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The Rest Is Money

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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 bus... more

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Is it fair that only some businesses have access to Anthropic’s super-powerful Mythos AI, given its ability to pierce cyber defences? Will OpenAI go bust? Will Demis Hassabis win the AI wars?

Robert Peston talks to Sebastian Mallaby about his biogra... more

Why are one million young people not in education, employment or training? Is the benefits system part of the problem? Are schools out of date? What’s the alternative?

Steph talks to former health minister Alan Milburn – who is leading a review into... more

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What’s the point of the government’s new £500m sovereign AI fund? How is the government planning to avert AI Armageddon? Isn’t it time for AI to be permanently in the classroom not banned from it?

Robert talks to AI Minister Kanishka Narayan to expl... more

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Why are governments failing to notice how AI is replacing many jobs now? If AI replaces all or most jobs, how can governments replace all the lost taxes? Who will pay for public services and stop us from starving?

Robert sits down with Monzo founde... more

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Recent Guests

Kanishka Narayan
Minister for AI in the UK government
UK Government, Sovereign AI Fund
Episode: 270. AI minister: How we build a trillion dollar AI company
Tom Blomfield
Monzo founder, former CEO, YC partner
Monzo, Y Combinator
Episode: 269. Monzo founder: AI will kill income tax
Stella Creasy
Labour and Cooperative MP for Walthamstow, London; consumer rights campaigner focused on regulating high-cost credit and payday lending
Labour and Cooperative Party
Episode: 268. The price of financial hype
Alex Stephany
CEO of Beam
Beam
Episode: 267. Can AI save the public sector?
Lloyd Blankfein
Wall Street legend, former CEO of Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
Episode: 265. Are we due another financial crisis?
Richard Walker
Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods; Government's Cost of Living Champion
Iceland Foods
Episode: 264. Why the chair of Iceland Foods is not worried about their energy bills
Greg Jackson
Founder/CEO of Octopus Energy, guest in sponsorship segment
Octopus Energy
Episode: 259. BONUS: Trump's War - why it's making us poorer
Marc Warner
Founder of a London-based AI company (Faculty)
Faculty
Episode: 258. How AI changes everything we should teach kids
Stephen Phippson
Director General of Make UK
Make UK
Episode: 255. Trump trade tariffs - who is calling the shots?

Hosts

Steph McGovern
Co-host of The Rest Is Money, known for engaging storytelling and making complex topics relatable.
Robert Peston
Co-host of The Rest Is Money, recognized for in-depth analysis and commentary on business and political issues.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Steph basing teachers

    Maybe Steph should go into some schools and hear the brilliant financial education going on. As a teacher I came here to learn, but I can’t put up with her teacher bashing anymore, so I’ll be removing this show from my list and go elsewhere.

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    Jacaranda and Mimosa
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Great podcast but presenter needs to relax

    For the love of god can Rob stop talking over people!! Let your guests speak. He just bulldozes conversations and his voice is really frantic and grating. Good content and insight, but he needs to improve his podcasting skills so it’s more enjoyable for the listener. It comes across like he’s desperate for air time. Other than that, great podcast 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ultralight_life
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Phil

    I’m a glass half empty person. Even I find this show depressing, so negative about the uk unless it the north.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Phi||
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Has turned into one long ad

    I love this podcast and in particular Robert Preston’s insights into the economy, policy and wider world view. However I have recently found it has morphed into one long ad. There appear to be more ads than content - in comparison with other podcasts. It is very frustrating to listen to.

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    SarjanWag
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hargreaves

    When are you going to start talking about Hargreaves taking investor interest? They make a huge proportion of their profits from not paying interest that is received back to the client in other words a hidden charge. If this were dividends that they were withholding or growth that they skimmed you would be all over it!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Aardvark_6_28_496
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Many find the topics relevant and timely, particularly those focused on economic challenges.
The dynamic between the hosts garners specific attention, with some preferring one over the other, but overall, they are seen as providing a valuable perspective on business and finance.
Listeners appreciate the informative depth of the discussions, often highlighting the engaging style of the hosts.
There are mixed opinions regarding interruptions during conversations, with some feeling that guests should have more space to express their views.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

270. AI minister: How we build a trillion dollar AI company
Q: How does the fund differ from private venture capital?
It combines venture-like speed and decision-making with government backing, aiming for high standards and sovereignty relevance, while also enabling private sector participation through a blended structure in other funds.
270. AI minister: How we build a trillion dollar AI company
Q: What is the purpose of the 500 million pound Sovereign AI Fund?
To anchor AI startups in the UK at early stages, leveraging government leverage beyond cash—procurement, visas, data access—to help British AI companies scale and remain UK-based as they grow.
269. Monzo founder: AI will kill income tax
Q: What risks and opportunities does this pose for people in the UK fintech and tech ecosystem?
The conversation underscores regulatory challenges, the value of domestic data centers, talent density, and the potential for capital to remain locally, strengthening the UK as a hub for tech but needing policy support.
269. Monzo founder: AI will kill income tax
Q: What practical examples can you share to help people connect with these changes?
He highlights how AI is already delivering 75-100% code generation in some startups, the elasticity of demand for software, and the transformation of knowledge work across professions.
269. Monzo founder: AI will kill income tax
Q: As somebody who is really at the sharp end of sponsoring young tech businesses, can you describe how big a moment this is?
Blomfield argues it is a once-in-a-generation industrial revolution driven by AI, with profound implications for productivity, the economy, and the nature of work, requiring rapid adaptation by governments and firms alike.

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What is The Rest Is Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series offers insightful discussions on business and finance, engaging with a variety of crucial topics influencing the current economic landscape. From immigration policy and its implications to the challenges and opportunities within the UK economy, the hosts provide thorough analyses enriched by expert guests. The discussions often spotlight the interplay between politics and finance, investigating how governmental decisions impact markets and public sentiment. Notably, the hosts weave in personal stories and contemporary examples to make complex themes accessible and relatable. Featuring guests from diverse sectors, the series acts as a bridge between expert knowledge and everyday economic experiences, making it a valuable resource... more

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