Best Prime net Podcasts (2025)

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London Leads Global Property Investment, Faces Cultural Clashes and Creative Housing Fixes 4:31

2d ago4:31

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to this week’s London Property Pulse! In today’s episode, we cover five big stories shaping the city’s real estate scene: London takes the crown – With $87 billion in commercial property investment over the last decade, London tops the global charts, outpacing New York and Hong Kong. Offices and ESG-friendly buildings are …

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Lab Notes: The tiny beetle ravaging Perth's trees 14:49

3d ago14:49

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It's the size of a sesame seed, but it could cause unfathomable destruction to Australia's forests and urban canopy. A beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is silently spreading through Perth and its surrounds, forcing councils to chop and chip hundreds of trees — even century-old Moreton Bay figs. So how does the t…

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How to succeed as a minister 1:05:18

3d ago1:05:18

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Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle are never far away in Westminster. So how should Keir Starmer approach the delicate task of choosing his top team? The prime minister has to strike a balance between ministers’ performance, party management and the government’s policy agenda, while being a minister is a job like no other – there are no regular perform…

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139. Speaker Kevin McCarthy: In Defence of Donald J. Trump 1:11:43

4d ago1:11:43

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What is the logic behind Trump’s “chaotic” political strategy? Are Europe and America heading for a divorce? What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss all this and more. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.re…

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Professor Roger Short, reproductive biologist 54:07

6d ago54:07

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Roger Short (1930_2021) discusses influences in his early life, and some of his research achievements including melatonin as a controller of circannual rhythms, and aspects of reproductive biology across the animal world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why International Investors Still See London as a Prime Real Estate Opportunity 44:52

6d ago44:52

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Send us a text David Woodward, with extensive experience in the US multifamily sector, discussed his transition to the UK's living sector. He highlighted his role in managing Stuyvesant Town, a 11,000-unit property in New York, and his involvement in the early stages of the UK's BTR market. Woodward noted the growth of co-living, single-family rent…

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UK Property Pulse: Navigating Mortgages, Reforms, and Investment Opportunities in 2025 11:32

9d ago11:32

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Send us a text 📊 Key Market Moves for Sophisticated Property Investors – June 2025 🔑 Mortgage Market Volatility = selective buying windows Nationwide’s 3.9% 2-year fix stands out Low LTV = better terms & lower risk Lenders increasing loan size flexibility for HNW buyers 🏢 Leasehold Reform Major legal challenge underway Could significantly impact pr…

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Lab Notes: What makes Sydney's cockies so clever? 14:35

10d ago14:35

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First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains. Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics. So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?…

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138. The Anxious Generation: How Silicon Valley Has Rewired Our Brains (Jonathan Haidt) 1:08:54

11d ago1:08:54

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What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media? How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes? How do you beat an addiction to your phone? Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time …

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Hang on – we’re about to enter a wormhole! 53:57

13d ago53:57

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Get ready for gravitons, dark photons and transition states. Kathryn Zurek takes us on a tour of the bewildering world of quantum physics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Healing Heroes: Supporting Wounded Veterans' Journey from Trauma to Triumph 24:05

14d ago24:05

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Send us a text Supporting Wounded Veterans is a remarkable charity dedicated to rehabilitating and empowering veterans who have experienced physical and mental trauma from military service. Founded 13 years ago by Gilly Norton, the organization provides comprehensive support through innovative programs including pain management, mentoring, employme…

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Untitled Episode 1:38

14d ago1:38

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Send us a text 🎙️ Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we break down the latest changes shaking up UK property and planning laws — and what they mean for homeowners, buyers, and landlords. 🔌 EV chargers made easy: England scraps planning permission for home EV charger installs, saving time and up to £1,100/year. Wales may soon follow. 🔥 He…

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UK Property Unlocked: New Rules, Real Costs & Smarter Ownership 4:00

14d ago4:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down the latest changes shaking up UK property and planning laws — and what they mean for homeowners, buyers, and landlords. 🔌 *EV chargers made easy*: England scraps planning permission for home EV charger installs, saving time and up to £1,100/year. Wales may soon follow. 🔥 *Heat pump boost*: New planning …

