2 chapters across the catalog
International Support and Bastille Day Birthdays
Aditya Trimurti from Hyderabad, India, sends a significant donation via Stripe, highlighting the show's international reach. The hosts also acknowledge Dame Emily's birthday on July 14th, which coincides with Bastille Day, and grant her "birthday karma" and a virtual biscuit.
Ajay Banga World Bank Nomination, Indian Tech Cabal
The White House nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, highlighting his experience in microfinance and poverty reduction. Banga attended the same private school in Hyderabad, India, as the CEOs of Microsoft and Adobe, leading to commentary about a "cabal" of Indian-born executives leading major global institutions. His background in digital payments is seen as a key asset for the World Bank's shift toward modernizing international development finance.
