Best Useless On The Matter Podcasts (2024)

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City of London Sees Labour’s Return as Chance for Stability 19:12

19h ago19:12

19:12

The coming July 4 general election in the UK is a good thing, according to executives in the City of London. With Labour currently predicted to trounce the embattled Tories, some contend the vote is a chance for stability after a turbulent few years under Conservative leadership. But first comes the campaign—what policy pronouncements are financial…

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Voternomics: How to Beat Back AI’s Threat to Democracy with Audrey Tang 39:19

5d ago39:19

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Bad actors using machine-learning, generative artificial intelligence and the power of digital networks are seeding ever-more distrust in democracy, warns Audrey Tang, former digital affairs minister for Taiwan. Tang joins this week’s episode of Voternomics to discuss the risk of foreign interference in the many elections happening around the world…

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Voternomics: "Bleeding to Death" Tory Party Calls July Election. But Why Now? 15:24

6d ago15:24

15:24

On this special edition of Voternomics, we discuss the possible reasoning behind the Conservative’s decision to gamble on an earlier-than-expected vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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What the Death of Iran’s President Means for the Middle East 23:38

9d ago23:38

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On this week’s In the City, we discuss the immediate questions around replacing Ebrahim Raisi and how that may affect Iran’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg regional news director Rosalind Mathieson joins hosts David Merritt, Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to discuss these thorny issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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The truth about our tour... Is this the end of The Useless Hotline?? 1:15:13

4h ago1:15:13

1:15:13

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Voternomics: Why Europe Needs to Unite Around Its Defense with Wolfgang Ischinger 49:38

12d ago49:38

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Former Munich Security Conference Chair Wolfgang Ischinger joinsVoternomics to explain the new European project he says is needed. Plus, Bloomberg reporter Michael Nienaber discusses why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s popularity remains at historic lows while the far-right AfD party may see gains in the European parliament next month. See omnystud…

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Lifting the Bonus Cap on City Bankers 20:48

3h ago20:48

20:48

David Merritt speaks with senior editor Tom Metcalf and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Paul J. Davies about the consequences of changing the financial crisis-era policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Max & George start tour!! and max reveals his disgusting habit on the road… 1:07:33

31m ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Buy Useless Clothing at www.theuselesshotline.com NOW! Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscr…

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Voternomics: What’s Worse Than Inflation? ‘Useless Politicians’ 41:14

19d ago41:14

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Ben Page, chief executive of market research company Ipsos, joins Voternomics this week to outline what he’s discovered about voters and what they think about their politicians, governments and economies. He tells Stephanie Flanders and Allegra Stratton that trust in politics is the “lowest we’ve ever measured.” Also on this episode, Flanders, Stra…

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Joseph Stiglitz On The Meaning of Freedom, Danger of Trump 2.0, Columbia Protests 25:30

10d ago25:30

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Nobel laureate and economics professor Joseph Stiglitz joins Francine Lacqua, Allegra Stratton and Adrian Wooldridge to explain why he feels the political right has warped the true meaning of freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Logan pauls gender reveal and Georges tragic love life 1:14:20

18h ago1:14:20

1:14:20

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Voternomics: Why Politicians Are Paying the Price for Central Bank Sins with Karen Ward 38:55

26d ago38:55

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Karen Ward, J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s chief market strategist for EMEA, joins this week to explain why politicians are being punished for the sins of central banks. Ward, a former Bank of England economist and adviser to both UK Chancellors Philip Hammond and Jeremy Hunt, tells Stephanie Flanders, Allegra Stratton and Adrian Wooldridge about t…

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The Story Behind BHP’s Big Bid for Anglo American 23:17

29d ago23:17

23:17

On this week’s episode of In the City, Senior Executive Editor Will Kennedy and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Javier Blas join to discuss the takeover bid that’s set the mining industry alight. We’re talking about BHP’s offer for Anglo American—how the offer came together, what happens next and what it means for the future of FTSE. See omnystudio.com…

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What Jeremy Clarkson Is Really Like, Why Glee Should Be Banned And Another RIFF OFF 1:19:08

20d ago1:19:08

1:19:08

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Voternomics: Why the US Election Isn’t About Foreign Policy with Niall Ferguson 51:08

1M ago51:08

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Welcome to the first episode of Voternomics. On this podcast, Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg’s head of government and economics coverage, Allegra Stratton, author of Bloomberg’s The Readout newsletter and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge discuss how voters have the opportunity to affect markets, countries and economies like never before…

