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. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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

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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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  "We Chose to be Ourselves" - Money & Breakfast ep. 7 - H.E Sekou Berthe

  May 15, 202633 minS0

  <p>This time on Money & Breakfast, we sit down with the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the United States, H.E Sekou Berthe. The Ambassador speaks candidly about the geopolitical structures and catalysts that led to the creation of the AES (composed of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger), the blocs stalwart charge towards sovereignty, the persistent terrorist threats that the States are fighting off, the development progress that has been made, their move to spearhead a new African foreign policy paradigm, and the foundations of their new geopolitical posture and internal strategy of D3: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense.<...

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