FT News Briefing
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Peak social media: Building better platforms
August 05, 2023 04:01 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MBCan we get rid of the bad bits of social media and keep the good? Is it possible to create a more positive social media experience than the one we get from the platforms that dominate the landscape today? In this episode, Elaine Moore asks what the social media platforms of the future should look like, and whether platforms designed for smaller groups of users with shared interests are the way forward. We hear from writer and tech historian Benj Edwards about the BBS era of the early 1990s;...
Bank of England continues interest rate rise campaign
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBStronger than expected online sales helped Amazon beat Wall Street expectations for last quarter, and the Bank of England raised interest rates for the 14th time in a row. Plus, the FT’s Christopher Miller explains the strategy behind a series of drone attacks on Moscow. Mentioned in this podcast: Amazon’s cost-cutting and online sales lift earnings Apple profits rise as services arm surpasses 1bn users Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points Treasury yields keep...
A hard landing for Europe?
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16 MBInvestors are increasing their bets that Europe will sink into a painful economic downturn, and luxury groups are bracing for the end of the post-pandemic recovery boom. Plus, the FT’s Tokyo bureau chief Kana Inagaki explains why Nissan’s focus on regaining ground in China might be a bit of an uphill battle. Mentioned in this podcast: Investors turn gloomy over Europe’s economic outlook Luxury sector slows after ‘bonkers’ post-pandemic spending spree Why Nissan’s woes in China are no...
Trump indicted over attempt to overturn 2020 election
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MBUS prosecutors have charged Donald Trump in connection with his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Uber reported its first operating profit, and Fitch Ratings has cut the US debt rating from triple A to double A plus. Plus, the US Federal Reserve has become a target for Republican presidential candidates. Mentioned in this podcast: Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn 2020 election Uber makes first operating profit after racking up $31.5bn of losses Fitch s...
Booming markets neutralise impact of Fed's interest rate rises
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBRising stock prices and falling bond yields in the US have essentially neutralised the impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate rises, western oil and gas majors are expected to face renewed scrutiny of their energy transition plans, and China’s metals and mining investments overseas are on track to hit a record this year. Plus, the private equity owners of German sandal maker Birkenstock are considering an initial public offering of the company. Mentioned in this podcast: US stocks ...
The economic impact of extreme heat
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Bank of Japan announced that it’s going to allow bonds to rise more freely, and China’s politburo has signalled several target measures meant to boost the country’s economy. Plus, the FT’s Attracta Mooney explains how more frequent heat waves will impact several different industries and the economy as a whole. Mentioned in this podcast: Investment flows poised for historic shift after ‘giant leap’ by Bank of Japan What China’s economic measures mean in practice How an era of extreme...
Peak social media: The power of influencers
July 29, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBSocial media today is less about making friends and more about following popular content creators. While those creators are starting to hold some power over the platforms themselves, they’re also looking to become less reliant on the platforms that have enabled them to find fame and fortune online. What does it mean for the future of social media platforms? Our producer Josh Gabert-Doyon travels to the VidCon convention in Anaheim, California to speak to the people at the heart of the creato...
Stricter rules for US banks
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17 MBThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates back to their record high, and US bank regulators have advanced plans to impose more arduous capital requirements on the country’s large lenders. Plus, the FT’s Elaine Moore says the Twitter/X rebrand doesn’t make sense, but that’s kind of the whole point. Mentioned in this podcast: ECB raises interest rates back to record high Regulators announce ‘Basel III endgame’ rules for large US banks Twitter/X: maverick rebrand leaves Musk with...
US hits highest interest rates in 22 years
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, Facebook parent Meta returned to double-digit revenue growth for the first time since the end of 2021, and US federal prosecutors charged British billionaire Joe Lewis with 19 counts related to insider trading. Plus, China’s foreign minister Qin Gang vanished a month ago and was not replaced until this week. Mentioned in this podcast: Federal Reserve raises US interest rates to highest level in 22 ye...
A glimmer of hope for the global economy
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBAlphabet earnings beat expectations, a new report from the IMF says the future of the global economy is looking a little brighter than it did a few months ago, and the troubled regional bank PacWest has agreed to merge with Banc of California. Plus, the FT’s James Shotter explains the role Israeli businesses are playing in protesting the country’s judicial reforms. Mentioned in this podcast: Alphabet revenue beats forecasts on robust digital ad performance IMF upgrades forecasts but warn...
