60 http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/countingthecost en-us Al Jazeera | Copyright 2013 iTunes feed for Counting the Cost Al Jazeera English The best of Al Jazeera's reporting on the impact of the financial crisis. Al Jazeera English podcasts@aljazeera.net no Al Jazeera English As Europe struggles under widespread spending cuts, it seems that the theory behind austerity may, in fact, be flawed. Over the course of the last three years, Europe has changed beyond anybody's reckoning. And it has all been because of one thing, one overriding necessity forced on the people by the political class of a continent: austerity. The theory goes that growth slows when a country's debt rises above 90 percent of its GDP. In other words, too much debt means the economy cannot grow. And the theory seemed sound. So sound, in fact, that it is used by politicians - mostly in Europe - to slash their spending leading to mass unemployment, anaemic growth and struggling economies. But it does not seem to be working in Europe. And according to findings by a 28-year old graduate student, the premise upon which austerity theory was based is flawed. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2330999918001_WEB-CTC-1844-26.mp4 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:30:44 +0300 1500 Eurozone,austerity,Najib Razak,countingthecost,youtube,malaysia,Thomas Herndon,spain,election,countingcost,Europe,slovenia,aljazeera,al Jazeera <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/b3f2Rv3FAzw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/b3f2Rv3FAzw/665003303001_2330999918001_WEB-CTC-1844-26.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2330999918001_WEB-CTC-1844-26.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2330999918001_WEB-CTC-1844-26.mp4 Al Jazeera English What are the challenges facing Lisbon as it tries to keep the country's deal with the IMF on track? The eurozone's economic problems are never far from the headlines. Portugal, which is already on the periphery of Europe, is perhaps drifting further after the constitutional court blocked some of its reforms. The country faces legal challenges to meeting its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This week, Counting the Cost goes behind the numbers to look at the real hurdles Lisbon is facing, as it tries to keep the country's deal with the IMF on track. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2296620140001_WEB-CTC-1829-12.mp4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:13:17 +0300 1500 aljazeera,portugal,Starwood Hotels,Majid Jafar,IMF,al Jazeera,UAE,Iraq,countingcost,Eurozone,Crescent Petroleum,countingthecost,dubai,Dana Gas,Europe,Grant Thornton,youtube <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/qWxBbeX561k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/qWxBbeX561k/665003303001_2296620140001_WEB-CTC-1829-12.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2296620140001_WEB-CTC-1829-12.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2296620140001_WEB-CTC-1829-12.mp4 Al Jazeera English We look at how a pressing need to cut back spending is seeing drastic changes to the UK's beloved welfare state. Austerity seems inescapable, even in a prosperous developed country like Britain, which is going through some of the worst cut-backs since the Great Depression. Some of it simply comes from the UK, and so many other countries, still trying to find a way out of the financial crisis. But there is another element - a perception that things have gotten a bit too easy and that the once-beloved 'welfare state system' has gotten abused, and needs to be tightened up. Britain is instigating the biggest changes in its welfare state since the 1940's, remaking a system that has been seen as an example for developed economies. The changes are across the board: housing and sickness benefits, disability allowances, and a cap on individual welfare payments. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2279890845001_WEB-CTC-1630-05.mp4 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:13:16 +0300 1500 Counting the Cost,countingthecost,countingcost,welfare,britain,uk,benefits,United Kingdom,austerity,youtube,Europe,al Jazeera,aljazeera <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/0F8iS2hwB6U" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/0F8iS2hwB6U/665003303001_2279890845001_WEB-CTC-1630-05.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2279890845001_WEB-CTC-1630-05.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2279890845001_WEB-CTC-1630-05.mp4 Al Jazeera English We examine the BRICS, the deals, the critics and whether China can shape a new world order. It was 599 years ago that Admiral Zheng - in a show of Chinese power - sailed down the east coast of Africa. The year was 1414, and he took home with him - a giraffe. Today, China is more interested in oil and gas off the cost of Mozambique and Tanzania, and it has been welcomed with open arms, as it lavishes it wealth across the continent. Can there be partnership without plundering? Is China a new colonial power, or just misunderstood? