FT News in Focus
1,329 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 133 ratingsNews features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.
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Brexit: the final chapter?
October 30, 2019 16:51 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThe stage has been set for the next, potentially decisive, act of Brexit after the UK parliament voted to back a December election and the EU formally signed off a delay to Britain’s departure until the end of January. David Bond discusses what happens next with Laura Hughes, parliamentary correspondent, and Sam Fleming, Brussels bureau chief. Contributors: David Bond, Brexit editor, Laura Hughes, parliamentary correspondent, and Sam Fleming, Brussels bureau chief. Producers: Persis Love a...
Why a French luxury group wants to buy Tiffany’s
October 29, 2019 17:11 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBThe French luxury goods group LMVH has made a surprise $14.5bn offer for Tiffany’s, the New York jeweller immortalised in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Harriet Agnew and Vanessa Holder talk to Katie Martin about whether the takeover bid will succeed and the merits for both sides in the current geopolitical climate. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Harriet Agnew, Paris correspondent and Vanessa Houlder, Lex writer. Producers: Persis Love and Fiona Symon Hosted ...
Inside the Hong Kong protests
October 25, 2019 15:21 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBThe FT's Sue-Lin Wong spent several months with members of Hong Kong's youthful pro-democracy movement and their supporters. She tells Andreas Paleit what she learnt about their hopes and fears for the future. Read Sue-Lin's magazine story here Contributors: Andreas Paleit, companies desk editor, and Sue-Lin Wong, South China correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wealth gap ignites Chile protests
October 24, 2019 14:36 - 9 minutes - 13 MBLast weekend thousands of people took to the streets of Chile in an outburst of anger at a rise in the price of the metro fare. But as Benedict Mander tells Michael Stott, the roots of the unrest go much deeper. Contributors: Michael Stott, Latin America bureau chief and Benedict Mander, Chile and Argentina correspondent. Producer: Persis Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Planning for a healthier life
October 20, 2019 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBAn experiment in urban planning backed by the UK’s health service has shown how even small changes can have a big impact on the health of communities. Darren Dodd discusses what’s been learnt so far with some of the project’s backers. Contributors: Darren Dodd, editor of FT Health, Emily Hough, strategy director for NHS England, Christian Norris, of PA Consulting and Ellen Halstead of Peabody Housing Association> Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Syria's war profiteers
October 18, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBDuring Syria's eight year civil war, around half a million Syrians have lost their lives and many more have lost their livelihoods. But a few individuals have made millions by helping the Assad regime. Chloe Cornish has been investigating and she tells Josh Noble about some of Syria's war profiteers. Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, and Chloe Cornish, Middle East correspondent. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catalonia ruling fans flames of Spain’s divisions
October 16, 2019 17:56 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBCatalonia erupted this week after a Spanish Supreme Court decision to jail a group of separatist leaders for their part in organising an illegal independence referendum. The regional government attacked the sentences and thousands took to the streets in protest. Katie Martin discusses what happens next, with Daniel Dombey, FT correspondent in Madrid. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, and Daniel Dombey, Madrid correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acas...
What went wrong at WeWork?
October 14, 2019 12:10 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBThe workplace philosophy of WeWork founder Adam Neumann was at the heart of his global real estate company. But WeWork is imploding after a recent IPO was shelved and Mr Neumann has been removed as CEO. Pilita Clark discusses how the company got into such difficulties and what this signifies for the property markets with Andrew Edgecliffe Johnson and Judith Evans. Contributors: Pilita Clark, business columnist, Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, US business editor, and Judith Evans, property cor...
Could micro-organisms revolutionise our food?
October 10, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA Chicago start-up has found a way of turning microbes into edible protein, part of a growing trend towards a microbial revolution in food. Leslie Hook discusses why investors are increasingly interested in this area with Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor. Contributors: Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love Hosted on Acast. See a...
Shakespeare on Merseyside
October 08, 2019 10:39 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBThanks to its links to Shakespeare and his players that were until recently a well kept secret, a deprived suburb of Liverpool is to house a new playhouse. Local investors have high hopes that it will woo some of the tourists that flock to Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Andy Bounds went to Prescot to speak to some of the project's supporters. Contributors: Andy Bounds, Enterprise editor and North of England correspondent. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love Host...