Spain in political limbo
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MBCredit Suisse has been fined $388mn by US and British regulators, and Spain is facing an uncertain political future as the right and left failed to secure a clear path to forming a government. Plus, Top US consultancies are struggling to attract business in China as Beijing’s national security raids scare away local clients. Mentioned in this podcast: Credit Suisse fined $388mn over Archegos collapse Spain faces uncertain political future after election deadlock Work dries up for US cons...
A missed shot for women’s football
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBAmerica’s risky corporate loan market has been hit by the biggest slew of downgrades since the depths of the Covid crisis in 2020, and European banks with large retail arms are expected to report big second-quarter profits. Plus, the FT’s sports editor Josh Noble explains why the commercial rollout of the Women’s World Cup has been so disappointing. Mentioned in this podcast: US junk loan market hit with flurry of credit rating downgrades UK banks share more of the benefits of interest r...
Peak social media: The debate over young users’ mental health
July 22, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBThere’s a growing feeling that social media is bad for us: bad for society and bad for our wellbeing. That trend has culminated in a new wave of legislation in the United States aiming to address social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. But in this episode, Elaine Moore, deputy editor of the FT’s Lex column, looks at some of the unanswered questions over whether social media really causes us harm, and what legislation will mean for the future of the social media business model....
Treatments for Alzheimer’s, finally
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Nasdaq Composite had its biggest one-day drop in more than four months, the winner of Thailand’s general election has been suspended from parliament, and the FT’s Clive Cookson tells us about two huge breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. Mentioned in this podcast: Nasdaq drops more than 2% after Netflix and Tesla results disappoint Thai election winner blocked from premiership Eli Lilly drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s progression The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona S...
Signs of a UK inflation cool-down
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBA crackdown on password sharing helped Netflix add nearly 6mn subscribers, UK inflation fell to a 15-month low of 7.9 per cent in June, Ukraine’s armed forces are having a hard time with Russian mines and Spain’s Sunday election could mean the end of Pedro Sánchez’s time as prime minister. Mentioned in this podcast: Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown pays off with nearly 6mn new subscribers UK inflation falls more than expected to 7.9% in June Could the UK inflation crisis be at a tur...
Russia targets western companies
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBBig investment banks are turning more bearish on the dollar, and Europeans struggle with a near-record heatwave. Plus, the FT’s Anastasia Stognei explains why Russia is starting to seize assets from food and beverage companies. Mentioned in this podcast: Kremlin oligarchs circle Danone and Carlsberg’s Russian assets Wall Street banks ditch bullish dollar bets over ‘soft landing’ hopes Scorching Europe struggles to adapt to near-record temperatures Carlos Ghosn says he filed $1bn lawsui...
China’s economic slump
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBThames Water’s biggest investor slashed the value of its stake last year, Ford’s steep price cut for its electric pick-up truck rattled shareholders and BlackRock will offer retail investors more of a voice in its biggest exchange traded fund. Plus, the FT’s Thomas Hale unpacks what’s ailing China’s economy. Mentioned in this podcast: Thames Water’s biggest investor cut value of its stake by 28% Does Xi Jinping need a plan B for China’s economy? Ford shares sink after steep price cuts ...
Can Tories prevent a massive defeat?
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBThe EU wants other polluting nations to cut emissions faster. Three of the largest US banks reported a surge in profits last week from charging more for loans as more US banks report this week. Plus the FT’s political editor, George Parker, examines how the UK conservative party might squeeze out a win during the country’s next general election. Mentioned in this podcast: ‘We are on for a massive defeat’: can the Tories prevent the inevitable? Large US banks reap bumper profits on Federal...
Peak social media: The ads machine
July 15, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 62 MBMark Zuckerberg used advertising to turn Facebook into the first global social media giant, boasting 3bn users around the world. But today there are questions about the business model that has powered it for the past 15 years, and what Zuckerberg’s new focus on building the Metaverse means for the platform that started it all. Elaine Moore speaks to veteran Silicon Valley investor Roger McNamee, one-time advisor to Zuckerberg; writer and researcher Tim Hwang, author of Subprime Attention Cri...
ChatGPT generates US investigation
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBThe UK government has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to London, and US regulators are going after the company behind ChatGPT. Plus, the FT’s Beijing bureau chief, Joe Leahy, explains how China’s youth are dealing with high levels of unemployment. Mentioned in this podcast: ChatGPT maker investigated by US regulators over AI risks Prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK in autumn Rachman Review: Will this year’s climate talks be a washout? China’s youth left behi...
