pe Degree show: Peter Aspden on Derek Jarman By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:55:00 GMT As King’s College, London, devotes an exhibition to its charismatic alumnus, the FT’s arts writer reflects on the artist and film-maker’s earliest inspirations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Folk/rock: Peter Aspden on Pete Seeger By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:00:00 GMT The death of the veteran folk singer prompted numerous tributes to his integrity and idealism. But it was his mythical spat with Bob Dylan that really defined his era’s cultural politics See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Social network of the damned: Peter Aspden on hell By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:05:00 GMT Forget Sartre. The Royal Opera’s new ‘Don Giovanni’ suggests that, in a hyper-connected world, hell is the absence of other people See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Object lessons: Peter Aspden on memorabilia By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:00:00 GMT A militarist matchbox, a spoof banknote, a Lennon album. . . the FT’s arts writer presents a very personal history of the past half-century in 10 objects See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Rubble cause: Peter Aspden on ‘Ruin Lust’ By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:50:00 GMT Tate Britain’s new show explores our fascination with ruins. But where yesterday’s aficionados looked to the remains of ancient civilisations, today’s ruinous visions are of the future See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Money trouble: Peter Aspden on arts funding By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:10:00 GMT Art and Mammon are uneasy bedfellows: witness the recent furore over the Sydney Biennale. The solution, says the FT’s arts writer, is for institutions to embrace debates over their funding, not run from them See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Show, don’t tell: Peter Aspden on documentaries By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:45:00 GMT Driven by ubiquitous video technology, a new wave of films – such as the award-winning ‘Gaza: Chronicles of a Conflict’ – favours rawness and immediacy over explanation and context See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Satire without a sting: Peter Aspden on ‘W1A’ By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:45:00 GMT The BBC’s self-parodying show goes too far – in the direction of complacency, complicity and all-round smugness. But comedy can be a remarkable force for exposing the flaws of the society from which it springs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Art of the unexpected: Deborah Bull on measuring cultural impact By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:30:00 GMT The Director of Cultural Partnerships at King's College London reflects on the growing appetite among artists and arts organisations for evidence about the impact and value of what they do See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Just reach out: Peter Aspden on making culture accessible By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:35:00 GMT A brush with institutional hauteur in Nice makes the FT’s arts writer long for the determinedly inclusive museums and galleries of the UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Faith, hope and video: Peter Aspden on art and religion By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 02 May 2014 14:45:00 GMT As St Paul’s Cathedral prepares to unveil a Bill Viola installation, the FT’s arts writer considers the potentially enriching relationship between sacred settings and contemporary art See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Poop and post-poop: Peter Aspden on Hong Kong’s art scene By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 14:35:00 GMT In a despatch from Hong Kong, the FT’s arts writer reflects on the city’s ‘Tate bricks’ moment, and what it tells us about the fast-changing status of contemporary art in China See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Snap judgment: Peter Aspden on the Prix Pictet By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 14:00:00 GMT Though shortlisted for the prestigious photography award, Nigeria’s Abraham Oghobase has been refused a visa by the UK government. That’s a sorry state of affairs for a country that professes to be in the vanguard of cultural openness, says the FT’s arts writer. This week’s column is read by Alexander Gilmour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Outrage sells: Peter Aspden on Banksy and Bond Street By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:05:00 GMT As Sotheby’s prepares for a selling exhibition of the street artist’s work the FT’s arts writer reflects on shock culture – and the art market’s appetite for it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe To boldly go: Peter Aspden on Sajid Javid and Mark Cousins By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:15:00 GMT The UK’s culture secretary is a ‘Star Trek’ fan who wants the arts to be ‘accessible to everyone’ - while the filmmakers of the defiantly highbrow ‘Life May Be’ remind us that there are merits in other ambitions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Graffiti and the gallery: Peter Aspden on Pure Evil By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:00:00 GMT The FT’s arts writer meets one of street art’s biggest names and reflects on what is lost when underground culture becomes part of the commercial mainstream See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Sun, sea and tragic wisdom: Peter Aspden on cultural tourism By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:35:00 GMT On holiday in Greece, the FT’s arts writer travels to some out-of-the-way ancient sites and wonders whether they still hold lessons for 21st-century visitors – or are just another aspect of vacation kitsch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Roll over, rock ’n’ roll: Peter Aspden on Miley Cyrus By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:05:00 GMT The singer’s New York sculpture show confirms that contemporary art has replaced music as the go-to means of expression for young people with attitude, says the FT’s arts writer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Flux and the city: Peter Aspden on urban art By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:05:00 GMT The received wisdom is that contemporary art is just what a regenerating city needs, a stimulant for minds and economies alike. But are the wilfully puzzling tropes of the avant-garde really what the public wants? