Best William J Russell Podcasts (2024)

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EP 28: The Twilight Before The Storm (with Viktor Shvets) 47:09

1h ago47:09

47:09

Technology is transforming our societies, promising a far deeper disruption than the industrial revolutions. As a result, humanity is at a major turning point, and how we respond to the merger of technology and financialisation will decide our future. Are we heading for "enlightened communism" or "despotic feudalism"? Russell Napier quizzes Viktor …

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Special Message from Who & Company 0:46

19d ago0:46

0:46

Just a quick message to say that we will be taking a short break until September. Hope you'll join us then! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwhoandcompany/support

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EP 27: Seven Crashes (with Harold James) 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

Join Russell Napier for a fascinating discussion with Harold James, author of Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalisation. And unlike many of our episodes, brace yourself for a relatively optimistic conclusion! •The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, g…

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Episode 84 - Tansy Rayner Roberts & Ghosts UK 1:28:50

1M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

This month's guest is an accomplished author and a member of the all-female Doctor Who podcast, Verity! It's Tansy Rayner Roberts! Tansy stops by to discuss her writing career, her lifelong fandom of Doctor Who, confusing Australian time zones, and how Doctor Who in 2024 has sparked a newfound love of the show from her kids.Then Tansy presents her …

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EP 26: The Rise Of Carry (with Tim Lee & Kevin Coldiron) 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Russell Napier revisits a book that slipped out during the pandemic crisis but does, he believe, deserve considerable attention. Listen to him quizzing Tim Lee and Kevin Coldiron, two of the authors of The Rise of Carry: The Dangerous Consequences of Volatility Suppression and the New Financial Order of Decaying Growth and Recurring Crisis. •The Li…

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Episode 83a - Tribute to William Russell 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

Doctor Who icon William Russell sadly passed away this week at the age of 99. He was Ian Chesterton, first male companion of the Doctor, and we had a rare chance to sit and talk with him in 2018 at a convention in Baltimore, MD. In remembrance of William Russell, we present to you our interview from 2018 discussing Doctor Who and his time as the gr…

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Episode 83 - Paul J. Salamoff & The Twilight Zone 2:11:27

4M ago2:11:27

2:11:27

Our very special guest this month has been working in the film industry for over 30 years. He's written for countless comic franchises including Logan's Run (and his own - Discord), worked as a special effects makeup artist for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, created incredible puppetry for many big-named films, and even won a Saturn award …

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EP 25: What I Learned This Week (with Kiril Sokoloff) 38:27

4M ago38:27

38:27

For 40 years, Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research & Strategy, has been picking some of the biggest turning points in financial markets. And, in 2001, he launched 'What I Learned This Week' – a must-read for anyone in the investment community. In this interview with Russell Napier, Kiril shares some of the insights he has gleaned across a lo…

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Episode 82 - Movie Special #4 58:46

5M ago58:46

58:46

It's that time again! Usually once a year we like to talk movies and to keep it Doctor Who related we pair those movies with Doctor Who episodes. It's a fan favorite and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do making it. Thanks for listening! See you again later in April! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwhoandc…

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EP 24: Investing in US Financial History (with Mark J Higgins) 46:06

5M ago46:06

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Russell Napier and Mark J Higgins explore some of the lessons to be learned from Mark's latest book, Investing in US Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future. The book opens with Alexander Hamilton’s financial programmes of 1790 and ends with the Federal Reserve’s battle with inflation in 2023 – and Russell welcomes the valu…

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Episode 81 - Jason Miller & Dark Shadows 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

This month, podcaster Jason Miller joins us to discuss his weekly podcast, Doctor Who Literature! It's full of insightful information and fantastic guests. He's here to talk about what led him into podcasting, his recent fun-filled weekend at Gallifrey One 2024, and the exact moment he fell in love with Doctor Who. Then we drive a stake through som…

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EP 23: Boom and Bust (with William Quinn & John D. Turner) 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

In an appetising taster of our Weekend of Mistakes at Hay Castle on 1-3 March 2024, Russell Napier is joined by the authors of Boom And Bust, William Quinn & John D. Turner, to discuss their fascinating global history of financial bubbles. William will also be joining Russell at Hay Castle for a session called The Madness Of Crowds. If you're acces…

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Episode 80 - The Underwater Menace with James & Michele of the DWP 57:32

7M ago57:32

57:32

Welcome to Season 8 of Who & Company! As we kick off a new year, we thank our listeners for sticking with us the past 7 years, and as per our January tradition, this month we have a couple of our cohorts from THE Doctor Who Podcast - James & Michele! They join us this month to discuss the recently released animated story, The Underwater Menace (now…

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Episode 79 - Robert Valentine & Miss Marple 1:33:48

