Podcast · 210 episodes
The Rest Is Money, page 2
by Goalhanger · English
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 business funding, economic policies, or corporate strategies, they provide listeners with the tools to understand today’s fast-evolving market. Each episode brings expert analysis on important issues, including market regulations, economic recovery, and the forces shaping the future of work. Robert and Steph bring you the latest insights from influential leaders and top entrepreneurs, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in business growth, financial trends, and the evolving economic landscape. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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294. Gary Stevenson – Is being a city trader bad?Gary Stevenson argues that rapid wealth inequality drives poverty and worsens economic outcomes; he connects his City trading career (betting on persistently low interest rates after 2008) to his…8 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 11 chapters
293. A Nobel Prize winning view on wealth inequalityWealth inequality and shared prosperity, arguing that long-lasting “extractive” institutions—often created during colonialism—shape modern productivity and income distribution; also discusses how…5 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
292. The £6 trillion pot we should use to grow the economyHow the UK can use its “£6 trillion” pool of long-term capital (especially pension money) to grow the economy by investing in regional regeneration and scaling startups outside London.1 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
291. Does Burnham have any wiggle room?The episode debates what constraints Andy Burnham would face if he became UK Prime Minister, focusing on Labour’s fiscal rules and whether they allow enough economic “regeneration” spending.28 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 5 chapters
290. Can Burnham’s ‘business friendly socialism’ grow the economy?The episode debates whether Andy Burnham’s “business-friendly socialism” (often linked to “Manchesterism”) can restart UK economic growth and improve living standards, especially for younger people.24 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
289. Why we need fewer civil servantsHow to make the UK civil service more efficient by cutting headcount while improving public services, reducing waste, insourcing delivery, and using government procurement to buy more from British…21 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
288. Which politician is the worst tax dodger?The episode discusses UK politicians’ tax affairs and whether the public needs full financial transparency.17 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
287. Dan Neidle: forget wealth taxes, do this insteadThe episode (The Rest Is Money) debates wealth taxes and inequality.14 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
286. Dan Neidle: Pubs don’t deserve a VAT cutDan Neidle argues that cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants (e.g., to 10%) is a “terrible” and inefficient use of about £10bn, and that business-rate cuts for pubs mainly benefit landlords rather…10 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 10 chapters
285. Can Europe escape American tech dependency?Whether Europe/UK can escape American tech dependency amid the AI “industrial and social revolution,” and what policies would help Europe build scalable tech champions.7 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 7 chapters
284. Is it time to smash the economic consensus?Whether governments should “smash” the economic consensus by shifting from fixing market failures after harm to redesigning markets for common-good outcomes.3 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
283. Does the UK need to be rich?Whether the UK “needs to be rich” and how to revive UK economic growth so people feel wealthier, focusing on debt, incentives, welfare, planning/building, energy prices, and devolution.31 May 2026 · 57 min · 31 chapters
282. Are politicians living in a tax-and-spend dream world?Critiques UK government “cost of living” measures as short-term, poorly targeted fixes that don’t address underlying drivers (energy and housing costs driven by UK policy).27 May 2026 · 47 min · 13 chapters
281. How to tax billionairesThe episode argues that billionaires pay almost no income tax due to legal tax avoidance and that governments should impose a minimum personal tax on extreme wealth.24 May 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
280. Should the government set food prices?The episode debates whether the UK government should cap supermarket food prices, and explores the broader “Manchesterism”/Andy Burnham agenda for controlling utilities.20 May 2026 · 37 min · 20 chapters
279. Why SMEs want more than verbal enthusiasm from politiciansWhy UK SMEs—especially defence clothing manufacturers—need more than politicians’ “verbal enthusiasm”: they need reliable procurement, centralized contracts, and policy that supports local supply…17 May 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters
278. Can any Starmer rival rescue the economy?The episode debates whether UK Labour leader Keir Starmer’s leadership (and potential rivals) can restore economic stability and growth.12 May 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters
277. How to make green energy a vote winnerHow to make clean/green energy lower-cost and politically sellable in the UK amid fossil-fuel price shocks; includes debate over marginal pricing, levies/taxes on bills, and whether policy should…10 May 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
276. Will bond market vigilantes see off Starmer’s rivals?UK interest-rate outlook after a Middle East/oil shock; Bank of England scenario analysis (A mild, B most likely, C worst case) and how it could affect inflation and borrowing costs.6 May 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters
275. The Debt Paradox: Britain’s Hidden Credit CrisisBritain’s “debt paradox”: household debt-to-GDP looks improved, but arrears and hardship are rising due to cost-of-living pressures, tighter credit, and enforcement practices.3 May 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
274. Would rejoining the EU be the best growth strategy?Nick Bloom’s Stanford research on the economic cost of Brexit and whether rejoining the EU would be the best UK growth strategy, including how the damage happened (trade barriers vs…29 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
273. How angry are business leaders with the government?UK government vetting scandal (Peter Mandelson as US ambassador), business anger at government, and how Middle East/oil shocks and North Sea energy policy affect UK cost of living and inflation.26 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 11 chapters
272. Is Anthropic holding businesses to ransom?The episode debates existential “P-doom” fears about AI, how AI race dynamics affect economies and governments, and whether Anthropic’s “restricted proprietary” models amount to corporate leverage or…22 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
271. Youth unemployment - a national emergency?Youth unemployment and economic inactivity (NEET) in the UK, framed as a national emergency.19 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 15 chapters