Lionel Barber, former Financial Times editor and author of "Gambling Man," dives into the life of Masayoshi Son, a pivotal yet underappreciated investor. He discusses Son's rise from a Korean slum to global wealth and influence. Barber reveals Son's bold investment strategies, comparing them to those of Warren Buffett. The conversation also touches on the balance between ambition and eccentricity in leadership, and the complexities behind major investments like the Vision Fund and beneficial tech mergers. It's a fascinating look at the highs and lows of a financial giant.

Money & Promises (Seven Deals That Changed World) is Paolo Zannoni's first book and one of Russell Napier's favourite books of the year. For as well as being President of the luxury Italian fashion group Prada, Paolo is a highly experienced banker who has combined his professional expertise with a passion for exploring ledger archives to create a ground-breaking work of financial history.•The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, go to: www.libraryofmistakes.com/course

"Despite being a fully paid-up member of the economist tribe for many years, I’ve concluded that most economists don’t really understand money," says David McWilliams, co-founder of Kilkenomics, (the world's first economics and comedy festival). David's new book, Money: A Story of Humanity, explains why he takes this entertainingly provocative position – and backs it up with powerful arguments. The book has received many plaudits. Professor Brian Cox describes it as: "A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it." And this free-ranging discussion with Russell Napier – embracing Karl Marx, Van Morrison and James Joyce – is just as fascinating.•To discover more about Kilkenomics, go to: https://www.kilkenomics.com•The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, go to: www.libraryofmistakes.com/course

In this lively episode, Anat Admati (Professor of Finance and Economics at Stanford) explains what she believes to be wrong about banking, and how it should be changed. Anat is co-author (with Martin Hellwig) of The Bankers' New Clothes, originally published in 2013, then expanded and re-published this year to encompass the era of increased regulation. Interviewer Russell Napier challenges Anat on some of her opinions, and Anat challenges Russell back, making for a fascinating listen.•The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, go to: www.libraryofmistakes.com/course

Technology is transforming our societies, promising a far deeper disruption than the industrial revolutions. As a result, humanity is at a major turning point, and how we respond to the merger of technology and financialisation will decide our future. Are we heading for "enlightened communism" or "despotic feudalism"? Russell Napier quizzes Viktor Shvets on his throught-provoking book The Twilight Before The Storm.•The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, go to: www.libraryofmistakes.com/course

Harold James, author of Seven Crashes, discusses the historical impact of supply shocks on globalization and capital flows. The podcast explores the responses to economic crises by influential figures like Keynes, the challenges faced by central banks in addressing supply side shocks, and lessons learned for a more optimistic future.

Tim Lee and Kevin Coldiron discuss the impact of carry trades on emerging markets, implementation of transaction taxes in Latin America, and the repercussions of central bank interventions on carry trading and future monetary policy.

Kiril Sokoloff, founder of 13D Research & Strategy, shares insights from his 40-year career and 'What I Learned This Week'. Topics include market evolution, rise of algorithms, gold in institutional portfolios, Costco's gold sales, emerging market dynamics, US dollar weaponization, and historical currency declines.

Explore the interconnectedness of the stock market with economy, money, credit, and security devices. Delve into financial crises involving Alexander Hamilton and central banking in US history. Examine the impact of the transition to the gold standard and the crisis of 1893 on American farmers. Learn about the evolution of financial regulations and professional fund management in the 1930s. Discover the unexpected success and downfall of Joseph Kennedy in regulating Wall Street.

Authors William Quinn & John D. Turner join the podcast to discuss financial bubbles, including the role of technology, government policies, and market speculation. They explore historical bubbles and the emergence of bubbles in various industries like cryptocurrency and electric vehicles.