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2263997036001_WEB-CTC-1551-29.mp4 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:40:50 +0300 1500 South Africa,Nepal billionaire,Africa,Counting the Cost,aljazeera,Mozambique,countingcost,oil Tanzania,China,China economy,BRICs,nigeria,youtube <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/S_sJ6gramTk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/S_sJ6gramTk/665003303001_2263997036001_WEB-CTC-1551-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2263997036001_WEB-CTC-1551-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2263997036001_WEB-CTC-1551-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English A special look at 'supply and demand' and whether profiteering retailers or hungry consumers are to blame. A special look at 'supply and demand' and whether profiteering retailers or hungry consumers are to blame. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2198153189001_WEB-CTC-1819-1.mp4 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:47:56 +0300 1500 aljazeera,Step Vaessen,foxconn,italy,International Labor Rights,youtube,Philippines,coconut,Silvio Peruzzo,countingcost,Bnagladesh,countingthecost,China,Indonesia,exploitation,Silvio Belusconi's Mario Monti,austerity,Finally <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/1zERRYLoGUU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/1zERRYLoGUU/665003303001_2198153189001_WEB-CTC-1819-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2198153189001_WEB-CTC-1819-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2198153189001_WEB-CTC-1819-1.mp4 Al Jazeera English The resource-rich country is reforming its financial sector but is this diversification coming at a price? The resource-rich country is reforming its financial sector but is this diversification coming at a price? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2183041883001_WEB-CTC-1741-22.mp4 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:07:24 +0300 1500 Ali Chebbi,CIS,Commonwealth of Independent States,Kazakhstan,Gregory Marchenko,Counting the Cost,Kamahl Santamaria,ASEAN,South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation,countingcost,aljazeera,countingthecost,youtube,Robin Forestier-Walker,Central Bank of Kazakhstan,GCC,EU,tunisia,saarc <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/NH-x6meJPF8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/NH-x6meJPF8/665003303001_2183041883001_WEB-CTC-1741-22.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2183041883001_WEB-CTC-1741-22.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2183041883001_WEB-CTC-1741-22.mp4 Al Jazeera English We ask why Aid, far from liberating people from poverty, is leading to less growth, more poverty and spiraling debt. We ask why Aid, far from liberating people from poverty, is leading to less growth, more poverty and spiraling debt. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2168760569001_WEB-CTC-AID-1912-15.mp4 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:09:34 +0300 1500 countingthecost,debt,aljazeera,countingcost,youtube,Counting the Cost <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/z1FMjBFLsBw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/z1FMjBFLsBw/665003303001_2168760569001_WEB-CTC-AID-1912-15.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2168760569001_WEB-CTC-AID-1912-15.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2168760569001_WEB-CTC-AID-1912-15.mp4 Al Jazeera English The year has seen new faces take on some old problems, but what has been achieved and does 2013 look any brighter? The year has seen new faces take on some old problems, but what has been achieved and does 2013 look any brighter? Kamahl Santamaria speaks to guests Rajiv Biswas in Zurich, he is the Asia Chief Economist at IHS - a global market information and analytics company and author of a new book called Future Asia; in London, Razia Khan, the head of research on Africa at Standard Chartered; and out of Stockholm, the CEO of Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson, Hans Vestberg with us. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2034838382001_WEB-CTC-1803-13.mp4 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:19:28 +0300 1546 Kamahl Santamaria,zurich,Hans Vestberg,Stockholm,IHS,Razia Khan,chief economist,Counting the Cost,Standard Chartered,asia,countingcost,aljazeera,Qatar,Rajiv Biswas,London,ericsson,Doha,Future Asia,youtube <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/OJkInVtqO8w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/OJkInVtqO8w/665003303001_2034838382001_WEB-CTC-1803-13.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2034838382001_WEB-CTC-1803-13.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2034838382001_WEB-CTC-1803-13.mp4 Al Jazeera English As HSBC has been fined $1.92bn - the largest fine in banking history, we ask if a fine is enough. As HSBC has been fined $1.92bn - the largest fine in banking history, we ask if a fine is enough. William Black, a former US federal regulator certainly thinks so. He talks to Counting the Cost about fines, regulations and HSBC's reputation. Counting the Cost also looks at unions in the US state of Michigan - fuming after a new law hits their financial and political power. Plus, Africa's first budget airline takes off - but will it last? Counting the Cost is joined by Ed Winter, the CEO of Fastjet, to discuss Africa's first low-cost airline and the future of African air travel. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2038036670001_WEB-CTC-bank-2056-15.mp4 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:48:39 +0300 1525 money laundering,Africa airline,us unions,hsbc,Counting the Cost,US protest union,Kamahl Santamaria,Right to Work,aljazeera,FastJet,Mexico drug cartel,Barack Obama,bank,youtube,michigan,countingcost <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/8ssKpd9QyWc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/8ssKpd9QyWc/665003303001_2038036670001_WEB-CTC-bank-2056-15.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2038036670001_WEB-CTC-bank-2056-15.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2038036670001_WEB-CTC-bank-2056-15.mp4 Al Jazeera English Who has been backing President Bashar al-Assad with cash, and how it is fuelling the conflict? Plus, Spain and the effects of austerity. What are the ins and outs of a war economy? What does it mean for the people in Syria suffering from the war, who really need the kind of money and support that the Syrian government appears to have? And who has been backing President Bashar al-Assad with cash, and how? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2020358053001_WEB-CTC-1719-7.mp4 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:01:26 +0300 1525 favelas,spain unemployment,Syria Economy,spain austerity,aljazeera,Counting the Cost,youtube,countingcost,Kamahl Santamaria,syria <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/gNnmlIKYXH0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/gNnmlIKYXH0/665003303001_2020358053001_WEB-CTC-1719-7.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2020358053001_WEB-CTC-1719-7.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2020358053001_WEB-CTC-1719-7.mp4 Al Jazeera English We examine three nations in the aftermath of crisis and their different strategies to get out of debt. We examine three nations in the aftermath of crisis and their different strategies to get out of debt. First Dubai, where it is either a bounce back, or just a desert mirage. The emirate is going on another building spree. Then Greece - more bailout money has been approved: lifeline, or just another sticking plaster? And the default that just w ill not go away - Argentina is back in the courts trying to escape the clutches of the vulture funds. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2001679314001_WEB-CTC1-1139-1.mp4 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:16:17 +0300 1523 Dubai building spree,argentina debt,countingcost,Argentina vulture funds,greece bailout,Eurozone,greece debt,aljazeera,IMF,youtube,Kamahl Santamaria,Counting the Cost,Dubai debt <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/iK2PVfkKk9M" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/iK2PVfkKk9M/665003303001_2001679314001_WEB-CTC1-1139-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2001679314001_WEB-CTC1-1139-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_2001679314001_WEB-CTC1-1139-1.mp4 Al Jazeera English What is next for the world's largest economies as China changes leadership and the US launches into a second Obama term? Unemployment may be high, economic growth low, but Barack Obama has another four years leading the world's biggest economy. Challenges are clear for all to see - deficit reduction, economic growth, job creation, tax reform, energy independence and two words that scare the life out of everyone - the 'fiscal cliff'. What is next for the world's largest economies as China changes leadership and the US launches into a second Obama term? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1957936507001_WEB-CTC-1447-09.mp4 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:10:04 +0300 1500 Hu Jintao,us,US election,youtube,iran,matthewmoore,communist party,Counting the Cost,countingcost,Barack Obama,fiscal cliff,Nuclear,matthew moore,China,al Jazeera,aljazeera <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/3lAJXTt0zXM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/3lAJXTt0zXM/665003303001_1957936507001_WEB-CTC-1447-09.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1957936507001_WEB-CTC-1447-09.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1957936507001_WEB-CTC-1447-09.mp4 Al Jazeera English Could vulture funds be turning their sights on troubled eurozone countries like Ireland and Greece? Could vulture funds be turning their sights on troubled eurozone countries like Ireland and Greece? How widespread are these vulture funds and what sort of power do they wield? Tim Jones from the Jubilee Debt Campaign joins the show to answer these questions. Plus, in a weeks-long investigation, Al Jazeera secretly visited six factories in Pakistan and found that none had adequate safety measures in place. And, Gulf airlines have lots of money and are expanding fast. Would they be interested in investing in India's struggling airlines? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1943547397001_WEB-CTC-1836-02.mp4 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:48:44 +0300 1525 euro,IMF,matthew moore,matthewmoore,youtube,debt crisis,Ireland,libertad,India airline,Karachi safety laws,aljazeera,Pakistan factories,Counting the Cost,india,Vulture Funds,Eurozone,pakistan,Greece crisis,argentina,Elliot Associates,Tim Jones,countingcost,ghana <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/7Vg1XZsTMYU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/7Vg1XZsTMYU/665003303001_1943547397001_WEB-CTC-1836-02.