European court sets precedent on hate speech
October 06, 2019 12:09 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBEurope’s top court has ruled that individual countries can force Facebook to take down illegal content, including hate speech, both inside the EU and across the world. Malcolm Moore discusses the implications of the ruling for freedom of expression with Mehreen Khan and Madhumita Murgia. Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, Mehreen Khan, Brussels correspondent, and Madhumita Murgia, European Technology correspondent, Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love Hosted on Acast. ...
The call that triggered a US impeachment inquiry
October 02, 2019 16:34 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBMany US Democrats had pushed for an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump after the Mueller probe into Russian meddling in the last US election released its findings. But it took a July telephone conversation between Mr Trump and Ukraine’s new president to persuade Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US house of Representatives, that it was time to act. Katie Martin discusses what happens next and what we know so far with Demetri Sevastopulo, Washington bureau chief. Contributors: Katie Martin,...
John Ruskin's message for our times
September 29, 2019 10:40 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBJohn Ruskin was a towering figure in the Victorian era: an art critic, social reformer and all round thinker who had a huge influence on British society. After his death he fell out of favour. Yet much of what he wrote about the nature of work and the importance of protecting the environment is relevant today. James Pickford discusses his legacy with Sandra Kemp, an academic who oversees the Ruskin collection at Lancaster University and Andrew Hill, management editor. The Ruskin: Museum of ...
Why would Iran attack Saudi Aramco's oil facilities?
September 26, 2019 12:24 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBA devastating missile and drone attack on Saudi oil installations last week highlighted the vulnerability of global oil supplies to the threat of regional unrest. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels fighting Saudi-backed forces in neighbouring Yemen, but Saudi and US officials were quick to point the finger of blame at Iran. Geoff Dyer discusses the repercussions of the attack for the region and the oil market with Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Anjli Raval, senior energy corres...
UK judges overrule PM on suspension of parliament
September 24, 2019 18:51 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBWe have seen a historic day for British politics as the Supreme Court ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament for five weeks was unlawful. Siona Jenkins discusses what the ruling means for Brexit, for the prime minister, and for British democracy, with Jane Croft, law courts correspondent, and Neil Buckley, leader writer. Contributors: Siona Jenkins, news editor, Jane Croft, law courts correspondent and Neil Buckley, leader writer. Producer: Fiona Symon and Persis Lov...
As world leaders meet to discuss emissions, how is China doing?
September 22, 2019 11:07 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBAs the world’s largest carbon emitter, China will be in the spotlight at this week’s UN climate summit in New York. Beijing has taken steps to tackle its pollution problems in recent years, but is it working? Pilita Clark puts this question to Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Contributors: Pilita Clark, business columnist, Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon H...
Memoirs of a whistleblower
September 20, 2019 05:20 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn 2013, Edward Snowden was responsible for one of the biggest US intelligence leaks ever. He’s just published a memoir offering his version of the events. Janine Gibson was the Guardian’s US editor at the time and oversaw publication of the story. She shares her impressions of book and what it says about the man and his motives with Frederick Studemann, FT literary editor. Read Janine's story here Contributors: Janine Gibson, special projects editor, and Frederick Studemann, literary e...
End of peace talks risks opening door for Isis in Afghanistan
September 17, 2019 23:01 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBDonald Trump has dashed hopes for an imminent peace deal with the Taliban that were intended to pave the way for the US to withdraw the last of its troops from Afghanistan. Jyotsna Singh discusses how this leaves the war torn country as it prepares for presidential elections at the end of the month, with Stephanie Findlay and Farhan Bokhari. Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, Stephanie Findlay, South Asia correspondent, and Farhan Bokhari, Producers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon ...
Are flying taxis coming to our cities soon?
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBChinese carmaker Geely is investing in German flying taxi start-up Volocopter. Josh Noble discusses China’s interest in this technology and the future of flying taxis wirh the FT’s motor industry correspondent Peter Campbell and global technology correspondent Tim Bradshaw Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Peter Campbell, motor industry correspondent, and Tim Bradshaw, global technology correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Is Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament legal?
