Podcasts about The Big Read

M&S's (MKS) results kick off this week's podcast. The beloved British retailer is delivering decent performance, but the April cyber attack has left some scars. Mark Robinson explains all investors need to know.Next, this week's Big Read is on quantum stocks. Author James Norrington runs through the recent developments in the sector, the consequences on wider markets, the benefits to AI and more. Last up, the latest from three healthcare trusts. Val Cipriani outlines performance from Worldwide Healthcare Trust (WWH), Polar Capital Global Healthcare (PCGH) and Bellevue Healthcare (BBH), and the creative strategy one is taking to attract new investors.Marks and Spencer reveals cyber attack costIs quantum computing reaching its AI moment?Crunch time for healthcare trusts1:24 M&S11:22 Quantum computing stocks 27:18 Global healthcare trusts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is Richard Hannay's retirement suspended by Franklin Scudder, a freelance spy? John Buchan, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   Are you looking for one place where you can get a dynamite audiobook every time? The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Each title is heavily curated, so you get a great listen every time. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   Only about a quarter of the titles in the library have been on the podcast. There are thousands of hours of adventure, mystery, and more.    So, head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com, hit the appropriate button, and start listening.   The 39 Steps introduces John Buchan's dashing adventurer Richard Hannay, who went on star in four more novels. It's one of the earliest instances of a “man-on-the-run” adventure, now a commonly used trope in action and adventure.   It's been adapted into many films and plays over the years, and was included in BBC's 2003 Big Read poll as one of Britain's “best-loved books”.   And now, The 39 Steps, Part 1 of 4, by John Buchan       Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

