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The Iran war has shown that low-cost drones can challenge even the mightiest military forces. Now the Pentagon is turning to a new breed of defence companies, led by Anduril, SpaceX and Palantir. How are these firms changing the way America wages war? Guests and hosts: Matthew Steckman, president and chief business officer at Anduril Henry Tricks, The Economist's US technology editor Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Drones Defence industry Iran war Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Around two-thirds of all firms worldwide are family businesses. This is about to become a problem. A succession crisis is brewing as family elders consider handing over control of their empires to the next generation. So what happens if their heirs aren’t up to the job? Guests and hosts: Lizzy Rudd, chair of Berry Bros and Rudd Sanjiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Finserv Dr Josh Baron, senior lecturer at Harvard Business School Avantika Chilkoti, The Economist’s global business writer Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Family businesses Succession planning Luxury firms Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

This week Iran and America agreed to pause the war. But the ceasefire, even if it holds, won’t prevent the conflict’s economic fallout. The impact has been felt most acutely in Asia, the destination for 80% of the oil and 90% of the gas that usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz. What lessons does the crisis hold for governments in the region? Guests and hosts: Vishnu Padmanabhan, The Economist’s Asia correspondent and news editor Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Iran ceasefire Asian energy shock Strait of Hormuz crisis Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Despite their efforts, Silicon Valley’s disruptors have left America’s $5trn health industry untouched. Now, AI may be about to change that. Founders and their investors want doctors and patients to focus more on prevention and less on cure. But are they really the people to fix a broken health-care system? Guests and hosts: Shailesh Chitnis, The Economist’s global business writer Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Vijay Pande, managing partner at VZ.VC Nate Gross, head of health at OpenAI Topics covered: Health tech Silicon Valley Artificial intelligence Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has given it a remarkable strategic advantage. How has the country weaponised the shipping lane so effectively—and what does the crisis reveal about other chokepoints in the global economy? Plus, we report from CERAWeek, the “Davos of energy," and consider whether America’s oilmen will benefit from the war. Guests and hosts: Edward Fishman, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of “Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare” Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist’s global energy and climate innovation editor Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz CERAWeek energy conference Chokepoints in the global economy Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

There are jitters among America’s corporate lenders. There have been high profile defaults of big borrowers like Tricolor Holdings and First Brands, which collapsed just weeks apart. Then, last month, investors rushed to pull their money from a fund operated by Blue Owl, a private credit behemoth. With energy costs spiking and interest rate cuts now looking less likely, how much trouble are America’s corporate borrowers in? Guests and hosts: - Tuck Hardie from Houlihan Lokey - Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” - Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” - Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: - Private credit - Blue Owl - First Brands and Tricolor Holdings Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

The Iran war has sparked the largest energy-supply shock in history. Despite a record-breaking release of oil from strategic reserves, prices remain high as Iran has ramped up attacks designed to disrupt energy supplies. How is the crisis rippling through economies—and can anything be done to limit the damage? Guests and hosts: Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist’s global energy and climate innovation editor Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Iran war energy crisis International Energy Agency 1970s oil shocks Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Oil and gas prices have surged in the wake of the conflict in Iran. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a standstill and energy infrastructure is under attack. Just how extreme will the economic fallout of the war be? Guests and hosts: Andrew Scott Cooper, author of “The Oil Kings” Matthieu Favas, The Economist’s commodities editor Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Iran war Oil and gas prices Strait of Hormuz Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Join The Economist’s Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu for award-winning reporting and discussion on the stories that move markets. They speak to top bosses, investors and analysts around the world for unmatched insight into global finance, business and economics. Published every Thursday. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China dominates the supply and processing of many critical minerals, including rare earths. Now, America is responding with initiatives such as the Project Vault stockpile and a proposed “minerals club”. Will this be enough to help it win the minerals war? Guests and hosts: Matthieu Favas, The Economist’s commodities editor Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Critical minerals security China's rare-earth dominance Project Vault Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

It’s hard to think of an industry more reviled than private equity. Its detractors accuse the sector of hollowing out and eventually killing beloved businesses such as Toys “R” Us. But this week, we want to convince you that private equity is the villain the world needs. Guests and hosts: Jeffrey Hooke, author of “The Myth of Private Equity” Raghuram Rajan, professor of finance at Chicago Booth Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Private equity Venture capital Investment Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

The majority of America’s ten largest companies once dealt in oil. Today, it’s chips. The supply chain for semiconductors is complex and no less fraught with geopolitical tension. And at the centre of it is Arm. This week, we speak to the chip designer’s boss Rene Haas. Guests and hosts: Rene Haas, CEO of Arm Shailesh Chitnis, The Economist’s global business writer Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks” Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: Chips manufacturing The semiconductor supply chain Arm Holdings plc Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Japan’s prime minister looks set for a big victory in this week’s snap election. In a bid to address Japan’s prolonged stagnation and rising cost of living, Takaichi Sanae has promised tax cuts and high government spending. How could her plans reshape the economy—and why have they rattled global markets? Hosts: Ethan Wu, Mike Bird and Alice Fulwood. Guest: Tobias Harris, founder of Japan Foresight. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

From assaults on Federal Reserve independence to his threats to seize Greenland, the first year of Donald Trump’s second stint in the White House has been head-spinning. But so far, one cohort at least appears unfazed: investors. The S&P 500 has risen 15% over the past 12 months and hit yet another all-time high on January 27th. So what, if anything, would it take for investors to “sell America”? Hosts: Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu. Guest: Marko Papic from BCA Research. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

“The ChatGPT moment for robotics is here,” Nvidia boss Jensen Huang said earlier this month. And nowhere is that more obvious than on the factory floor, where machines aren’t just becoming more agile, but smarter, too. This week, Money Talks takes a trip to Germany, to tour the factories of the future. Hosts: Ethan Wu and Alice Fulwood. Guest: Anjani Trivedi, The Economist’s global business correspondent. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.