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Show us what you’ve got

Galleries display only a fraction of the works in their collections. Art historian Bendor Grosvenor says it’s time they faced down their conservation departments and liberated their hidden masterpieces  


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The life of a song: I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself

David Cheal tells the tale of the Burt Bacharach penned classic 'I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself', from the 1964 soul of Dusty Springfield to its 2001 raw-rock treatment by The White Stripes. Credits: Philips, Stiff, Elephant  


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The life of a song: House of the Rising Sun

Peter Aspden on the 'floating song' recorded by Alan Lomax in 1930s Kentucky that went on to be covered by Woodie Guthrie, Bob Dylan and, of course, The Animals. Credits: Concord Music Group, Marathon Media International, BMI  


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Is music streaming making us better listeners?

How is music streaming changing the experience of listeners? Are the algorithms that guide us through this new world an adequate replacement for DJs, critics and knowledgable record shop owners? Could endless choice paradoxically be making us more conservative in our tastes? Lorien Kite discusses these questions with Spotify's Will Page and FT pop critic Ludovic Hunter-Tilney.  


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The Life of a Song: Born in the USA

Bruce Springsteen's bleak ballad of American life has been promoted by politicians from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. David Honigmann examines the song's fraught relationship with power. Credit: Columbia  


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The Life of a Song: Because the Night

Fiona Sturges follows Patti Smith's lustful 1970s song of youthful abandon. Credits: Arista, Columbia, Coqueiro Verde Records, Stun Volume  


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The Life of a Song: Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus

Helen Brown looks at how Serge Gainsbourg's infamously salacious love song originally written for Brigitte Bardot would become a hit for the French composer and his English girlfriend Jane Birkin, despite facing widespread bans and condemnation. Credits: Mercury France, Mercury Music Group, Rarity Music, Parlophone UK, Barclay.  


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The best Christmas music: a definitive guide

What makes a good Christmas song? Should it be cheesy or serious? And why do millennials love them? 

FT pop writers discuss festive classics old and new - from carols to Mariah Carey, Greg Lake to Phil Spector, Sufjan Stevens to Run-DMC. Plus, which 2017's best Christmas song: Gwen Stefani's 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' or Sia's 'Santa's Coming for Us'?

 

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1968: The Year that Music Changed

Set against a backdrop of protest and upheaval, the songs released in 1968 represent a turning point in music. FT pop writers David Cheal and Peter Aspden are joined by author Tot Taylor to debate the year's most important songs and artists, from Tyrannosaurus Rex, The Beatles and Pink Floyd to Joni Mitchell and Tim Buckley.

 

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Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights

When "Wuthering Heights" was released 40 years ago this year, it became the first song written and performed by a woman to reach number one in the UK charts. What was the song's — and Bush's — special appeal? Why have there been more parodies than straight covers? And why is it so popular now, with re-enactments of the music video taking place around the world? FT music writers Jude Rogers, Helen Brown and David Cheal discuss the song and its afterlife.

 

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Sincerity or self-branding: what defines millennial music?

From the unstoppable rise of hip-hop to the 'millennial whoop', what does today's new music sound like? And how has social media changed the relationship between artists and fans?


Harriet Fitch Little, India Ross and Griselda Murray Brown discuss Drake, Cardi B and DJ Khaled - in particular 'Wild Thoughts' ft. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller from 2017, which leans heavily on the melody and mood of Santana's 1999 hit 'Maria Maria', the coming-of-age soundtrack for the oldest cohort of millennials. 


Warning: this podcast contains a live 'millennial whoop'.

 

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African nations move swiftly to head off coronavirus spread

Fears over health systems prompt states to take early preventive measures




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US and UK race to arrange flights for stranded citizens

Thousands affected as many flights cancelled and airports closed because of coronavirus pandemic




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Coffeeland by Augustine Sedgewick — the Java script

A history of coffee and its role in global capitalism is fact-filled and entertaining if occasionally over-caffeinated




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What coronavirus will mean for Africa

The continent is facing an humanitarian and economic catastrophe, reports David Pilling




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Ethiopia postpones landmark national elections due to coronavirus

Social distancing curbs mean August vote cannot be held, says electoral commission




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France to reallocate Africa aid money for fight against coronavirus 

Macron also backs calls for debt relief as he seeks to be seen as champion of continent’s interests




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Saudi Arabia repatriating thousands of migrants back to Ethiopia

UN official warns mass deportations risk spread of coronavirus to the region




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Court suspends lockdown in Malawi

Ruling sets precedent in continent where poorest fear cure could be worse than the disease




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Inheritance tax rules, confusion over freelance tax payments and investing in fine wines

Inheritance tax rules are due for a shake up - FT Money editor Claer Barrett asks whether efforts to simplify the system can ever shake off its claim to be "Britain's most hated tax"? Next, experts discuss whether the IR35 tax rules are flawed or not. And finally, Alan Livsey, the FT's wine buff talks about an investment that is literally liquid - fine wine.

