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2 DGN GELEDEN

PwC plans overhaul of consulting business

Ships are altering course as the US Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues into its third day, and PwC plans to overhaul its global consulting business. Plus, insurers are turning to catastrophe bonds to cover data centres, and AI chatbots aren’t a substitute for doctors when it comes to medical diagnoses. Mentioned in this podcast: Strait of Hormuz tankers stop or turn around amid US blockade Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns US pushing Iran to agree 20-year moratorium on nuclear activity PwC plans overhaul of global consulting business Insurers turn to catastrophe bonds to offload data centre risks AI chatbots misdiagnose in over 80% of early medical cases, study finds Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11 min.
8 APR

Is it possible to negotiate with Iran?

What is it like to negotiate with Iran and what are the key issues that need to be resolved if the war is to end? Has the war permanently reshaped the relationship between the US and Europe? Gideon talks to Baroness Catherine Ashton, who was the EU’s high representative for foreign policy from 2009 until 2014 and played a leading role in negotiations with Iran. More on this topic: Armageddon is off . . . for now US and Iran agree 2-week ceasefire that will open Strait of Hormuz Has Trump officially united Europe Trump’s threats to pull out of Nato leave alliance exposed Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Nisha Patel. Sound design is by Sean McGarrity. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 apr

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33 min.
2 DGN GELEDEN

Space ecstasy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to go public this year in what may be the largest IPO of all time. But what is SpaceX, exactly? Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong speak with the FT’s west coast editor Richard Waters about the SpaceX listing and why it isn’t like any other IPO. Also, they go long papal news, southern California and magnolia trees. 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.

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24 min.
1 DAG GELEDEN

Iran war: What does Tehran want and will it get it?

Gideon discusses possible negotiated solutions to the Iran war with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution. What do Tehran's leaders want and how long can they hold out for a winning settlement that will ease the country’s economic pain? What are the stakes for Trump and the global economy? And what role, if any, can Gulf countries play in curbing the regime’s power to blight progress in the region? Clip: Fox News Free links to read more on this topic: Why time is on Iran’s side Iran is America’s Suez crisis — and just as ridiculous Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases Iran faces halt to oil production within weeks if US blockade succeeds Life inside Iran’s internet blackout 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 Sean McGarrity. 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.

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27 min.
9 APR

What has changed?

As President Donald Trump’s confusing messages on the Iran war seem to coalesce around a retreat, markets have risen. But are we really going back to anything like what we had before February 28? Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong try to understand the meaningful changes that will persist. Also, they go long bank earnings and short "maxing" anything. 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.

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21 min.
8 APR

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump said he would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” subject to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, hedge funds made record bets against European stocks, Turkey has sold or loaned out $20bn of gold since the outbreak of the Iran war, and a project for a German warship has turned into a defence procurement disaster. Plus, four astronauts made a historic trip around the Moon. Mentioned in this podcast: Middle East live blog Hedge funds make record bets against European stocks Europe’s rearmament meets reality: the story of a failed frigate project Turkey’s gold sales deepen bullion slump Artemis II astronauts head back to Earth after record-breaking Moon trip Credit: CNN, NBC New York Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed, Victoria Craig, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 apr

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12 min.
SEIZOEN 4, AFLEVERING 3

Opus Dei, Ep. 3: Snow on the mountaintops

Over the past decade, elite universities have become home to a network of influential conservative think-tanks fighting against the “woke secular creed”. Meanwhile, at Opus Dei student centres, the next generation of ambitious leaders hear similar moral teachings creep into partisan politics. Is it just ideas that link the two – or more? Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34 min.
7 APR

Guns and butter and credit

Economists often compare today’s era to the 1970s, when oil prices were high and inflation was looming. But there is something to learn from the 1960s, too. Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Hakyung Kim discuss “guns and butter”, and the state of consumer credit. Also they go short flights to Europe and short AI glasses. 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.

7 apr

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15 min.
2 APR

Trump says the Iran war may be ending soon: mission accomplished?

Donald Trump has said the US military action against Iran may be coming to an end. If so, what would it have achieved and where does this leave the key question of safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? Gideon discusses the consequences of the war for the US and its allies with Philip Gordon of the Brookings Institution. Clip: NBC News Free links to read more on this topic: Trump threatened to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition Shutting Hormuz is a template for China in Taiwan Iran could emerge from the war stronger and more dangerous UK to host coalition talks on securing Strait of Hormuz One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Sean McGarrity. 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.

2 apr

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28 min.
2 APR

How an energy crisis unfolds

World energy supplies have been disrupted by the Iran war. But how long will they take to return to normal after the war is over? Today on the show, Katie Martin and the FT’s energy editor Malcolm Moore game out global energy outcomes. Also, they go long coal and short the wisdom of the markets. 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.

2 apr

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17 min.

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