8M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

We hope you had a great year and a happy holiday season! We close out the year and Season 7 with writer/director Robert Valentine! Rob joins us to discuss his work at Big Finish, what it's like to win an award from the BBC, and his thoughts on the 60th Anniversary specials. Then Rob invites us to tea to talk all about his Pick of the Month, the cla…

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EP 22: Humanomics (with Professor Deidre McCloskey) 56:01

8M ago56:01

56:01

Welcome to this special episode – a lecture by Professor Deirdre McCloskey recorded at the University of Edinburgh. With great humour and wisdom, Professor McCloskey discusses Humanomics, her attempt to eradicate (or at least reduce) the role of mathematics in economics. She also explores the Market Mind Hypothesis, a new approach to the understand…

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Episode 78 - Michele Simmons & Loki 1:26:15

9M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

This month, we complete the set of DWP hosts as Michele Simmons joins us to discuss her origins with The Doctor Who Podcast, Greek mythology, and taking Captain Yates out for pizza in her mom's stationwagon. What? What? WHAT? Then Michele brings along her Pick of the Month, the red-hot Marvel TV smash Loki! Find out why we think this series stands …

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EP 21: War and Gold (with Kwasi Kwarteng) 39:49

9M ago39:49

39:49

Financial historian and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng discusses War And Gold, his 500-year review of 'empires, adventures and debt'. In conversation with Russell Napier, he also looks back on the fallout from the 'fiscal statement' of September 2022 and the power of the bond markets. (The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding …

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EP 20: The Market Mind Hypothesis (with Patrick Schotanus) 1:13:27

9M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Welcome to a special, extended episode recorded live at the Library of Mistakes on 15 November 2023. Cognitive economist and investment 'pracademic' Patrick Schotanus discusses his important new book The Market Mind Hypothesis, with an introduction from Russell Napier. Drawing on the thinking of Adam Smith, The Market Mind Hypothesis touches on key…

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EP 19: Behind the Balance Sheet (with Stephen Clapham) 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

Stephen Clapham joins Russell Napier to discuss the clues and warnings that are often hiding in plain sight within the pages of a company's accounts – and yet are all too often missed by investors and journalists. Steve is the author of The Smart Money Method, and the creator of the Behind The Balance Sheet podcast and the popular online training c…

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Episode 77 - Ian McCann & One Foot in the Grave 1:03:31

10M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Joining us this month is actor, writer, and worldwide convention goer, Ian McCann! Ian joins us to discuss his original way of getting into Doctor Who, how conventions differ in other parts of the world, and his thoughts for the 60th Anniversary. Then Ian brings his Pick of the Month - the extremely popular sitcom of the 90s, One Foot in the Grave!…

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EP 18: The Millionaires' Factory (with Joyce Moullakis & Chris Wright) 42:14

11M ago42:14

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Hear the authors of the Millionaires' Factory reveal the inside of story of how Macquarie Bank became a global giant – a fascinating tale which also reflects the profound changes to have taken place across the financial world since 1974. Joyce and Chris are interviewed by Russell Napier, Keeper of the Library of Mistakes, who explores how the story…

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Episode 76 - LI Who Wrap-Up with Jan Chappell, Richard Ashton & Brian Croucher 50:27

11M ago50:27

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Our LI Who 2023 coverage concludes this month with three interviews from the convention! We sat down with Brian Croucher and Jan Chappell from Blake's 7 fame and Richard Ashton who played an Ice Warrior named Friday in Empress of Mars. Come join us! whoandcompany@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwhoa…

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Ep 17: The Strange Case of Arif Naqvi (with Simon Clark – Live at the Library of Mistakes) 1:09:23

12M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Welcome to a special bonus episode, in which we hear a live talk from Simon Clark recorded at the Library of Mistakes on 20 September 2023. Together with Will Louch, Simon is co-author of The Key Man, a fascinating exposé of Arif Naqvi, the disgraced founder of the Dubai-based Abraaj Group. Naqvi was arrested in 2019 on charges of money laundering …

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Episode 75 - Michael Troughton & Blackadder (LIVE at LI Who 60) 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

LIVE from Long Island Who 60 on August 19, 2023! We had the pleasure of entertaining a fantastic live audience by interviewing none other than actor/author Michael Troughton! We discussed his career so far, visiting the Doctor Who set 3 times as a child, his time as a physics teacher, and yes, even some animal impressions.Then we switch gears as Mi…

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Episode 74 - Abie Ekenezar & Star Trek: Discovery 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Welcome back! This month's guest is an award-winning writer, producer, director, actress...she's pretty much done it all. She's Abie Ekenezar and she's here to discuss her favorite show, Doctor Who! We find out how she got into film, what Jason Mamoa may agree to when he's been drinking, and why not all elves are bad. Then Abie brings us her Pick o…

