Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson can't recall another week where the top six UK films are all holdovers, with The Housemaid returning to #1. #9 is the ironically-titled Mercy with Chris Pratt a man who has 90 minutes to convince an AI judge that he didn't kill his wife. Set in real time, it is mechanical but James was drawn in by its moral arguments. #13 is the adaptation of best-seller H is for Hawk with a brilliant Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. It is a beautifully-crafted film but doesn't have a strong storyline or conflict. While not bored, James did get impatient at times. On Netflix is the Taiwanese-set Left-Handed Girl, written by Anora's Sean Baker. The tale of a mother and two daughters moving to Taipei is filmed entirely on an iphone. With great performances, this guerilla style of filmmaking gives it an immediacy and the movie is a real gem.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that housing is one of the most important issues in the UK and that young people being unable to get on the housing ladder could have serious social and political consequences. He wondered why, when the Georgian style of homes is the most popular style of architecture with the public, the majority of contemporary houses look so unprepossessing. He is staggered by the level of often contradictory housebuilding regulations, which would not permit the construction of Georgian-style houses. Turning to London, he notes that housebuilding in London has fallen 84% in the last decade and that Sadiq Khan is falling short of his housebuilding target by a massive 90%. Given this, Tim wonders what the Mayor's legacy will be.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Liam O'Byrne of Edison Group says that leading London estate agency Foxtons are at the crossroads of an exciting new chapter. They have set a much more optimistic growth target and are expanding beyond the London area, which could be the precursor to a wider rollout. They have a very rich historical database which is being leveraged with AI to outpace the opposition. He also highlights Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust which tries to identify exceptional businesses, both private and public. They were an early backer of SpaceX which is heading for a potentially record-breaking IPO later this year, yet they're at a discount to net asset value. They focus on disruptive companies which are hard to value but have significant potential upside.
Guests: Liam O'Byrne
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
There's been much discussion about the social media and NEET challenges for young people over the past week: the Bigger Picture reports on debates in parliament and The Hypnotist reflects on the importance of experience built up during childhood: experience that can be severely handicapped by social media addiction. Meanwhile the steady erosion of a moral compass for young people could result in serious instability for adult generations to come. Background music: 'Don't Look Inside' by Biz Baz Studio
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
Donald Trump has been hijacking the headlines this week, with his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos a major talking point globally. With plenty of geopolitical drama afoot, what does a weakening US dollar mean for UK investors with money tied up in US and global funds? Simon Lambert, Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss. One of the world’s biggest investment firms, Vanguard has spurned the Chancellor's efforts to drive up investment in the UK, as it plans to cut its LifeStrategy exposure to the UK — why, and what should you do? Nationwide has bumped up what it will lend on mortgages to six times salary — it means borrowers can potentially borrow £50,000 more. Is this a step in the right direction or the path to trouble? Are you saving enough for retirement? Our analysis shows what you need in your pot at every milestone age to be on track — and what to do if you’re off target. This is Money reporter Harvey Dorset tries out a £5,000 smartphone — so what do you get for such a huge outlay? Lastly, Lee speaks to actress Joanna Page about her finances — the Gavin and Stacey star reveals what her mum and nan taught her about money.
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
It only took us a couple of weeks into 2026, but it appears this year is shaping up to be the year that many of the largest private companies finally go public. It could start sooner than expected as SpaceX has hired bankers for a potential IPO this year. SpaceX could be the first of many. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss Rocket Lab’s test failure, SpaceX’s IPO rumors and who could quickly follow, investing advice when analysing IPOs, and IPOs on our radar. Companies discussed: RKLB, TSLA, EQPT. Host — Tyler Crowe; Guests — Matt Frankel, Jon Quast.
Guests: Matt Frankel,Jon Quast
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Netflix reported earnings and results were solid, but guidance left investors wanting more. We discuss what we saw and why Netflix went all-cash for its Warner Bros Discovery bid. We also touch on the bond market, which is looming over the market today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss Netflix earnings, Netflix going all-cash for WBD, and bond markets in turmoil. Companies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren.
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Rachel Warren
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Original Broadcast: The Hypnotist
This episode is about harnessing strategies which you may have developed during childhood, including love and acceptance, in order to make more use of it in your life today: it's particularly relevant to the degree to which you may feel obliged to feel responsible for relationships with others. It's also worth thinking, as you listen to this episode, about how many young peeople growing up today might be handicapped from using this 'inner child' approach in future as a result of spending an excessive proportion of their time on social media.
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Rory McGowan is joined by Mary Hubbard, executive director of the first website created, WordPress, to answer these questions: Tell us more about the first website created? Why do websites still matter in an age dominated by apps and closed platforms? How have user expectations of websites changed over the last decade? What needs to happen to ensure the web remains open for the next 35 years? Where can listeners go for more information on this?
Guests: Mary Hubbard
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If you’ve set yourself the goal of improving your sleep this year, but already feel you’ve failed, there may be more at play than standard insomnia. Leading psychiatrist, Dr Bruna Sanader Vukadinovic, is warning that an over-reliance on insomnia medication may be doing more harm than good — especially when ADHD is involved. She joins Rory McGowan to discuss this further and give her top tips.
Guests: Bruna Sanader Vukadinovic
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