September 12, 2019 17:36 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBUK prime minister Boris Johnson has been accused of constitutional vandalism by curtailing the opportunity for parliamentary scrutiny of his government in the final weeks of the Brexit talks. The courts will now determine whether his decision to shut down parliament was legal or not. Henry Mance discusses what all this means for British democracy with constitutional expert Sionaidh Douglas-Scott and UK assistant news editor John Aglionby. Contributors: Henry Mance, chief features writer, Pr...
Shake-up at the heart of the Saudi oil industry
September 10, 2019 17:45 - 16 minutes - 22 MBSaudi Arabia has removed energy minister Khalid al-Falih, one of the most powerful figures in the global oil industry, and replaced him with a member of the royal family, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. Katie Martin discusses the significance of the shake-up and how it relates to the Crown Prince’s ambitious plans for an IPO of state oil company Aramco with David Sheppard, Energy Editor, and Andrew England, Middle East editor. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, David Sheppard,...
How Google feeds your data to advertisers
September 05, 2019 16:23 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBGoogle is allegedly using hidden web pages that feed the personal data of its users to advertisers, circumventing EU privacy regulations that require consent and transparency. Madhumita Murgia, the FT's European technology correspondent, discusses the implications for both privacy and competition with Malcolm Moore. Conributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, and Madhumita Murgia, European technology correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Italy's new governing alliance
September 04, 2019 17:35 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBItaly's prime minister Guiseppe Conte lives to fight another day after a bid by the populist leader Matteo Salvini to unseat him and win power by holding snap elections failed. Katie Martin discusses whether the new alliance between the Five Star Movement and its former enemy, the Democratic Party, can last with Ben Hall and Miles Johnson. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor, and Miles Johnson, Rome correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Aca...
Africa's most valuable company comes to Europe
September 02, 2019 13:34 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBNaspers, a publisher once condemned as a mouthpiece of the apartheid regime in South Africa, has quietly become one of the world’s biggest internet investors thanks to a stake in China’s Tencent. On 11 September it will list its global internet assets on the Amsterdam bourse, becoming Europe's biggest consumer internet company overnight. Arash Massoudi discusses how it got there with Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg. Contributors: Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor, and Jose...
Africa's most valuable company comes to Europe
September 02, 2019 13:34 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBNaspers, a publisher once condemned as a mouthpiece of the apartheid regime in South Africa, has quietly become one of the world’s biggest internet investors thanks to a stake in China’s Tencent. On 11 September it will list its global internet assets on the Amsterdam bourse, becoming Europe's biggest consumer internet company overnight. Arash Massoudi discusses how it got there with Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg. Contributors: Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor, and Jose...
London's love affair with the piano
August 30, 2019 04:09 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBMany of us own a keyboard, which sounds more or less like a piano, but is not quite the same. Thomas Hale, Alphaville reporter, thought he’d like to buy the real thing, so he went looking in London. He tells James Pickford what he found. Read Thomas's article here Contributors: James Pickford, deputy editor of FT Money, and Thomas Hale, Alphaville reporter. Producer: Fiona Symon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should we turn our backs on flying?
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBGreta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist, opted to sail to the US from Europe this month, rather than catching a plane. Her choice reflected a growing recognition that air travel carries a heavy cost to the environment. Sylvia Pfeifer, acting industry editor, discusses how airlines are responding to the challenge with Janina Conboye and Leslie Hook. Contributors: Sylvia Pfeifer, acting industry editor, Janina Conboye, industry reporter, and Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, Prod...
How Charles Koch shaped modern America
August 21, 2019 18:07 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBA new book about Koch Industries has shed light on the way this company, led by Charles Koch, shaped modern America. Frederick Studemann, literary editor, discusses Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America with Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, US business editor. Read Andrew’s review here. Contributors: Frederick Studemann, literary editor, and Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, US business editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Saudi Aramco's oil deal with India's Reliance Industries
August 20, 2019 21:10 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBSaudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco is making a high stakes investment in India as the world’s largest crude oil exporter seeks to deepen its ties with the fastest growing energy consumer. Tom O’Sullivan discusses the proposed investment, announced by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, with Benjamin Parkin and Anjli Raval. Contributors: Tom O’Sullivan, deputy analysis editor, Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent. Producer: Fiona Sy...
