Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Reform's rise in the opinion polls could see "The Blob" mounting a new "Project Fear". But it could backfire, particularly as some people like rebelling against the establishment. Will Labour fracture as the Conservatives did? With populations declining and welfare and pension liabilities mushrooming, the financial situation of western democracies is becoming increasingly unstable. With no incentive for politicians to explain how serious the situation is, are our societies doomed? And with the railways being renationaised, Tim considers the oscillation between state and private control over 200 years and wonders why we can't emulate the railway success of that other island state, Japan.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: Gadgets and Gizmos
Steve Caplin says that the Vienna Tourist Board will be celebrating Strauss's bicentenary by beaming The Blue Danube to Voyager 1. Google's 3D meeting platform is almost here. Claude AI has taken to blackmailing engineers who try to turn it off by scouring their emails for indiscretions. Could our phones soon tell us if we are dehydrated? Dyson have a new vacuum with all the gubbins in the stick. The Chinese are developing contact lenses that enable you to see in the dark. Scientists have worked out how to steer cockroaches. And in Japan you can pay for a shoplifting experience, without breaking the law.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Chloe Wong Yun Shin of Edison Group highlights two of the Baillie Gifford funds that presented at the company's recent conference. The US Growth Trust's manager is still very excited about American companies. They are very volatile, so patience is crucial, but the fund remains a conviction investor, in it for the long term. The Schiehallion Fund specialises in later stage private businesses, particularly those capable of transformational growth. Ever more businesses are staying private longer. In the US 87% of companies with over $100m revenue are private. The Fund is aiming to list on the main UK market in the first quarter of 2026.
Guests: Chloe Wong Yun Shing
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
Vladimir Putin has the audacity to claim moral superiority over western democracy: for the full story of complicity between Russia's leaders and the the Russian Orthodox Church, read 'The Baton and the Cross' by Lucy Ash. However implausible Putin's claim may be, we do need to examine our own consciences and become more aware of the need for a moral compass for capitalism. In so many walks of life, this is also conspicuous by its absence in western democracies. Background music: 'Something Is Wrong' by Sir Cubworth
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
What would you do with a £50,000 windfall? Exclusive research shows that many people would be too nervous to invest it. Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce discuss this, and they draw your attention to the pension inheritance tax trap. They also consider the leaked plot to raise taxes still further and the winter fuel payment u-turn. Simon speaks with the CEO of regulator OFGEM, and finally — Mastercard are to pay out £100m to their customers. Could this include you?
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Memorial Day means mowing the lawn and grilling — while you’re outside we’ve got a company to keep in mind and a few CEOs worth watching. Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss what Jony Ive and Sam Altman are cooking up for hardware with OpenAI and io, MercadoLibre’s founder and CEO Marcos Galperin stepping down, and the unsung CEOs that should be getting more love, and Target’s continued retail woes, and how Home Depot and Lowe’s are holding up until the macro tailwinds return. Then, 19 minutes in, with summer officially kicking off, we thought it was a good time to catch up with Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Sanmeet Deo caught up with Fairbanks about the war on wood decks, how the company is handling tariffs, and why he expects business to boom as the macro picture clears up. Finally, 33 minutes in, Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Warby Parker and Pinduoduo. Stocks discussed: AAPL, MELI, TGT, HD, LOW, TREX, WRBY, PDD. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Bryan Fairbanks
Guests: Jason Moser,Bill Mann,Bryan Fairbanks
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Elon Musk is committed to Tesla for at least five more years. Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss investing in companies with a singular leader, earnings results from Home Depot, and a listener's suggestion to create a “laziness” stock basket. Finally, 17 minutes in, Robert Brokamp answers listener questions about Roth IRAs and dividend investing. Companies discussed: TSLA, TTD, HD, DASH, UBER, DPZ, AMZN, WMT, NFLX, LYFT. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp
Guests: Jason Moser,Robert Brokamp
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Rory McGowan is joined by Thea Watson from Bright HR. In this episode the two discuss a new report that Bright HR has carried out. It looks at workplace culture and how it still requires improvement in certain areas. https://www.brighthr.com/
Guests: Thea Watson
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Rory McGowan speaks to Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. Damian tells us all about the 2025 Consumer Voice Report. This looks at shows Brits' attitudes towards AI customer service, with an increasing number expecting AI chatbots to pick up on and adapt to their mood. But there remains a lack of trust in AI to fulfil certain tasks and not make things more difficult. https://www.servicenow.com/uk/
Guests: Damian Stirrett
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Original Broadcast: The Hypnotist
Adam Cox uses the metaphor of an invisible wall to help an academic complete the final part of their research paper in this episode; but we're all aware of the reluctance to get on with actions, of allowing molehills to turn into mountains in our minds. The key is to break down something daunting into something doable — to make a start. Then the momentum carries one through to completion, and new possibilities can open up. Releasing hesitancy can create change — so make a start!
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