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In this week's episode we celebrate the 102nd Birthday of The Grandmaster, Lord Kitchener.
We revisit Jamaica Carnival as they're reported to have hit their highest revenues ever but it's less than 1/3 the revenues of the carnival it's supposed to be taking over.
While that debate rages on, some reggae legends sold out a show over the weekend while the reggae all stars reunited to put out a call for peace among the youths.
No peace to be found in Massy as Mrs. Parisot-Potter's claims have been more or less dismissed and it's claimed that she asked for a $100m golden parachute. 
The TTPS is undergoing Ai training and we look into how well they've embraced and used technology to this point - or not.
On a more serious note we discuss mental health among men as we saw a soldier allegedly attempt suicide by stepping out in front a moving bus . T&T is being reported as having a higher suicide rate among men than the global average so we have some suggestions on little things we can do to uplift our men.
We salute the young legends Certified Sampson and Kyle Mark & Jr. Lee as they build their brands as social media comedians and bring some levity to the nation.
Of course we threw in more than a sprinkle of the some of the sweetest songs from Lord Kitchener over the years.
Enjoy!

Party done! Back to work. But back to a short week - because is still T&T.
In this week's episode we discuss the unfortunate firebombing of cars at HSM compound and the rise of extortion as a thriving business model in sweet T&T.
The saga of the SSA continues as Fitzgerald Hinds seems to be finding out about the goings on in the papers just like me and you. Does the name Reshmi Ramnarine ring a bell? Well we've been here before with the SSA and the powers that be seem to always be shocked by what's happening at this institution.
We take a minute to celebrate the legacy of the great Gervase Warner as the reports are in on the Parisot Potter raised concerns but we shouldn't allow that to totally eclipse his contribution to the country.
The RIC is recommending a whopping 130% increase in light bills by 2028 so we brace ourselves.
We close off the episode by joining the great Sherwin Gardener in hitting 1 Billion streams of his hit song Find Me Here pretty much silencing the notion that Trinibad is the only route to success in entertainment.
Hope you Enjoy!!

In this week's episode we discuss the amount of holidays in Trinidad and what makes T&T the sweetest place on earth despite all the issues.
Kamla Persad Bissessar gives us an example of our diversity as she shares her story about being a practicing Hindu that was baptised by a Spiritual Baptist Mother. 
Pêche Pâtisserie finds themselves the news again as they offer 1% hot cross buns and we're here to defend them of course while discussing some local Easter traditions.
We play some songs this episode to celebrate the holidays over the last extra long weekend.
Enjoy!!

In this week's episode we wish all the success in the world to the SEA students who are writing their exams on Thursday! Your hard work will pay off and we have a full lineup of work songs throughout the episode.
We send a CSP salute and celebrate the life of Jumbo the entrepreneur, patriot, legend & nuts man.
The UK & USA are discussing a 4 day work week for the same pay - you think that could work down here?
Ache Abrahams' reception on her return was amazing - imagine what the reception will be like for the Soca Warriors when they return from Texas having qualified for Copa America!!
We must take a minute to celebrate the fact that Kartel is / might be free and we'll be wherever the first concert keeping.
Trinidad's cocoa is again ranking tops in the world for quality. Will we ever put in the work required to take this industry seriously and make it our new oil & gas?
Tune in to find out!!


00:00:00 Intro
00:00:19 Hard Wuk
00:05:00 World Boss Free
00:14:31 Congrats to Ache Abrahams
00:22:55 RIP to the great Jumbo
00:46:59 Four Day Work Week in T&T
01:02:14 Property Tex Revisited
01:08:18 SSA & Spiritual Advisors
01:23:40 Best Cocoa in T&T
01:29:52 Reshaping Education in T&T

In this week's episode we celebrate International Women's Day with some calypso classics by women and about women as we recount a weekend filled with music.
We get into the new drive to increase sustainability in business when in fact this is not at all new to us in Trinidad & Tobago as we have some of the most sustainable practices in all the world. We should offer courses. It's the same for organic foods. Who know more bout organic food than we?
The IMF says we're good to go and headed toward sustainable growth but are we?  At least Philip Alexander is sustaining his call to stay as far as possible from Gary Griffith as he puts his foot down and gives Kamla an ultimatum.
We also throw in some classic calypsos with women's names in the end. Happy Women's Day to. all the CSP ladies.
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In this week's episode we take a deep dive into KFC's increases prices and the boycott that followed. Someone by the name of Alex Mouttet, not speaking on behalf of the family of course, came out and made some disparaging remarks about doubles vendors and roti shop owners that seems to have added fire to the calls for a PHL boycott.
We take a look at some Econ and Marketing theory to explain why boycotts based on price are unlikely to work and what makes this one different.
The Caribbean heads have taken a stance on violent and vulgar lyrics in the music so we revisit our position on this and try to see whether or not it's likely to work.
On a lighter note we 're asking for some feedback on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and surgical procedures like BBLs as they become more and more popular down here.
Looking forward to your thoughts!

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