Podcasts presented by Simon Rose

Share Radio's Michael Considine caught up with David Thornton, Editor of the Growth Company Investor to discuss whether small caps are overrated

When Socrates said 'the only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing', it's safe to say the Greek philosopher probably wasn't contemplating how flush lavatories function. But today's book argues that from the particulars of porcelain plumbing all the way up to the complexities of our political and economic systems, we all know a great deal less than we think we do. Simon speaks to Professor Steven Sloman, a cognitive scientist at Brown University and co-author of today's book.

Are gilts the safe haven they were once thought to be? With interest rates set to rise, what are the prospects for the fixed interest bonds issued by the British government? Nikesh Patel, Kempen Capital Management's Head of Investment Strategy, joined Simon to discuss

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: Netflix is to start making interactive programmes, Speedlite - world's first controlled lighting stem for bikes, the US Army fires its first 3D printed grenade and much more.

On today's politics: May visits Scotland (and Sturgeon). Meanwhile, power-sharing has broken down in Northern Ireland.

On today's Wrap: stocks have been under pressure following the collapse of Donald Trump's first attempt to overturn Obamacare; the Bank of England will perform stress tests of the UK's biggest banks, including a worst case Brexit scenario; and the telecoms regulator has given BT a record 42 million pound fine for failing to properly compensate businesses.

On the first Investor Insights, brought to you by JP Morgan Asset Management, we discussed investing for income, and explored how investors can use investment vehicles like ISAs to access that income. Share Radio's Simon Rose was joined by Nandini Ramakrishnan, Global Market Strategist at JP Morgan, James Saunders Watson, Client Director at JP Morgan and Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.

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, they discuss Google's new Cloud Video Intelligence tool, Disneyland in the UK, Lightvert, a vertical step of flashing lights, and much more.

The Share Centre takes you through the major trading statements of the week - as well as what's to come. Today: Prudential, Hikma Pharma, Sainsbury's, Kingfisher, Next, & Smiths Group.

On the latest Market Wrap, former Barclays Chief Executive Bob Diamond has launched a takeover bid for stockbroker and investment bank Panmure Gordon. Housebuilder Berkley Group has today signalled strong profits after signalling that the London housing market is stabilising. All this and more with Share Radio Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.