Former governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, discusses global challenges including rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. Topics covered include the impacts of global conflicts on the economy, limitations of economic forecasts, the response to the COVID crisis, opportunities and consequences of Brexit, and the challenges faced by central banks in controlling inflation.

Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England, joins renowned economist John Kay and MP Jesse Norman to tackle the concept of 'radical uncertainty.' They discuss decision-making in unpredictable times, arguing that traditional economic models often fail to capture real-world complexities. The conversation reflects on lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, critiques regulatory failures, and urges a deeper understanding of risk and uncertainty, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches in both public and private sectors.