Podcast Episodes

The Growing Chorus Singing Nuclear Power’s Praises

Not long ago, it was seen as too slow, too expensive and too controversial to play a major role in the future energy mix. Not anymore.

Nick Lawson, chief executive of investment firm Ocean Wall, and …

Published on 8 months ago

There’s More to the US Market Downturn Than Tariffs

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about why the Nvidia share price is a magic number, falling UK mortgage rates, buying the dip a…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Making Sure You Don’t Buy the Wrong House

“ Going into the property market without a buying agent is a bit like going to court without a lawyer,” says Black Brick Property Solutions founder Camilla Dell. “You’d never dream of representing yo…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Where One Top Value Investor Thinks You Should Put Your Money Now

Renowned UK value investor Ben Whitmore joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss why he left Jupiter Asset Management, the mission behind Brickwood Asset Management (his new venture) and the focus …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Great Rotation is Here, What's Next For Gold, and UK Borrowing

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the recent volatility in the markets, significant increases in gold prices and the role o…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is It Really a Good Idea to Buy New in the UK?

In this episode of the Merryn Talks Money UK housing mini-series, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek are joined by Paula Higgins, founder and chief executive of HomeOwn…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Are Shared Ownership Properties Actually Worth it?

As hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek, continue on with part 3 of their UK housing mini-series, they help answer a listener question on the pros and cons of buying a shared ownership property…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Economists Are Looking at Economics All Wrong

(This interview was recorded before the market chaos of this week.)

On this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money, Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with economist James Galbraith, who says there’s a pro…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump, Trade Wars and the Basis Trade

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about trade wars, the end to American exceptionalism and President Donald Trump might actually …

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Hiring a UK Mortgage Broker Is Probably a Good Idea

In this week’s installment of Merryn Talks Your Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek continue their UK housing mini-series. On this episode, they question the valu…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago