Topic: Business Week

3 chapters across the catalog

Flying Cars
Episode 1675 2:53:05 - 2:54:48

1675: Flying Cars

Greece Six-Day Work Week, Labor Productivity

Defying the global trend toward shorter work weeks, Greece has implemented a mandatory six-day working week for certain private businesses to boost productivity. The law, which took effect on July 1st, allows employees to work an extra eight-hour shift or two additional hours per day. This move aims to address the country's shrinking population and shortage of skilled labor.

Jihadi Disneyland
Episode 616 40:42 - 43:31

616: Jihadi Disneyland

Presidential Proclamations for Small Business and Police Week

President Obama issued several proclamations, including National Women's Health Week, which is characterized as a promotion for the Affordable Care Act. National Small Business Week is also noted, though the effectiveness of the Small Business Administration (SBA) is questioned. Finally, the President honored law enforcement for Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.

8 Pints of Lager please!
Episode 11 15:04 - 19:24

11: 8 Pints of Lager please!

RIAA Copyright Claims and Journalistic Misquotation

A controversy involving the RIAA and the legality of ripping CDs is examined following a Washington Post article. The discussion focuses on whether a journalist omitted context regarding shared folders to make the RIAA's stance appear more extreme. Legal nuances of the US code regarding personal copies on hard disks versus audio recording devices are analyzed.