Russia's summer of discontent
August 14, 2019 15:48 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBTens of thousands of Russians have taken to the streets this summer to express their disaffection with a government that has failed to deliver economic growth or improve living standards for much of the past five years. Adrienne Klasa discusses this new mood of rebellion and how Russian president Vladimir Putin has responded with Henry Foy, Moscow bureau chief, and Russian sociologist Greg Yudin. Contributors: Adrienne Klasa, creative producer, world news, Henry Foy, Moscow bureau chief, an...
Bleak outlook for bankers as trading jobs slashed
August 12, 2019 17:43 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBFalling interest rates, weak trading volumes and automation have led to an exceptionally brutal summer for global investment banks, which have shed tens of thousands of jobs, particularly on trading desks. Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, discusses the bleak outlook for bankers with Robert Armstrong, US financial editor. Contributors: Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, and Robert Armstrong, US financial editor. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for...
Bleak outlook for bankers as trading jobs slashed
August 12, 2019 17:43 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBFalling interest rates, weak trading volumes and automation have led to an exceptionally brutal summer for global investment banks, which have shed tens of thousands of jobs, particularly on trading desks. Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, discusses the bleak outlook for bankers with Robert Armstrong, US financial editor. Contributors: Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, and Robert Armstrong, US financial editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Living with intelligent machines
August 10, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat will the world look like when machines are cleverer than we are? Fred Studemann, Literary editor, and John Thornhill, Innovation editor, discuss how different writers have imagined the future in response to the advance of artificial intelligence. Contributors: Fred Studemann, Literary editor, and John Thornhill, Innovation editor. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Living with intelligent machines
August 10, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat will the world look like when machines are cleverer than we are? Fred Studemann, Literary editor, and John Thornhill, Innovation editor, discuss how different writers have imagined the future in response to the advance of artificial intelligence. Contributors: Fred Studemann, Literary editor, and John Thornhill, Innovation editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's behind India's lockdown of Kashmir?
August 08, 2019 17:47 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBThe disputed Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir is in lockdown after India revoked its special status following a long running insurgency that led to thousands of deaths. Jyotsna Singh discusses what India plans to do next, and how neighbouring Pakistan, which also claims the territory, has reacted, with Amy Kazmin the FT's South Asia bureau chief. Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, and Amy Kazmin, South Asia bureau chief. Producers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon Hosted on Aca...
Dollar versus renminbi: who has the upper hand?
August 07, 2019 16:44 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBUS allegations that China is manipulating its currency burst into the open again this week when the renminbi was allowed to fall below seven to the dollar for the first time since 2008. Josh Noble discusses this latest front in the US-China trade dispute and its implications for investors and the global economy with Don Weinland, Beijing financial correspondent, and Michael MacKenzie, senior investment commentator. Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Don Weinland, Beijing financi...
Russia's futuristic tax system
August 06, 2019 17:52 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBIn a country that features prominently in international corruption league tables, it is surprising to find a futuristic tax system that has significantly narrowed the gap between revenue due and revenue collected. Chris Giles, the FT's economics editor, visited Russia's Federal Tax Service to find out how the system works. He discusses whether the model could be applied elsewhere with Suzanne Blumsom. Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, and Chris Giles, economics editor. Produc...
Former PM Davutoglu calls for new vision for Turkey
August 01, 2019 17:26 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBWith the economy in trouble and relations with western allies strained, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grip over Turkey’s ruling AK party is showing signs of weakening. Former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells the FT's Laura Pitel why he thinks the country needs a new vision. Contributor: Laura Pitel, Turkey correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon. Clips from edited interview with Ahmet Davutoglu and Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What sterling's fall means for shoppers, exporters and investors
July 31, 2019 16:56 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBSterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Katie Martin, the FT's capital markets editor. Contributors: Michael Hunter, markets reporter, and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
London Stock Exchange sees future in global data business
July 29, 2019 17:27 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBThe London Stock Exchange group has confirmed that it is in advanced talks to buy Refinitiv in a $27bn deal that would turn it into a global exchanges and data powerhouse. Patrick Jenkins discusses the proposed deal with Arash Massoudi, the FT’s corporate finance and deals editor. Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hatice Cengiz's mission: Don't forget Jamal
July 28, 2019 16:44 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBRoula Khalaf talks to Alec Russell about her meeting with Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is now campaigning for his killers to be brought to justice. Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and Roula Khalaf, deputy editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Brexit hopes of Britain's 'left behinds'
July 25, 2019 17:49 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBMany of those who voted to leave the European Union live in deprived towns and cities of the UK and were disillusioned with politics. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation teamed up with a think-tank, UK in a Changing Europe, to find out what policies they would like to see to improve their lives. Andy Bounds discusses the findings with Anand Menon, one of the report's authors. Read Andy's article here Contributors: Andy Bounds, Enterprise Editor and North of England correspondent, and Anand Menon...