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Which Way Will the UK Go on Rate Cuts? 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

The Bank of England has found itself caught in the middle of a global divide over who will cut interest rates first—and when. Senior UK economy reporter Phil Aldrick joins David Merritt, Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton on this week’s In the City to explain the two schools of thought, and their implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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George Discusses Getting Catfished, Max Address Hate Comments and More! 1:42:52

15d ago1:42:52

1:42:52

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Israel, Iran and a Radical Increase in Risk 22:20

1M ago22:20

22:20

The deadly April 1 airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Syria and Iran’s retaliation against Israel with a drone and missile attack changed the “rules of engagement” right before our eyes, according to geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham. “This is the most significant uptick in Middle East risk for 20 years.” Fordham is the founder of Fordham Global F…

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Max and George Discuss JoJo Siwa Controversy, Failing Fitness Challenge and more 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

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What's Gone Wrong at Thames Water and What Could Be Next 17:40

2M ago17:40

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Britain’s biggest supplier of water is in trouble. The parent company of Thames Water is at risk of running out of money, having been forced to deal with a seemingly endless series of leaks and sewage spills while struggling to adapt to global warming and its effect on London’s future. So how did it get into this big of a mess, and is there a way o…

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CBB star Bradley Riches talks living with Sharon & Louis, Heartstopper season 3, and what’s next for him! 1:35:18

29d ago1:35:18

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Why Anthony Scaramucci Is Predicting Trump Will Lose 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Anthony Scaramucci, a Wall Street veteran and former communications director in Donald Trump’s White House, joins Francine Lacqua and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge on this week’s In the City to explain why he thinks a second Trump presidency would be “dangerous.” He also talks about why he isn’t voting for his former boss and why he…

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Rupaul’s Drag Race WINNER Tia Kofi talks UK vs The World cast, and fans reactions 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

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The Business of Hiring Refugees with Yogurt Tycoon Hamdi Ulukaya 25:24

2M ago25:24

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Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder of the billion-dollar Chobani yogurt empire, is on a mission to convince companies everywhere that helping refugees is good business. It’s the guiding principle behind his nonprofit Tent Partnership for Refugees, a global network of companies committed to integrating refugees into the labor market. Ulukaya joins this week…

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Listen Now: The Big Take 1:14

2M ago1:14

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The Big Take from Bloomberg News brings you inside what’s shaping the world's economies with the smartest and most informed business reporters around the world. The context you need on the stories that can move markets. Every afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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ArthurTV and Arthur Hill Reveal Dating Preferences, Expose Embarrassing Secrets and the Truth Behind Platform Roullette 1:40:47

2M ago1:40:47

1:40:47

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Fear Rises of a Far-Right Election Surge in Europe with Michel Barnier 22:30

2M ago22:30

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Former European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says the bloc is “in a sense at a crossroad.” With European Parliament elections set for June and focus turning to the far right, which is forecast to make gains, deep concern is rising for many in Europe— including Barnier. On this week’s episode of In the City, he speaks with Francine Lacqua …

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George Confronts Max On His Betrayal, Discuss Kate Middleton and Meeting Milly Bobby Brown! 1:36:37

2M ago1:36:37

1:36:37

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A Year Later, Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank UK's Rescue 21:18

3M ago21:18

21:18

“I would be lying if I said anything other than 2023 was extremely difficult, personally,” says Erin Platts, the former chief executive of Silicon Valley Bank UK. A year ago this month, Platts oversaw the unit’s emergency takeover by HSBC amid a meltdown in the US regional banking sector. Platts, who now runs the rescued iteration of the bank, join…

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Ash Holme Exposes Problems with Locked In and Jack Remington Reveal X Factor secrets 2:03:05

3M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

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Will Jeremy Hunt’s Budget Help Save the Tories? 17:30

3M ago17:30

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The In the City team analyzes the UK finance minister’s offerings and whether they’re enough to stave off defeat at the polls. Allegra Stratton, Francine Lacqua and Adrian Wooldridge host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly 1:37

3M ago1:37

1:37

The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs who reveal their investment philosophies, pivotal career moves and the ones that got away. From Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals, The Deal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHear…

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Jeremy Hunt’s Make-or-Break UK Budget 20:13

