World Lens by WTCI

Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

In this week's episode of World Lens, we are zooming in on Baltimore and the tragedy of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse. We know this is still a fresh wound for many, as we are only a few days removed from the catastrophic event, and our hearts go out to all those families still experiencing the day's agony.
Still, we felt it was necessary to discuss the various impacts this has on the future of Baltimore's economy. With the Port of Baltimore suspending operations, what's to come of the 140,000 people who depend on it for their livelihoods? What will happen with the businesses that use the port to connect and distribute to the rest of the country?
Listen in as we sit down with Peter Bowe, Publisher of DredgeWire, a leading digital newspaper for people in the maritime, dredging, and related industries, and former CEO of Ellicott Dredges, to gain some insight on the economic ramifications to the state and all who rely on the Port of Baltimore.

A New Model for Trade Deals?

India just signed a massive Free Trade Deal with the European Free Trade Association. This landmark deal could set the standard for trade deals of the future.

The Nikkei Way

Japan's stock market just broke its historical high point - originally set back in 1989. What's driving this increase and is it sustainable? We're tackling those questions and more as we look to Japan in this episode.

Solidarity. Forever?

A recent CNN article dubbed 2023, "the Year of the Strike." With a rising labor movement hot off of a year of successes and publicity, what does the future hold?

Finders, keepers. Losers, weepers?

Museums around the world are filled with treasures - some stolen from their homelands during colonization. What happens when those former colonies want their treasures back?

Let’s Talk a Little Bit About NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is back in the news. Why now? What's the current state of NATO and how could things change in the future?

US Import Partners

Which countries import the most goods into the United States? For the first time in 20 years, that answer has changed. We look at why that is, and examine where things are trending in the future.

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