British business Volution (FAN) provides ventilation and air systems, and its shares have increased by a fifth thanks to the acquisition of an Australian business Fantech. Michael Fahy unpacks how investors reacted to the latest results, what is driving demand, and its broad geographical spread. The CMA investigation into the veterinary market is still ongoing, and CVS (CVS) has paused its UK acquisition programme while it ticks on. Julian Hofmann examines the company's results, its strategies for maintaining business growth, and its current valuation. Last up, Alex Newman delves into the world of bitcoin, the topic of this week's Big Read. From the FCA's reversal on DIY investors buying and selling crypto exchange traded notes (ETNs), to the eligibility in Isas and Sipps, listen to find out everything you need to know about bitcoin buying.Timestamps 01:14 Volution07:17 CVS15:49 BitcoinCVS pivots to Australia as UK expansion stalls amid CMA probeThere's a new way to buy bitcoin – but is it safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the American FDA announced it's set to review a new breast cancer drug, Enhertu, developed by AstraZeneca (AZN) and its Japanese partner, Daiichi Sankyo. Julian Hofmann and Dan Jones unpack what this did to Astra's shares, the wider issues facing pharmaceutical companies, plus an update on GSK's (GSK) newest CEO.Next, our Big Read on the ways to effectively pass on your wealth. In the UK, estimates suggest up to £7tn could be transferred from older to younger generations over the next 30 years. Val Cipriani, author of the piece, explains what the “Great Wealth Transfer” means for investors, the trade-off gifters need to consider, and more. Last up, results from Ceres Power (CWR) came in lower than expected. Mark Robinson unpacks the reasons behind it, German shareholder Bosch's departure, and where the valuation stands.Timestamps1:23 AstraZeneca14:53 Passing on wealth 27:40 Ceres PowerRead more on these topics:A pharma giant with star quality How to pass on wealth to your childrenCeres Power cuts revenue guidance for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with last week's Big Read, our annual Top 50 Funds. Dave Baxter shares his thoughts on compiling the list, its structure and the changes made to this year's edition. GSK (GSK), a company featured in our latest Special Report this week, Income Majors, is next. Its dividend level is not as high as it has been, but it is expected to tick up. Julian Hofmann unpacks its valuation, the possible buybacks on the table, what it's doing to boost sales and more.Last up, it's Mondi (MNDI), the packaging and paper company, which has had a tough year. Valeria Martinez covers the reasons, what it's doing during the slump it's experiencing and when investors can expect a recovery.Timestamps 1:30 Top 50 Funds14:13 GSK26:17 MondiRead stories mentioned in the show:IC Top 50 Funds: the best ones to buyIncome Majors 2025: How the UK's biggest dividend payers are faring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with this week's Big Read by Chris Akers on Europe's stand-out stocks, which have been beating their US counterparts. Chris lays out the background for the piece, the positives and the negatives on the continent, and highlights the sectors and countries investors may be particularly interested in.Next up, investment clubs. Many of our listeners will be well-versed on the topic, but for those who are not, Holly McKechnie lays out what they are, the number of clubs in the UK at the last count and their future in light of Interactive Investors' announcement.Last up, Mark Robinson talks through Uniphar's (UPR) latest results. The Irish Aim-traded pharmaceutical company's share price has doubled in the past year, so Mark and Dan unpack what went right and how tariffs may affect the business. Timestamps1:22 European markets15:21 Investment clubs23:34 Uniphar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with commodities expert Alex Hamer, the author of this week's Big Read on nuclear power. Tech giants' need for the contentious energy source has revived plants around the globe. Alex unpacks what this means for the industry so far, and the prospects for the uranium market and small modular reactors (SMRs). Next up, the world's most valuable company, Nvidia (NVDA). New York-based reporter Arthur Sants discusses the company's latest results, the uncertainty regarding sales to China, as well as Intel's two recent big investors: the US government and SoftBank. Alex Newman also weighs in on the subject. Mark Robinson covers Boohoo's (DEBS) recent, delayed results, which showed some overhang from its old business. It's move to be a third-party seller, similar to that of M&S (MKS) and Next (NXT) could be fruitful, but the competition is rife. Listen to find out more. Timestamps1:30 Nuclear 15:48 Nvidia 37:07 BoohooRead more on these topics How to invest in the world's nuclear futureNvidia beats expectations despite China uncertaintyBoohoo cuts inventories and capex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Mark Robinson talking PensionBee's (PBEE) results. The company's marketing push in the US was a key theme in its latest update, a region where it sees a big opportunity. Mark and Dan discuss how both its US and UK arms are faring, as well as its valuation case.Next up, Holly McKechnie discusses our latest Big Read on beating the trap of leasehold properties. Holly and Dan unpack everything from how to spot issues when renting or buying a leasehold to the impact Labour's reforms will have.Last up, Valeria Martinez covers whey-based protein products producer Applied Nutrition (APN). Its second-half results showed good performance thanks to well-received product launches. Valeria explains why momentum is on the company's side.Timestamps 1:25 PensionBee18:00 Leaseholds34:48 Applied Nutrition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Hugh Moorhead and recent results from Savills (SVS), which were in line with expectations. Hugh and Dan unpack what divisions brought in the highest profits, a breakdown of a handful of global performances, and what the business's valuation appears to be.Next up James Norrington joins to unpack our latest Big Read on sum-of-the-parts valuations. James explains the thinking behind the piece, how it can help find stocks trading at less than their worth, and how to tell if a company is focusing on the right part of a business.Lastly, Julian Hofmann covers Novo Nordisk (DK:NOVO.B), which saw shares rise after Eli Lilly's (US:LLY) oral weight-loss pill underwhelmed regulators. Competition is still fierce in the sector, but a new Novo CEO could give the company the boost it needs. Read more on these topics How to spot undervalued sharesDeep DivesTimestamps 1:16 Savills13:41 Spotting undervalued shares26:33 Weight loss drugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Centrica (CNA) announced it had acquired 15 per cent of the East Suffolk Sizewell C nuclear plant. Commodities expert Alex Hamer looks into the deal and how it will affect taxpayers and shareholders, alongside Centrica's latest results.Next, Mike Fahy covers our Big Read on global hidden gem companies. Dan and Mike unpack some of the stocks included and why we chose them, and the ways investors can access them. Last up, Hugh Moorhead joins the panel to discuss two companies that need little introduction: Coca-Cola (US:KO) and PepsiCo (US:PEP). Hugh looks at the differences between their operating models, pricing power, and innovations. Listen to find out everything investors need to know. Listen to more podcasts from Investors' Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeTimestamps 1:28 Centrica14:58 Global hidden gems25:38 Coke versus PepsiFind out more about these topics: Centrica sizing up nuclear ambitionHidden gem stocks from around the world Coke versus Pepsi: Why investors have a clear favourite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with well-loved pastry seller Greggs (GRG), which suffered a downturn in sales per its latest trading update. Julian Hofmann explains the reasons for this, from heatwaves to competition from supermarkets, and what investors should make of it.It's then on to our Big Read on undervalued UK tech stars. Many of our home-grown companies have a lot to offer, but investors favour the US big names instead. Valeria Martinez and Mark Robinson look at the causes behind this, the “mindset gap”, and overlooked intellectual property.Lastly, Julian Hofmann rejoins to unpack Watches of Switzerland (WOSG), which has taken a hit to margins thanks to tariffs. The retailer's sales growth is ticking up, but the market still seems spooked. Mark and Julian discuss what issues are keeping investors cautious.Timestamps 2:46 Greggs9:25 Undervalued UK tech15:54 Watches of SwitzerlandRead more on these topics: Star British tech stocks hiding in plain sightWatches of Switzerland boosted by luxury jewellery but margin outlook disappointsListen to more podcasts from Investors' Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show starts unpacking the latest results from equipment hire company Ashtead (AHT). Mark Robinson analyses the outlook for US construction spending, the company's sensitivity to tariffs and its valuation. It's then on to Ashtead's smaller rival Speedy Hire (SDY), which is closing some of its depots due to rising staff costs. Listen to find out everything investors need to know. Next up is one of the IC's Ideas of the Year, which are putting in a strong performance again in 2025. Pensions consultancy XPS Pensions (XPS) reported full-year figures earlier this week – Julian Hofmann asks if its booming business can continue.Lastly, our Big Read on the medical technology sector. Mark Robinson covers the issues facing the industry, the options for investors and a potential tariff winner.Timestamps 1:50 Ashtead9:20 Speedy Hire18:29 XPS Pensions27:36 MedtechRead more on these topics:Ashtead stymied by falling used equipment salesSpeedy Hire attempts to boost efficiencies as HMRC loads costsThe cutting-edge medtech stocks worth owningListen to more podcasts from Investors' Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I am so excited to read to you today!. In this episode I'm reading Marcus and Big Red's Super Truck Adventure written by Paula Banks. I've featured other stories written by Paula on the show before. These include Dream Big: Peyton's Hip Hop Adventure - LISTEN HERE and The Secret of the Christmas Clues: Peyton's Christmas Adventure - LISTEN HERE. In our story today Marcus is playing with his favourite truck - Big Red. Marcus discovers a mysterious remote. When Marcus clicks the remote, Big Red springs to life. Marcus and Big Read head out on an incredible adventure through sticky slime, dodge towering tire forests, and even meet more animated and alive vehicles. Listen in to the full episode and join Marcus and Big Red on their incredible super truck adventure. The book is available on AMAZON - check it out for even more adventures with included colouring pages of Marcus and Big Red.Thank you for listening in today! Please make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and a review and I will see you next time on Story Time with Mama V.Bye for Now, Victoria aka Mama V.Support the show