US inflation cools
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBUS inflation fell sharply to 3 per cent in June, the $1.35tn US junk bond market has shrunk by almost $200bn since its all-time peak in late 2021, and tensions started to boil over during Nato’s two-day summit. Mentioned in this podcast: US inflation slows to 3% as interest rate rises bite US junk bond market shrinks as rising rates put off borrowers ‘We’re not Amazon’: tensions with Ukraine surface at Nato summit The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc F...
A big win for Microsoft’s Activision deal
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBJeremy Hunt has ordered ministers to find more than £2bn to fund public sector pay rises this year, JPMorgan is trying to scoop up Silicon Valley Bank’s clients, and a US court denies a watchdog’s request to block the Microsoft-Activision merger Mentioned in this podcast: Nvidia in talks to be an anchor investor in Arm IPO JPMorgan hires dozens of start-up bankers to capitalise on SVB collapse US judge denies FTC attempt to block Microsoft’s Activision deal Behind the Money: Frances Hau...
Nato torn over Ukraine’s membership bid
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MBHedge funds have cut their bets on a rising US stock market to the lowest level in at least a decade and pivoted to Europe, a top US banking regulator has announced tougher capital rules for a broader range of lenders, and Dutch PM Mark Rutte is quitting politics after the collapse of his coalition. Plus, the FT’s Henry Foy explains why Nato is torn over whether to admit Ukraine. Mentioned in this podcast: Hedge funds slash bets on US after rally and pivot to Europe Top US bank watchdog ...
Loan losses mount for US banks
July 10, 2023 13:19 - 8 minutes - 164 MBIsrael is set to start voting on controversial judicial reforms on Monday and the largest US banks are expected to report the biggest jump in loan losses since the onset of the pandemic. Plus, global manufacturers are shifting business out of China to Vietnam. Mentioned in this podcast: Benjamin Netanyahu faces fresh wave of resistance to Israeli judicial reform plans Wall St to report biggest jump in loan losses since pandemic Vietnam becomes vital link in supply chain as business pivo...
The Congo river conservation debate
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MBInvestors sold stocks and bonds across the world on Thursday as US borrowing costs touched a 16-year high, US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen is in China, and Meta said more than 30mn people had signed up to its long-awaited competitor to Twitter. Plus, the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling explains why conservation in the Congo has become contentious. Mentioned in this podcast: US borrowing costs hit 16-year high as markets roiled by jobs data Janet Yellen to visit China in new US push t...
Protecting elephants in the Congo River Basin
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBThe US and Germany are among the western allies falling behind in delivering promised heavy weapons to Ukraine, and big asset managers are flocking to Latin American bonds and currencies. Plus, the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling introduces us to some conservationists working to protect elephants from poachers in the Congo River Basin. Mentioned in this podcast: Latin America’s bonds and currencies lure yield-hungry investors In search of the ‘village of the elephants’, deep in the cen...
Tracking the gorillas of the Congo Basin
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIsrael’s raid on the West Bank reignites fears of escalating violence, Switzerland is looking into potential Russian sanctions violations and we continue our series on the Congo Basin with David Pilling, the FT’s Africa editor. Plus, meme stock traders shop for Bed Bath & Beyond. Mentioned in this podcast: Switzerland questions oil trader over sidestep of Russian sanctions In search of the ‘village of the elephants’, deep in the central African rainforest Eight injured after car rams...
A deep look inside the Congo River Basin
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MBThe UK’s financial watchdog has summoned bank chief executives to address concerns that savings rates are lagging behind the surging cost of mortgages, Internet brand, Yahoo, is planning a return to the public markets, and the FT has released an investigation into sexual allegations toward celebrated architect, David Adjaye. Plus, the FT’s Africa editor, David Pilling, takes us to one of the biggest rainforests in the world. Mentioned in this podcast: UK watchdog summons bank bosses to ad...
France’s George Floyd moment
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBApple has been forced to make drastic cuts to production forecasts for the mixed-reality Vision Pro headset, French president cancels a trip to Germany as protests continue in Paris over the police killing of a teenager, and the Nasdaq Composite recorded its best first half of the year since 1983. Plus, the FT’s Taylor Nicole Rogers tells us what resuming student loan payments will mean for borrowers and the larger economy. Mentioned in this podcast: Apple forced to make major cuts to Visi...
Peak social media: Trouble at Twitter
July 01, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBElon Musk took over Twitter with the promise of promoting free speech and making the loss-making platform profitable again. But his critics say he’s destroying Twitter’s culture and driving it to bankruptcy. How much danger is the company really in? In the first episode in a new series of Tech Tonic, Elaine Moore, deputy editor of the FT’s Lex column, asks whether Musk will save Twitter or destroy it. In this episode we hear from Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of the original creators of Twitter; ...
The Thames Water debt debacle
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBThe US Supreme Court has curbed universities’ ability to consider race in admissions, turmoil at the top of Thames Water has left the UK government scrambling to prepare contingency plans, and China has passed a new foreign relations law that deepens President Xi Jinping’s control over the country’s external relations. Plus, the FT’s Raphael Minder explains how Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko ended up brokering a deal to stop the attempted coup in Russia. Mentioned in this podcast:...
Banks try to avoid ending up like SVB
June 29, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBSterling suffers biggest one-day fall against the dollar in a month following UK growth fears, US banks are stepping up the sales of their loan portfolios, and Odey Asset Management continues to spiral after an FT investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at the hedge fund. Mentioned in this podcast: US banks step up sales of loan portfolios to private lenders Odey Asset Management in talks with SW Mitchell over Oliver Kelton’s funds Wall Street shares waver as central bankers wa...
Japan goes all in on chips
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBSierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, has won a second term in office, the US Supreme Court rejects a Republican election plan, and a New York court has ruled that FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried cannot dismiss the criminal charges against him. Plus, a leading Japanese semiconductor equipment maker has accepted a $6.4bn buyout offer from a state-backed fund. Mentioned in this podcast: Bio secures second term as Sierra Leone leader US Supreme Court affirms state courts’ authority over elect...
Wagner head downplays attack on Russia
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBThe head of the Wagner militia has denied trying to overthrow the Russian government, and western banks may not be able to participate in the Shanghai IPO of Swiss chemicals group Syngenta. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s campaign to increase interest rates is doing damage to short-term bond yields. Mentioned in this podcast: Wagner chief hails march on Moscow as ‘masterclass’ but denies coup bid Bets on bond renaissance frustrated by stubbornly high inflation China’s biggest IPO in years po...
Wagner’s 24-hour coup
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBWagner troops withdrew from Russia late Saturday night after an abandoned coup attempt on Moscow, Greek prime minister Kyriako Mitsotakis won re-election in a blowout, and foreign investors viewed Turkey’s first interest rate rise in years as a ‘baby step’ towards ending the country’s economic crisis. Mentioned in this podcast: Kyriakos Mitsotakis set for return to power in Greek elections Wagner troops withdraw as Russian uprising leaves Putin weakened Investor scepticism remains after...
The housing supply problem
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 47 MBHome prices in the US and UK skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. In a special four-part series, we explored how they got so out of whack and what might work to bring back some balance. Mentioned in this podcast: Homesharing offers a cheaper alternative to rental accommodation Turning offices into condos: New York after the pandemic The Fed’s waiting game: is the US economy finally starting to crack? How stubborn inflation has undermined the UK housing market The FT News Brief...
The UK’s ‘mortgage bomb’
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Bank of England’s 50 basis point interest rate rise is causing concern for the UK’s already-high mortgages, and Germany has signed another long-term deal to import more US liquefied natural gas. Plus, the FT’s Aanu Adeoye explains what’s at stake in Sierra Leone’s election this weekend. Mentioned in this podcast: ‘We’re suffering’: soaring costs create opening for Sierra Leone’s opposition Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.5 percentage points Mass UK house repossessions unl...
Modi tries to deepen US tech ties
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBIndia’s prime minister Narendra Modi is set to address the US Congress today, and US regulators are accusing Amazon of duping customers into signing up for its Prime service without their consent. Plus, Italy has stripped China’s Sinochem of its influence as the largest shareholder in the Italian tyremaker Pirelli. Mentioned in this podcast: India’s Narendra Modi embarks on US state visit to deepen defence and tech ties Washington’s embrace of Modi carries a price FTC alleges Amazon ‘tr...
The trials and tribulations of AI voice tech
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBSingapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has accelerated dealmaking in the US, and US president Joe Biden’s son has agreed to plead guilty to tax and firearm possession charges. Plus, the FT’s Madhumita Murgia visited an AI voice technology start-up to explain some of its applications and risks. Mentioned in this podcast: Singapore’s GIC accelerates US deals as China cools Hunter Biden hit with federal tax and firearm charges Can AI make me a musical star? The FT News Briefing is produced...
US and China meet in an attempt to ease tensions
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MBUS Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has met with China's President Xi Xinping in an attempt to ease US-Sino tensions. Plus, the aerospace industry says that flying taxis could soon be on the horizon in cities around the world. Mentioned in this podcast: Xi Jinping sees ‘progress’ in China-US ties at meeting with Antony Blinken Which flying taxi will take off first? Amazon, Hilton and Starbucks to hire thousands of refugees across Europe The FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon...