The lurking debt disaster behind India's tallest tower
July 24, 2019 15:12 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIn the past decade, some of India’s largest financial groups have made big investments in luxury property, notably an ambitious Mumbai tower that was supposed to set new standards in urban design. But the economic boom they hoped would spur demand failed to materialise. Jyotsna Singh talks to Benjamin Parkin in Mumbai about what went wrong and the resulting debt crisis that is holding back growth. Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, and Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent. Prouce...
Boris Johnson's 100-day Brexit deadline
July 23, 2019 17:14 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBBritain's new prime minister Boris Johnson has set himself a 100-day deadline to achieve Brexit, with or without a deal with the European Union. Siona Jenkins discusses his chances of achieving this with Miranda Green, deputy opinion editor, and Jim Brunsden, EU correspondent. Contributors: Siona Jenkins, editor, UK news, Miranda Green, deputy opinion editor, and Jim Brunsden, EU correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NSO tech said to extend reach of off-the-shelf spyware
July 22, 2019 16:24 - 13 minutes - 19 MBNSO, an Israeli company whose spyware hacked WhatsApp, has told buyers its technology can now collect a targeted individual’s data stored in the cloud, according to people familiar with its sales pitch. Its tech is said to use industry-wide authentication techniques that have, until now, been thought to be secure. Malcolm Moore discusses the implications with Mehul Srivastava and Tim Bradshaw. Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, Mehul Srivastava, Tel Aviv correspondent, and...
Bobi Wine takes on Uganda's ageing dictator
July 21, 2019 13:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBDavid Pilling takes us on a tour of the African ghetto he visited with Bobi Wine, the rap singer turned politician, who has confirmed he will challenge Yoweri Museveni for the presidency of Uganda in 2021. Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and David Pilling, Africa editor. Producer: Fiona Symon. Music clip: Kyarenga by Bobi Wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Germany's von der Leyen takes up key EU leadership role
July 18, 2019 17:24 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBUrsula von der Leyen was confirmed this week as the new European Commission president. Katie Martin discusses the challenges she faces, not least the Brexit negotiations, with Ben Hall and Mehreen Khan Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor and Mehreen Khan, EU correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The new lunar mission
July 16, 2019 16:37 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIt’s half a century since the launch of Apollo 11, the spacecraft that put the first man on the moon. Between 1969 and 1972 the moon had 12 human visitors but, since then, no-one. Now, however, there’s a new push to go back to our near neighbour and Donald Trump wants to speed things up. Naomi Rovnick, Henry Mance and Clive Cookson discuss the new lunar mission Contributors: Naomi Rovnick FT Live reporter, Henry Mance, chief features writer, and Clive Cookson, science editor. Producer: Fion...
Stress and burnout: an FT investigation
July 14, 2019 13:30 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBHow bad is the problem of stress and burnout in corporate life? Lilah Raptopoulos carried out a reader-driven investigation into the topic with James Fontanella-Khan, the FT's corporate deals editor. They reveal their findings in this podcast. Read the story at ft.com/mentalhealth Listen to the Everything Else podcast here Contributors: Griselda Murray Brown, Commissioning editor, Arts, Lilah Raptopoulos, US head of audience engagement, and James Fontanella-Khan, corporate deals editor. Pro...
Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?
July 11, 2019 17:54 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBConcerns about maritime security in the Gulf are rising as relations between Iran and the west deteriorate over the slow breakdown of the nuclear deal struck by Tehran and world powers in 2015. Iran’s economy has been badly hit by the re-imposition of US sanctions, and in response, Iran says it is no longer sticking to agreed limits on its enriched uranium stockpile. Tom O’Sullivan discusses whether the deal can be saved with Michael Peel in Brussels, Najmeh Bozorgmehr in Tehran and Middle E...