Podcast appearances and mentions of barney jopson

As the US retreats from global commitments, Europe is re-arming. That will change the maths for companies and debt loads, in countries as different as Poland, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Today on the second part of Unhedged's visit to the IE Business School in Madrid, hosts Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong talk with the FT's Spain and Portugal correspondent Barney Jopson about the increase in military spending, and how it will all be paid for. Also they take questions from the audience. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the tourist city, the tourist industry, and its critics. Renowned Italian journalist Marco d'Eramo joins us to talk about his wide-ranging inquiry into the age of tourism, The World in a Selfie. We also discuss how migration is the obverse of tourism, and take a look at Marco's most recent book, Masters, on the neoliberal revolution from above. Why is hating tourists the main characteristic of being a tourist? Why is the tourist/traveller dichotomy a false one? What is the threshold for a city becoming a place that exists primarily for tourists? How should we understand tourism economically, and why is the tourist city a mono-industry? Is the "authentic" travel experience ever possible? Why do critiques of tourism so often slide into snobbery or outright class contempt? How is the city changing under the impact not just of "over-tourism" but rising rents, exclusions, and remote working? Links: The World in a Selfie: An Inquiry into the Tourist Age, Marco d'Eramo, Verso Masters: The Invisible War of the Powerful Against Their Subjects, Marco d'Eramo, Wiley Barbed Wire, Marco D'Eramo, Sidecar The cost of Europe's backlash against tourists, Barney Jopson, Financial Times

An interest rate cut could be on the table for the Federal Reserve's next meeting, conflict in the Middle East is intensifying, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 2.7% on Wednesday. Plus, the FT's Barney Jopson explains the recent wave of backlash against tourists. Mentioned in this podcast:Powell says September rate cut ‘on the table' after Fed notes ‘some further progress' on inflation Assassinated: the arch-enemies of Israel killed in twin strikes The cost of Europe's backlash against tourists CREDIT: The Telegraph The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catalonian separatists agree to support Spain's Socialists, bringing the ruling party closer to forming a new government. Spain correspondent Barney Jopson of ‘The Financial Times' has the latest from Madrid. In the studio, Lew Lukens and Rebecca Tinsley discuss the Niger coup as Ecowas and the African Union disagree on how to respond. Plus: the joys of letter writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The decision to order a re-run of the Istanbul mayoral election which an opposition candidate won by a small margin is testing the faith of those who believe Turkish democracy can survive under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Barney Jopson discusses the ramifications with Ayla Jean Yackley and Daniel Dombey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US is ending the waivers it granted last year to allow some countries to continue to import Iranian oil. These were introduced to avoid a damaging oil price spike when Washington reimposed sanctions after withdrawing from the nuclear deal with Iran. Philip Georgiadis talks to Anjli Raval and Barney Jopson about the likely impact of the US move.Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Philip Georgiadis, FastFT reporter, Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent and Barney Jopson, Middle East news editor. Producer: Fiona Symon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that Isis has been crushed in Syria and Iraq, who has responsibility for what happens to the defeated fighters, some of them European nationals, and their families? Barney Jopson discusses the question with Michael Peel and Chloe Cornish See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russia's use of the social network to interfere in the US election has raised serious questions over Facebook's model, say Hannah Kuchler and Barney Jopson. Action to try to control fake news and political ads has done little to ease pressure on the company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A series of confirmation hearings for president-elect Donald Trump's controversial cabinet nominees began in the Senate this week, with Democrats eager to grill candidates. How smooth is the process likely to be and who is vulnerable? Gideon Rachman puts the question to Courtney Weaver, the FT's White House correspondent, and Barney Jopson, the US policy correspondent in Washington. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will apathy for Hillary Clinton among black voters in North Carolina help Donald Trump in the southern state? How are the Republican and Democratic ground games working in Florida to secure turnout on election day? The FT's Courtney Weaver and Barney Jopson discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How influential was Antonin Scalia as the longest serving Justice on the US Supreme Court? Martin Sandbu discusses his legacy and the political repercussions of his demise with FT Washington correspondents Barney Jopson and Geoff Dyer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In another multibillion-dollar deal, a US company has acquired a smaller European company in order to reduce its tax base. The so-called tax inversion deal has become one of the most prominent types of transaction in the recent M&A boom. The FT's Sujeet Indap is joined by M&A correspondent James Fontanella-Khan and policy correspondent Barney Jopson to discuss the growing US M&A trend, some of the biggest inversion deals and the potential for a policy crackdown under a new administration in 2017. Music by Red Thread. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Barack Obama intends to expand background checks on gun sales and target online firearm marketplaces like Armslist.com that have created a loophole for people prohibited from purchasing guns. US policy correspondent Barney Jopson explains. Then, as the Consumer Electronics Show wraps up in Las Vegas, correspondents Leslie Hook and Tim Bradshaw talk about the latest tech gadgets on display at the conference, including new developments in virtual reality and a smart phone-controlled running shoe. Finally, hosts Shannon Bond and Cardiff Garcia offer a few predictions for 2016. Music by: Blue Dot Sessions, Minden and Kevin MacLeod. Go to ft.com/alphachat for show notes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Obama's plan to impose emissions cuts on the US power sector is opposed by political rivals and some industry. How significant is the plan and can it succeed? Orla Ryan puts the question to Pilita Clark, FT environment corresponent and Barney Jopson, Washington correspondent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Barack Obama this week unveiled America's most far reaching action so far on climate change by imposing stringent emissions cuts on the power sector. Orla Ryan asks Pilita Clark and Barney Jopson about the significance of the move. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.