You would hope so.

I’d forgotten just how funny he was. Need more public intellectuals like him these days.

They certainly do, particularly the one who had to take eight (not a mistype) vials before my operation. That took some time 😬

Different times. Just imagine the BBC making Galbraith’s Age of Uncertainty now. Exploring economic ideas. Who’s interested in that?

Absolutely. Strong case for more financial education in schools.

Unfortunately true, and the problem with the fragmentation of the media landscape. Perhaps it’s old age but I genuinely believe that the media was better in the 1970s and 1980s with journalists who really understood their subject (thinking of the industrial correspondents).

I hope he’s not using cash ISAs to save for his pension.

It’s a great film. One of several that I watched on a flight to Japan.

Quite so. Some brilliant substacks and podcasts.

Sorry for reviving that memory ☹️

It’s difficult to describe the difference between the political media now and in the 1970s and 1980s. Long form articles and interviews. Obviously you still had the Crisis, What Crisis stuff but that was seen for what it was, not something to emulate. Brian Walden wouldn’t be interviewing today.

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Nor is there any simple quick fix to raise underlying growth, although there are many ways of delivering a short term boost which history suggests normally ends in tears.

And he always knew how to deliver a line. Probably better at it as President than he was as an actor.

"is" but "in" works as well 🤷

Don't suppose they want to admit that gambling is an addiction.

Very much so.