Episodios

  • The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
    Jul 4 2025

    Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market exceeded expectations last month. Plus, the future of the UK’s National Health Service could be in jeopardy, and Hong Kong residents cancel trips to Japan over a comic book’s earthquake prophecy.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    What is in Donald Trump’s giant tax-cutting bill

    US economy surpasses expectations to add 147,000 jobs in June

    The future of the NHS

    10-year plan NHS

    Hongkongers scrap Japan trips over comic book’s earthquake prophecy


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson and Katya Kumkova. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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    12 m
  • The mad dash for trade deals
    Jul 3 2025

    European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect again. Plus, the Pentagon suddenly stalled some weapon shipments to Ukraine, and the UK’s watered-down welfare reform bill could mean higher taxes.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    European CEOs urge Brussels to halt landmark AI Act

    US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline

    Ukraine summons top US diplomat after Washington halts some arms supplies

    Which UK taxes are expected to rise in the autumn Budget?


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson and Kasia Broussalian. Additional help from Blake Maples and Michael Lello. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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    12 m
  • US banks are hungry for deals
    Jun 30 2025

    The Trump administration is paving the way for more US bank mergers, and China’s online retail giants are losing some key customers. Plus, the race to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell is heating up, and the UK is trying to make financial advice more accessible.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Deal hunger stirs among US banks

    US shoppers ditch Shein and Temu as Trump closes tax loophole

    White House says decision on nominating next Fed chair not ‘imminent’

    UK launches biggest financial advice shake-up in more than a decade


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alexander Higgins and Peter Barber. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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    12 m
  • Labour MPs rebel against UK welfare reform
    Jun 27 2025

    Some members of the UK's parliament fight back against proposed welfare cuts, and early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium stockpile is still intact, officials say. Plus, the rise of sports gambling in Nigeria is being powered by social media influencers.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials say

    A defeat Keir Starmer cannot afford

    Keir Starmer in talks with rebel MPs in bid to head off welfare revolt

    The football betting influencers behind Nigeria’s not-so secret gambling boom

    Send me your questions for the Swamp Notes podcast: marc.filippino@ft.com. We may even play your voicemail on the show.


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Henry Larson, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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    12 m
  • Why markets are unfazed by the Middle East conflict
    Jun 26 2025

    Nato members decided on increased defence spending, the Federal Reserve is planning on cutting capital requirements for America’s biggest banks, and accounting firms are ready to open up to public markets. Plus, why US stocks are unfazed by the Israel-Iran conflict.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    The US, Iran and markets

    The markets are silent — that is worrying

    Federal Reserve unveils plans to reduce capital rules imposed after 2008 crisis

    Accounting sector prepares for more IPOs after private equity binge


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    10 m
  • Iran's path forward
    Jun 25 2025

    US stocks almost hit record highs amid possible de-escalation in the Middle East, and Johns Hopkins University professor Vali Nasr analyses Iran’s future. Plus, the US Federal Reserve chair signalled no interest cuts this summer, and US states are sending delegates to the EU for advice on green policy.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Israel-Iran latest: JD Vance declares era of new Trump foreign policy doctrine

    The war that will remake Iran’s Islamic republic

    Iran at the precipice

    Jay Powell pushes back on calls for Federal Reserve rate cuts as soon as July

    Rachman Review podcast

    US states send delegates to EU for advice on green policy


    Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Fiona Symon, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    11 m