Best David Healey Podcasts (2025)

What tactic did Donald Trump steal from Gordon Brown? What can we learn from when Labour beat UKIP in the 2012 Rotherham by-election when it comes to taking on Farage? As a New Labour alumnus, why does John Healey think there was more patience for change in 1997 compared to 2024? Rory and Alastair are joined by John Healey, The Secretary of State f…

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‘Til Death Do Us Part- Episode 2 19:05

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Send us a text Captain Flashman is still in Hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be entertained. We’ve reached back into the vaults to bring you a classic radio program from 1951. ‘Til Death Do Us Part is a comedy murder mystery show featuring a husband and wife team of sleuths. Join detective Benjamin O’Donahue, and his fast-talking reporter wi…

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Big Herd, Low Prices: This Week in Commodities 11:13

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In this first episode of The Commodity Kitchen Podcast, we dive into the latest moves across the commodity markets. From the sharp drop in chicken prices to ongoing weakness in dairy and record cattle herds, we break down what’s driving these shifts. We also touch on feed costs, seasonal production changes, and government policies shaping the outlo…

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155. Mike Pompeo On Russia, Trump, and China 50:08

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Why does the former Secretary of State think the US is going too soft on Russia and China? What was it like working closely with President Trump? Why did Putin invade Europe under Obama and Biden, but not Trump? Alastair and Rory are joined by Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State and CIA-Director, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/pol…

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154. Maro Itoje: Inequality, Identity, and Hope 1:01:01

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How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change? What qualities are needed in a leadership role? Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK? Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team, Maro Itoje, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. Join The Rest Is Politics…

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‘Til Death Do Us Part 19:05

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Send us a text Captain Flashman is still in Hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be entertained. We’ve reached back into the vaults to bring you a classic radio program from 1951. ‘Til Death Do Us Part is a comedy murder mystery show featuring a husband and wife team of sleuths. Join detective Benjamin O’Donahue, and his fast-talking reporter wi…

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Ada Healey, Vulcan Real Estate 39:47

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On this episode of Inside CRE, we’re joined by Ada Healey, Chief Real Estate Officer at Vulcan Real Estate, recently honored as NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year. Ada reflects on what this recognition means for the team and shares lessons learned since Vulcan first earned the award in 2013. She discusses how the company’s relatively small core tea…

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153. The Man Who Invented The World Wide Web (Tim Berners-Lee) 1:00:27

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Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet, why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space? How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty? Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention? Rory and Alastai…

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152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder) 1:03:20

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Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit unicef.uk/gaza-podca…

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151. Prime Minister of Norway: On Trump, Tech, and Brexit Lessons (Jonas Gahr Støre) 58:43

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Why is the nation with the world’s richest sovereign wealth fund not ‘universally happy’? What can the UK learn from Norway’s relationship with the EU? Is Jonas Gahr Støre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize? Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/…

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Carey Heyman, CLA 34:27

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In this episode, we welcome back Carey Heyman, managing principal for the real estate industry at CLA. Carey breaks down the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it means for commercial real estate. He covers key provisions like 100% bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing and business interest deduction relief, along with updates to…

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150. Nicola Sturgeon: What Really Happened In The Scottish Referendum (Part 2) 1:07:54

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How did the media and Westminster impact the Scottish Referendum? Why are spin rooms "utterly pointless" in Nicola's view? Is misogyny in politics as bad as it used to be, or getting worse due to social media? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nicola Sturgeon for part 2 of their interview to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics …

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149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1) 46:34

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What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to answer all these questions …

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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali) 1:02:41

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How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look? Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these que…

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147. I Thought It Was a Prank - Then I Was Chancellor: Jeremy Hunt (Part 2) 52:34

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What was it like to be handed the reins to the economy following the Liz Truss mini-budget collapse? How did Jeremy Hunt feel fighting an election that he knew the Conservatives would lose? How would Thatcher have dealt with Trump? Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member …

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Captain Flashman Presents: The Terrifying Mysteries of the Inner Sanctum- Summer Bonus 7:08

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Send us a text As those of you on social media already know, Captain Flashman: Defender of the Universe is taking the summer off but that doesn’t mean you won’t be entertained. That’s right, this summer we have a very special summer replacement show for you to enjoy; The Terrifying Mysteries of the Inner Sanctum with your host, Khan the Cruel. Ther…

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Mark Roberts, Crow Holdings 57:57

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Mark Roberts, managing director of research at Crow Holdings, joins the podcast to share his insights – from macroeconomic trends to individual asset classes. He sees current valuation lags in open-end funds as a rare investment opportunity and predicts inflation will fall below 2% by year’s end. Roberts remains optimistic about the economy, citing…