 

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Investment trusts: family trusts, dividend heroes and compared to other investments

On this week's FT Money show we discuss investment trusts and the different ways investors can use them in their portfolios. Presenter Emma Agyemang, FT Money reporter, talks to Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group and Moira O'Neill of interactive investor about how listeners can invest alongside the wealthiest families. Plus, the dividend heroes - which offer the most consistent income and are they still a good option for investors? And finally, Merryn Somerset Webb tells listeners why she thinks investment trusts have a better chance of lasting a lifetime compared to other assets.

 

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The $1.6tn US student debt nightmare 

Student debt in the US is crippling millions of Americans. Last year the amount students owed came to a total of $1.6tn - that's 8 per cent of the country's national income. This week we hear from one of the 45m students paying back debts to the government. FT Money Show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching talks to FT reporter Alice Kantor about why university is so expensive in the US compared to the UK and whether there is anything that can be done about it.

 

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Pensions tax relief, Winter fuel allowance and Britain's house prices

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. 

 

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Campaign for clear pension charges, how the coronavirus has hit stock markets and coal fires

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. 

 

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UK Budget, coronavirus planning and crashing stockmarkets

It's been a week of shock and awe for UK investors. Wednesday started with an emergency interest rate cut from the BoE. New chancellor Rishi Sunak then delivered a Budget full of emergency "first aid" measures to help workers, the self employed and small businesses survive the crisis - and some very unexpected news for wealthy pension savers. And in the meantime - stock markets around the world continue to experience deep falls as central banks work out how to respond to the coronavirus.

 

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Former Zambian finance ministers and officials push for IMF deal

President urged to secure rescue deal as economy ‘on verge of collapse’




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Africa could take ‘a generation’ to recover from coronavirus, says Kagame 

Rwanda’s president says continent needs at least $100bn in foreign support to weather shock




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South Africa unveils $26bn stimulus and taps IMF for first time

Coronavirus package aims to protect economy and fend off looming hunger crisis




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Mozambique’s Islamist insurgency adds to gas industry nerves

Violence surges as sector faces headwinds from oil price crash and coronavirus 




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South Africa discusses lifting lockdown sector by sector

Ramaphosa administration wants phased reopening to limit damage to struggling economy




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Covid-19 focus threatens precarious malaria progress

Pandemic could set back the fight against malaria by 20 years, with Africa hit worst




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‘Locust-19’ set to ravage crops across east Africa

Second wave of swarms expected just as farmers battle fallout from coronavirus




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Coronavirus stalks world’s refugees as shutdowns disrupt aid

Plea for increased humanitarian help has gone unanswered and funding is set to be cut further




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South Africa’s mass screening helps stem the coronavirus tide

Use of community health workers to identify cases draws heavily on experience battling tuberculosis and HIV




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The world’s big problems should not keep us awake

How much sleep do we need to get the most out of our waking hours?




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Give your gardener feedback and your nanny a bonus

Put as much effort into being a good employer at home as at work




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Good cause to celebrate a woman in the chair

Olga Zoutendijk’s appointment as chair of ABN Amro is a landmark, and the bank is better for it




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Help us fix the disability employment gap

We need to do more to get the disabled into work




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US daily fatalities drop below 1,000 for first time in month

Death toll falls in part because of sharp decline in New York state




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US begins national security probe of electrical grid imports

Commerce department investigation could lead to new tariffs on transformer parts




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White House considers winding down coronavirus task force

Vice-president makes suggestion even as number of deaths across the country spikes




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Five claims from US health official behind whistleblower suit

Rick Bright alleges government ignored coronavirus warnings and engaged in ‘cronyism’




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US looks to step up economic action against China

As relations deteriorate over virus, Washington considers curbing supply chains and investment flows




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Most Americans trust governors over Trump on reopening, poll shows

FT-Peterson survey finds 71% back states as support slips for president’s economic stewardship




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US Supreme Court reverses ‘Bridgegate’ convictions

Unanimous decision finds that two former Chris Christie aides did not commit a federal crime




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US prosecutors to drop case against Michael Flynn

Democrats outraged by move to clear former national security adviser who already pleaded guilty




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Murdochs hire US TV news veteran for UK video push

David Rhodes to report to Rebekah Brooks as group seeks to challenge BBC’s broadcast dominance




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Disney sets out $1.4bn hit from coronavirus crisis

Entertainment group scraps dividend as executives promise it will weather storm




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Half of online ad spending goes to industry middlemen

Study shines light on ‘near impenetrable’ £100bn market




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HMRC suspends some tax investigations due to pandemic

Tax authority switches focus to supporting businesses and individuals via job retention scheme