Podcasts

It’s one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. But unlike the phone, the car, computers and indoor plumbing, the weekend is still stuck in the 1930s. As productivity increased, the promise of shorter working hours always seemed just out of reach. But now, there’s a campaign to make the 4-day week a reality within our lifetimes. Obviously many people would love to work less. But what would it mean for the economy? And what would it take to make it a reality? Ayeisha Thomas-Smith is joined by Alfie Stirling, Head of Economics and Aidan Harper, Researcher at the New Economics Foundation.

Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. In this week's show we’re joined by Motley Fool Analyst Ben Ra to discuss how China’s history influences its mindset on capitalism and business.

What is “stress”, why do we experience it, and what can we do to reduce it? This week, Adam Cox is joined by Stress Relief Coach, Maxine Wynter. She talks about how modern technology can both help and hinder feelings of stress, and offers some tips to help keep it under control.

Professor Tim Evans on the latest developments in the 2019 General Election. What are the polls telling us about shifting political loyalties? He examines the Liberal Democrat manifesto and marvels at the "free stuff for everyone" promises of the main parties. He also looks at NATO, which has identified space as its next operational domain.

James Cameron-Wilson looks at the UK box office where Joker, after six weeks, has been dethroned. The new #1 is romcom Last Christmas with James's preferred film, Le Mans '66, pushed into #2 position. With no other new films in the top 10, James recommends a limited edition 4K restoration of the 1951 classic The African Queen with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

Helal Miah of The Share Centre looks at recent news from Easyjet, Halma, Kingfisher and Royal Mail. He then looks ahead to what we might expect from Compass, De La Rue, Intertek and Marston's.

Steve Caplin looks at the efficacy of Waitrose's coffee logs. There's also the problems Uber's self-driving cars have with jaywalkers, blood donors tracking their blood, Tim Berners-Lee's new browser, magnetising blood cells to cure disease, stretchable electronics, rhino horns made with horse hair to deter poachers, cream to help you learn languages or musical instruments and the world's brightest (multi-coloured) headlights.

Nowadays, you can invest with conscience to help spread a little good around the world – as well as keeping an eye on your returns. Did you know for instance, that investing in sustainable businesses over the last few years now delivers equal, or even better returns than conventional investments*? Whether you want to support businesses working to reverse climate change, ensure access to clean water for everyone, give people a head-start with a micro-loan or encourage gender diversity and equality in the boardroom – you can do this. Find out how at the first Sustainable & Social Investing Conference – for private investors, in London, on Thursday 12th December (not the only important thing happening that day!) Share Radio are media partners which means our listeners can claim £20 off the cost of the ticket – just remember to use the code SHARERADIO when you register. Find out more by visiting the website sustain.social.

As the lottery turns 25 (yes, that went quick), we find out what some winners did with their money, talk about what we'd do with a win, and ask if there is a better way to run a lotto? Plus, Simon Lambert reveals his confessions of a lottery mug at 25 years and counting.

Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? Can you ever have too much grit? And what do birds and frogs have to do with business success? On this week’s show, we revisit our conversation with David Epstein, author of the New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.