AstraZeneca could spin off China business
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBAstraZeneca has drawn up plans to break out its China business, and France is challenging a German-led plan to build up Europe’s air defences. Plus, US businesses are cutting back on their investments in diversity and inclusion. Mentioned in this podcast: AstraZeneca drafts plan to spin off China business amid tensions France summons allies in challenge to German-led air defence plan Cuts to investment in diversity threaten gains Hunt tells ministers to quicken adoption of AI to boost...
Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: epilogue
June 18, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this last episode of Martin Wolf’s series, the FT’s chief economics commentator sits down with the FT’s executive opinion editor, Jonathan Derbyshire, to give his concluding thoughts on the state of the world’s democracies. Drawing on arguments in Martin’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, and his conversations in this series, they discuss what role citizens’ juries could play in rectifying some of what has gone wrong in the past couple of decades. Want more? Martin Wolf...
Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: Hillary Clinton
June 17, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBIn this fourth episode of Martin Wolf’s series, the FT’s chief economics commentator discusses the rise of populist politics with someone who was hit by its hard edge: Hillary Clinton. Drawing on arguments in Martin’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, they discuss what the future holds for democracy, why female leaders face such extreme misogyny and threats of violence, whether President Biden can win re-election next year, and why Clinton is pinning her hopes on a younger ge...
Central banks all over the place
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBUK hedge fund firm Odey Asset Management is being dismantled in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against its founder and Saudi Arabia has spent almost $8bn on gaming companies in the past 18 months as part of a turbocharged investment spree. Plus, FT markets editor Katie Martin talks about this week’s asynchronous central bank moves. Mentioned in this podcast: ECB increases interest rates to highest level since 2001 Chinese economic data fuels gloom over recovery Saudi Arabia s...
Fed skips an interest rate increase
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBThe US Federal Reserve paused its interest rate rise campaign on Wednesday after 10 straight increases, and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has been found to have committed “multiple” contempts of parliament. Plus, Russian energy giant Gazprom has been backing militias in the Ukraine war. Mentioned in this podcast: Federal Reserve pauses rate rise campaign but signals more to come Boris Johnson found to have committed ‘multiple’ contempts of parliament ‘Stream’ and ‘Torch’: the Ga...
The housing supply problem: Part 4
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBEY’s global chief executive Carmine Di Sibio says he is planning to retire next year, and the FT’s Joshua Franklin explains the impact of JPMorgan settling a lawsuit over its 15-year relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, in the fourth and final part of our housing series, we look at what the government can do to bring down prices. Mentioned in this podcast: EY chief Carmine Di Sibio to retire after failure of split plan JPMorgan to pay up to $290mn to settle Epstein accusers’ lawsuit ...
The Crispin Odey investigation
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBFrance is drumming up support for a global levy on greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry, and former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died. Plus, an explosive FT investigation exposed sexual misconduct allegations against prominent financier Crispin Odey. Mentioned in this podcast: France seeks to rally support for emissions levy on shipping Silvio Berlusconi, Italian prime minister, 1936-2023 How Crispin Odey evaded sexual assault allegations for decades The ...
Scotland’s Sturgeon arrested
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBThe former first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, was arrested on Sunday, Boris Johnson’s exit from UK parliament will have consequences for the Conservative Party. Plus, former US president Donald Trump’s most recent indictment could have implications on his 2024 run for president. Mentioned in this podcast: Nicola Sturgeon arrested in probe into SNP finances Johnson quits parliament in protest at MPs’ ‘kangaroo court’ Trump indictment’s sharp details seen as ‘daunting for the de...
Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: resisting autocracy
June 10, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MBIn this third episode of Martin Wolf’s series, the renowned FT columnist and economist speaks to the journalist and historian Anne Applebaum, who has written extensively about the history of communism and the development of civil society in central and eastern Europe. Drawing on arguments in Martin’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, they discuss what lies behind a global rise in autocracy and what can be done to counter it. Want more? Martin Wolf: in defence of democratic ...
Rishi Sunak comes to Washington
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MBTesla and General Motors have struck a deal to let the Detroit carmaker’s customers plug in at 12,000 of the Texas company’s roadside chargers, and Turkey eased its long-running battle to defend the lira and the currency plunged. Plus, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday agreed on an “Atlantic declaration” to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Mentioned in this podcast: Turkish lira slumps as new economic team starts ‘intentional devaluatio...