The definition of what is art and what is science is a key part of academic life; the former being a matter of subjective opinion, albeit developed with skill and practice, and the latter a matter of exploring and defining objective facts. While we may seek the latter in our conversation, there is no doubt that, in itself, conversation is an art. Kahlil Gibran wrote many words of great insight one hundred years ago and, in his book, 'The Prophet', he included a section on talking. In our modern era of social media, this has much to offer — and a few things which could be added, as young people struggle with the art of conversation. Background music: 'Communicator' by Reed Mathis
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
How long did you take looking round your home before you put an offer in for it? The average prospective buyer spends just 43 minutes. Surprise, surprise, research suggests that it pays to take your time. Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce talk about what should be on your checklist before you take the plunge and buy a property. Should you go by vibes alone, or do you really need to kick the tyres? And when you do buy, what happens if the seller leaves junk like a mouldy fridge, a grimy washing machine and a stained sofa? We reveal all. Buy-to-let has taken a battering in recent years — but there are still pockets of Britain where investors are finding a decent yield. Cash ISAs are back in the spotlight with a review likely to come in July — how likely is it that they will be tinkered with? And will news-defunct furniture brand MFI will return after twenty years; what stores would you like to see make a comeback?
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
After mounting escalations, businesses and investors get a 90-day reprieve on tariffs between the world’s most important trade partners. Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss the U.S. and China’s short-term trade truce, and why there’s some hope that a more permanent deal will be struck, Fox’s next step into streaming with Fox ONE, its existing Tubi footprint, and success in video advertising. Then, 16 minutes in, GoDaddy is known for its commercials, less known for its capital allocation strategy. GoDaddy CFO Mark McCaffrey walks Ricky Mulvey through the company’s philosophy on share buybacks. Companies discussed: FOX. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Mark McCaffrey
Guests: Jason Moser,Ricky Mulvey,Mark McCaffrey
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Even in free markets, governments still make plays. Chris Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook and an economist who specialises in the history of Fed policy. He is also the author of 'MarketCrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.' Hughes joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss modern examples of American 'market craft', how to fix the housing crisis, and what we did and didn’t get from $2 trillion in COVID aid. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guest - Chris Hughes
Guests: Chris Hughes
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Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson reports box office down 50% because of the fine weather. But he delighted in #4 Ocean with David Attenborough in which the 99-year-old reports on mankind's final frontier. Demanding to be seen on the big screen, this amazing film is an existential experience which cannot be bettered. #14 The Wedding Banquet is an updated version of Ang Lee's movie and is an exquisite comedy drama which is very funny and real, with warm, eccentric characters. James also recommends Amazon Prime's Assessment, a psychological sci-fi thriller with Elizabeth Olsen and Alicia Vikander.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: Gadgets and Gizmos
In Utrecht, says Steve Caplin, they've installed a fish video doorbell so the lockkeeper can open the lock for spawning fish. Scientists have managed to turn lead into gold but, even with the Large Hadron Collider, they only produced 29 picograms. There's a way of adding three extra screens to your laptop. Audible are to use AI to narrate audiobooks. Fusion scientists think they can cut the time taken to get to Mars by two-thirds. A dead man testified at the trial of his murderer in Arizona. And a duck has been caught speeding by a radar trap in Switzerland, for the second time in seven years.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Finlay Mathers and Neil Shah of Edison Capital discuss two tech funds heavily involved in AI. Polar Capital's successful Technology Fund has recently shifted massively into the field, with an 80-90% exposure to AI. Focussing on the middle section of the company life cycle, its managers say that AI is on an exponential curve, much like the development of early skyscrapers. Molten Ventures is a publicly-quoted VC fund concentrating on early stage AI, with exposure to R&D and startups. It has plenty of cash ready for seizing interesting opportunities. Both managers consider AI not to be a trend, but a fundamental shift in technology.
Guests: Finlay Mathers
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that UK politics is at a crossroads. He explains that many of the themes of modern political discourse have their roots in 1647's Putney Debates; he discusses the ideas of four diverse academics on the shifting sands of our politics and governance. And what of the future? Will Labour become the natural party of government? Are Reform the new Thatcherite Conservatives? And, with the LibDems almost neck and neck with the Conservatives in some polls, which party will end up in fourth place?
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
Male dominance has tracked humanity throughout our evolution from the animal world, but it's now presenting an existential danger as our ability to threaten the future escalates. Meanwhile society's call for gender equality without addressing the doctrine of male headship is delivering a generation of 'lost boys'. Men need to learn what comes naturally to women: 'servant leadership'. Jesus showed his disciples what it means two thousand years ago, but Christian churches still struggle to understand. It will enable us to care for others and to plan for a better future including bringing inspiration, as opposed to aggression, for young men. Background music: 'Leaders' by Text Me Records — Jorge Hernandez
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
With the Bank of England citing Donal Trump's trade war as the key driver for lower interest rates, will the UK-US trade deal stall the fall? Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Helen Crane discuss this and — will the new IHT levy on pensions lead to retirees spending more on holidays? Also, as companies require more of their staff to return to the office, is 'Working From Home' over?
Guests: Helen Crane
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