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Behind the Money

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Dec 20, 2023 • 31min

Author Amy Edmondson on ‘intelligent failure’

Author Amy Edmondson, the world's most influential organisational psychologist, discusses the value in failure and the flaws in Silicon Valley's 'fail fast, fail often' mantra. They explore the concept of 'intelligent failure' and the importance of psychological safety in addressing failure. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of radical candor in organizations and the shift in mindset towards embracing failure. The speaker reflects on risk aversion and gives advice to beaten finalists in the book awards competition.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 22min

The ‘Ponzi scheme’ behind Lebanon’s economic collapse

Former head of Lebanon's central bank, Riad Salameh, is embroiled in scandal and accusations of embezzlement that contributed to Lebanon's economic collapse. The podcast explores the allegations, investigations, and the role of the political establishment in the crisis. It also discusses the potential consequences of Lebanon's war and the challenges faced in rebuilding the economy.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 19min

Could COP28 catapult the carbon credit market?

The podcast explores the potential of the carbon credit market to explode, benefiting different countries. It also discusses concerns about accountability and human rights issues in the unregulated market. The role of the UAE in carbon markets is examined, along with comparisons to Switzerland and Singapore. The challenges of carbon credits in Liberia are explored, including concerns about profit distribution. The risks of expanding the carbon credit market are discussed, including the potential misuse of carbon offsets.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 21min

Inside a hedge fund disaster

Dan Och, hedge fund manager, discusses the saga of his hedge fund's decline and the bribery scandal. The podcast explores the risks of relying on a few talented individuals, the strained mentor-protege relationship, and the eventual sale of the fund. It also delves into negotiations, the challenges of transitioning beyond the founder, and the differences between hedge funds and private equity firms.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 20min

Best Of: Why companies don't want to list in the UK anymore

The podcast explores the decline of the London Stock Exchange and why British companies are choosing to do their IPOs outside of the UK. It delves into the story of the London Stock Exchange's transformation, the downfall of Robert Maxwell's publishing empire, the impact of pension scandals, and the challenges faced by UK companies in listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1min

Introducing: Life and Art, from FT Weekend

A new culture podcast called Life and Art explores topics on living a good life, food and travel, philosophy, and creativity. On Fridays, three FT journalists discuss cultural releases in film, TV, music, and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos with special guests.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 17min

Citigroup reboots

Citigroup's restructuring plan led by CEO Jane Fraser, the challenges faced by the bank, and her determination to bring significant changes. Discussion of managing layoffs, future goals including building relationships, growth in wealth management, and maintaining a competitive investment bank.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 1min

Coming soon: Superintelligent AI

This podcast discusses the concerns and potential consequences of developing superintelligent AI. It raises questions about the ethics of creating conscious AI and the potential risks associated with giving them unlimited power.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 20min

Will the union ‘renaissance’ last?

Exploring the recent surge of labor union movements in the US, including the auto industry, Hollywood, and UPS. Discussing the impact of strikes, changing public opinion, and challenges faced by new unions at Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 15min

Big Oil’s big bet

This podcast discusses the recent major acquisitions in the American oil and gas industry made by Chevron and ExxonMobil, examining their motivations and implications. It explores the conflicting views on the future of oil and gas demand, with the International Energy Agency predicting decline while oil company executives remain optimistic. The potential impact of these big oil deals on gas prices and consumers leading up to the 2024 presidential election is also explored. Additionally, the pressure on major oil players to make deals or merge in order to compete on scale and production costs is discussed, along with speculation on potential future mergers in the oil industry.

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