Keir Starmer's pitch for disillusioned Conservative supporters, Israel's risky options to retrieve abducted civilians, EU's review of development funding for Palestinian territories after Hamas attack.

Israel's 'complete siege' on Gaza, Bank of Israel to sell $30bn in reserves, EU regulators to order Illumina to sell cancer test developer, oil market impact, and announcement of Nobel Prize in Economics winner Claudia Golden.

The podcast discusses the historic Hamas attack on Israel, the potential Israeli response, and wider regional concerns. It also explores the challenges and complexities of the green transition and job creation, addressing job losses in fossil fuel industries. Additionally, the podcast examines the implications of transitioning to cleaner energy sources on jobs, suggesting policy measures to mitigate the impact.

Discussion on the US jobs report and bond market volatility. The disconnect between central banks and investors on inflation and market behavior. Excess volatility in markets and OpenAI's new features for chat GPT. Tech companies' response to AI updates and concerns about safety.

Sam Bankman-Fried, a crypto tycoon, is on trial for alleged fraud. The trial's focus is on intent and has broader implications for the cryptocurrency sector. Rishi Sunak axed the northern leg of the HS2 rail project, causing controversy and potential political repercussions.

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker; Bond sell-off intensifies as US yields hit 16-year peak; India tells Canada to withdraw diplomats; The murky future of China’s Evergrande property group

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva supports reforms to the IMF that could give China more voting power. Regulators are calling for transparency in ESG rating agencies. Record numbers at Oktoberfest show positive signs for the German economy.

US lawmakers avoid government shutdown, Slovakia's election adds pressure to EU's unity on war in Ukraine, Brazil's oil exploration and green ambitions discussed, challenges in transitioning to clean energy and issues faced by brickmakers explored.

Explore the potential of humans 'translating' animal and plant sounds into human language using AI. Discuss the ethical implications, such as repelling elephants with bees and tracking endangered whales. Delve into the vocalizations and communication patterns of bats. Examine the limitations of AI and the challenges of understanding animal communication.

Investors panic as Italy's budget deficit forecast causes European government bond prices to drop sharply. Interest in the tech IPO market wanes, with poor performance and volatility being observed. The FT's Colby Smith explains the economic impact of US student loan payments restarting, potentially affecting the US economy. Discussion on the potential downward pressure caused by factors such as high interest rates, a government shutdown, energy price spike, and auto worker strike. Personal story of John Greisa, a mechanical engineer starting to repay his $58,000 student loan debt, highlights the impact on purchasing decisions and homeownership goals.