and Co-founder of Yum Bug.

In a time where the news industry is making headlines itself, Martin Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post and author of Collision of Power, joins Double Take to shine a light on the current media environment.

Advances in underwater mining technology are making a splash in the energy sector. Walter Sognnes, CEO of Loke Marine Minerals, joins Double Take to dive into deep sea mining. 

As geopolitical tensions become a focal point, investors must view China under a powerful lens. Dr. William Kirby, professor of China Studies at Harvard Business School, joins Double Take to dissect the challenges of investing in China.

As women climb the ranks in the corporate world, executives are focusing to build a more equitable workplace. Lara Abrash, chair at Deloitte, joins Double Take to discuss her ascent to the top and why gender equality matters to investors.

Could vertical farming elevate our urban food supply, with more efficient production, less energy consumption and fewer pesticides?  

Dr. Inna Vishik, associate professor of physics at University of California, Davis, joins Double Take to delve into explosive advances in superconductor technology and why this matters to investors.

As climate change reaches a boiling point, why are major insurers departing from extreme weather-prone states? Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Double Take to discuss the reasons behind their exit.