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Data centers: The race to power AI 12:47

14d ago12:47

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Leaders worldwide are moving fast to deploy AI at scale. But scaling AI means more data centers—and data centers consume vast quantities of energy. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey’s Jesse Noffsinger and Pankaj Sachdeva speak with Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly about what needs to happen to build new, bigger data centers q…

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What can the government do to improve how the NHS spends money? 1:00:10

16d ago1:00:10

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After a decade of tight funding settlements and the Covid-19 pandemic, Wes Streeting is the latest health secretary trying to improve NHS productivity. But what can the government do to ensure the NHS spends its budget – due to be more than £200bn in 2025/26 – more effectively? This event, held in partnership with the Health Foundation, explored wh…

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Lab Notes: How microscopic algae can devastate ocean life 13:34

17d ago13:34

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A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam. The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems. So …

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137. Jacinda Ardern: Why I Stepped Down as Prime Minister of New Zealand 1:11:19

18d ago1:11:19

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How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates? Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in 2017, how did she navigate this pressure? To what extent is politics about personal gratification and the pursuit of power? Alastair and Rory are joined b…

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Black white and green 54:36

20d ago54:36

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People have been in the Australian wilderness for generations. But can people be considered part of the natural landscape or will they always have an impact?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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136. Ed Miliband: Farage, Starmer and The Fight for Net Zero (Part 2) 54:54

21d ago54:54

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How did Ed Miliband recover from Labour’s 2015 defeat and decide to remain in politics? Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage? Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your acc…

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UK Property Pulse: BNPL Regulations, Divorce Elite Asset Freezes,,-Dom Exodus, Leasehold Reform, and Market Stagnation 9:25

23d ago9:25

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Send us a text 🎙️ The Property Bulletin: Navigating the UK's Real Estate Transformation In this week's explosive episode, we're diving deep into the seismic shifts reshaping the UK property landscape. From regulatory changes to wealth migrations, we're unpacking the stories that matter. What You'll Learn: How BNPL regulations are rewriting property…

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Lab Notes: AI that outperforms humans is coming 14:41

24d ago14:41

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If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off. Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks. So will AGI save the world — or will it spell t…

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Chelsea Property Market 2025: Opportunities and Insights 3:44

24d ago3:44

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Send us a text Key Highlights: Property prices in Chelsea have only decreased by 0.5% 8.3% increase in property transactions in the last quarter Average property price: £1,477 per square foot 10.1% discount on asking prices Prices are 1.5% higher compared to five years ago Market Trends: Flat prices decreased by 4.6% in the last year House prices i…

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Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors? 1:07:07

25d ago1:07:07

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As part of its devolution agenda, the government is deepening and extending the mayoral model across England. Fourteen regional mayors are now in office, holding powers over transport, skills, housing and planning, economic growth and more. The government eventually wants every region of England to be led by a mayor. But what are the characteristic…

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135. Ed Miliband: Blair, Brown, and Battling his Brother (Part 1) 56:37

25d ago56:37

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How did Ed Miliband’s childhood being raised by survivors of the Holocaust shape his politics? How did his role mediating between Blair and Brown earn Ed the moniker ‘Emissary from planet F***’? What was it like to take on his own brother in the Labour leadership race? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and…

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Mary Somerville - Brilliant polymath, scientific genius triumphed against the odds 54:51

27d ago54:51

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She could only read and write from age 10. She reared children and had a first unsupportive husband. But Mary Somerville was able to correct the work of Isaac Newton, help discover Neptune, and write a science book which became a university text.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How does the electoral system need to change before 2029? 1:04:47

28d ago1:04:47

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Labour’s 2024 manifesto set out a number of big changes aimed at strengthening democratic participation, such as improving voter registration, addressing inconsistencies in voter ID rules and extending the franchise to 16 and 17 year olds. Twenty-five years after the introduction of the UK’s political finance regime, and a billion pounds of donatio…

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Time to revisit your M&A strategy 20:56

