

Funding the Future
Richard Murphy
Richard Murphy and occasional friends talking about everything you need to know to understand the economy, tax, finance and how we fund our future.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 9min
Is big business making you sick?
From addictive foods to lifetime drugs, corporations are profiting from your ill-health, and the NHS is left to foot the bill. This is how neoliberalism is eating the state from within.

Jun 24, 2025 • 10min
Will Trump’s war trigger a crash?
The US bombing of Iran could have massive consequences. Oil prices are rising. Stock markets are ignoring risk. And the Bank of England may react in all the wrong ways. This could spiral into inflation, recession, and even a political crisis.

Jun 23, 2025 • 8min
Peace or endless war?
Is there a path to peace in the Middle East? In this video, I unpack the issues and suggest that current leadership is failing.

Jun 22, 2025 • 7min
Magic, myth or reality?
Forget the myths. In this video I set the record straight on MMT: what it is, how it works, and what it doesn’t claim to do. If you’ve ever wondered how modern monetary theory could change things, this is your explainer.

Jun 21, 2025 • 6min
A New Politics in 2029?
Tired of Labour and the Tories? You’re not alone. Could a coalition of Greens, Lib Dems, SNP and others reshape UK politics by 2029? Watch and cast your vote in our poll.

Jun 20, 2025 • 2min
The Great Letdown
Keir Starmer promised transformation—and delivered disappointment. I argue that Starmer is not just failing, but failing in a way that makes him worse than his Tory predecessors.

Jun 20, 2025 • 6min
GDP is C.R.Ap
GDP is not national income. It’s not well-being. And it’s not the future. Richard Murphy explains why this outdated measure is holding back better policy — and what could replace it.

Jun 19, 2025 • 7min
Everything Must Change
After a year of challenging the political status quo, it’s time for something new. In this video, I explain how this channel is evolving — more content, more community, and new ways to get involved. Let us know what you think.

Jun 18, 2025 • 9min
The Cryoto Lie
Crypto is not money. It’s not secure. It’s not stable. It’s just speculation wrapped in dogma — and a huge risk to society.

Jun 17, 2025 • 12min
The mixed economy is vital
The mixed economy isn’t flashy, but it works. In a world of market failure, it’s time to rebuild the balance between state and private enterprise.


