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Simon Rose

Book Review: The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

Book Review: The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone
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.
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Steven Sloman


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Simon Rose

Fund Manager Focus: Are gilts still safe haven?

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

Fund Manager Focus: Are gilts still safe haven?
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

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Ed Bowsher

Market predictions ahead of Article 50 trigger

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Market predictions ahead of Article 50 trigger
Article 50 will be activated tomorrow but can it move markets? Or will other Brexit policies be more closely watched by investors? Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.
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Michael Hewson


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Ed Bowsher

Tesco can 'draw a line' under 2014 accounting scandal

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Tesco can 'draw a line' under 2014 accounting scandal
Tesco will pay a £129 million fine over its 2014 accounting scandal, plus provide compensation for some investors, while two major shareholders are opposed to the supermarket giant's takeover of wholesaler Booker. For more analysis Rodney Hobson, financial commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.
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Rodney Hobson


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Ed Bowsher

Will time fix Northern Ireland's political stalemate?

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Will time fix Northern Ireland's political stalemate?
Personal campaigns have made a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland increasingly difficult. So what's next for the devolved administration at Stormont? Mick Fealty, editor of Slugger O'Toole, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to discuss.
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Mick Fealty


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Ed Bowsher

May’s political tricks bought valuable time for UK – politics with John Rentoul

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

 May’s political tricks bought valuable time for UK – politics with John Rentoul
Ahead of Article 50's trigger, is the UK prepared for a 'no deal' scenario on Brexit? Plus Holyrood votes on another independence referendum for Scotland. John Rentoul, chief political commentator at the Independent, joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher for more on the day's politics.
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John Rentoul


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Sue Dougan

Track Record: Sacha Clark, Director of Subway, UK and Ireland

Sue Dougan
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Track Record: Sacha Clark, Director of Subway, UK and Ireland
On this edition of Track Record, Sue Dougan speaks with the Director of Subway, UK and Ireland, Sacha Clark.
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Sacha Clark


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Ed Bowsher

Weak sterling attracting overseas investors as Qatar pledges £5bn

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Weak sterling attracting overseas investors as Qatar pledges £5bn
Qatar will invest £5 billion in the UK over the next five years, investors said at conference today - is this a vote of confidence in post-Brexit UK? Plus UK airlines will face severe restrictions if a hard Brexit goes ahead, with warnings coming from the European Commission. ‎Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at Killik & Co, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to discuss the day's major economic stories.
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Rachel Winter


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Ed Bowsher

Company news: investors against £3.7 bn Tesco-Booker deal

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Company news: investors against £3.7 bn Tesco-Booker deal
Tesco's been warned against its deal with wholesaler Booker, with two of its biggest shareholders saying the £3.7 billion price tag is too steep. Plus newly-merged bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral sees £200 million loss on merger costs. Daniel Thomas, deputy companies editor at the FT, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.
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Daniel Thomas


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Georgie Frost

Should messaging services such as Whatsapp open up their platforms?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Should messaging services such as Whatsapp open up their platforms?
Social media firms will be summoned before the Home Secretary on Thursday after it emerged the Khalid Masood sent an encrypted message via Whatsapp minutes before the Westminster attack. Amber Rudd claims efforts by firms to curb extremist content online have been inadequate. But what issues would be raised if tech firms were to open up their platforms? To find out Georgie Frost was joined by Ed Johnson-Williams, a campaigner for The Open Rights Group - which campaigns for internet privacy.
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Ed Johnson-Williams


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