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The Rest Is Money

Goalhanger
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.

Episodes

26.⁠ ⁠Britain’s energy kraken: Greg Jackson on Octopus, rethinking renewables and the new age of energy technology

Could energy pricing be left to the markets? Should renewable energy be cheaper in the regions its generated? Will energy ever become more affordable? Listen as Steph and Robert are joined by Greg Jackson to answer all these questions and tell his story on this episode of The Rest Is Money. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202452 minEp. 26

25. Boeing’s turbulent future, the gamification of fitness, and the dilemma of MPs as landlords

Can Boeing recover from the safety concerns surrounding its planes? Are MPs' personal property investments causing them to go light on housing market regulation? Is the gamification of fitness a trend that will stick around? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTo...

Jan 25, 202438 minEp. 25

24. A wave of crisis in the Red Sea, Fujitsu's next move, and a Las Vegas Sphere in Middlesbrough?

What does conflict in the Red Sea mean for prices in Europe? How much did Fujitsu know about the Horizon software it sold to the Post Office? Would the UK be more productive if employees were granted shares in the companies they work for? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202445 minEp. 24

23. Demystifying Davos: Debauched parties, billionaire backroom deals, and the next industrial revolution

Does anything actually get done at Davos? Why do tickets cost so much to attend the World Economic Forum event? What really happens at the infamous parties? Join Steph McGovern and (veteran Davos attendee) Robert Peston for a special episode of The Rest Is Money, as they lift the lid on the secrets of one of the biggest events in the global business calendar. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about yo...

Jan 18, 202426 minEp. 23

22.⁠ ⁠The cost of the Post Office scandal, trouble at Apple, and how hard is it to buy a home?

How much could the Post Office scandal cost the taxpayer? Will virtual reality boost Apple’s falling share price? Is it really not “that difficult” to buy a home? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your a...

Jan 11, 202450 minEp. 22

21. Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Why does the UK have worse productivity than Germany? Is it better to start a business in your twenties, rather than your thirties? Does Britain’s Chancellor really have a sprung ballroom for dancing in his house? Join Robert and Steph for their first ever interview on The Rest Is Money, where they’re joined by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: restism...

Jan 09, 202437 minEp. 21

20. Zombie companies & freeports: why is Britain so unproductive?

What are 'zombie companies' and why are we seeing more of them? How would freeports help the economy? How can we reduce Britain’s skills gap? Join Steph and Robert in this deep dive into productivity as they answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202429 minEp. 20

19. Empire of chocolate, the man behind Shein, and Labour's economic vision for Britain

How will Hotel Chocolat fare under their new owner? How is Shein using AI to create next-level fast fashion? What could Labour do for business and the economy? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202345 minEp. 19

18. How Ryanair conquered Europe, inflation elation, and the future of Boots

Is inflation getting back on track? Why has Ryanair been so successful? What does Boots’ potential sale mean for its future? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 202350 minEp. 18

17. Greenwashing, Man Utd rumours, and how would a wealth tax work?

Why is Unilever facing an investigation over greenwashing? What's next for Manchester United's deal with Jim Ratcliffe? Could a wealth tax actually be fairer than the current system? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202340 minEp. 17

16. Billionaire heirs, the money behind football, and the future of the Body Shop

Why are the next generation of billionaires breaking away from their family businesses? Who’s winning from Sky’s Premier League TV deal? Does The Body Shop need to go back to its activist roots? Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 202348 minEp. 16

Introducing... The Rest Is Entertainment

In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within the vast landscape of entertainment. Blending knowledge, humour, and insight as industry insiders they'll talk television, films, books, music and celebrity gossip as well as offering an enticing peek behind the curtain. Listen to the full episode now by searching The Rest Is Entertainment wherever you get ...

