From rainbow logos during Pride Month to eco-friendly rebrands by oil giants, businesses often try to make themselves look more responsible than they really are. These tactics — known as 'image washing' — can involve sports, social causes, AI, or environmental promises.

In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the world of “image washing.” They define the term and discuss common forms such as sportswashing, pinkwashing, AI washing, and greenwashing. They also talk about well-known cases like BP’s “Beyond Petroleum” campaign and discuss certification programs such as ISO 14001 and B Corp.

Skip and Dez’s conversation will help you better understand business ethics and expand your business English vocabulary.　Key points of their discussion include:

1. What “image washing” means and why companies use it.
3. The many forms of image washing — sportswashing, pinkwashing, AI washing, and greenwashing.
4. Real-world cases, including BP’s “Beyond Petroleum” campaign.
5. How ISO 14001 and B Corp certification programs work.

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Stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in global finance. From Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, to governments in the U.S., Japan, and even China, everyone is rushing to get a piece of the digital dollar market. But what exactly are stablecoins, and why are they attracting so much attention?

In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega unpack the booming world of stablecoins. They explain what makes stablecoins different from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, why new U.S. regulations (the GENIUS Act) have given them legitimacy, and how countries in Asia are dealing with them.

Skip and Samantha’s conversation will help you better understand digital finance and strengthen your business English vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:

1. What stablecoins are, and how they maintain a steady value.
3. Why the U.S. GENIUS Act is a milestone for cryptocurrency regulation.
4. How major banks like Citi, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are using stablecoins.
5. Why Japan, South Korea, and China are launching their own versions.
6. The risks that could come with rapid growth, including transparency issues and systemic risk.

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Once limited to gyms and fitness circles, protein-packed products have gone mainstream. From “proffee” at Starbucks to high-protein rice balls at Japanese convenience stores, protein is everywhere — and the market is booming.

In this episode of Down to Business English, Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux explore the rise of the high-protein food market. They discuss why demand for protein is surging, the role of health-conscious consumers and weight-loss medications, and how major brands like Starbucks are repositioning themselves to meet this growing trend.

will help you better understand global food trends and improve your business English vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:

1. Why the high-protein food market is expected to double in size by 2034.
3. How health trends, plant-based diets, and GLP-1 drugs are driving demand.
4. Why high-protein drinks — especially RTD beverages — are the fastest-growing segment.
5. How companies like Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee, and Panda Express are adapting their menus.
6. What risks and challenges come with excessive protein consumption and supply chain pressure.

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