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Ep 16: How Private Equity is Plundering America (with Brendan Ballou) 33:13

1y ago33:13

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With a skull and crossbones on the cover, and the title of Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, Brendan Ballou's debut book pulls no punches over the perceived greed and ineptitude of many of America's private equity firms – and the damage they are causing to the economy and society. All the more surprising then that the author is nei…

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Episode 73 - Movie Special #3 1:06:26

1y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Every year we do something a little different. Usually it's April, but this time it's June and we've decided to do another of our popular pairings of favorite movies & Doctor Who episodes! Of course, we aren't going to spoil them in this blurb, but be warned - there are SPOILERS EVERYWHERE for the movies and the Doctor Who stories that are paired. …

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Ep 15: Controlling Credit (with Eric Monnet) 44:59

1y ago44:59

44:59

Want to learn about monetary policy without interest rates, and how we may be going back to the future? These questions, and many more, are explored as Russell Napier meets up with Eric Monnet, former senior economist at the Banque de France and now Professor of Economic History at the Paris School of Economics. Eric takes us on a journey through t…

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Episode 72 - Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg & Star Trek: Picard 1:37:45

1+ y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

This month our guest is writer, publisher, and man of many hats, Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg! Arnold joins us to discuss the birth of his Doctor Who fandom, many different aspects of literary fandom, and exactly where the ideas originate for most of the books published through ATB Publishing. Then Arnold takes us into strange new worlds as he brings his…

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Episode 71 - Dave AC Cooper & Highlander 1:31:14

1+ y ago1:31:14

1:31:14

There can be only one....guest this month, and it's legendary Doctor Who podcaster, Dave AC Cooper! Dave stops by to discuss his Doctor Who fandom which stretches all the way back to the very first episode in 1963 - one day after his birthday! Dave talks about watching some of the stories that are now lost, another of his shows called Big & Fruity …

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Ep 14: Geopolitical Alpha (with Marko Papic) 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

38:54

Marko Papic, author of Geopolitical Alpha, joins our Keeper Russell Napier to discuss his investment framework for predicting the future. In a world where geopolitical tensions are ever more influential, Marko is one of the few people with an investment background writing about the impact we can expect them to have. And as someone who grew up in Yu…

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Episode 70 - Ken Deep & Blake's 7 1:36:03

1+ y ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Podcasting legend and L.I. Who showrunner Ken Deep joins us this month to discuss how his lifelong love of a show has grown from fan clubs to podcasts to convention hosting. Ken talks about discovering Doctor Who, riding his bike across town to the "skyscraper of Doctor Who Towers", the joys of running a Doctor Who convention, and how a randomly re…

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Episode 69 - James Rockliffe & Dad's Army 1:11:31

1+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

That's right! For two months in a row, this month's guest is joining us again. He just won't leave! All kidding aside, James Rockliffe of THE Doctor Who Podcast is with us to discuss his beginnings of Doctor Who fandom, how he got the podcasting bug, and why The Web Planet is still horrible! Then James brings along his Pick of the Month, the monume…

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Ep 13: Capital Wars - The Rise Of Global Liquidity (with Michael Howell) 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

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Michael Howell, legendary market strategist, author and founder of CrossBorder Capital, joins our Keeper Russell Napier to discuss global liquidity. Join us for a thought-provoking episode that seasoned investors and knowledgable market observers will enjoy getting their teeth stuck into. For more information on the Advanced Valuation in Financial …

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Episode 68 - The Abominable Snowmen with James & Michele of the DWP 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

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Welcome to 2023, everyone! And welcome to Season 7 of Who & Company as we kick off the year sharing DWP Special Episode 26 with our guests this month, James & Michele of THE Doctor Who Podcast! This time, we are discussing the latest Doctor Who animated release, the Second Doctor adventure, The Abominable Snowmen. Join us as we talk about no snow i…

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2022 Year-End Message & 2023 Preview 1:38

1+ y ago1:38

1:38

Happy New Year! We just wanted to drop in and thank all of our guests from 2022 and especially YOU, our wonderful listeners! Catch us later this month for our annual animated chat. Which story? Listen to this quick message to find out! See you soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwhoandcompany/support…

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Ep 12: The Wall Street Renegades who Changed Finance Forever (with Robin Wigglesworth) 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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Robin Wigglesworth, the FT journalist and author of Trillions, joins us from Oslo to discuss the revolutionists who invented index funds, and the consequent threats to capitalism posed by the spread of passive investing. For more information on the Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets course mentioned by Russell, please see www.didaskoeducation.…

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Episode 67 - Interviews from Long Island Who-Meglos 2022 1:05:21

