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We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed... more
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.
September 23, 2021Energy price cap, businesses go digital and a pet reference platformSix energy companies have now folded as the energy price crisis rumbles on - are more to come? Ian King speaks to Sky correspondent Tamara Cohen about the possibility of an energy price cap hike.Plus, Mastercard launches a mentoring service to urge small and medium sized businesses to go digital and reap the rewards. And, PetsScore announces a pet referencing platform to allow pet owners to rent properties from landlords more easily....more51minPlay
September 22, 2021Food supply crisis, the return of theatre and Pret a Manger expandsIssues in food production and supply are widespread - and with energy costs likely to stay high - just how bad could things get this winter? Ian King is joined by the President of the Farmers Union, Minette Batters, and the CEO of the Food and Drink Association, Ian Wright, to discuss.Plus, the future of theatre remains uncertain post-Covid, and 'Pret a Manger' announces 200 new stores in the UK and plans to move into 5 overseas markets....more29minPlay
September 21, 2021Energy emergency, electric taxis and Britain's newest bankWith the Business Secretary telling Sky News the Government could make emergency loans to suppliers suffering from rising energy prices, Ian King speaks to Gareth Stace of UK Steel about knock on effects to other critical industries.Plus, Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin announces the taxi firm will be fully electric by 2023 in a huge investment pledge.Recognise Bank becomes one of the first to receive its full banking license post-pandemic as Ian speaks to their founder, Jason Oakley, about the impact of Covid-19 on their target market of small businesses....more46minPlay
September 20, 2021An energy crisis, the return of print newspapers and a booming tech sectorSurging wholesale gas prices means a number of suppliers are on the brink of collapse - and consumers are facing ever higher prices. Industries that produce fertiliser and carbon dioxide - essential for food supply - are shutting down factories. Ian King finds out more with Greg Jackson, chief executive for Octopus energy.Plus, an ex mixed martial arts fighter turns his hand to fintech, and Mastercard launches its carbon calculator to urge consumers to make better choices....more53minPlay
September 17, 2021Travel hopes, retail slump, four-day weekIan discusses the travel sector's hopes that the government's about to announce a big relaxation of Covid travel rules for people living in England.Other guests include the founder of Urban-Air Port, which is working on a global network of flying taxis, and a boss who says a four-day working week is the future....more46minPlay
September 16, 2021A new defence alliance, fast fashion and the future of AI technology.A new defence alliance that could be a big financial blow for France - as Britain, the U.S. and Australia work more closely and share nuclear submarine secrets. Ian King also speaks to the chief executive of fast fashion brand, ASOS to find out what it's doing to be more sustainable. And find out what the future of Artificial Intelligence technology means for us over the next few years....more44minPlay
September 15, 2021Inflation, massive cyber IPO and Christmas supply worriesAs the economy continues its post=pandemic bounce back, Ian is joined by Ed Conway to discuss the latest inflation figures. Plus, Goldman Sachs International Chief Executive Richard Gnodde joins Ian in Birmingham where news of a new Goldman Sachs branch has created a buzz. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street joins them to discuss what this means for the city and its expanding financial services sector....more50minPlay
September 14, 2021More people are in work, it's the TUC annual congress and cyber securityThe number of people in employment in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels and hear from the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as he addresses the TUC annual congress in central London....more45minPlay
September 13, 2021Tax rise fears, London International Shipping Week and advertising revenueIan King speaks to the director-general of the UK's biggest business organisation, the CBI, about fears over further tax hikes. Plus, hear from the chair of Maritime UK for London International Shipping Week, about how it plans to bounce back from Covid. And the executive chairman of advertising agency S4 Capital to reveal how half-year revenues have risen....more44minPlay
September 10, 2021Remembering 9/11, Southampton's boat show returns and Glenmorangie's new distilleryIan King speaks to the chief executive of BGC Brokers as the firm pays tribute to its workers who died in the 9/11 terror attacks 20 years ago. Plus, hear from the chief executive of British Marine on the first day of the Southampton Boat Show. And the chief executive of Glenmorangie joins the show to talk about its new innovation distillery - a playground for whisky makers....more49minPlay
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.