Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the staggering economic and actuarial implications of curative medicine which appears to be on the point of extending life expectancy significantly and reducing diseases associated with old age. He looks at an app which helps to report possible car wash slaves which demonstrates the creeping digital privatisation of law enforcement. Lastly he examines the role of the "deep state" in the Brexit process.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Ian Forrest of The Share Centre looks at the recent bad news at departmental store group Debenhams and drug company Indivior as well as the more encouraging recent figures from Tesco, which outperformed market expectations. He looks ahead to expected figures from Segro, Bunzl and Unilever.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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James Cameron-Wilson runs his eye down the UK box office chart, with age-shift superhero movie Shazam! pushing Dumbo from the front spot, a new Pet Semetary at #3 and French-directed western The Sisters Brothers clocking in at #9. Out for home release is Mary Poppins Returns, which will no doubt fly off the shelves and 1952 Finnish classic The White Reindeer, which might have a little more trouble getting into the air.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Steve Caplin on the mother and daughter rescued by police use of the What3Words app, speed limiters on cars, wireless charging for electric taxis, French car alcolocks, the meatless Burger King Whopper, the autotune for karaoke singers, the weight of the Milky Way (1.5 trillion solar masses) and contraceptive jewellery.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. In this week's show: A federal judge orders Elon Musk and the SEC to put on their “reasonableness pants"; Tradeweb pops on its IPO; Amazon’s ad business gains on Google; And Burger King introduces an Impossible Whopper. Analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss these stories and weigh in on the latest from Constellation Brands, Disney, and Teladoc. Plus, Allison Schrager shares some insights from her book, An Economist Walks Into A Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk.
Guests: Chris Hill,Andy Cross,Jason Moser,Allison Schrager
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Political commentator Mike Indian tries to make sense of the political shenanigans of the past few days, full of amendments and indicative votes, with deadlock in the Cabinet and Commons and Theresa May entering discussions with Jeremy Corbyn. But with the House of Commons' business disrupted by a water leak, Mike explains how important that mishap could yet be.
Guests: Mike Indian
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Steve Caplin takes a look at vending machines in Canary Wharf dispensing short stories, Apple's new credit card, a chance to be the voice of Virgin Trains' talking toilet, a wearable drum kit, less stressed laboratory mice, acoustic metamaterial and an AI system to train violinists.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Majoring heavily on retail, Helal Miah of The Share Centre looks at recent numbers from AA, Saga, Mothercare and AO World. He looks ahead to forthcoming news from Tesco, ASOS, Dunelm and WH Smith, one of the few more positive retailing stories of late.
Guests: Helal Miah
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James Cameron-Wilson discusses the latest UK box office chart, with Tim Burton's new version of Dumbo trampling all underfoot, pushing Captain Marvel down to second position. What is NOT in the charts, however, is The Highwaymen with Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner. As the tale of cops on the trail of Bonnie & Clyde was made by Netflix, some cinema chains are boycotting it. James discusses the cinema vs. streaming war. His DVD of the week is Mektoub, My Love from Abdellatif Kechiche (Blue Is The Warmest Colour).
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Interview
We make resolutions for New Year, so why not for the new tax year? Jonathan Amponsah of The Tax Guys talks to Simon Rose about some of the steps business owners can use to reduce their tax bill, including making sure they claim expenses, utilise capital allowances, crystallise losses, access various generous reliefs such as on R&D and investing in SEIS companies, as well as gifting and saving in a pension. He also discusses the massive move towards making tax entirely digital.
Guests: Jonathan Amponsah
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