About this episode

The episode discusses the start of the 2026 World Cup, the upcoming SpaceX IPO, and the impact of weight-loss drugs on the food industry, particularly protein prices.

The 2026 World Cup starts today, we speak with business across the US. It's the eve of SpaceX's blockbuster IPO - a British satellite company shares their thoughts. The boom in weight-loss drugs is now feeding through to another part of the food industry: protein. Demand is pushing up prices and raising fears of shortages. We find out from one small retailer on what's happening.

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