Podcast Episodes
Back to Search205. 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 employme…
6 months, 3 weeks 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 bu…
6 months, 3 weeks 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…
6 months, 4 weeks 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 tryin…
7 months 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 promi…
7 months 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…
7 months, 1 week 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 sav…
7 months, 1 week 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 dol…
7 months, 2 weeks 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 economi…
7 months, 2 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 Tr…
7 months, 3 weeks ago