Podcast Episodes

205. Are Reform Looking For An Argentine Tango?

Who is Nigel Farage inspired by when it comes to Reform’s plans for the economy? What does Starmer’s reshuffle mean for business, skills and employment law? And which minister refused to move?

Rober…

Published on 20 hours ago

Will The Late Late Budget Heal Or Harm?

How much is Reeves to blame for surging government borrowing costs? Has she made another error by maximising uncertainty with the long wait to the budget? How could she mend public finances?

Robert …

Published on 4 days, 20 hours ago

How To Beat Farage And The Populists

Is economic policy or economic messaging more important? What single “mission” should energise the whole government? How does Trump cut taxes for the super rich and keep the support of the low-income…

Published on 1 week ago

What's The Cost Of Trump Controlling The Fed?

Is there a political case for Trump’s attempt to control America’s central bank? How close are the UK and France to debt crises? How is Starmer trying to exercise more control over Reeves and the Tre…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Which Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Raise This Autumn?

Would an annual charge on properties valued over £500,000 be fairer than stamp duty? Will the Chancellor eventually have to scrap the manifesto promise and raise taxes on ‘working people’? How much c…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Should Asylum Seekers Be Given Jobs?

Is immigration good or bad for economic growth? Why are we spending so much money on things like migrant hotels? Can we support our ageing population without migrants?

Steph speaks to migration and…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

When George Osborne Went After The Bankers, I Went To Prison

Who were the traders who took the hit when the public turned on the City after the financial crisis? How did Tom Hayes lose his marriage, all his savings and his freedom in a case that has since been…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Trader Who Paid For The Financial Crisis

Why did the authorities jail LIBOR trader Tom Hayes when so many reckless bankers went unpunished? How was Libor so central to the multi trillion dollar financial system? What did Hayes do to put him…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

How Close Is The UK To A Lethal Debt Spiral?

Is the government already in a debt trap, where the economy can’t grow fast enough to cover its rising interest bill? Can the government spur economic growth enough to rescue the UK from relentless t…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Will Low Income Voters Ever Turn On Trump?

How much harm to the collective solidarity of nations has been done by America’s resurgent nationalism? Can the global economy absorb the costs of Trump’s tariffs without a slump? Is there any case f…

Published on 1 month ago