[On-Site Report]
Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake devastated Japan's Tohoku region. This episode follows the story of a young woman who survived the disaster as a child and went on to study abroad. Since returning home, she has been working to help revitalize her town's fishing industry by helping local fishermen export seafood to America.

[In Depth: Japan Pushes Economic Security Measures]
Countries including Japan have been moving to protect strategic resources and industries amid heightened global tensions. We see what the changes mean for economies and businesses going forward.

[Global Trends: The Desert of Excess]
Piles of clothing that are no longer wanted have been accumulating in a desert in Chile, creating pollution and health hazards in the region. We see what happens when mass production runs amok.

[On-Site Report]
Despite living in an age where nearly everything is going digital, some companies are responding to increased demand for high-quality analog audio options. This episode features a small business that is refurbishing and selling vintage boomboxes and an OEM manufacturer that decided to show off its capabilities by producing an ultra-high-end record player.

[In Depth: Situation in Ukraine Puts Central Banks in Dilemma]
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked inflation concerns that are making for some difficult choices for central banks around the world. We look at why it's a tough call for those who are in the phase of tightening policies ... as well as those doing the opposite like Japan.

[Global Trends: Bamboo Architecture Sprouts Up in Bali]
Design firms on the Indonesian island of Bali are creating a new style of sustainable architecture using a plentiful resource ... bamboo. We see how they are combining cutting-edge ideas with traditional craftsmanship.