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People come in all shapes and sizes, and there are many people who have that strange combination of seemingly boundless energy and inherent unpredictability which are found in Mr Johnson. People who are more measured and reliable find them intensely frustrating, but there should still be a place for unconventional people, albeit not as prime minister. In this episode we find other examples in history of unconventional individuals who were also not accepted by many of the people with whom they worked, and we look not so much at weighing their offences but counting their merits in asking how the undoubtable strengths of someone like Boris can work for the benefit of all. Background music: 'Enable the Tiger' by JAde Wii

Boris Johnson finally came unstuck this week and resigned as Prime Minister after one scandal too many caught up with him. Whatever you thought of the PM - and he certainly has the ability to divide a room almost as well as he can entertain it - there is no doubt that this ushers in another bout of 'what next?' instability for Britain. The economy is struggling, an inflation crisis is in full swing and the Bank of England is raising rates into a recession, yet at the end of a tumultuous week we are not just down one Prime Minister but a Chancellor and aren't quite sure if the new man in the job will be sticking around very long. The new Chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, reportedly has designs of his own on the job next door at Number 10 and even if he makes an unsuccessful leadership bid, will a rival want him sticking around? Georgie Frost, Tanya Jefferies and Simon Lambert look at what the change in Prime Minister could mean for the UK's economy, businesses and households - and what a new Chancellor might do and the challenges they will face. Also, some big UK name household shares have taken a beating this year, but which would the experts pick as having fallen too far and as ripe for a bounce back? The team look at whether, with rates rising, a ten-year fixed rate mortgage is a good move and Tanya talks us through the latest round of state pension mistakes and what the DWP is doing. And finally, will you end up with a bit more cash when you get paid this month? Yet, another National Insurance change is kicking in, here's what it means.

As U.S. job growth continues, the biggest tech companies plot their next moves. Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser discuss June's jobs report, falling gas prices, and the shifting employment landscape, Apple and Google looking to monetize the lock screen of your phone, Meta Platforms planning to launch a $1,000 VR headset, a big rationale for Levi's dividend increase, and the latest from Amazon, Upstart Holdings, and GameStop. 20 minutes in, Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the trends he and his team are watching in infrastructure, emerging markets, and healthcare. Then, at 33 minutes in, Maria and Jason answer a listener's question about Warner Bros Discovery, and share two stocks on their radar: Paycom and Procore Technologies. Stocks discussed: UPST, AMZN, JET, DASH, META, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, TWTR, GME, LEVI, WBD, PAYC, PCOR. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Jay Jacobs

Over the holiday weekend (4th July), we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi. Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss the core principles of FI and the different styles it can take, why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial independence and retirement progress, and why it’s not too late to get started if you feel behind! Host - Dylan Lewis; Guest- Brian Feroldi

Adam Cox is joined by Sam Brooks and Mike Webb, from Vintage Acquisitions, to discuss new research looking at Brits attitudes towards traditional investment routes. They explain how vintage cask whisky could be a good alternative, and what to look for when investing in cask whisky. www.vintageacquisitions.com

Adam Cox is joined by Rebecca Taylor, from Aquarate, to discuss new research which revealed Brits are complacent or ignorant about hydration and how much liquids they should be drinking. Rebecca explains why there are still concerns around hydration in developed nations and who is most at risk of becoming hydrated. She also speaks about what Hydracare is, and how technology is being used to track the hydration levels in vulnerable people. https://www.aquarate.com/

Adam Cox is joined by Architect, TV presenter and writer, George Clarke, to discuss new research from Mitsubishi Electric which has shown the attitudes of the public, surrounding their eagerness to renovate homes, reduce energy bills and tackle carbon footprints. George gives tips and tricks to homeowners looking to make more sustainable home improvements and gives his opinion on the changes we can expect to see in sustainable housing in the future. www.mitsubishielectric.com

There are things with which we just can't cope, and one such may well be vomit. Adam Cox tackles a pair of beliefs - that vomit is horrific, and an inability to cope with severe anxiety or terror - by changing these mindsets into alternative understandings: this approach can be much more effective than de-sensitisation. The episode can be used to tackle other phobias such as arachnophobia - so if you suffer from these unpleasant things, give it a try

Russ Mould of A J Bell discusses with Simon Rose how markets have reacted to the resignation of Boris Johnson as PM, reflecting that no PLC board could behave as some politicians have done. He has looked at what difference it makes to shares when the Prime Minister is changed mid-term, finding that it makes little difference in the short term. Over a longer period, the economy is likely to have more of an effect although government policy – interventionist or not? – may yet be important. One thing is sure, this uncertainty won't encourage the overseas investors on whom the UK is so dependent.

James Cameron-Wilson looks at the UK box office, where Minions: The Rise of Gru enters at #1. Disliking it intensely and querying the BBFC's "U" certificate, he calls it "cultural rat poison". With Elvis, Top Gun and Jurassic World holding well, James turned to Netflix for filmic enlightenment. But he found the Kevin Hart/Woody Harrelson comedy The Man From Toronto dreadful and was even more dispirited by Norwegian sci-fi comedy Blasted. He only managed to cheer himself by watching Avatar ahead of this year's belated sequel, finding it vastly better than he remembered.