Diploma's latest results proved that investors' confidence in the company is justified. Valeria Martinez joins Dan Jones to unpack the case for the specialist manufacturer, and whether its valuation is becoming stretched. Alex Newman, author of this week's Big Read on global tracker funds, discusses the contradictions that exist in the popular products and what investors can do to overcome them.We wrap up with Alex Hamer on why it might be the end of the road for the cobalt bull run, and China's role in this shift.Timestamps1:28 Diploma10:49 Global stock market trackers25:58 CobaltMore on these topics:Diploma hits all-time high after raising guidanceGlobal trackers are broken – here's how investors can fix themIs it finally time for cobalt to make a comeback? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Arthur Sants and Dan Jones discussing the Apple antitrust issue, the iPhone manufacturer's role in Alphabet's share price fall and Google's place in the search engine world.Michael Fahy, author of this week's Big Read on the future of aviation, up next. He explains some of the developments in the industry, the top players, and what companies may be under threat by the arrival of more modern aviation and fuel sources. Valeria Martinez then covers Mobico's school bus fleet sale. The deal has been in the making for a while and aimed to reduce the company's debt, but the agreement has since led to a significant share price drop. Valeria lays out its current debt situation, why investors are concerned and more. Timestamps 1:17 Apple & Alphabet20:50 The future of aviation34:38 Mobico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another packed episode, host Dan Jones is joined by Christopher Akers to look at half-year results from car testing company AB Dynamics (ABDP). Can it continue to perform well at a time when the automotive industry is yet again facing a string of pressures, including those dreaded tariffs?Next up is a look at this week's Big Read on ‘survivor shares'. James Norrington introduces the thinking behind the piece and discusses the metrics you can use to find companies that will prosper in an uncertain world. The team then turn to preference shares. While loved by income seekers because of their impressive yields, they may not be long for this world given Aviva's (AV.) successful attempt to cancel some of its prefs this month. Jemma Slingo discusses the implications and whether investors are being too hasty in voting for the cancellation of these shares.1:21 AB Dynamics10:35 Survivor Shares22:13 Preference shares Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The panel unpack details of the swathe of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. They discuss what was announced, their curious calculations, the implications on nations and stocks, and what retaliations could occur.Dave Baxter joins to discuss global equity funds, the topic of this week's Big Read. Dave and Dan unpack the thinking behind the piece, some of the companies that crop up in the funds mentioned, including the most popular of the Magnificent Seven and more. Lastly, Jemma Slingo covers the latest on Aviva (AV.), which is attempting to cancel its preference shares. It argues they are an ‘inefficient form of funding', but investors are not too happy with the move. Timestamps1:41 Tariffs21:15 Global equity funds28:15 Aviva Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents a special edition of the What Are You Reading podcast. Join Christie and Katie with special guests Kate, Mattie, Arden, Jamie Lyn and Jordan for a lively celebration of the rich heritage of Asian-American authors. Interested in being a part of our podcast? Contact us at library@knox.net

