World Business Report

Leanna Byrne, Dr Stephanie Hare, Azadeh Moshiri
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk (+1 verified host & producer email)

Booking Overview

A BBC-style business and finance news rundown from around the world, focused on what’s moving markets and companies. While it can include expert commentary, it’s primarily a news briefing—so PR value comes from aligning spokespeople with major economic, corporate, and policy narratives.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

30s Ad: 328 - 396, 60s Ad: 385 - 453

Host

Leanna Byrne - Journalist (BBC World/Business reporting) who presents segments and speaks with subject-matter experts for business and finance context.

Dr Stephanie Hare - Economics/market expert featured for analysis of major business developments (e.g., IPO significance).

Azadeh Moshiri - Commentator/reporter featured for perspective on a specific business-political/cultural angle in India.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter experts and commentators with strong media literacy—e.g., economists/finance academics, central-banking or markets analysts, corporate finance leaders, fintech/AI executives, policy/regulatory specialists, and recognized reporters/commentators (often with PhD or senior industry standing).
Required Achievements:  
Frequent media citation in business/finance outlets, Published analysis or expertise in economics, markets, or corporate finance, Senior roles in relevant organizations (research, funds, corporate finance), Authorship of research/insights or participation in high-profile market events

Recent Guest Discussions

Azadeh Moshiri - Why The Cockroach Became India’s Political Mascot (contextual Segment)

Dr Stephanie Hare - Significance Of Spacex’s IPO

Recent Topics

Finance, Economy, Markets, Central Banking, Technology, Trade, Mental Health, Investors, Companies, Ipos

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
World Business Report
:

Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates

May 22, 2026

The new chair of the world's most powerful central bank is being sworn in at the White House today. Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve at a very tense moment for the US and global economies.He's an advocate for cutting rates. something President Trump has long demanded.Also, why were 2 boxes of Japanese Melons worth $36,500?

AI, billions and the race to go public

May 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX are preparing for potential stock market listings in 2026, as investor interest in the sector pushes combined company valuations towards the trillion-dollar mark. President Trump has also decided against signing a planned executive order on AI regulation today, a move being closely watched by technology companies and investors. And Universal Music Group and Spotify have signed a new agreement around AI-generated music — ...

Inside Space X's IPO plan

May 21, 2026

Elon Musk's space X is going public, in what could be the biggest initial public offering in history. Leanna Byrne speaks to Dr Stephanie Hare about the significance of the IPO.We also hear from Azadeh Moshiri in India about why the cockroach has unexpectedly become India's new political mascot.

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