Show Notes
On today's First Up pod: we head to Africa where Nabil Ahmed Rufai has news of a massive deal for an African TikTok star; our Minister of Fruit and Veggies has his first Fruit of the Week for 2026; we find out why trees in some parts of the USA are exploding and Pokemon cards could be the new rock stars of the investment world...but there is a dark side. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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