Summary
As Microsoft shuts down Skype, Sean Farrington reflects on the internet calling service. And we hear all about Saudi Arabia's involvement in boxing. Plus, following Warren Buffett's announcement that he'll retire as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, Wake Up To Money gets the thoughts of former Unilever boss Paul Polman.
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| 0:00.0 | Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself. |
| 0:03.7 | My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts. |
| 0:08.4 | I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with leading journalists, experienced |
| 0:12.2 | pundits and the biggest sports stars. |
| 0:14.3 | Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the player's mouths. |
| 0:19.1 | But the best thing about doing this at the BBC |
| 0:21.6 | is our unique access to the sporting world. |
| 0:24.8 | What that means is that we can bring you podcasts |
| 0:27.2 | that create a real connection to dedicated sports fans |
| 0:30.1 | across the UK. |
| 0:31.4 | So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds |
| 0:34.1 | where you'll find plenty more. |
| 0:37.1 | BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts. |
| 0:41.2 | Wake Up to Money from BBC Five Live. |
| 0:44.4 | Hello, welcome. It is Wake Up to Money on BBC Five Live. Thanks for joining us on |
| 0:49.6 | Bank Holiday Monday. You'll be hearing something different this morning from us as we hear |
| 0:53.4 | about Saudi Arabia's investment in boxing. |
| 0:56.8 | Now, you ask so many professional fighters, watch stream, scan a Saudi card. |
| 1:02.0 | And after all that, remember this? |
| 1:09.9 | Making the headlines this morning, it's the end of an era. |
| 1:13.6 | Microsoft is shutting down Skype. |
| 1:16.3 | Today we'll reminisce a bit over the free internet calling service, |
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