Dec 04, 202310 min

15. Is the Bank of England fit for purpose?

Is the Bank of England broken? How is ‘BookTok’ turning the publishing industry on its head? Does boycotting brands make any difference? Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202343 minEp. 15

14. Tax Cuts, OpenAI & Adidas' expensive mistake

Is Jeremy Hunt's budget a money illusion? What went on inside the board of Open AI? How much did Kanye West’s antisemitism cost Adidas? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202351 minEp. 14

13. Inflation, Dating Apps & The Greensill Scandal

Does Rishi Sunak deserve credit for halving inflation? Have dating apps reached their peak? What really happened with David Cameron and the Greensill Scandal? And what are the financial ramifications of freeports? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202353 minEp. 13

12. FTX & WeWork: It’s The Hype That Kills You

What happened in 'one of the biggest financial frauds in history'? How will WeWork’s fall from grace affect its rivals? Are Christmas adverts still the driver of retail’s Golden Quarter? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 08, 202352 minEp. 12

11. Taylor Swift's Billion Dollar Business

How did a revolutionary healthcare business go from millions of pounds of NHS contracts to bankruptcy? What's the story behind Taylor Swift’s business empire? Are UK university degrees no longer worth it for graduates? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Nov 01, 202349 minEp. 11

Bust? (Extract)

Have you heard? Robert's new book 'Bust? Saving the Economy, Democracy and Our Sanity' is out now! To keep you going between TRIM episodes, here's an extract from the book read by Robert himself for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202339 min

10. The AI Industrial Revolution

Can AI transform our economy? Should our employers have a responsibility for our health? Are fossil fuels here to stay? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202351 minEp. 10

9. How Microsoft won the battle for Call of Duty

What does the biggest deal in gaming history say about the future of the industry? Why are shops paying thousands of pounds for facial recognition cameras? How did Birkenstock become a billion dollar brand? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Oct 18, 202352 minEp. 9

8. The 'Iron Chancellor' and her plan for Britain

What is happening at Metro Bank and is it doomed to fail? Why is the market for fake meat collapsing? Could Rachel Reeves' promise of 'iron discipline' transform Britain's economy? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202345 minEp. 8

7. The Daily Mail, Saudi Arabia, or Boris Johnson: Who's going to buy The Daily Telegraph?

Is Octopus the 'Amazon' of the energy industry? Does LEGO have an innovation problem? Who's going to win the race to buy The Daily Telegraph? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 04, 202348 minEp. 7

6. The truth behind Murdoch's succession

Would scrapping inheritance tax crash the stock market? Why is HS2 so over budget? What really happened when Rupert Murdoch stepped down last week? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 6

5. SUNAK VS NET ZERO

Is Sunak's environmental U-turn bad for business? What's the real story behind his net zero delay? Join Robert and Steph for this emergency episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 202322 minEp. 5

4. What Liz Truss got right

Should the Bank of England shoulder some of the blame for the economic turmoil during the Liz Truss premiership? Is Elon Musk really 'driven by inner demons'? How do TikTokers make money? Is 'surge pricing' blatant profiteering or basic economics? Join Robert and Steph for today's episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ...

Sep 20, 202352 minEp. 4

3. A Battle for the Heart of the Music Industry

How significant is the resignation of BP’s boss? Is there trouble looming on the horizon for British pensions? Has Universal Music Group reshaped the future of streaming? Why are American investment firms taking over European football? Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad c...

Sep 13, 202347 min

2. The drug behind Europe's most valuable company

How much harm has been done by decades of governments investing too little? Is buy-now-pay-later causing misery or joy for young shoppers? Are supermarkets cutting prices fast enough? Is Novo Nordisk’s anti obesity wonder drug Semaglutide the most important pharmaceutical discovery of the century? Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 202357 minEp. 2

1. From the High Street to the City: Britain on the brink

Are we witnessing the slow death of the British stock market? Can the high street survive in 2023? Why is the French government paying its farmers to destroy the country's wine surplus? Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they answer all these questions and more in the first ever episode of The Rest Is Money. Twitter: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney Email: [email protected] goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 202354 min

Trailer

**FIRST EPISODE - WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST** Does money really make the world go round? Economics, business and finance have long been subjects we leave to the stock brokers, hedge fund managers and business school professors who spend their lives obsessing over them - but there’s no reason we shouldn’t discuss ‘money’ in the same way we talk about sport and TV. In The Rest Is Money, business correspondent and broadcaster Steph McGovern is joined by old friend and economics expert Robert Peston to ...

Aug 22, 20231 min
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