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Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at an article which believes that business elites are proposing a form of Stakeholder Capitalism in an attempt to avert revolution over wealth inequalities. He looks at what the government's new reforms could mean for the National Health Service and whether they will succeed in reducing bureaucracy. And he applauds the government reversing its position on extraditions and reclaiming Habeas Corpus rights.

In the absence of open UK cinemas, James Cameron-Wilson looks at the top Australian films of all time. He reviews the steamy Franco-Belgian movie Simple Passion and the Danish movie about alcoholism Another Round, starring Mads Mikkelsen. He gives us some of the highlights from The London Film Critics Circle Awards and laments the demise of Christopher Plummer.

Russ Mould, Investment Director of A J Bell, takes a look back at the markets to see how they have behaved over the year since they first reacted to the approach of the virus. He compares and contrasts the behaviour of stocks sectors and countries before and after Pfizer Monday in November. He believes that investors should consider the current debate over whether inflation is about to return and readjust their portfolio if they do think it's on the way back.

Steve Caplin, Share Radio's technology editor, looks at the change at the top of Amazon (and why Amazon Web Services is so important), at resurrecting the poet Keats, at the Texas lawyer who appeared in court as a virtual cat, at the Valentine's Day curry served to your car, at hydrogen-powered ambulances, at the Norwegian system for zipping different tyres on and off bikes and at new developments with smartphone cameras.

Adam creates a hypnosis session inspired by the movie Kung Fu Panda. The hypnosis gives a sense of transformation from a lazy and distracted panda to that of a focusses and disciplined panda full of self-belief. The storylines of the movie inspire the guided visualisations with valuable lessons about determination, identity, mindfulness, courage, and of course self-belief. Great for fans of the movie or children that want more confidence to pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Adam Cox is joined by butcher and founder of Lamb2Ewe, Thomas Kitchen-Dunn, to look at how there have been increased demands for locally sourced meats amongst consumers and how buying directly from farmers helps to support local economies. They delve into the difference between buying directly from the source and buying from supermarkets, and buying from supermarkets can make it more difficult to know exactly where meat comes from. They discuss the positive environmental impacts of shopping for locally sourced meat and how to support local farmers.

Author and speaker Michael Brian joins Adam Cox to discuss his new book, which showcases his journey from being a shy introverted child to a highly visible speaker and content creator. Michael shares what it's like to be introverted, why it requires effort to engage and communicate with people, and how he was able to overcome some of those tendencies to have an impact on the world.

Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. In this week's show, Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money, joins the team to share his takeaways amidst the GameStop fracas, Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, and this seemingly never-ending party in the stock market.

Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. In this week's show: Disney hits an all-time high as Disney+ reports 95 million subscribers; Dating app Bumble surges 70% in its Wall Street debut; Twitter and Zillow surge on earnings; Affirm Holdings and Cloudflare slip; Electronic Arts buys mobile video game developer Glu Mobile; And Under Armour reports a surprise profit. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories, weigh in on the future of pharmacies, and share two stocks on their radar: Brooks Automation and Unity Software. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares his thoughts on Amazon’s next CEO, Jeff Bezos’ second act, and how today’s stock market compares to the one 20 years ago.

In this week’s episode, we take on the big topic of how we can work together to make leadership, businesses, and investments more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We face many challenges – but we believe in the power of collaborative action, and that women represent great hope in driving a more responsible approach to business and investing. 89% of women, as compared 79% of men, want to engage with businesses and investments that are both environmentally and socially responsible – including gender balanced leadership and positive supply chains which protect women and girls. Joining Tamara is Claire Blackwell, Marketing Director of St. James’s Place, and Sian Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet, to discuss how we as individuals and the finance industry can use our investments to encourage more responsibility and sustainability.