28d ago20:56

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M&A activity is down, as is private equity investment, and companies are facing a range of new geopolitical tensions. Still, there is a path to growth through M&A for those companies that maintain an active acquisition strategy, understand their capabilities, and avoid certain assets, says McKinsey Senior Partner Jake Henry. On this episode of The …

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UK Property Insights 2025: Grosvenor Wealth, US Buyers, Pension Investments, London REITs, and Rental Market Trends 11:00

29d ago11:00

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Send us a text Grosvenor Estate: Duke Hugh Grosvenor maintains significant wealth despite real estate market cooling, with a £9.884 billion net worth and extensive property holdings across London and the UK. London REITs: British Land and other central London office-focused REITs are attracting renewed investor interest, particularly from US invest…

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In conversation with Nick Clegg 1:02:37

30d ago1:02:37

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The former deputy prime minister set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government. To mark the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition in 2010, the IfG was pleased to welcome the Rt Hon Sir Nick Clegg to reflect on the 2010-15 government and the lessons for today’s poli…

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Lab Notes: Why a metre is a metre long 13:03

1M ago13:03

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The next time you pick up a bag of spuds from the supermarket or fill up the car with petrol, you can thank the Treaty of the Metre for the metric system that underpins daily life. The treaty was signed exactly 150 years ago, when delegates from 17 countries gathered on a Parisian spring day to establish a new and standardised way of measuring the …

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Book launch: ‘Exploring Parliament’ 58:31

1M ago58:31

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This event marked official launch of the second edition of Exploring Parliament, a new book which brings together academic insights with real-world perspectives to bring parliament to life for readers. The book’s 73 authors – leading academic experts and parliamentary practitioners – offer an unrivalled insider’s guide to the UK parliament, providi…

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134. Palestine's Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti's Son on Occupation, Resistance, and Hope 59:37

1M ago59:37

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Who, instead of Hamas, could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership? Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over 20 years, a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born? How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region? Rory and…

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Evidence of oldest reptiles found in Victoria 53:03

1M ago53:03

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Amateur fossil hunters make a major discovery. And Marilyn Renfree describes the sophisticated reproduction of marsupials.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Trump challenge: What is a better way to reform government than copying Elon Musk and DOGE? 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

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In contrast to the halting approach to reform from the current UK government, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have moved fast to slash staff and programmes. That has led some of those frustrated with the slow pace of government reform in the UK and elsewhere to see DOGE as a model for radical reformers. But what are the actual benefits – and costs – of …

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UK Property Insights: Top Researchers Marcus Dixon and Tom Bill Analyze Market Dynamics 29:45

1M ago29:45

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Send us a text 🎙️ London Property Podcast: Market Insights Special 🏘️ Join top researchers Marcus Dixon (JLL) and Tom Bill (Knight Frank) as they unpack the complex London real estate landscape. Discover: ✅ Prime Central London market trends ✅ Impact of non-dom changes ✅ Overseas investment opportunities ✅ Government policy effects ✅ Price growth p…

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Rewiring the state - Part 2 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

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This special event considered the recommendations of the Institute’s 2024 Commission on the Centre of Government in light of our analysis of the Labour government’s first year in office and the prime minister’s agenda to reform public services and rewire the state. The Chair of the Institute, Lord Sainsbury of Turville, spoke on government reform a…

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Rewiring the state - Part 1 46:16

1M ago46:16

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This special event considered the recommendations of the Institute’s 2024 Commission on the Centre of Government in light of our analysis of the Labour government’s first year in office and the prime minister’s agenda to reform public services and rewire the state. The Chair of the Institute, Lord Sainsbury of Turville, spoke on government reform a…

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Where the Smart Money's Going: UK Property & Wealth Trends 2025 4:12

1M ago4:12

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Send us a text UK Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025 🎙️ In this episode, we break down the biggest forces shaping the UK property market right now: 🇺🇸 US buyers are heading for the Cotswolds as political uncertainty fuels demand for UK countryside homes. 👵🏽 Over-50s are becoming first-time buyers in record numbers, chasing stability over investmen…

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