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FTNB Live! FT Weekend Fest in Washington DC Jun 04, 2023

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A special live recording of the FT News Briefing at the FT Weekend Festival in Washington, DC. Our terrific colleagues played a friendly game of news trivia, and the FT’s Ethan Wu gave us a preview of his new podcast Unhedged, which comes out June 13.

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Katie McMurran, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: the ‘democratic recession’ Jun 03, 2023

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In this second episode of Martin Wolf’s series, the renowned FT columnist and economist speaks to Larry Diamond, a leading contemporary scholar in the field of democracy studies and a senior fellow in global democracy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Drawing on arguments in Martin’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, they discuss what’s behind a deepening global ‘democratic recession’.

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Martin Wolf: in defence of democratic capitalism

For Martin’s FT columns click here

For the FT review of Martin’s book click here

This episode is presented by Martin Wolf. The producer is Laurence Knight. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and the sound engineer is Breen Turner. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

Clips: BBC, CNN, WION

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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What did the fight over the US debt ceiling cost? Jun 02, 2023

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Binance has lost a quarter of its market share,the US government is on the verge of passing a deal to raise the debt ceiling, and Eurozone inflation has fallen more than economists expected to hit its lowest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Ukraine’s attacks such as the Moscow drone strikes are seen as ‘magician’s sleight of hand’ that deceives the Kremlin and derails Russia’s plans.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Binance loses market share after regulatory clampdown

Chuck Schumer races to push US debt ceiling bill through Senate by end of week

Eurozone inflation falls to lowest level since Russia invaded Ukraine

Military briefing: Ukraine’s daring ‘shaping operations’ stretch Russian defences

Rachman Review podcast: Is the Ukraine War reaching a turning point?

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The housing supply problem: Part 2 Jun 01, 2023

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The US House of Representatives voted to raise the debt ceiling last night. Plus, in part two of our housing series, the FT’s Persis Love explores a niche solution to skyrocketing rents in the UK, called homesharing.

Mentioned in this podcast:

US closer to avoiding historic default as House advances debt ceiling bill

Homesharing offers a cheaper alternative to rental accommodation

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Wall Street gives crypto a chance May 31, 2023

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China has called for “stable and constructive” ties with the US in a meeting with Elon Musk and some Wall Street companies are building their own digital markets trading platforms to compete with crypto companies. Plus, the FT’s Nicholas Megaw explains why investment funds have become a bigger insider trading risk for US lawmakers than buying shares in a single company.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Wall Street ready to take on established crypto companies

US Congress: how investment funds became the new insider trading risk

China calls for ‘stable’ ties with US in meeting with Elon Musk

Nvidia hits $1tn market cap as chipmaker rides AI wave

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Ageing populations hit government credit ratings May 30, 2023

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Democrats and Republicans are confident they can pass a deal to avert a US debt default, the lira slides after Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is re-elected, and ageing populations are causing government credit ratings to take a hit.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Debt ceiling fight shifts to Congress as lawmakers prepare for first votes

Turkey’s lira weakens as economists warn of economic challenge

Ageing populations ‘already hitting’ governments’ credit ratings

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Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism May 29, 2023

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In the first of this four-part series, the renowned FT columnist and economist Martin Wolf tells the FT’s executive opinion editor Jonathan Derbyshire why he fears the marriage of liberal economics and democracy may be facing its toughest test in decades. Drawing on arguments in his latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, Martin explains how his own life story and career have shaped his views.

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Martin Wolf: in defence of democratic capitalism

For Martin’s FT columns click here

For the FT review of Martin’s book click here

This episode is presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. The producer is Laurence Knight. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and the sound engineer is Breen Turner. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

Clips: BBC, CNN, Fox News

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Nvidia closes in on the trillion dollar club May 26, 2023

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More large US companies are taking shelter in bankruptcy court, Nvidia is on course to become the first chipmaker to be valued at more than $1tn, and Turkish voters go back to the polls to pick their next president.

Mentioned in this podcast:

US credit squeeze triggers rise in corporate bankruptcies

Nvidia races towards $1tn club as AI frenzy drives chip stocks higher

The latest on Turkish elections

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The housing supply problem: Part I May 25, 2023

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UK gilt yields hit levels not seen since last year’s “mini” Budget crisis, and Australia’s government has referred a PwC tax leak scandal to the country’s federal police. Plus, in part one of our series on housing, the FT’s Sonja Hutson looks at why there are so few homes on the US market.

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Gilt yields soar towards ‘mini’ Budget levels after inflation disappoints

Australian government refers PwC tax leaks scandal to police

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A new gold rush May 24, 2023

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A double-digit drop in German exports to China has rattled Europe’s biggest economy and the UK is set to lose a high-profile solar power investment. Plus, the FT’s Harry Dempsey explains why investors and central banks are piling into the gold market.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Big drop in German exports to China raises fears over EU’s industrial powerhouse

UK set to lose solar investment after developer criticises lack of incentives

Why investors are going gaga for gold

The new gold boom: how long can it last?

Apple expands US chip sourcing with multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal

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