Dan Jones is joined by Alex Newman and Julian Hofmann to discuss the shift away from US shares towards Europe and even the UK – and the implications for investors.Next up, Alex Newman breaks down his Big Read this week on how the ultra-rich invest and what more humble investors can learn from their investing practices.Lastly we turn our attention to UK company reporting and specifically Close Brothers (CBG), whose results this weekprompted a sell-off, with the shadow of motor finance rulings lingering over the company.1:29: The great rotation16:50: The Big Read: Ultra-rich Investors23:51: Close Brothers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern industrial economies were made possible by automation and mass production, but also by something similar going on inside the world of management. Where once all the decisions were made by an identifiable boss, now they are farmed out to rule books, bureaucracies and computer algorithms — and nobody is individually accountable for them. The FT's Andrew Hill speaks to Dan Davies, economist and author of The Unaccountability Machine, who explains how the industrialisation of management decision-making was inevitable in our increasingly complex world but has had unforeseen consequences, such as “accountability sinks” and the rise of populist politicians. Nonetheless, there are solutions, including AI, the 1950s management theory of cybernetics and the return of the much-maligned middle manager.Andrew Hill is senior business writer at the Financial Times and consulting editor at FT Live. You can find his latest features and columns here, and enjoy his Big Read on the woes of America's industrial giants here.Subscribe to The Economics Show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen.Presented by Andrew Hill. Produced by Edith Rousselot and Laurence Knight. The editor is Bryant Urstadt. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Aberdeen's (ADBN) results, which pleased the market and sent shares up considerably. Julian Hofmann dives into the recent changes at the company and how they will impact investors. Jemma Slingo touches on another asset manager, Schroders (SDR) which also put out results.It's then onto this week's Big Read on the future of mining. Commodities expert and author of the piece Alex Hamer lays out what's shifting the gears in the industry, and how miners will adapt. Listen to hear about permitting and copper mining operations in the US, gold and rare earths. Following the announcement the German government will up its defence spending, Julian Hoffman and Dave Baxter discuss the latest in the defence industry and the ETFs that offer investors a chance to take advantage.Note: The show contains a brief, erroneous mention to Premier African Minerals (PREM). The correct company is Pan African Resources (PAM).Timestamps 1:48 aberdeen8:11 Schroders13:25 Mining28:01 DefenceClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As conversations continue in Washington, D.C., about the size of federal agencies' workforces, sudden terminations are having an effect. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis speaks with two former federal employees. Also, the U.S. Marshals Museum is teaming up with the NEA for the Big Read. Plus, the NPR programs It's Been a Minute and Wild Card are new partners, and we'll talk with the hosts.

In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks all things NEA Big Read, expensive dinners, and being an adrenaline junkie!Andrea's Book Recommendations:Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz ChastThe Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes of Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

Market darling Rolls Royce (RR) is going from strength to strength. After a return to dividends topped with a lucrative buyback, shares were up 20 per cent on the day of recording. James Norrington, author of this Rolls-Royce Deep Dive, unpacks the prospects for the business and everything investors need to know. Smith & Nephew (SN), a medical equipment manufacturer, continues to improve operating performance. Mark Robinson and Julian Hofmann discuss the company and also touch on what's going well for med-tech business Uniphar (UPR).Last but not least, Jemma Slingo unpacks our latest Big Read on banks. It hasn't been a huge season for guidance upgrades, but there are still positives for the year. Listen to find out more.Timestamps1:29 Rolls Royce10:37 Smith & Nephew19:15 BanksClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We begin with Mony Group (MONY), better known as Money Supermarket, whose results showed the insurance industry isn't struggling as some fear. Mark Robinson shares all investors need to know. Arthur Sants, our US correspondent and author of this week's Big Read on Nvidia (NVDA), explains the key points from the article. From the threat of DeepSeek and Chinese sanctions to potential positives for the future.Last up, Alex Hamer unpacks the latest on engineer and consultant Wood Group (WG). The company's CFO has stepped down after claiming he was more qualified than he was. Alex and Dan discuss the backdrop and where the valuation now stands.Timestamps1:08 Mony Group9:49 Nvidia23:54 Wood GroupClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We begin with trading updates from retailers and update investors on all they need to know about Next (NXT), M&S (MKS) and Greggs (GRG). There is considerable pressure across the board due to higher national insurance contributions, rising wages and uncertain consumer sentiment. Michael Fahy, Mark Robinson and Alex Newman weigh in.Mark Robinson talks all things risk management, the topic of our latest Big Read. Mark touches on the golden rules to follow, how to protect a portfolio and more.Next up is bond yields, a hot topic given the market turmoil, and the team discuss what's happening and whether bonds can still be considered a diversifier away from stocks.Timestamps1:21 Retailers18:02 Risk managementClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an inspiring and entertaining conversation as the Writing Community Chat Show welcomes the incredible Abiola Bello to the stage! Born and raised in Stoke Newington, North London, Abiola is a Nigerian-British author who has been captivating readers since she started writing at just 12 years old. From her acclaimed middle-grade Emily Knight series to her chart-topping YA novels, Abiola's journey is a testament to perseverance, creativity, and passion for storytelling.

