We're back from our summer break with an enticing idea: what would happen if we only worked four days a week? Far from spelling economic disaster, the Portuguese economist Pedro Gomes argues it would boost the economy and our well-being at the same time. We chat to him about his excellent new book, 'Friday Is The New Saturday: How A Four-Day Week Will Save T ... Show More
Nov 20
How Ireland proved a basic income for artists actually works
<p>We don’t often get to cover joyful policy news on this podcast, so this week we’re delighted to be discussing that rare thing: a European country that’s investing serious money in culture. For three years, Ireland has been experimenting with paying artists, musicians and other ... Show More
48m 54s
Nov 14
Help! My manager is an algorithm!
<p>KATY IS BACK! And we are proud to report that her new baby no longer looks like far-right French politician Éric Zemmour. Relief all around! </p>
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<p>It’s been a hectic time in Europe, but we’re happy to be covering it all—or, you know, a sizable sliver of it—starting ... Show More
53m 42s
Dec 2022
Could the 4-day work week…work?
<p>US stocks fell after new data showed the US services sector grew last month, PwC plans to take advantage of uncertainty at EY by poaching some of its rival’s most senior executives, and China is catching up to Europe in EV battery production. Plus, the FT’s Working It podcast ... Show More
10m 7s
Jun 2020
La semaine de quatre jours pourrait-elle nous sortir de la crise ?
<p>Avec la crise économique monstrueuse qui commence, et les vagues de licenciements qui s’annoncent, il y a beaucoup d’interrogation sur la meilleure façon d’adapter son temps de travail pour la surmonter. </p><br><p>Pour certains, comme le président du Medef, il faut y met ... Show More
25m 56s
Oct 2022
FT Weekend: HBO’s 'Industry', and Esther Perel
<p>This weekend, we discuss <em>Industry </em>on HBO with chief features writer Henry Mance. The show is part of a trend: like <em>Succession</em> and <em>Euphoria</em>, it depicts a pretty harsh version of the world we live in. So why do we keep getting sucked in? Then you'll he ... Show More
30m 17s
Nov 2023
The Intelligence: a far-right victory in the Netherlands
<p>Geert Wilders campaigned on leaving the European Union, closing the borders, and even suggested banning Islam. The Dutch surprisingly voted for him anyway. But without a majority, can he form a government? WeWork is a flawed company, but their bankruptcy reflects greater <a hr ... Show More
23m 38s
Jan 2023
'Walkout Wednesday': A Guide
Everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s strikes with the help of Alan Jones, PA’s Industrial Correspondent.Stephanie Flanders, Head of Bloomberg News Economics, is also on to join the dots between the walkouts and the state of the UK‘s finances, as we learn that the UK e ... Show More
32m 49s
May 2023
Eurovisioncast Week Begins!
Live from Måns Zelmerlöw’s bed! Listen to Eurovisioncast everyday this week on BBC Sounds, for post show reviews, backstage insights, and big name interviews. Today's Eurovisioncast was hosted by Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst, BBC News Eurovision ... Show More
27m 23s