3M ago20:13

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What is Jeremy Hunt’s plan for the UK budget this week? Where are tax and spending plans heading? Will any version of the budget make a dent in the Labour Party’s lead in the polls? UK government reporter Joe Mayes, creator of the UK budget game, joins this week’s In the City to explore those questions and outline what options he believes the Chanc…

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Max & George Prank Called Arthur Tv and Plan Their Proposal!! 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

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Why Putin Won’t Get His $300 Billion Back 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Rishi Sunak is calling for the proceeds from frozen Russian assets to go to Ukraine. But concerns have been raised over whether such a maneuver would be legal. Stephanie Baker, a senior reporter on Bloomberg’s investigations team, joins to explain how “financial engineering” can address that. Check out Stephanie Baker's upcoming book Punishing Puti…

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Max Reveals Secrets of Meeting Zendaya and Thoughts on THAT Billie Eilish Moment 1:17:20

3M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

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Ex-Cazenove Chief Pickering on London's Banking Culture, Executive Pay, and NatWest Sale 20:34

3M ago20:34

20:34

Robert Pickering, once the chief executive of former private British investment bank Cazenove, joins to discuss his book Blue Blood: Cazenove in The Age of Global Banking and reflect on London's banking landscape. He says that competitive pay is a big problem and that “too many regulations” are getting in the way of snaring top talent. Discussing t…

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Chris MD Discusses His Breakup, Dating Celebs and tests Max's Football Knowledge 1:43:07

3M ago1:43:07

1:43:07

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Are Financial Regulators Looking the Wrong Way? 23:11

3M ago23:11

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Miles Celic, chief executive of TheCityUK, the trade body which represents financial and professional services in Britain, joins Francine Lacqua and David Merritt on In the City this week. They discuss what the business sector wants to see in the budget next month, what it expects from a Labour government and why holding regulators accountable can …

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Max & George Recap Biggest YouTube Cancelations, Do The Chubby Bunny & Cinnamon Challenges 1:15:31

4M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

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Nick Candy On His Support for Starmer, Faith in Middle East Property Market 23:47

4M ago23:47

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“The most undervalued real estate market in the world today, without a doubt, is the Middle East,” says property tycoon Nick Candy. Joining host Francine Lacqua on this week’s episode of In the City, Candy says he would be “running” to the region if he were in his twenties and starting up in real estate again. He also explains why when it comes to …

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Max reveals discussion with EKIN-SU and George talks relationship preferences 1:26:27

4M ago1:26:27

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The Mission to Open Markets to ‘Real People’ 21:05

4M ago21:05

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UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami says he wants to connect the public to equities and private markets. He shares his strategy for doing so with Allegra Stratton and Francine Lacqua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Max & Andrew Reveal Relationship Secrets and Rate George's Dating Profile!! 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

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How Trump 2.0 Could Threaten Global Trade 22:21

4M ago22:21

22:21

A rematch between US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is looking more likely since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican race and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley came in second in New Hampshire. Coupled with recent polls pointing to Biden’s unpopularity with many Americans, politicians and business leaders all o…

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Max & George Blind Rank Each Other and React to Snape AI 54:41

4M ago54:41

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AI-Generated Misinformation Is a Top Concern in Davos 24:20

4M ago24:20

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Misinformation and disinformation generated by artificial intelligence was near the top of the World Economic Forum’s report on global threats this year. But it’s not just AI that’s the culprit — it’s also “politicians willing to exploit, distribution patterns over social networks, the capacities of media organizations to verify." Azeem Azhar, crea…

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Introducing: Bloomberg Daybreak Europe Edition 13:22

4M ago13:22

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Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition delivers today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Available every morning by 7am GMT in your feed. Subscribe On Apple Subscribe On Spotify Subscribe On Youtube Subscribe On Podcast Addict Subscribe On Audible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Max talks Amsterdam x rated experience, Paris being Overrated and George reads max’s mind!! 1:01:14

5M ago1:01:14

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The Biggest Global Risks in 2024 with Eurasia's Ian Bremmer 29:15

5M ago29:15

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Every January, Eurasia Group puts out a list of the ten most important threats that will preoccupy world leaders, business decision-makers and the rest of the world in the year ahead. On this week’s In the City, the political risk consultancy’s founder and president, Ian Bremmer, tells us the biggest geopolitical risk stems from America’s political…

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