Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
For the final Bigger Picture with Simon Rose, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks back over the past 12 years of the programme. Into the good category, he places the advances in technology in areas like medicine, the digital world and the AI revolution. This will give a huge uplift to developing countries. As to the bad, that would include the polarisation of political life as the state hollows itself out from the inside, with taxes at an all-time high and services getting ever worse. Tim highlights the number of people under 40 abandoning the NHS, who believe they won't get a state pension for them and who see their future not in Britain but abroad. The ugly is the ever increasing indebtedness of the world's most advanced democracies and the rising authoritarianism which threatens the underpinning of our open society.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
The major economic challenges confronting humanity — including the chronic and acute polarisation of wealth — are global in character, just as the major environmental issues. However, nations are too reticent to establish effective global governance to deal with them. All the signs are that Andy Burnham will take quite the opposite approach, with his emphasis on regional devolution within the United Kingdom. This is why it is so important to build awareness and debate on the merits and methodology of a global approach to egalitarian capitalism. Background music: 'The Plan's Working' by Cooper Cannell
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
Twice as many households could be forced to pay a new 'mansion tax', latest speculation suggests — the threshold may fall from £2 million to £1.5 million. That rumour comes with Andy Burnham expected to be Prime Minister before the end of the month. So, exactly who will be affected, which regions are most at risk and is the High Value Council Tax Surcharge fair? Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss as more middle-class homeowners potentially face an annual bill, which won't be ring-fenced for local services. Also, the scourge of cowboy builders — trust in traders falls as millions grappled with shoddy home repairs in the past 18 months. How can you find a good tradesperson, and what are your rights if things go wrong? NS&I is in panic mode, as it is far below the amount required to meet its financial targets. As such, it has boosted rates across all products since April. Which ones should you open and which should you avoid?And lastly, the tricks to get you into VIP airport lounges for less this summer — even if you've booked economy.
Guests: Lee Boyce
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Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson reluctantly returns for more of those yellow mischief-makers in #2's 'Minions & Monsters', which provides kids with a quick snapshot of early film history and little else of value. He raves about the third film in the chart, Olivia Wilde's chamber drama 'The Invite', which he says is distinguished by Wilde's direction, terrific performances and an enormously witty screenplay from Will McCormack and Rashida Jones. James also covers StudioCanal's 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Russell Mulcahy's 1986 film 'Highlander', which arrived on the 29th June and celebrates the film's 40th anniversary.
Guests: Chad Kennerk,James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
There’s no question artificial intelligence is the next big paradigm shift in technology, but how that shift plays out could determine how investors can make money. We discuss what we can learn from the PC era, the internet boom and bust, and the mobile phone era in technology. Plus, we discuss our hidden gems and stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Andy Cross, and Lou Whitman discuss lessons from the '80s, dotcom infrastrucuture, internet disruptors, how AI plays out, hidden gems and stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: Delta (DAL), Primo Brands (PRMB), Aritzia (ATZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), TSMC (TSM), Intuit (INTU). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Andy Cross, Lou Whiteman
Guests: Andy Cross,Lou Whiteman
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Oil rose sharply early on Wednesday and the market didn’t like what it saw. But oil may not be the big driver of stocks that it was a few months ago and the pullback may simply be a healthy breather for hot stocks. Plus, we discuss some new EVs hitting the market and how satellites could disrupt telecom. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss oil is up again — market breather? Can a cheap EV win? Why Americans buy big ... is AMT’s debt a problem? And will satellites disrupt telecom? Companies discussed: American Tower (AMT), Verizon (VZ), AT&T (T), General Motors (GM), Ford (F), Stellantis (STLA), Micron (MU), Sandisk (SDSK). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Rachel Warren
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Last week we tackled emotional drinking; this week it's the turn of emotional eating. This is when you're not hungry or in need of nutrition, but you're just coping with stress or anxiety by constantly nibbling away at certain foods which 'make you feel safe'. However these are often processed foods which are anything but safe in the long run. The episode seeks to help with a 'reframe' in order to give up mindless snacking.
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Oil prices have plunged in recent weeks as the war in Iran appears to be coming to a halt. But why did predictions of $200 oil never materialise? We discuss the underlying dynamics. We also covered a new Stablecoin that could be disruptive to payments, and why Nike’s comeback is stalling out. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tyler Crowe discuss why oil prices are dropping, did China prevent an energy crisis? Also, the new open USD Stablecoin, and are Stablecoins Disruptive? Plus, Nike’s earnings, and can Nike make a comeback? Companies discussed: Nike (NKE), Visa (V), Mastercard (MA). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Tyler Crowe (1/7).
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Tyler Crowe
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
Goodbye Halifax! It’s being scrapped by Lloyds after 173 years. But why would you kill off one of Britain’s best known and trusted banking brands? Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss the end of a very familiar name and talk through the history of what started out as a building society ... and ask: is another historic name next? Also, Britons suffer the sharpest drop in wealth of any developed nation — what’s behind it, and can we arrest the decline? The pensions gender pay gap is still big according to a whole raft of data. We share some key ways that women can boost their pensions. And finally, the secrets to selling on Vinted are revealed by someone who is raking in £12,000 a month selling old clothes.
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Q2 2026 was the best year on Wall Street since 2020 and AI led the way. But the gains weren’t evenly distributed and we discuss what’s sustainable and what’s not in the market. Plus, we discuss Meta becoming a neocloud and look back on the U.S. stocks that defined the past four decades. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss record Q2 performance, how AI ruled the day, and Meta — the Neocloud? Also, what happened to compute constraint? Plus, a history of U.S. stocks and stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), Microsoft (MSFT), Cisco (CSCO), Dell (DELL), GE (GE), Columbia Banking (COLB), Axon (AXON). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser.
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Jason Moser
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Have you noticed that more and more companies are finding the Chinese market is a headwind for companies? You’re not alone. Automotive companies, clothing retailers, beauty products, and many more are either losing market share or seeing sales decline. Jon, Matt, and Tyler break down why the Chinese market has been such a challenge for so many companies, who could be the next company to experience this, and how investors can navigate this trend. Plus, the unconventional winners & losers of the S&P 500 and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss S&P 500’s (volatile) winners and losers in 2026 so far — the unexpected winners and losers; the changing Chinese market; and could Apple and memory be the next China market victims? Companies discussed: CASY, TSCO, GLW, FICO, NKE, LVMH, AAPL, SBUX, DECK, CAT, MSFT. Host — Tyler Crowe; Guests — Matt Frankel, Jon Quast.
Guests: Matt Frankel,Jon Quast
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Original Broadcast: The Hypnotist
This episode is not about social or celebratory drinking, but it's focused on those times when you just drink on autopilot (for example, while watching television) or to calm your nerves at times of emotional stress ('dutch courage'). Adam Cox estimates that these types of mindless drinking could account for 70-80% of alcohol intake, and that they form the foundation of an addictive loop. So it's useful for those who, while they don't want to become teetotal, would rather prefer to keep their alcohol drinking for enjoyable occasions.
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