About this episode
The episode discusses the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a potential eBay takeover, and a visit to a prison with a high number of working inmates.
The latest on the back-and-forth claims and denials between the US and Iran. Sean Farrington also looks into how an operation to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz could work. We look into what a potential $55.5bn takeover of eBay could mean. And Wake Up To Money visits the prison with more working inmates than any other.
People in this episode
Host: Sean Farrington
Topics covered
- US-Iran relations
- Strait of Hormuz
- eBay takeover
- working inmates
- shipping operations
Keywords
- US
- Iran
- Strait of Hormuz
- eBay
- takeover
- working inmates
- shipping
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live, eBay
Places: US, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, prison
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