The Rest Is Money
Goalhanger
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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Oct 11, 2023 • 45min
8. The 'Iron Chancellor' and her plan for Britain
Discussions include Metro Bank's financial troubles, the collapse of the fake meat market, and Rachel Reeves' plan for Britain's economy. They also touch on the challenges faced by the plant-based food industry, funding issues in state schools, and the use of Chinese money by Argentina to pay off IMF debt.
Oct 4, 2023 • 48min
7. The Daily Mail, Saudi Arabia, or Boris Johnson: Who's going to buy The Daily Telegraph?
This podcast episode discusses Octopus as the 'Amazon' of the energy industry, LEGO's innovation problem, and the race to buy The Daily Telegraph. Also covered are the challenges faced by LEGO in creating sustainable bricks, the story of a missed opportunity for a bagless vacuum cleaner, the impact of falling bond prices on the UK, the undervaluation of British shares, and government actions on inflation.
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
6. The truth behind Murdoch's succession
Discussion on Johnny Ive's AI device, the costs and implications of HS2, the legacy of Rupert Murdoch, personal encounters and inheritance tax, the power of OPEC, the Chinese housing crisis, and the issue of empty cities in China.
Sep 21, 2023 • 22min
5. SUNAK VS NET ZERO
Discussion on Sunak's environmental U-turn, leaked policies impact on combating climate change, cost and subsidies for heat pumps, exploring technologies like zero emission boilers, prioritizing bills over climate change and the need for policy changes.
Sep 20, 2023 • 52min
4. What Liz Truss got right
Liz Truss, former Prime Minister during economic turmoil, discusses her budget plan's consequences, Mark Carney's critique, and Elon Musk's Twitter influence. The podcast also covers an individual's inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to achieving success. Additionally, it delves into TikTok's success, monetization strategies, and concerns about its algorithm, as well as the controversies surrounding surge pricing in various industries.
Sep 13, 2023 • 47min
3. A Battle for the Heart of the Music Industry
This podcast episode discusses the resignation of BP's boss, trouble looming for British pensions, the reshaping of the future of streaming by Universal Music Group, and American investment firms taking over European football. Other topics include algorithm-generated playlists on streaming services, a band called Centrist Dad, BNPL regulation, pay inflation, the state pension, the generational wealth gap, and the potential takeover of Everton by a Miami-based investment firm.
Sep 6, 2023 • 57min
2. The drug behind Europe's most valuable company
The podcast discusses the economic effects of the RAAC debacle, a Danish company's success with a weight loss drug, the rise of 'buy now, pay later' services, dangerous materials in schools and infrastructure underinvestment, and the increase in profit margins of British businesses.
Aug 30, 2023 • 54min
1. From the High Street to the City: Britain on the brink
The podcast discusses the decline of the British stock market, struggles faced by major retail companies, a recent incident in air traffic control, the BBC hacking incident, the impact of stock market valuation on companies' ability to raise funds, French farmers being paid to destroy surplus wine, structural issues in China's economy, and the French government's efforts to control wine prices.
Aug 22, 2023 • 1min
Trailer
In this podcast, Steph McGovern and Robert Peston discuss how money influences our everyday lives, exploring topics like the impact of AI on jobs, long-term inflation, and wealthy nations investing in sports. They aim to decode business jargon and learn from past financial events.
