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The Return of Analog Audio (5x8)

Yayınlanma tarihi: Mar 19, 2022

[On-Site Report] Despite living in an age where nearly everything is going digital, some companies are responding to increased demand for high-quality analog audio options. This episode features a small business that is refurbishing and selling vintage boomboxes and an OEM manufacturer that decided to show off its capabilities by producing an ultra-high-end record player. [In Depth: Situation in Ukraine Puts Central Banks in Dilemma] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked inflation concerns that are making for some difficult choices for central banks around the world. We look at why it’s a tough call for those who are in the phase of tightening policies ... as well as those doing the opposite like Japan. [Global Trends: Bamboo Architecture Sprouts Up in Bali] Design firms on the Indonesian island of Bali are creating a new style of sustainable architecture using a plentiful resource ... bamboo. We see how they are combining cutting-edge ideas with traditional craftsmanship.