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146. The Rise and Fall of The Conservative Party: Jeremy Hunt (Part 1) 50:36

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How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson? What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS? What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership? Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Pl…

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145. Gary Stevenson: Masculinity, Money, and the Myth of Meritocracy (Part 2) 47:06

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How did Gary become a multimillionaire by the age of 25? How big a difference can a wealth tax make on regular people's lives? Have centrist politics failed on the economy? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a m…

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144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (Part 1) 36:16

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How did Gary Stevenson go from being expelled for drug dealing, to one of the most successful traders in London? How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK? What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to discuss all thi…

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Gina Raimondo, Former U.S. Commerce Secretary 1:01:24

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Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo delivered a candid assessment of the U.S. economy in her keynote remarks at NAIOP’s I.CON East conference in New Jersey last month: strong at its core but held back by what she called “self-inflicted wounds.” On this special episode of Inside CRE, you’ll hear Secretary Raimondo’s conversation with NAI…

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143. Iraq, Trump, and America’s Slide to Authoritarianism (Congressman Seth Moulton) 1:04:54

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How did Congressman Moulton keep fighting the Iraq war when he thought it was a mistake? Is there anyone who can stop Trump, or is he an absolute monarch? Have substandard politicians used military service as a get-out-of-jail-free card? Rory and Alastair are joined by Congressman Seth Moulton to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to …

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142. The Truth About Net Zero's Credibility (Emma Pinchbeck) 1:05:53

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Why are the British paying more for energy than anywhere else in Europe? How does society navigate the anxiety of having children during the climate crisis? What does the UK government need to do in order to speed up our transition to green energy? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee and former CEO of…

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Sex And Drugs And Morning Rolls 27:57

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Send us a text In our last episode Dr Commander, Dr Krakow and Eve escaped and freed Captain Credo from his station at the french fry machine. However before they could leave the kitchen and free Captain Flashman from his double-drugging, Carl made his way to that very same kitchen. Will our newly freed trio capture Chief Magician Carl and use him …

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Nicholas Johnston on transforming ECC’s Software for UK Universities 37:32

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In this episode, Rich is joined by Nicholas Johnston, Chief Executive of the Educational Competencies Consortium (ECC). Nicholas shares ECC’s transformation journey—from a niche not-for-profit grappling with legacy systems to launching a modern, secure, cloud-based solution supporting over 130 UK institutions. Together, they explore the challenges …

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141. The President of Cyprus: Iran, Israel, and the Cyprus Issue (Nikos Christodoulides) 1:02:29

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What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts? How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time? How can governments fight corruption? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus, to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for excl…

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Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics 50:53

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In this episode, Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi joins us to unpack the extraordinary uncertainty facing today’s economy – on par, he says, with the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from insights shared during his keynote at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium, Zandi discusses the weakening labor force, volatile…

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140. The Next President of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran 1:08:21

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Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to stop the small boats crisis? Alastair and Rory are joined by former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to discuss all this and more. Sign up to Revolut Business t…

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Thinking Out Loud: David’s Journey into Transparent AI for Finance 37:10

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In this episode of Software Beats Business, Rich sits down with David Glennie, CEO of Voodoo Park, to unpack his journey from a creative background in acting and music to founding a company that’s redefining AI’s role in the financial sector. Together, they explore the challenges of building a transparent AI platform that empowers financial institu…

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139. Speaker Kevin McCarthy: In Defence of Donald J. Trump 1:10:43

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What is the logic behind Trump’s “chaotic” political strategy? Are Europe and America heading for a divorce? What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss all this and more. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.re…

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138. The Anxious Generation: How Silicon Valley Has Rewired Our Brains (Jonathan Haidt) 1:08:54

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What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media? How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes? How do you beat an addiction to your phone? Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time …

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Revenge Is A Dish Best Served With Belgian Fries 28:27

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Send us a text In our last episode the still double-drugged Captain Flashman and Queen Cerulean defeated Dr Krakow and her rescue army by freezing them with a Ring Bomb. Queen Cerulean then ordered Chief Magician Carl to unfreeze Dr Krakow but before doing so, he learned that his newly adopted son, Carl Jr. had died. Embittered, Carl unfroze Dr Kra…

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Melinda McLaughlin, Prologis 28:11

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In this episode, Melinda McLaughlin, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research at Prologis, discusses the evolving state of global trade and its impact on logistics real estate. She highlights how trade disruptions, starting with tariffs in 2017 and intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, have accelerated supply chain diversification – especi…