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

Associate editor James Norrington starts the show, covering this week's Big Read. He and Dan unpack inflationary vs deflationary forces in Western economies and what it means for stock picking and building portfolios. Madelaine Apthorpe is then in the hot seat instead of behind the soundboard to discuss her investigation into cocoa inflation and the confectionery industry. She touches on the reasons for the price rises, the outcome for consumers and what it means for the industry. Last up, Julian Hoffman and Mark Robinson unpack Boeing's latest results and the strike action the company is facing. They discuss the knock-on effects for other companies and how the new CEO is trying to improve safety.Timestamps00:58 Debt, demographics and money16:26 Cocoa23:38 BoeingClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

This week's episode begins with a property leaser to the healthcare sector, Life Science Reit (LABS). Property writer Natasha runs through the results, where the chief exec is focusing and whether a takeover is on the cards.It's then onto our latest Big Read on investing for your children. From the best accounts to use, the top funds to pick, and educating your children about investing, Val Cipriani runs through everything parents need to know.Lastly, Julian Hofmann joins to unpack China's stimulus measures. What impact will it have on the stock market? And what funds can investors use to get involved in the action?Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.Timestamps 00:56 Reits11:02 Investing for your children21:00 China's stimulusRead the stories mentioned in the showLife Science Reit trades on steep discount to NAVChina's bounce may be short-livedThe best ways to invest for your children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, Marty Achatz talks about the upcoming NEA Big Read at PWPL, focused on Roz Chast's graphic memoir Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? Marty shares an NEA Big Read Moment about his mother.

In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks LARPing, NEA Big Read, and British sexy. Andrea's book recommendations: The Women by Kristin Hannah Happy Place by Emily Henry

We kick off this episode with Julian Hofmann, who gives the rundown on credit data company Experian (EXPN). Whether you've checked your credit score on the site or saw television adverts in the early 2010s, you will have heard about the company. Its recent results were very well received and the share price subsequently shot up, but how is the overall health of the business?James Norrington is part of the duo that wrote this week's cover feature on building the ideal portfolio. In the episode he explains the thinking behind the piece, academic research that helps investors form the ‘best' ideas and reveals what sensible asset allocation looks like.Val Cipriani's article this week on cash flow modelling and the last segment of the podcast are a must for anyone thinking about planning their retirement. She tried out free online calculators that aim to replicate financial advisers – without the hefty bill – and details the US options available for those looking to cast a wider net. We round off the episode with her and Dan briefly touching on next week's Big Read on how much you need for retirement. The Companies and Markets Show will resume on 31 May.Timestamps 1:41 Experian13:40 Building an ideal portfolio 25:05 Cash flow modelling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veronica Murphy, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Cindy Saylor, an Herbalist and Community Educator, talk about this year's NEA "Big Read" book selections of Circe and Mythology, and the community programming around the books. Saylor describes the Tea Tasting with The Sorceress event that she lead at the end of April.

Barbara Gohn Day Memorial Lecture In conversation with Rebeca L. Hey-Colón, Professor of Latinx Studies, Temple University Awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Obama in 2013, poet, essayist, and fiction writer Julia Alvarez is renowned for her lyrical, poignant, politically insightful books. These many works include How the García Girls Lost Their Accents, which details the lives of four sisters before and after their exile from the Dominican Republic; In the Time of the Butterflies, a million-copy bestseller that was selected by the National Endowment for the Arts for its national Big Read program; and Afterlife, a novel that explores the notion of keeping faith with our fellow humans in a broken world. Alvarez's many awards include the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Achievement in American Literature, a Latina Leader Award in Literature from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and the Hispanic Heritage Award in Literature. In The Cemetery of Untold Stories, Alvarez explores the very nature of storytelling in the tale of a fiction writer who finds that her buried untold stories have taken on lives of their own. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 4/4/2024)

Rebecca Amato is the Director of Teaching and Learning for Illinois Humanities and Alexandra Sossa is from the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project. Illinois Humanities received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest to present The NEA Big Read: Reconsidering the American Dream. This is a series of free book groups, free public events, and hands-on workshops that explore and challenge our understanding of the "American Dream." Amato and Sossa spoke to Community Voices about the books featured in the Big Read, the changing ideology surrounding the "American Dream", and the event coming to Springfield on Feb. 22. They also spoke about different challenges and inequities immigrants and farmers face in Illinois.

Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say and the Harris County Public Library invite you to join us for a book giveaway and discussion of Nuestra Palabra's 2024 Big Read selection, INFINITE COUNTRY by Patricia Engel. The first 50 attendees to register will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of Nuestra Palabra through the Big Read grant. Tony speaks w/ several guests about the Big Read and the importance of literary events like these! Tony speaks with HCPL's Assistant Manager for Youth Services Anjela Martinez, Colombian anthropologist Dr. Esteban Acuña, & Victory Early College Student Andreina Dos Santos about the impact the book and books like it have. Although the event is free and open to the public, limited seating is available. Please use the link below to register: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65b003ecf664ce3300228bc5 In addition to receiving a free copy of the book, guests will enjoy refreshments and an interactive panel discussion about the book, hosted by Tony Diaz, Founder of El Librotraficante and Director of Nuestra Palabra. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate and ask questions but should not feel pressured to have read the book ahead of time. Please register on this page to be eligible for book giveaway. Feel free to bring guests to the event, but each guest that would like to receive a book should register separately, as we will hold one book per registration for the first 50. Note: Must attend event in person to receive free book. In Infinite Country, award-winning author Patricia Engel tells the powerful tale of a family divided. Set in Colombia and the United States and told through the shifting perspectives of each family member, Engel examines the beauty and cruelty of life in the diaspora, crafting “a breathtaking story of the unimaginable prices paid for a better life” (Esquire). With “meticulously rendered descriptions of Andean landscapes and mythology” (New York Times Book Review), Infinite Country is “at once a sweeping love story and tragic drama” (Elle), “forcefully examining what unites a family beyond the divisions borders and policies forge” (Los Angeles Review of Books). Through the intimacies of one family's story, Engel “challenges us to consider that the United States has always been a place of borders” (Harvard Review of Books). “Told by a chorus of voices and perspectives, this is as much an all-American story as it is a global one” (Booklist). NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Learn more about Nuestra Palabra: https://www.nuestrapalabra.orgegister Anjela Martinez is the Youth Services Assistant Manager for Harris County Public Library. Anjela has worked for Harris County Public Library for thirteen years. She's passionate about providing library resources and programs to help children become life-long readers, learners, and library users. Anjela contributes her love for reading to her mother who introduced a young Anjela to a boy wizard named Harry. Besides reading, Anjela enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, traveling, and going on adventures with her dog Lobo. Anjela is currently reading Infinite Country by Patricia Engel and The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander. Dr. Esteban Acuña is a Colombian anthropologist who specializes in ethnicity, mobility and migration. He is currently a visiting scholar at SUNY at Plattsburgh, and before recently moving to Houston he also taught at Freiburg University, in Germany, and Bard College, in New York. His latest ethnographic work has used life stories and mobile methods to study migratory movements in the Americas. Victory Early College Student Andreina Dos Santos is a student at Lone Star Community College and an active scholar. Nuestra Palabra is funded in part by the BIPOC Arts Network Fund. Instrumental Music produced / courtesy of Bayden Records baydenrecords.beatstars.com

Mike Stephen explores the quality of life in Illinois prisons with Jennifer Vollen-Katz, the executive director of the John Howard Association, talks with Illinois Humanities executive director Gabrielle Lyon about the new initiative called The Big Read, and chats with local musician Jared Rabin about his new music.

