Money & Breakfast

A podcast featuring interviews and content about public policy, economics, emerging technology and African affairs. Based out of Washington, DC

Money & Breakfast is a news podcast hosted by Mike Saunders, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike Saunders hosts Money & Breakfast, a news show with 10 episodes published.

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  Money & Breakfast ep. 11: Stephen Lande - A Lifetime of Dealmaking

  Sep 26, 20261h 15m

  What does it take to negotiate trade agreements that balance economic growth with geopolitical stability? In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Lande , President of Manchester Trade and former Assistant United States Trade Representative. Often regarded as a key architect behind the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Stephen breaks down the evolution of modern trade policy. We discuss how trade preference programs are adapting to shifting supply chains, the future of U.S.–Africa trade relations, and how emerging markets can maintain leverage in an era of heightened global competition.

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  Money & Breakfast ep. 10: Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant - Vitality: Mama Puts, Africa Tech Youth & Water

  Jul 28, 202657 min

  Ability Should Not Be Wasted. In this episode of the Money and Breakfast Podcast, Mike sits down with Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant, CEO and founder of Afrocosmo Development Impact, for a deep conversation about trade, capacity building, SME access to finance, and the future of African development. They unpack how “street law” training helps female- and youth-led businesses on the ground, why access to financial capital remains one of the biggest barriers for SMEs, and how policy, advocacy, and due diligence all connect in real-world development work. Dr. Vasant also shares insights on AGOA, the AfCFTA, BRICS, cross-border trade, and why water infrastructure may be one of the most important sectors for the future.

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  Money & Breakfast ep. 10: Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant - Ability Should Not be Wasted

  Jul 27, 202657 min

  Ability Should Not Be Wasted. In this episode of the Money and Breakfast Podcast, Mike sits down with Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant, CEO and founder of Afrocosmo Development Impact, for a deep conversation about trade, capacity building, SME access to finance, and the future of African development. They unpack how “street law” training helps female- and youth-led businesses on the ground, why access to financial capital remains one of the biggest barriers for SMEs, and how policy, advocacy, and due diligence all connect in real-world development work. Dr. Vasant also shares insights on AGOA, the AfCFTA, BRICS, cross-border trade, and why water infrastructure may be one of the most important sectors for the future.

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  Money & Breakfast ep. 9: Gilbert Cooper II - Education, Incentives, and Human Meaning

  Jun 28, 20261h 7m

  In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike Saunders sits down with longtime MCPS educator and (champion) boys tennis coach Gilbert Cooper II to explore the deep connections between education policy, classroom reality, technology, and human development. From the unintended consequences of standardized testing and shifting academic benchmarks to the growing influence of AI, smartphones, and short-form content on student attention, Gilbert offers a grounded, boots-on-the-ground perspective shaped by more than three decades in the classroom. The discussion also moves beyond policy into the broader purpose of education: why literature still matters, how reading strengthens both the mind and our shared humanity, and why students need more than vocational training to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. Gilbert reflects on the role of teacher unions, the pressures facing educators, and the importance of protecting the people responsible for shaping the next generation. The conversation closes on a hopeful note, with Gilbert sharing insights from his coaching career, his upcoming retirement from teaching, and the lasting value of mentorship, teamwork, and showing up with purpose. A thoughtful, honest, and timely episode about what education is becoming — and what it still needs to preserve.

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  Money & Breakfast ep. 8 - Dr. Policarpio Soberanis: Trust the Science

  Jun 9, 20261 hourS0

  <p>In this insightful interview, Dr. Policarpio Soberanis shares his journey from applied mathematician and systems engineer to a business development leader. He discusses the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, and the future of quantum computing and AI, emphasizing how these technologies can be harnessed for societal benefit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />"Trust science because math doesn't lie."<br />"If you want to go far, go together."<br />"Embrace criticism to build better outcomes."<br /><br /><br />Chapters<br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Dr. Policarpio Soberanis<br />01:11 Bridging Engineering and Business Development<br />06:10 The Role of Mathematics in...

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