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Scoring Wins: The Realities of Outsourcing with Jonathan Healey 34:49

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Join us in this epsiode of Software Meets Business as we sit down with Jonathan Healey, Managing Director of IDHL’s Web Division, to explore the evolving landscape of outsourcing in software development. Jonathan shares his candid insights on how outsourcing has transformed over the years, from the early days of conference calls and limited interne…

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137. Jacinda Ardern: Why I Stepped Down as Prime Minister of New Zealand 1:09:19

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How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates? Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in 2017, how did she navigate this pressure? To what extent is politics about personal gratification and the pursuit of power? Alastair and Rory are joined b…

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Bot Armies, Dead Internet, and Misinformation Farms with Amil Khan 39:43

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With endless bot armies infiltrating social media feeds and harnessing the algorithm to control narratives and public opinion, our media system is becoming increasingly polluted. How long will it be before the internet is officially “dead,” where more comments and views are bots than human? Our conversation this week is with Amil Khan, a former Reu…

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136. Ed Miliband: Farage, Starmer and The Fight for Net Zero (Part 2) 52:54

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How did Ed Miliband recover from Labour’s 2015 defeat and decide to remain in politics? Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage? Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your acc…

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Special Episode: CRE Leaders on Tariffs and Market Resilience 37:29

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Commercial real estate leaders Amy Curry, Chief Strategy Officer of Dermody; Ed Griffin, CEO, Griffin Partners; and Kevin Hardy, Head of Eastern Canadian Office, Oxford Properties; join us for a special episode to discuss the impacts of tariffs on the industry. In this candid conversation they share how uncertainty is increasing scrutiny, moderatin…

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135. Ed Miliband: Blair, Brown, and Battling his Brother (Part 1) 54:37

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How did Ed Miliband’s childhood being raised by survivors of the Holocaust shape his politics? How did his role mediating between Blair and Brown earn Ed the moniker ‘Emissary from planet F***’? What was it like to take on his own brother in the Labour leadership race? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and…

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Jaya Jha on Leading Technology with Purpose and Precision 38:59

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, Rich is joined by Jaya Jha, Director of Software Development at Ten Lifestyle Group. Jaya shares her extraordinary journey from a chemistry graduate in Mumbai to a global software leader. Together, we explore her transition from hands-on development to heading international teams, and how she’s nurtured h…

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134. Palestine's Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti's Son on Occupation, Resistance, and Hope 57:37

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Who, instead of Hamas, could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership? Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over 20 years, a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born? How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region? Rory and…

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Feeding Millions on the Move: Arah Tan Talks Supply Chain, Inflation, and Innovation 40:38

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Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Today’s guest is Arah Tan, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at OTG Management—a leading foodservice company operating in high-traffic venues like LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark Airports. In this episode, we dig into the unique challenges of airport food operations. Arah shares how OTG navi…

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Media Literacy with Renee Hobbs 32:14

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The average American's worldview is under constant assault from propaganda. Between the 5,000 advertisements we see daily, for profit journalism, and virtually every post on social media, the gulf between reality and the myths we are surrounded by has never been wider. And with the widespread adoption of algorithms guiding this entire process, we a…

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133. Trump vs. Europe: Flattery, Pushback, and Powerplays (Congressman Jim Himes) 1:03:36

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Will Europe ever trust the US again? What is the future of the Democratic party? What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration? TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from dis…

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Driving Innovation Without Code: How Business Leaders Can Lead Software Success with Richard Moseley 33:42

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Richard Moseley, the founder of Rent Pay Go, to explore how his years in the plant and construction industries led him to create a groundbreaking digital platform. Richard shares the origins of Rent Pay Go, from identifying a critical gap in online equipment ordering to building a scalabl…

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Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Beacon Economics 38:50

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Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner of Beacon Economics and recent I.CON West keynote, joins the podcast to parse the growing disconnect between economic data and public sentiment. While U.S. households are financially strong and consumer spending drives growth, this prosperity is propped up by an unsustainable government deficit and for…

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132. Former Head of MI6: Russia, China, and Trump (Sir Alex Younger) 1:07:19

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What is the real job of a spy? What is the role of the UK’s intelligence community in Trump’s new world order? How does the relationship between politicians and intelligence services work? TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leadin…

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131. The Global Health Crisis: USAID cuts, Trump, and the limits of AI (Atul Gawande) 1:04:02

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How many people are going to die as a result of American support for USAID programs being removed? What are the limits of thinking of AI as the silver bullet for healthcare? How do we bring the doubling of the human lifespan to everyone alive without bankrupting our societies? TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the p…