We begin with emerging markets, focussing on Ashmore's (ASHM) latest figures. Thanks to expectations of interest rate cuts, the investment manager's shares were up 25 per cent in the last quarter, after a tough time for emerging market-focused companies. Julian Hofmann shares what investors can take from this promising uplift and where we can expect Ashmore to focus in the future.The author of this week's cover feature on India's economy, Alex Hamer, discusses our Big Read, revealing the thinking behind the piece, trends in India's markets that have paved the way for its stellar performance and more. For listeners looking to further their research, Alex discusses some funds investing in the country, as well as UK-listed companies getting a slice of the action.It's then on to food manufacturing company Bakkavor (BAKK) which released a trading update yesterday. Mark Robinson discusses the choice to bring back an ex-board member who was involved in the business pre-IPO, its reliance on supermarkets, and both the successes and risks that lie ahead. To conclude, we touch on clean energy company Ceres Power (CWR) in the wake of its deal with Taiwan's Delta Electronics that caused its shares to jump 38 per cent. Alex discusses the history of the company and ponders whether shareholders may be getting ahead of themselves.This episode was recorded on 18 January.1:19 Ashmore8:55 The Indian opportunity21:51 Bakkavor27:09 Ceres Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The idea of “adulting” and independence is often on the minds of youths, past and present. However, while young people used to wait until they marry before applying for a flat, more young Singaporeans are moving out of their parents' homes and renting a place on their own as a rite of passage to adulthood, a topic explored in the fourth episode of "IPS On Diversity" Season 4. In conjunction with IPS' annual flagship conference, Singapore Perspectives 2024, themed around the topic of youths, host Liang Kaixin, Associate Director at the Institute of Policy Studies, engages with Dr Chew Han Ei, IPS adjunct senior research fellow, and Klinsen Soh, a 32-year-old working adult who has chosen to move out before getting married. The episode delves into the motivations and implications of this trend, revealing insights into the challenges and experiences of young adults navigating their journey towards independence. In this episode, Dr Chew Han Ei discusses findings from the Youth STEPS study, highlighting factors such as the desire for personal space, the impact of the pandemic on work-from-home dynamics, and financial considerations. Klinsen, on the other hand, shares his personal journey, emphasising the importance of creating one's own living space for personal growth and independence. Find out more about adulting and housing in Singapore: Straits Times (11 September 2022): Rental, shared housing more appealing to young S'poreans, though most still want to own homes: Study Channel News Asia (8 May 2023): 'Way over budget': Why some young adults have given up on renting as prices rise Today (11 September 2021): The Big Read in short: Young, single and living away from parents  About our guests:  Chew Han Ei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies   Chew Han Ei is Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). He is concurrently an international expert at the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab and a board member of SG Her Empowerment. During his adjunctship, he is spearheading a new research initiative on digital trust. Dr Chew is a quantitative research specialist and has a keen interest in pursuing research work on social issues, especially on technology adoption in societies. Some of his key international projects for UNESCO include “Reading in the Mobile Era” and “I'd Blush If I Could — Closing Gender Divides in Digital Skills through Education”. At the IPS, Dr Chew is Principal Investigator of the Youth Study on Transitions and Evolving Pathways in Singapore (Youth STEPS), the first national-level longitudinal study of youths in Singapore funded by the National Youth Council.  Klinsen Soh, 32-year-old working adult Klinsen Soh is a public servant at the Ministry of Communications and Information as of January 2023. Aside from his current roles in strategy and foresight, he has experience as an analyst in the fields of AI, transportation and logistics, and geopolitics. His interests include social policy, internet culture, and consumer behaviour. He produces his own podcast and is a freelance stunt actor. More from On Diversity Season 4 Episode 3: Hustle Culture and Quiet Quitting with Laurel Teo, Senior Research Fellow at IPS and He Ruiming, Founder of The Woke Salaryman Season 4 Episode 2: Destigmatising HIV and AIDS with Rayner Tan, Assistant Professor of NUS and Terry Lim, Associate Director of Action for AIDS Season 4 Episode 1: The Dual Challenges of Poverty and Single Motherhood with Carrie Tan, MP, Founder of Daughters of Tomorrow and Elizabeth Quek, Programme Manager at AWARE Season 3 Episode 9: Being Biracial in Singapore with Shane Pereira, Research Associate at IPS and Dave Parkash, Co-Founder at Fook Kin Restaurant Season 3 Episode 8: Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination with Sher-li Torrey, Founder of Mums@Work and Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at IPS Season 3 Episode 7: Palliative Care for the Young and Old with Dr Chong Poh Heng, Medical Director at HCA Hospice Limited and Tay Jia Ying, an end-of-life doula and Founder of Happy Ever After Season 3 Episode 6: Social Worker Burnout with Louis Ng, MP for Nee Soon GRC and Cindy Ng-Tay, Director of Home at Children's Aid Society Season 3 Episode 5: Leaving the Law Profession with Andrew Chan, Partner at Allen & Gledhill LLP and Michelle Yeo, Of Counsel at LVM Law Chambers LLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Political Analyst on What's Your Point on Fox 26 News, welcomes Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones. Commissioner Briones shares her work in improving Precinct 4, an important gun buyback program taking place this November 18th, and her literacy advocacy, with her recent appearance at NP's & NEA's Big Read event in September as well as the Harris County Proclamation given to Nuestra Palabra and Tony Diaz for 25 years of cultivating community cultural capital. Join us on NP Live at a special time this Wednesday, November 8th, at 9:00 AM CST as part of our multi stream broadcast. You can check out the show on Youtube, Facebook, or Twitter! Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is a native Texan and proud Latina who grew up on the U.S.-Mexico border. She is the daughter of teachers, who taught her the importance of education, hard work, and serving others—values that have defined her and which she now brings to the office of County Commissioner for Precinct 4. Upon graduating with honors from Harvard University, she began her career as an 8th and 10th-grade teacher at two of the lowest-income public schools in the country. She then attended Yale Law School, where she led the Latino Law Students' Association's public service initiatives and provided pro-bono assistance to survivors of domestic abuse and juvenile offenders. Commissioner Briones returned to Texas to practice law at Vinson & Elkins LLP, then served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the Laura & John Arnold Foundation, a major national philanthropic nonprofit. She next became the Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4. Judge Briones was the highest-rated Harris County Civil Court at Law Judge in the 2019 Houston Bar Association (HBA) Judicial Evaluation Poll and won the 2020 HBA Judicial Preference Poll. Briones co-founded the statewide nonprofit Texas Latinx Judges and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center. She and her husband, Adán, live in Houston with their three daughters and worship at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

From Steve Parker Audiobooks on YouTube⁠ Subscribe to and SUPPORT Steve Parker. ~~~ Timestamps: Chapter 1: 00.00 Chapter 2: 26:00 Chapter 3: 44:00 Chapter 4: 1:25:50 Chapter 5: 1:50:00 Chapter 6: 2:17:35 Chapter 7: 2:49:40 Chapter 8: 3:19:30 Chapter 9: 3:52:35 Chapter 10: 4:02:00 Chapter 11: 4:13:50 Chapter 12: 4:48:05 Chapter 13: 5:12:35 Chapter 14: 5:32:35 Chapter 15: 5:50:45 Chapter 16: 6:06:10 Chapter 17: 6:30:45 Chapter 18: 6:50:56 ~~~ From: InfoGalactic Brave New World is a novel written in 1931 by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932. Set in London of AD 2540 (632 A.F.—"After Ford"—in the book), the novel anticipates developments in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation, and classical conditioning that combine profoundly to change society. Huxley answered this book with a reassessment in an essay, Brave New World Revisited (1958), and with Island (1962), his final novel. In 1999, the Modern Library ranked Brave New World fifth on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.[1] In 2003, Robert McCrum writing for The Observer included Brave New World chronologically at number 53 in "the top 100 greatest novels of all time",[2] and the novel was listed at number 87 on the BBC's survey The Big Read.[3] ~~~~~~~ From ⁠Me⁠: ⁠Be Good Broadcast⁠ I just rebroadcast things you should know about. Propagate it. Share it. ⁠Contact⁠ Me Please Rate or Review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple ⁠if you would. If you get value from the rebroadcast please consider giving value back Via ⁠Paypal⁠ ⁠CashApp⁠ ⁠Subscribestar⁠ Or ⁠Buy me a coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/begoodbroadcast/support

