Financial Times

•

Channel • 12 Shows

Daily News

Daily News

Updated Daily
Investing

Investing

Updated Twice Weekly
Documentary

Documentary

Weekly Series
Business

Business

Updated Weekly
Business

Business

Updated Weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated Weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated Weekly

3 days ago

The chip and memory stock frenzy

Are chip and memory stocks in a bubble? Or just rationally riding an ever-increasing demand for AI infrastructure? Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Katie Martin unpack the rally in chip and memory stocks. Also they go long a stalemate in the Middle East and long the fracas surrounding the new Ferrari. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer. You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 days ago

•

24 min
4 days ago

The backlash against AI

Gideon talks to Sebastian Mallaby, author of The Infinity Machine, a book about the career of Demis Hassabis and his AI company, Google DeepMind. They discuss the growing backlash against AI, why people are worried, and what governments can do to mitigate the risks of the coming technological revolution. Clip: WSJ Free links to read more on this topic: OpenAI’s foundation to spend $250mn on research into AI’s impact on economy Pope’s appeal can’t change the AI race’s risky logic AI guardrails stripped from Meta and Google models in minutes How AI threatens the giants of consulting AI companies are just companies Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago

•

31 min
5 days ago

SpaceX nears lift-off

SpaceX is set to be the largest listing of all time. But it might not be just the launch of a new publicly traded stock. It might be a reorganisation of how indexes treat new entrants. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong are joined by Lex editor John Foley to discuss a most unusual IPO. Also, they go long horror films and long the Iranian news media. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer. You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 days ago

•

26 min
3 days ago

How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown

In a reversal of roles, Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman steps into host Soumaya Keynes shoes to quiz her and co-author Chad Bown about their new book "How to Win a Trade War", and the lessons it contains for surviving a global world order where traditional trade rules are being abandoned. They discuss the fragile domestic politics of a trade war, what the rest of the world can learn from China and reasons to be sort of cheerful about the future of global trade. Further reading No one wins a trade war. Or do they? Why Europe must embrace tariffs Subscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen. Presented by Soumaya Keynes. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound design by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 days ago

•

31 min
2 days ago

Should Labour heed Tony Blair?

Tony Blair’s lengthy – and excoriating – 5,600-word essay on the future of the Labour Party and Britain has set Westminster alight this week. The former prime minister's critique has sparked a lively debate, and triggered robust responses from Labour leadership hopefuls Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting. But is Blair right in some of his criticism? Host Lucy Fisher unpacks the article with FT colleagues Robert Shrimsley, Anna Gross and Stephen Bush. They also examine Rupert Lowe, the personality behind the far-right party Restore Britain, and whether it can harm Reform UK by splitting the rightwing vote. Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @lucyfisher.ft.com Want more? Tony Blair criticises Labour’s Andy Burnham for leftwing ‘delusion’ Tony Blair ‘does not understand’ role of inequality in politics, Andy Burnham says Labour’s retreat from intellectual debate traps it in comfort zone Turning Neets into engineers Britain’s expanding ‘lost generation’ UK risks ‘lost generation’ without more jobs for young people Nigel Farage loses viral touch to Musk-backed Rupert Lowe Senior Reform UK figures clash over immigration plans You can also sign up here for Stephen Bush’s morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free. Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Georgiades and Petros Gioumpasis. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

•

39 min
5 days ago

The 18th-century woman who made saving possible for the poor

Priscilla Wakefield was a Quaker, writer and social reformer who believed financial security shouldn’t be reserved for the wealthy. Living in late 18th- and early 19th-century England, she founded the country’s first penny savings bank, giving working women and children a safe place to save. Victoria Bateman, author of Economica: A Global History of Women, Wealth and Power, tells hosts Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth about Wakefield’s life, her ideas and how a simple concept — saving small sums — helped spark a quiet revolution in financial inclusion, with lessons for today. But that didn’t stop Wakefield from running into financial problems of her own. Further reading: Economica: A global history of women, wealth and power, by Victoria Bateman (2025) Reflections on the present condition of the female sex, by Priscilla Wakefield, (reprinted 2015, Cambridge University Press) Credits: Cambridge Library Collection, National Portrait Gallery, Disruption Worthies, National Park Service, Hollinger & Rockey To enjoy future episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Story of Money wherever you get your podcasts, also on the show's dedicated YouTube channel here: / @ftthestoryofmoney Hosts: Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth Producers: Lulu Smyth and Laurence Knight Executive Producers: Flo Phillips and Manuela Saragosa Original music: Breen Turner Broadcast engineers: Bianca Wakeman and Petros Giuompasis Podcast Development: Laura Clarke Video editor: Kristen Kenyon and Josh Divney at Podcast Discovery Learn more at www.ft.com/tsom or get in touch at thestoryofmoney@ft.com Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 days ago

•

47 min
21 May

The oil reserves dwindle

As the Iran war hits three months, oil and gas reserves are running out. Today on the show, Katie Martin speaks with the FT’s energy editor Malcolm Moore about what happens when the world’s energy supply buffers are gone. Also, they go long “lower-value” human capital and short barnacles. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer. You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 May

•

22 min
21 May

Mitsotakis on Hormuz, Iran and how to escape a debt trap

Gideon talks to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on Greece as a leading shipping nation. They discuss Greece’s recovery from the financial crisis of 2015, how to achieve European strategic autonomy and the best way to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. Clip: France 24 Free links to read more on this topic: Three supertankers attempt Strait of Hormuz crossing America owes its European allies a defence roadmap Protests spread in Africa as fuel crisis deepens UAE says drone strike caused fire at nuclear plant Tipping point looms for global energy crisis Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 May

•

27 min
22 May

Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell

Africa is traditionally seen as a continent of immense resources, let down by poor governance and excessive violence. Joe Studwell disagrees. In his book, How Africa Works, Studwell flips those assumptions upside down, and argues that low population density, a brutal disease burden and "low-budget" colonialism have hampered the continent’s development. Now, Studwell says, Africa is in a position to follow the blueprint for rapid advancement set by some of Asia’s most impressive economies, such as China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Host Soumaya Keynes and Studwell discuss the policy mix African nations should follow, the problems with "leapfrog" development and how "keeping up with the Joneses" could drive continent-wide development. Further Reading African economies are more resilient than ever Subscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen. Presented by Soumaya Keynes. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound design by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 May

•

29 min
25 May

From “What Next”: How “Tax the Rich” Went Mainstream

The FT News Briefing presents a special episode from Slate's "What Next" podcast. As wealth disparity continues to grow, politicians in New York and California have suggested raising revenue through taxes aimed at their wealthiest residents. But the proposals have set off an upper-class uproar – and now, it’s a stand-off between the country’s billionaires and its most progressive politicos. Guest: Stephanie Ruhle, anchor of MS NOW’s The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. You can listen to past episodes of What Next, or follow Slate on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 May

•

26 min

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times