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Robert Peston and Steph McGovern bring you insightful business and finance stories.Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they delve into the key challenges and opportunities facing today’s business world. From the complexities of tech investments to the impact of political decisions on global markets, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on current financial topics. Whether discussing business funding, economic policies, or corporate strategies, they provide listeners with the tools to understand today’s fast-evolving market.Each episode brings expert analysis on important issues, including market regulations, economic recovery, and the forces shaping the future of work. Robert and Steph bring you the latest insights from influential leaders and top entrepreneurs, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in business growth, financial trends, and the evolving economic landscape.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Episodes
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Apr 15, 2024 • 23min
49. Who Killed Liz Truss? Death on the Square Mile (Part 3)
Exploring the aftermath of Truss's death at the Bank of England, Hunt's crisis meeting at Chequers, and the lasting impact on the UK. The podcast delves into political murder, leadership challenges, regulatory oversight in the financial sector, and the mysterious events in the horse racing industry.
Apr 14, 2024 • 33min
48. Who Killed Liz Truss? Britain on the Brink (Part 2)
The podcast delves into the Bank of England's response to a financial crisis, tensions between economic establishment and government, characterization of Andrew Bailey, controversial tax cuts, and a mystery in the racing world involving a missing racehorse and tragic death.
Apr 10, 2024 • 40min
47. Who Killed Liz Truss? Countdown to Calamity (Part 1)
Exploring the financial crisis post Liz Truss's mini budget, implications on UK Government Bonds, Bank of England's inflation management critique, government turmoil from tax cuts, hidden vulnerability causing stress, UK bond market chaos affecting pension schemes, and Bank of England's intervention sparking political fallout.
Apr 4, 2024 • 29min
46. The end of the gig economy’s golden era
Exploring tax implications for side-hustles, benefits of freeports, and the gig economy's impact on productivity. Also, discussions on clothing sales satisfaction, impartiality rules in broadcasting, and inflation calculation methods. Lastly, insights on economic zones like FreePorts and employee tax codes.
Apr 3, 2024 • 52min
45. Tom Kerridge: How to start a restaurant empire, tackling food poverty, and risking bankruptcy to build a business
Two-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge discusses starting a restaurant empire, tackling food poverty, and risking bankruptcy. Topics include the hospitality industry's challenges, the impact of Brexit, the importance of family support, and navigating business partnerships. Kerridge also explores food education, free school meals, receiving a Michelin star, and transitioning from fine dining to casual establishments.
Mar 29, 2024 • 29min
44. Neuralink: Would you let Elon Musk put a chip in your brain?
This podcast discusses Neuralink's first human patient, Vodafone's decline, foreign ownership of UK assets, and Elon Musk's brain chip technology. The hosts delve into the risks and benefits of these topics with insightful commentary.
Mar 28, 2024 • 37min
43. Billionaire or bust? Donald Trump's newfound 'fortune'
Exploring Trump's financial ventures and Truth Social's valuation, discussing nuclear waste energy, analyzing leap year's impact on economics, and addressing economic inactivity during COVID-19.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 55min
42. Mariana Mazzucato: How consulting firms weaken business, the illusion of ‘growth’, and public vs private innovation
Economist Mariana Mazzucato challenges the influence of consulting firms on government decisions and advocates for innovative, inclusive growth strategies. She emphasizes the importance of strategic public investment, balancing social and economic priorities, leadership failures in the public sector, unexpected recognition from Pope Francis, and navigating inequality and algorithmic rents in the AI era.
Mar 21, 2024 • 32min
41. Ban in the USA: Is TikTok's time up?
Delve into the controversies and market impact of TikTok, including data privacy concerns and political implications. Explore the lawsuit against TikTok, gender-based expectations, and Virgin Money's acquisition. Discuss Nationwide's member engagement, branch strategy, and the impact of the financial crisis on bank loyalty.
Mar 15, 2024 • 30min
40. Should cannabis be legalised? What would happen if the government cancelled its debt? Are vets ripping us off?
Debating the economic effects of legalizing prostitution and cannabis in the UK, exploring the buying and selling of debt between the government and the Bank of England. Investigating the vet market for potential overcharging. Discussing the challenges faced by veterinarians, transparency issues, and the emotional aspects of pet ownership. Exploring the pros and cons of legalizing controversial industries like marijuana and prostitution, addressing concerns about exploitation, quality control, and government revenue.