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong play a game of “two truths and a lie” about the 2023-24 Raptors and discuss Scottie Barnes' two-way play, Pascal Siakam extension talks, O.G. Anunoby's Defensive Player of the Year chances, Gradey Dick's three-point shooting, Malachi Flynn's spot in the rotation, and more. Later, the three discuss new NBA team hashtags, their predictions for the Raptors' win total, and their favourite award choices for this upcoming season (37:58). In the second hour, Michael Grange joins the program for a deep-dive on his Big Read on Darko Rajaković's coaching journey, Pascal's contract situation, and more (49:55). Finally, Will and Blake preview tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (01:32:10).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nuestra Palabra and the National Endowment for the Arts @neaarts celebrated will Latina Leaders with an amazing event, NP & NEA's The Big Read! The event was a huge success but if you missed it no worries, it is now available on our podcast! Some key moments: As part of our collaboration with the NEA, we gave away 400 copies of INFINITE COUNTRY (@AvidReaderPress) by Colombian American writer Patricia Engel (@patricia__engel) to attendees! The event opened with the powerful poetry of Elisa Garza who shared her previous work from Entre la Claridad and new unreleased poems for our audience. Geraldina Interiano Wise, Board Chair of ALMAAHH, spoke on the importance of having our space, nuestra lugar, and urged folks to fill out the survey for the Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive (ALMAAHH) complex in Harris County. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Briones shared her passion urging folks not to let others call us "dormidos y hay que levantar y dar pa adelante nuestra fuerza unida" and she presented Harris County's proclamation honoring Tony Diaz & Nuestra Palabra for it's 25 years of service and creating community cultural capital. Lis Atencio, co founder of Monday Paper, debuted the Nuestra Palabra Journal, 100 of which were given to empower our communidad to tell their stories, stories like Liz who immigrated from Venezuela and using her entrepreneurial spirit started her own company providing jobs for folks here and abroad all while in an eco friendly and sustainable manner. Mayra Valle, Director of Learning and Design at the EMERGE Fellowship, shared her personal story, her own writing, and her passion to help students find their voices, especially among Latine students who often find themselves lost in the process. The Honorable Delia Garcia shared her latest book LATINA LEADERSHIP LESSONS with the audience and shared experiences growing up and working where often she was not only the woman in the room but the only Latina. Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform!

Beth Golay had the opportunity to speak with Roz Chast ahead of her appearance in Wichita, about her relationship with her parents through their final years, her role as a caregiver, and her hope for readers.

In this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'The Family Game' by Catherine Steadman and 'The Explorer's Library: Books That Inspire Wonder' by Atlas Obscura. Then Mel discusses The Big Read book club led by writer Jeremy Anderberg.  BOOKS The Family Game by Catherine Steadman https://bit.ly/3GAd0bF The Explorer's Library: Books That Inspire Wonder by Atlas Obscura https://bit.ly/3ACthsM Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/ Gastro Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/gastro DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK Read More Books newsletter by Jeremy Anderberg https://bit.ly/3XAeYPo The Big Read 2023 Schedule https://bit.ly/3XrKq1W Get 20% off your first year of The Big Read https://bit.ly/3TZHuH8 Jeremy Anderberg on Instagram https://bit.ly/3ExlYDF Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3EqZbJX The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the last week you'll hear FT Weekend on this feed! To subscribe to our own feed wherever you listen, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/ftweekend-------This week, we talk about the Hollywood blockbuster The Woman King, starring Viola Davis. It's an epic that features a group of women warriors fighting for the kingdom of Dahomey—and it's got a lot of Oscar buzz. Lilah goes behind the scenes with Academy-Award winning producer Cathy Schulman to discuss what it took to get it made. Then, we look into what happened to plant-based meat. A few years ago, it was all over the news—but the hype died down. Has it been absorbed into our diets, or was it just a fad?-------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Links and mentions from the episode:– The Woman King is available to watch in cinemas now across the UK and US.– Cathy's handbook on advancing gender parity in Hollywood: https://bit.ly/3NgKWeA – The FT's review of The Woman King: https://on.ft.com/3DdbKI6– A profile of director Gina Prince-Bythewood by FT film critic Danny Leigh: https://on.ft.com/3DlUArE– Emiko's piece on how inflation will affect plant-based meat: https://on.ft.com/3sGJNDI – Emiko's Big Read on whether the appetite for plant-based meat has peaked: https://on.ft.com/3U4cKVN -------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast-------If you want to try FT Edit (8 stories a day, hand-picked by senior editors), it's available in the iOS app store here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ft-edit/id1574510369-------Clips courtesy of Sony and Burger King.Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.