2y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

In November of 2022, Drew was fortunate enough to sit down and have a chat with several Doctor Who personalities about what they're up to and of course what television shows they love to watch. Join us this month as we have interviews with: Wendy Padbury (Zoe, companion of the Second Doctor) Bhav Parmar (Sonya Khan, Yaz's onscreen sister) Matthew J…

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Ep 11: The Myth of Capitalism (with Denise Hearn) 41:45

2y ago41:45

41:45

Wander into any small town in the US and you'll find "a Subway, a Bank of America and some private-equity-owned retail chain". Denise Hearn, co-author (with Jonathan Tepper) of The Myth of Capitalism (the Financial Times Book of the Year in 2018), explains how corporate monopolies are not only killing competition, choice and diversity, but weakenin…

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Episode 66 - Chris Chapman & Transformers 1:20:03

2y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Our guest this month is writer, producer, and director Chris Chapman! Chris has directed many of the documentaries and special features in the Doctor Who DVD & Blu-Ray ranges and has also written stories for Big Finish. Chris tells us how he got involved in directing, how he started writing for Big Finish, and what he thought of the new Doctor Who …

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EP 10: The Wirecard Criminals (with Dan McCrum) 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

When FT investigative journalist Dan McCrum began challenging the financial model of so-called fintech pioneer Wirecard, he was threatened with criminal charges in Germany – and worse from the murky forces of the Russian underworld. Yet he persisted, demonstrating that Wirecard was a fraudulent operation that had hoodwinked auditors worldwide – and…

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Ep 9: The Extraordinary Story of John Stonehouse (with Sir Philip Augar) 43:55

2y ago43:55

43:55

He was a Labour Cabinet Minister tipped to be a future Prime Minister – charming, handsome and apparently a passionate advocate for social justice. Yet John Stonehouse was also a spy who sold secrets to Czechoslovakia, a fraudster who propped up his supposedly altruistic bank with illegal transactions, and ultimately a criminal who successfully fak…

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Episode 65 - Movie Special #2 1:05:59

2y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

So we thought we'd do something a little different this month... About a year and a half ago, we paired some of our favorite movies with Doctor Who stories and we got such a great response that we decided to do it again. Now telling you the movies and the stories would be cheating, but we can tell you that this time we have 4 movie/Doctor Who pairi…

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Ep 8: Lex Greensill and the Pyramid of Lies (with Duncan Mavin) 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

How did Australian farmer Lex Greensill convince the likes of Credit Suisse and the Softbank Vision Fund that he was a highly investable fintech entrepreneur? Why was former UK Prime Minister David Cameron recruited as a lobbyist? And what caused Greensill's 'pioneering' chain finance model to collapse with the loss of billions of dollars? Join our…

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Episode 64 - Graeme Burk & WKRP In Cincinnati 1:17:55

2y ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Our guest this month is veteran Reality Bomb host and all-around great Canadian, Graeme Burk! Graeme joins us to discuss his podcasting career, how Pyramids of Mars can be comforting AND exciting, and having lunch with Philip Hinchcliffe. Then Graeme brings us his Pick of the Month, the CBS musical powerhouse sitcom, WKRP In Cincinnati! We talk abo…

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Ep 7: The Price of Time (with Edward Chancellor) 36:52

2y ago36:52

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All economic and financial activities take place across time – and interest coordinates those activities. The story of capitalism is thus the story of interest: the price that individuals, companies and nations pay to borrow money. Edward Chancellor could barely have chosen a more topical moment to publish a book about the history of interest rates…

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Episode 63 - David Richardson & This Is Us 51:55

2y ago51:55

51:55

We're back! Thanks for sticking with us and to show you our gratitude, we have a fantastic episode this month - none other than the Senior Producer at Big Finish, David Richardson! David joins us to discuss his beginnings as a freelance writer for Doctor Who Magazine among other publications, his 15 years and counting at Big Finish, and how a proje…

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EP 6: Hard Times in the 21st Century (with Helen Thompson) 47:35

2y ago47:35

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Disorder, a new book by the political economist Helen Thompson, has made waves with its depiction of the long history behind the world's current political challenges. Helen's view is that the disruption experienced in geopolitics, the world economy and western democracies has come together in one big surge of turbulence. It also suggests that, even…

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Special Announcement - June 2022 0:37

2+ y ago0:37

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Hey everybody! We just wanted to send a quick update to say that we haven't forgotten you. Lots of family things and schoolwork to handle! But we are coming back at the end of the month with a brand new episode! Thanks for hanging with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwhoandcompany/support…

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Ep 5: The Economics of the Stock Market (with Andrew Smithers) 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

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Andrew Smithers first dabbled in the stock market as a schoolboy in the 1950s, and grew into one of the most respected economics commentators of his generation. As well as running S G Warburg's asset management business (now part of Black Rock) for many years, he was a columnist for The Financial Times and has written several books. His latest – Th…

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