
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 311 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Does Burnham’s government have a credible growth plan? Are the fiscal rules still fit for purpose? How can Whitehall be reformed for the AI age - and who will pay tax if AI leads to widespread job losses?
Robert discusses the major challenges facing... more
How damaging to us is the obsession of Anthropic, Google and Open AI with creating AI super intelligence? How can political leaders set a new path for AI, that would enrich workers rather than replace them? And is the falling birth rate actually good... more
How do we revive living standards and restore confidence in liberal democracy? Is the link between productivity and wages permanently broken? What is working-class liberalism? Why should Andy Burnham’s first budget raise taxes on capital while cuttin... more
Why is it taking so long to get people trained in AI? Should we be devolving education powers to employers instead of Mayors? Is the replacement for the Apprenticeship levy any good? Why is it so hard for companies here to raise money from British in... more
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Steph needs to listen more and talk less. She talks total rubbish and is very annoying generally and especially when wanging on and on about her business. More Robert less Steph.
Listening to Nick Clegg, who spent the last 7 years shilling for company that helped turn the news cycle into a minute by minute, individualised cesspit of polarization, suggest that the “intellectual energy” in the UK is coming from the far right is beyond irony. Zero pushback from Preston, this is not journalism.
Just listened to this. And 40 minutes later I have no idea what this mad woman was on about, barring something about needing more swimming pools in London. Robert and Steph totally dropped the ball on this one. They needed to intervene to try to clarify if there were actually any ideas there.
Good when we’re getting the hosts’ insights on current/future issues with relevant guests but lately just seems to be an advert for whatever guest’s book every week like so many podcasts that have run out of ideas
Socialism didn't work before and killed a ridiculous amount of human beings. But let's keep trying, maybe taking money away from people with strong work ethics and giving it to lazy people will work this time.
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A business and economics show anchored by two prominent hosts who dissect current market dynamics, policy shifts, and technology-driven disruption. Episodes frequently explore AI, trade policy, energy costs, regional economic development, and public sector reform, often featuring high-profile guests from finance, tech, and academia. Noteworthy is the balance between sharp policy analysis and practical business implications, with regular sponsor integrations and a willingness to challenge conventional viewpoints. Listeners likely include finance professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and informed readers who want accessible, opinionated takes on how macro trends translate into real-world decisions.
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