Podcasts presented by Simon Rose

MPs have warned the Government about the risks of the UK and EU failing to reach a trading agreement during Brexit negotiations. The cross-party Committee for Exiting the European Union has urged ministers to work out how much 'no deal' would cost - but some committee members weren't willing to support the report. Hilary Benn MP chairs the Committee - he told Share Radio's Alex Clark what his report set out to achieve.

It's time to talk politics. Today: the Brexit committee's chairman on why he's warned the Government of the risks of 'no deal'; why the National Trust has had to deny it's 'airburshing faith'; and should the UK follow a minimum alcohol price?

Global leadership on climate change is in limbo. With cuts to environmental agency coffers and curbs to the enforcement of climate regulations, President Trump has turned the US approach to climate change on its head. What lies ahead for global climate policy? And how can companies be open with their shareholders when it comes to the environment?

Social media was meant to bring us together. Fast-forward to 2017 and we've all gotten stuck in our own bubbles. Can our politics cope? On today's Book Review: '#Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media' by Cass Sunstein.

On today's Wrap: Online fashion retailer Asos records a rise in half-year profits and sales, helped by a strong international performance, The FTSE 100 makes good gains even after a tough session for supermarkets, sales in Topps Tiles fall 4% during the first quarter of 2017 and much more. Simon is joined by Chris Bailey, the founder of Financial Orbit.

Welcome to Investor Focus - a collection of Share Radio's investment focused pieces. Today: how to diversify your passport; explaining trend investment; and could this so-called "shareholder spring" spread among other FTSE 100 firms.

It's time to talk politics. Today, Simon and former Tory MP Jerry Hayes discuss: damage control over Gibraltar tensions; UK will send military trainers to Jordan to help fight IS; and should we have a three day weekend?

Crowdfunders is Share Radio's regular look at the world of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. Today: an interview with Nicola Horlick, the latest with property lending platform Lendinvest, and how crowdfunding made Oppo Ice Cream possible.

Technology is changing almost every aspect of daily life and business and finance is no exception. Share Radio's Simon Rose and Steve Caplin, Share Radio's technology editor, look at the big technological changes that impact on the world of business, finance and money as well as some of the gadgets that help make everyday life a bit easier. On today's programme: Samsung Galaxy S8 unveils "infinity display", Google's concept E-ink Magic Calendar, CS100 single-aisle aircraft and much more.

On today's show: Shares in UK chip designer Imagination Technologies end down more than 63% after Apple says it would end a deal to use its products, energy giant Ineos is acquiring the Forties Pipeline System in the North Sea from BP for $250m, luxury fashion label Burberry agrees to license its fragrances and cosmetics business to one of the world's leading beauty companies and much more. Simon Rose is joined by Chris Bailey, founder of Financial Orbit - the investment research consultancy.