The City View - City AM's Daily Podcast

In the first episode of the City View's new weekly format, Christian May talks to veteran broadcaster and journalist Alastair Stewart about a wave of disruption hitting the broadcast media. 

The BBC has a new Director General while its former star presenter is launching a rival news channel. What will this do to the media landscape and how should established players respond?

Alastair also talks about his belief in the value of impartiality; where ITV went wrong in the digital arms race; why he can't stand opinionated journalists; what real diversity looks like; and why the advice he gives young reporters hasn't changed in 40 years. 

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In this extended episode of the City View, Christian talks to Bank of England chief economist and Monetary Policy Committee member Andy Haldane, about the economic lessons learnt from the past five months and the prospects for our economy recovery. Haldane strikes an upbeat tone and warns against letting pessimism shape "the narrative we tell ourselves about our economy and our society." In a wide-ranging conversation, Haldane talks about how the Bank of England has adapted the way in which it identifies and measures economic activity; why the furlough scheme shouldn't be extended; how businesses could be helped to manage their newly-acquired debt burden; and why he thinks people won't go back to the old ways of working.

This is the final episode of the City View podcast for this series, marking the end of a run that has seen more than 100 episodes recorded since April. The podcast will return in a new format this Autumn.

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In this episode Christian talks to Phil Smeaton, chief investment officer for Sanlam Private Wealth, about how markets have behaved in recent months and the forces that could shape them over the rest of this year.

Phil discusses the fall in the value of the US dollar; the US election; UK tax rises; and central bank interventions.

Also in this episode Christian looks at Rishi Sunak's plans for tax rises; the economic cost of home-working; and the gloomy mood music ahead of the next round of Brexit negotiations.

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Today Andy Silvester is joined by City A.M.’s very own Rachel Cunliffe as they take a whirlwind tour around post(ish)-Covid politics. They start in Scotland where the SNP are doing their best to move the conversation on from their handling of the pandemic to another independence debate, whereas in Westminster the Tories look to get their reputation for competence back.

Andy also looks at further trouble in aviation, more woe on the High St and the latest in the back to work push.

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In this episode Christian talks to Claire Valoti, Vice President (International) of messaging giant Snapchat - a platform used by more than 80 per cent of the UK's 13 - 24 year olds. Claire came out of maternity leave at the end of March and straight into a global pandemic as Snap's most senior employee outside of the US. In this show she talks about what she's learnt during that time and discusses the issues shaping the tech and social media world, from online harms to turning a profit. 

Also in this episode Christian looks at the Chancellor's latest tax plan; the Bank of England's view of the economy; and the travel industry's latest plea for help.

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In this episode Christian talks to entrepreneur and business coach Linda Plant about why she thinks working from home is overrated and unsustainable. Linda says that in addition to the economic consequences of ghost-town city centres, the lack of human contact and creative sparks is bad for business. She knows not everyone will agree, but she makes her case in a forthright way. 

Also on the show, Christian looks at the latest high-street footfall figures; Google's decision to pass on the cost of the UK's digital services tax; and David Blunkett's calls to get civil servants back in the office.

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Today Andy Silvester steps in for Christian May, and talks to WeWork's UK boss Mathieu Proust. The property firm's chief offers his opinions on the value of office space and flexibility, the future of London as a global hub and the outfit's plans to rebound from a dire 2019. 

Andy also looks at the latest in the ongoing saga over the future ownership of TikTok, the backlash to plans for tax rises in the UK and the upcoming hike in the price of a humble plastic bag.

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In this episode Christian is joined by Richard Holt, head of cities at the consultancy and research outfit Oxford Economics.

Richard explores the trends and changes underway in cities across the world and offers a view of where there may be winners and losers from the great Coronavirus shakeup.

Also in this episode Christian looks at the CBI's latest call for workers to return to offices; new data on footfall and economic activity from the ONS; and Brewdog's plans to plant a million trees.

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In this episode Christian talks to Adrienne Gormley, head of EMEA at Dropbox, about the opportunities and potential pitfalls of remote working.

Adrienne says that getting it right requires more than just having the right digital tools and that a new approach to management and company culture is necessary. 

Also in this episode Christian looks at the possible £22bn hit to the UK tourism industry; America's latest swipe at HSBC; and the (temporary) demise of Davos.

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In this episode Christian talks to Gary Baker, EMEA MD of the CFA Institute, the global network of investment professionals, about how markets and investors have reacted to waves of market disruption and unprecedented central bank intervention.

Gary also talks about the role of human decision-making and judgement amid a rise in machine learning and algorithms in the investment industry and he shares his views on why he thinks most of us will choose to spend at least some of our time back in the office. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest working-from-home stats; gloomy numbers in retail employment; and PwC's global results. 

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