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Rhythm and bruises: Peter Aspden on Boy Blue By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:47:00 GMT The FT’s arts writer enjoys the troupe’s dance extravaganza at the Barbican – and explains why the fusion of hip-hop and martial arts might just conquer the world See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Rich pickings: Peter Aspden on spectator apartheid By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:01:00 GMT Art may be essentially egalitarian as it illuminates the human condition – but that hasn't stopped members of the Porsche Travel Club getting special access to the Sistine Chapel. Should we worry if the wealthy corner the finest cultural experiences? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Revolution for sale: Peter Aspden on Nike and The Beatles By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:05:00 GMT How a legal dispute over the use of a John Lennon song in a sneaker advert paved the way for today’s cultural mash-ups – and put paid to the notion of artists “selling out” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Past masters: Peter Aspden on Terry Riley and Joni Mitchell By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:05:00 GMT Here today, washed-up tomorrow: that’s supposed to be the career trajectory for musicians in the pop age. But, as two recent projects show, great artists will always find ways to keep their signature work fresh and relevant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Loan goal: Peter Aspden on the Elgin Marbles By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:05:00 GMT In lending one of its Parthenon sculptures to Russia, the British Museum has provoked Greece and exposed the hollowness of so-called ‘cultural diplomacy’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe 2014 Comeback Special: Peter Aspden on ‘Elvis at the O2’ By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:06:00 GMT The London venue’s exhibition of Presley memorabilia is curious mix of the banal and the resplendent – and none the worse for that, says the FT’s arts writer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Keep it complex: Peter Aspden on art and identity By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:10:00 GMT Politicians love to keep things simple, at least in their public pronouncements. Artists, by contrast, embrace complication, nuance and imagination – so who better to tackle slippery questions of national identity as the UK prepares for a general election? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe No wonder Europe is annoyed with Greece By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:10:00 GMT Greek culture taught the rest of us how to live ‑ and it’s not time to write off that particular debt yet, says Peter Aspden See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe The life of a song: Peg By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMT Recorded by musical perfectionists Steely Dan, sampled by hip-hop trio De La Soul and recycled in other pop songs, the story of 'Peg' is one of originality and appropriation, Peter Aspden says. Credits: MCA Records Inc, Rhino, The Echo Label Limited See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe The life of a song: I Heard It Through the Grapevine By play.acast.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:26:48 GMT From the origin of the "grapevine" itself, through Motown and Marvin Gaye to The Slits' punk reinvention, Hilary Kirby charts the evolution of a classic. Credits: Motown Record Company, Motown Records, Island Def Jam Records. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe The Life of a Song: I Put a Spell on You By play.acast.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT Songs can be mixed blessings. Screamin' Jay Hawkins' most famous one brought bliss to all who touched it - except its composer. Credits: AP MUSIC LTD, Universal Music International Ltda., Rhino See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Court suspends lockdown in Malawi By www.ft.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 18:05:46 GMT Ruling sets precedent in continent where poorest fear cure could be worse than the disease Full Article
pe Does your state pension add up? By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT Millions have used a government website to check their state pension, only to find they have missing years of National Insurance contributions. Presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what can be done, plus experts debate the future for inheritance tax and whether the cap on high cost credit should be extended. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Escape the motherhood penalty, teenage investors and 'best buy' investment lists By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT Having a baby is one of the best things that could happen in your life - but sadly it could also be the worst thing that could happen to your finances. We discuss the effects of the gender pay gap. Plus FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to guests about what kind of investor Adrian Mole could have grown into. And what could happen to the 'best buy' lists used by fund supermarkets in the wake of the Woodford scandal? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe You probably have a pension - but have you got a retirement plan? By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT It's financial planning week and this year's theme is retirement planning. As part of the initiative, thousands of certified planners are offering a free hour-long session to people wanting help with setting their financial goals. FT Money deputy editor James Pickford talks to the FT's pensions correspondent about retirement planning. Plus we hear from Jackie Lockie, head of financial planning with the CISI, and Patrick Connolly of Chase de Vere, about how best to plan for retirement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe What happens to our digital assets and online accounts when we die? By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT Have you ever counted how many online accounts you have? Do you listen to music on Spotify, upload your pictures to the cloud or hold your savings in an online bank account? If the answer is yes to any of these questions you should consider what happens to these assets when you die. On this week's FT Money show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching delves into the world of digital legacies - from Facebook to cryptocurrencies. She talks to Angharad Lynn of VWV, James