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1943547397001_WEB-CTC-1836-02.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1943547397001_WEB-CTC-1836-02.mp4 Al Jazeera English This week on Counting the Cost we look at two countries, two peace processes and the dividends which may follow. We talk to Colombia's finance minister and the Philippines finance secretary. This week on Counting the Cost we look at two countries, two peace processes and the dividends which may follow. We talk to Colombia's finance minister and the Philippines finance secretary. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1925743881001_WEB-CTC-1347-26.mp4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:33:51 +0300 1519 Cesar Purisima,MAURICIO CARDENAS,Counting the Cost,FARC,Kamahl Santamaria,Gabriel Elizondo,mindanao,milf,aljazeera,Philippines,countingcost,economy,youtube,colombia <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/qvh5UHWZ0b0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/qvh5UHWZ0b0/665003303001_1925743881001_WEB-CTC-1347-26.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1925743881001_WEB-CTC-1347-26.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1925743881001_WEB-CTC-1347-26.mp4 Al Jazeera English The Swiss banking industry's secrets are out and new treaties mean it is no longer a haven for the world's tax cheats. We speak to Kaspar Villiger, the former president of Switzerland. The Swiss banking industry's secrets are out and new treaties mean it is no longer a haven for the world's tax cheats. We speak to Kaspar Villiger, the former president of Switzerland. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1911588709001_WEB-CTC-1154-19.mp4 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:12:57 +0300 1519 countingcost,tax haven,swiss,banks,UBS,banking,endorsements,CTC,Counting the Cost,somalia,Kaspar Villiger,aljazeera,tax,switzerland,taxes,Piracy,Lance Armstrong,youtube <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/Uy-W4jB3bDg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/Uy-W4jB3bDg/665003303001_1911588709001_WEB-CTC-1154-19.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1911588709001_WEB-CTC-1154-19.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1911588709001_WEB-CTC-1154-19.mp4 Al Jazeera English A look at the potential and limits of ASEAN. Myanmar is opening up to the world, but who is winning the battle to rebuild the country? A look at the potential and limits of ASEAN. Myanmar is opening up to the world, but who is winning the battle to rebuild the country? Were ASEAN nations being side-stepped as Myanmar opened up its economy to the world? Plus, a look at a possible peace deal in the southern Philippines and its economic impact. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1897975615001_WEB-CTC-1332-12.mp4 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:15:29 +0300 1526 south east asia,Kamahl Santamaria,ASEAN,nigeria oil,Japan Myanmar business,shell,Counting the Cost,aljazeera,countingcost,myanmar,Philippines peace,youtube,Myanmar Economy,Asia economy,China boom <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/o88UEShvrUY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/o88UEShvrUY/665003303001_1897975615001_WEB-CTC-1332-12.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1897975615001_WEB-CTC-1332-12.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1897975615001_WEB-CTC-1332-12.mp4 Al Jazeera English As the changing of the guard in the People's Republic of China draws closer, we look at just how financially-rewarding being in politics can be. As the changing of the guard in the People's Republic of China draws closer, we look at just how financially-rewarding being in politics can be. Plus, Iran's currency crisis, and Vietnam's missed opportunities. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1879440633001_WEB-CTC-1308-05.mp4 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:03:35 +0300 1528 Vietnam,China,countingcost,Vietnam banking crisis,Counting the Cost,Ahmadinejad,China rich,aljazeera,iran currency,Bo Xilai,Hurun report,China economy,Kamahl Santamaria,China communism,China corruption,China wealth,Vietnam Economy,Iran nuclear programme,youtube,iran sanctions <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/p_jEIffOvxA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/p_jEIffOvxA/665003303001_1879440633001_WEB-CTC-1308-05.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1879440633001_WEB-CTC-1308-05.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1879440633001_WEB-CTC-1308-05.mp4 Al Jazeera English Switzerland's commodities sector has grown spectacularly over the past decade, but is it an industry beyond the law? From Switzerland to the world - they are the giants of commodity trading, but can they shake off the tag of 'modern day slave masters'? This week on Counting the Cost we examine the commodities industry - the very essentials, the raw materials and resources that we simply cannot live without. These are traded all over the globe - everything from oil to copper, sugar to precious minerals. A country normally associated with great lakes, political neutrality and the Red Cross can now be associated with the global commodities industry as Switzerland is home to some of the biggest commodities companies in the world. But why has that one region out surpassed the others in the commodities business? And is it possible to regulate the globalised, multi-billion dollar companies which operate within it? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1867339487001_WEB-CTC-1134-29.mp4 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:33:55 +0300 1520 bolivia,Vitol group,countingcost,aljazeera,Swiss commodities industry,glencore,switzerland,geneva,commodities industry,commodity trading,Gabriel Elizondo,youtube,human rights scandals,Counting the Cost,Evo morales,mining <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/OfnwiphYyVc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/OfnwiphYyVc/665003303001_1867339487001_WEB-CTC-1134-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1867339487001_WEB-CTC-1134-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1867339487001_WEB-CTC-1134-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English As the US drought drags on, a localised problem is having global implications for food prices that are being felt from Indiana to India. As the US drought drags on, a localised problem is having global implications for food prices that are being felt from Indiana to India. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1843113647001_WEB-CTC-917-16.mp4 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:01:25 +0300 1520 business,countingthecost,farmers,food,us,midwest,food prices,countingcost,drought,Finance,aljazeera,corn,youtube,Kamahl Santamaria <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/Z1KSd9fRfD4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/Z1KSd9fRfD4/665003303001_1843113647001_WEB-CTC-917-16.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1843113647001_WEB-CTC-917-16.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1843113647001_WEB-CTC-917-16.mp4 Al Jazeera English While billions of dollars are spent on presidential election campaigns in the US, tens of millions still live in poverty - and it is not just the poor falling through the cracks. While billions of dollars are spent on presidential election campaigns in the US, tens of millions still live in poverty - and it is not just the poor falling through the cracks. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1818052140001_WEB-CTC-1021-1.mp4 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:47:31 +0300 1507 sienna,American Dream,homeless US,aljazeera,Tampa,youtube,unemployment US,italy,99 per cent,space investment,US election,heist,financial crisis,neil armstrong,satellites,Italy bank,poverty US,countingcost,mitt romney,Counting the Cost,US economy <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/Wkw1nYn7--c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/Wkw1nYn7--c/665003303001_1818052140001_WEB-CTC-1021-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1818052140001_WEB-CTC-1021-1.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1818052140001_WEB-CTC-1021-1.mp4 Al Jazeera English Could the African nation be a bright spot on the fiscal horizon? Could the African nation be a bright spot on the fiscal horizon? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1791781313001_WEB-CTC-1055-18.mp4 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:56:18 +0300 1513 Mozambique business,Counting the Cost,Malaga Football Club,Jacko Maree,Football,malaga,countingcost,Mozambique,spain crisis,aljazeera,La Giga,economic crisis,Kamahl Santamaria,Africa,youtube,Qatar <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/zpstmbMrrHI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/zpstmbMrrHI/665003303001_1791781313001_WEB-CTC-1055-18.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1791781313001_WEB-CTC-1055-18.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1791781313001_WEB-CTC-1055-18.mp4 Al Jazeera English We ask if targeting UK banks is a protectionist move to secure New York's position as the centre of Western capitalism. Is the US unfairly targeting UK banks in a protectionist move to secure New York's position as the centre of Western capitalism? In the last few years, HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds have all paid hefty fines. The latest bank to be targeted was Standard Chartered. It has been accused of hiding $250bn in transactions with Iran. The London-based bank denies the accusations. But the US justice department decided not to pursue criminal charges against Goldman Sachs for its part in the financial crisis. We speak to Angus Campbell, the head of market analysis at London Capital Group, and ask: Is Washington just picking up from where UK regulation fails? What needs to happen for Egypt's economy to get back on its feet? Our reporter Rawya Rageh joins us on the programme to tell us what is going on in Egypt as she goes looking for young entrepreneurs who are setting up new businesses as foreign investors flee the country. Plus, it is holiday season in the northern hemisphere which means, in theory, good times for the hospitality business. But does anyone in Europe have money to be splashing out on fancy hotels? Will anyone come to the Middle East when it is pushing 50 degrees outside? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1780608563001_WEB-CTC-1032-11.mp4 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:52:20 +0300 1547 hotel Europe,US banks,bank regulators,New York,uk banks,europe banks,angus campbell,youtube,financial centre,banking sector,aljazeera,Middle East tourism,Standard Chartered Bank,Egypt economy,Egypt,hsbc,Counting the Cost,countingcost,money laundering,Egypt entrepreneur,Frits van Paasschen,London,Kamahl Santamaria,Said Hirsh <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/h8rkKn2VgeQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/h8rkKn2VgeQ/665003303001_1780608563001_WEB-CTC-1032-11.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1780608563001_WEB-CTC-1032-11.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1780608563001_WEB-CTC-1032-11.mp4 Al Jazeera English From Lehman to Libor, scandal and even criminal activity has stalked the banking sector, so are the bankers, and the banking system, out of control? From Lehman to Libor, scandal and even criminal activity has stalked the banking sector, so are the bankers, and the banking system, out of control? And with banks failing the West, does Islamic finance have some answers to the world's money troubles? Joining Counting the Cost to discuss these issues are: Professor Jem Bendell of the University of Cumbria and Tarek El Diwany, a senior partner at the Islamic investement and finance consultancy Zest Advisory. We also speak to David Fishwick, about his decision to take on the banks and the system which regulates them, to set up his own small-time bank for everyday people - the 'Bank of Dave' http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1769913030001_WEB-CTC1033-4.mp4 Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:31:21 +0300 1555 David Fishwick,Tarek El Diwany,countingcost,Counting the Cost,Lehman Brothers,aljazeera,banking sector,Islamic bank,banking system,Kamahl Santamaria,Bank of Dave,libor,Jem Bendell,youtube <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/bWVxCHWhp6g" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/bWVxCHWhp6g/665003303001_1769913030001_WEB-CTC1033-4.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1769913030001_WEB-CTC1033-4.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1769913030001_WEB-CTC1033-4.mp4 Al Jazeera English When the last medal is handed out, will British taxpayers get the legacy they are paying for? As the 2012 London Olympics begin, we are focusing the world's most-watched sporting festival on this special edition of Counting the Cost. So what is the price tag for London's Games? And when the games are over and the last medal is handed out, what kind of legacy will be left? Joining us to discuss this is Daniel Moylan, the chairman of the London Legacy Development Corporation; and Pamela Gardner, the director of neighbourhoods and communities at East Thames, a housing provider and social regeneration charity. A more immediate challenge than creating a legacy is providing security. And the scale of the security operation for London 2012 is quite staggering. Joining us is Dr. Pete Fussey, a senior lecturer in Criminology at the University of Essex whose work has focused on security and regeneration in relation to major events. Counting the Cost is also looking at the Olympic trademark and the issues behind it. Why are small British businesses being prevented from benefiting from Olympic fever? Is the Olympic branding clampdown going too far? And are Olympic organisers killing off the spirit of the games? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1758552829001_WEB-CTC-1140-28.mp4 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:21:30 +0300 1546 london 2012 games,Counting the Cost,London East End,London games legacy,david cameron,youtube,Olympic trademark,countingcost,cost Olympics 2012,london olympics,Daniel Moylan,UK economy,Pete Fussey,British taxpayers,aljazeera,London olympics security,locog,Ioc,Pamela Gardner <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/oRrPJBWAQes" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/oRrPJBWAQes/665003303001_1758552829001_WEB-CTC-1140-28.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1758552829001_WEB-CTC-1140-28.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1758552829001_WEB-CTC-1140-28.mp4 Al Jazeera English We look at the challenges facing the tourism industry in Egypt, the Philippines and London. This week we are going to take you on holiday on Counting the Cost. Tourism is the biggest service industry in the world and we are right in the middle of peak season. Between May and August - summer in the Northern Hemisphere - some 415 million tourists are expected to travel on their holidays. The top five destinations last year, in terms of number of visitors were Italy with 46 million, Spain with 56,7 million, China with 57,6 million, and the US was second with over 62 million, and at the top of the list is France with 79,5 million visitors. Down the other end of the scale though, the Middle East and North Africa took a massive hit because of the Arab Spring - losing about five million tourists last year. But we are going to focus on Egypt where there are signs of a recovery. The number of tourists jumped 29 per cent between January and May this year compared to the same period a year ago, when the revolution was still dominating the headlines. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland looks at some of the efforts being made to bring tourists back to Egypt. We also look at toursim in the Philippines, and how that ongoing dispute over the South China Sea is keeping Chinese tourists away. And of course London - the Olympics are in town and there is a packet to be made, but why are these people leaving their homes during the Games? http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1746210773001_WEB-CTC-1038-21.mp4 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:05:03 +0300 1516 Olympics Security,south china sea,London tourism,uk,tourism industry,london olympics,Arab Spring,countingcost,philippines tourism,aljazeera,UK economy,egypt tourism,tourism,Egypt Pyramids,China,youtube,Counting the Cost,Egypt Revolution <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/bxLIMLZgIMc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/bxLIMLZgIMc/665003303001_1746210773001_WEB-CTC-1038-21.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1746210773001_WEB-CTC-1038-21.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1746210773001_WEB-CTC-1038-21.mp4 Al Jazeera English How will the prime minister's tough new austerity plan, imposed under EU pressure, impact the Spanish people? Plus, the deadly side of the Farnborough Airshow; trading on testosterone; and building future in Gaza. Protesters say they cannot take any more pain, but the prime minister is still announcing new austerity measures. With debt, budget cuts, unemployment, strikes and violent protests on the streets, Madrid was starting to look a lot like Greece this week, as the reality of austerity in Spain came down, and came down hard. At the start of the week, things actually looked good for Spain. The EU had agreed to loan Spain's banks billions of euros, and give it an extra year to bring down the budget deficit. But in return, Prime Minister Rajoy had to make more cuts. The aim is to cut the budget deficit by almost $80bn, over two and a half years. But to do that sales tax will go up from 18 to 21 per cent. And there will be cuts to unemployment benefits and civil service pay. People say they cannot take it anymore, but is there an alternative to more cuts? Joining us from Barcelona is David Lizoain, a blogger at the Social Europe Journal and the Economy and Europe secretary for the Socialist Youth of Spain. Also on Counting the Cost this week: The deadly side of the Farnborough Airshow: we focus on the defence deals done - who is buying, who is selling, and how much is it all worth? Plus, trading on testosterone: A former Wall Street trader turned Cambridge scientist tells us about the psychology of risk and the difference between winning and losing millions. And, building a future in Gaza: The Gaza Strip has seen its share of hard times in recent years, through war and an Israeli economic blockade. Despite that, Gaza's economy is on track for more growth this year, mostly driven by aid, but also by construction. The times are good for developers, but so many families still cannot afford a decent home. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan looks at the skyrocketing property prices in Gaza. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1734678189001_WEB-CTC-1025-14.mp4 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:05:23 +0300 1500 countingcost,Counting the Cost,Spain Economy,Gaza property market,spain,spain debt,euro crisis,spain austerity,aljazeera,austerity,spain protest,Eurozone,spain unemployment,youtube,David Lizoai,gaza <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/_TNGEDz5UDg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/_TNGEDz5UDg/665003303001_1734678189001_WEB-CTC-1025-14.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1734678189001_WEB-CTC-1025-14.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1734678189001_WEB-CTC-1025-14.mp4 Al Jazeera English This week on Counting the Cost we are focusing on Barclays, which in the space of a few days lost its CEO, its chairman - and perhaps its reputation too - after British and US regulators fined it $453m for manipulating the Libor rate. Before this week you may never have heard of Libor. But thanks to the actions of a 322-year-old British banking institution it has been all over the headlines, and for all the wrong reasons. This week on Counting the Cost we are focusing on Barclays, which in the space of a few days lost its CEO, its chairman - and perhaps its reputation too - after British and US regulators fined it $453m for manipulating the Libor rate. Can trust in British banks be restored? What is the role of regulators in the scandal? Also on Counting the Cost: Laura Kyle is reporting on Burkina Faso's Gold rush. The African nation is in the grip of a regional drought and while a poor harvest and rising food prices are leaving millions hungry, heavy foreign investment has prompted a resurgence in the country's gold mining industry. And worse still, thousands of those affected by the drought - including children - are now working in illegal pits that have sprung up on the edge of official mines. We are also looking at Mexico's elections, and leaving aside the dispute over the vote, there is a new face to watch at the top. Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico's new leader, tells us how he plans to shake up the Mexican economy. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1724366469001_WEB-CTC-1046-7.mp4 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:40:32 +0300 1560 Pena Nieta,Tony Greenhan,uk banks,Counting the Cost,rate rigging scnadal,bank scandal,laura kyle,Burkina Faso gold rush,countingcost,London,Mexico Economy,libor,burkina faso,aljazeera,Kamahl Santamaria,youtube,mexico elections,drought,barclays <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/7kNnESnZUEs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/7kNnESnZUEs/665003303001_1724366469001_WEB-CTC-1046-7.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1724366469001_WEB-CTC-1046-7.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1724366469001_WEB-CTC-1046-7.mp4 Al Jazeera English With parliamentary elections ahead, we look at how to stop Mongolia's resource-led boom from becoming a bust. This week on Counting the Cost Al Jazeera's Steve Chao travelled to Mongolia. Despite being surrounded by global powers such as China and Russia, Mongolia is no economic backwater. The vast country is rich in resources with deposits of coal, copper, and gold worth an estimated $1.3 trillion. On the back of these resources the country saw over 13 per cent growth in 2011 and in the same year spending rose by 56 per cent. However big growth and spending inevitably sparks high inflation and Mongolia is no exception, with 11 per cent inflation in December. So is it all too much, too fast? And is the Mongolian economy over-reliant on these natural resources? To answer these questions Counting the Cost spoke to Tsakhiagin Elbegdorj, the Mongolian president. He says: "Most of our growth is actually coming from mining and we would like to make our economy like a rainbow-coloured economy, you know, now Mongolia's economy is mostly one colour and we would like to have more colours. Of course I have a message to foreign investors: Do not see Mongolia as a single mining business country, there are many opportunities... Mongolia can be a great hub between Russia and China in this region - an infrastructural hub, financial hub, high-tech hub, we have the potential." http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711803514001_WEB-CTC-mongoliaclip--1353-29.mp4 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:16:52 +0300 693 Counting the Cost,youtube,Mongolia boom,natural resources Mongolia,aljazeera,Mongolia mining,Tsakhiagin Elbegdorj,Kamahl Santamaria,steve chao,Mongolia economy,mongolia,countingcost <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/IxXBZK0VuZ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/IxXBZK0VuZ0/665003303001_1711803514001_WEB-CTC-mongoliaclip--1353-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711803514001_WEB-CTC-mongoliaclip--1353-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711803514001_WEB-CTC-mongoliaclip--1353-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English Counting the Cost host Kamahl Santamaria travelled to Kiel in Germany for 'Kieler Woche' – the biggest sailing regatta in the world. Not only was it a spectacular event, it was a huge convergence of sport and technology. Counting the Cost host Kamahl Santamaria travelled to Kiel in Germany for 'Kieler Woche' – the biggest sailing regatta in the world. Not only was it a spectacular event, it was a huge convergence of sport and technology. Sailing Team Germany has brought German corporate giants Audi and SAP on board to assist with its training programme for London 2012. Kamahl spent the day with SAP co-CEO Jim Snabe, talking to him about how SAP is offering the German sailors real technology rather than just sponsorship money. They also held a lengthy discussion about the state of the German and eurozone economy, and why Germany has managed to survive the crisis better than others. A 20-year veteran of SAP, Snabe spoke of the need for innovation and apprenticeships to keep employment chances alive for young Germans. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711830286001_WEB-CTC-sailingclip--1358-29.mp4 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:13:34 +0300 868 Kiel,Jim Snabe,aljazeera,Kamahl Santamaria,Counting the Cost,Kieler Woche,eurozone crisis,technology sailing,sailing regatta,Germany,youtube,Eurozone,SAP,countingcost,innovation Germany <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/hgLXGJ8qd4k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/hgLXGJ8qd4k/665003303001_1711830286001_WEB-CTC-sailingclip--1358-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711830286001_WEB-CTC-sailingclip--1358-29.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1711830286001_WEB-CTC-sailingclip--1358-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English In this environment special, we examine Peru's new gold rush and ask if Asia can balance growth and emissions. In this environment special, we examine Peru's new gold rush and ask if Asia can balance growth and emissions. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1633200832001_web-ctc-1159-11.mp4 Sat, 12 May 2012 11:01:49 +0300 1802 Amazon,mining,environment,sustainability,youtube,Peru,china pollution,aljazeera,emissions,china environment,asia,Kamahl Santamaria,Amanzon rainforest,Gold Rush,Counting the Cost,countingcost <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~4/nMNvEVFnwb4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feeds.aljazeera.net/~r/podcasts/countingthecost/~3/nMNvEVFnwb4/665003303001_1633200832001_web-ctc-1159-11.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1633200832001_web-ctc-1159-11.mp4http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1633200832001_web-ctc-1159-11.mp4