Norris of the Digital Legacy Association and Ian Bond of the Law Society about the rise of digital wills and end of life planning companies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe The general election and your finances, the gender pensions gap and our love/hate relationship with cash By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT The general election and your finances - with a week to go, what changes could the major parties bring in? Presenter Claer Barrett talks to Rachael Griffin, a tax expert at Quilter, about the pledges. Next up on the show if you're self employed, have you got a pension? A third of self-employed women say they are saving nothing into a pension. Blogger Emma Maslin, better known as the Money Whisperer, has lots to say on this topic. And finally - they might say it's vulgar to talk about money, but James Max, our Rich People's Problems columnist is here to explain why he loves cash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Pensions tax relief, buy to let and buying a new car By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT The well-advised wealthy are worrying that pensions benefits could be cut. FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett asks the FT's pensions expert for the details. Next up we discuss whether it's better to invest in buy to let or a holiday let? And if you're thinking of buying a new car you might change your mind about how you finance it after you listen to this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Stock picking competition, how to get a pay rise and company pensions By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT Could your stock picking skills beat the market this year? In this week's FT Money Show podcast presenter Claer Barrett talks to FT Markets reporter Robert Smith about the results of our 2019 contest between readers and FT journalists. Plus we give you details of how to enter this year's competition. Next up, January's nearly over but you still have another 11 months to make good on your New Year's resolutions. If you had resolved to get a pay rise or sort out your pension this year, keep listening as help is at hand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Pensions advice, new overdraft rules and Latin terms in the investment world By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Have you been mis-sold pensions advice? FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett talks to the FT's pensions expert Josephine Cumbo about the suitability of financial advice in relation to retirement planning. Next up on the show we discuss how the new bank overdraft rules could affect you. And finally, does your financial adviser speak your language? FT columnist Moira O'Neill has spoken out against the widespread use of Latin terms in the investment world - should it be allowed to continue ad infinitum? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Pensions tax relief, Winter fuel allowance and Britain's house prices By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Is time running out for pensions tax relief? Chancellor Sajid Javid is reported to be considering a major shake-up of pensions at the Budget in a months time. The FT's pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo talks to FT Money editor Claer Barrett about what form this could take. Next up, we debate the value of the Winter Fuel Allowance for wealthy pensioners. And finally, our resident property guru James Pickford on how the next property cycle could turn out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Campaign for clear pension charges, how the coronavirus has hit stock markets and coal fires By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT Join our campaign for clear pension charges - FT Money has been exploring the impossibility of comparing the costs of drawdown plans. The FT is calling on the pensions and advise industry to be transparent about charges to help people to shop around. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett interviews o the FT's pensions expert about our campaign. Next up, the spread of the coronavirus has given world stock markets a nasty turn - FT Moneys' new investment reporter, Madison Darbyshire, talks about how investors are reacting. And finally, to cheer listeners up a bit - James Max, our Rich People's Problems columnist is here to discuss a burning issue - the government's proposed ban on coal fires. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Individual Savings Accounts - could these tax free wrappers take over from pensions as our preferred savings vehicle? By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Learning about money and rich people's problems By play.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT Claer Barrett and Lucy Warwick-Ching discuss covert and overt ways to interest children in learning about money, and columnist James Max reveals that his biggest problem during the lockdown has been keeping his house clean without his regular cleaner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
pe Remittance flows expected to plunge more than $100bn By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:06:32 GMT Coronavirus hit to global economy depletes vital source of finance for poor nations Full Article
pe Ramaphosa prepares to reopen South African economy gradually By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:39:35 GMT Five-week shutdown to be eased stage by stage according to a series of rolling levels Full Article
pe Low Covid-19 death toll raises hopes Africa may be spared worst By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:00:33 GMT Continent has limited confirmed virus fatalities but experts warn it is too early to draw conclusions Full Article
pe How to pick the perfect global event — and shoes By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:52:27 GMT Which conferences are worth your time and money? Here’s how to decide Full Article
pe Mrs Moneypenny’s Question Time — resist skipping post-flight shower By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:48:41 GMT Everything from what you wear to your posture plays a role in how impressions are formed Full Article
pe People are better than money at motivating employees By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:37:47 GMT Stable, extroverted, agreeable people tend to like their jobs, irrespective of their salaries Full Article
pe Most Americans trust governors over Trump on reopening, poll shows By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:46 GMT FT-Peterson survey finds 71% back states as support slips for president’s economic stewardship Full Article