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With the Bank of England raising interest rates to 5% and inflation not just remaining stubbornly high but perhaps becoming ingrained, Danni Hewson talks to Simon Rose about what the future holds. Housebuilders, retailers and the hospitality sector are saying consumers are resilient but all indicators point to a recession. Investors should be mindful of the changing economy and may need to rebalance their portfolios. With an election pending, how will the Government react to what is happening?

James Cameron-Wilson takes Simon Rose though the latest box office figures, hit by the hot weather. The new #1 is The Flash with Ezra Miller, which James enjoyed enormously. Take That jukebox musical Greatest Days with Aisling Bea is #6 while the NTLive one-day presentation of Pheobe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag was #11. James found it tragic, unpredictable & very funny and it will be on again. Indy first film Inland was #30 but, despite Mark Rylance, it left James cold.

Share Radio's tech whizz Steve Caplin tells Simon Rose how Wimbledon will be serving an AI-powered commentary this year. There's also an app to tell you where you can refill your water bottle, a way of tracking wild animals without having to replace batteries, Google's help for skin problems, an extreme short-throw projector, an electric "car" for under £6,000, a smart chain bike lock, a variety of concrete that will reduce car pollution and pizza delivery at Glastonbury – by jet pack.

Gavin Oldham, director of The Share Alliance (as well as founder of Share Radio, The Share Centre and The Share Foundation) talks to Simon Rose about the need for long-term governance which, at present, is not supplied by our democratic system which produces so many career politicians. There are many issues which can only be addressed if there is more attention to a long-term focus, including inter-generational rebalancing and a more egalitarian form of capitalism. He explains why the Welsh government is leading the way in this, why Inheritance Tax needs repurposing and why AI is a great opportunity for wealth distribution.

'What is Truth?', were Pilate's last words to Jesus on Good Friday. We all experience being economical with the truth, although the Privileges Committee clearly regards itself as above such a challenge. The result for Boris Johnson is a trashed reputation, alongside others who have experienced a sudden fall from grace. There should, however, be a road back from outer darkness, but not without some serious self-examination first. Background music: 'Confliction & Catharsis' - Asher Fulero Image source: https://rateyourmusic.com/

The mortgage market is mayhem, with lenders pulling deals and rapidly hiking rates. Average fixed mortgage rates have soared over the past month and we are now at the stage where it looks a lot like the panic after the mini-Budget. At the same time savings rates are going gangbusters and there is barely a day that passes without a new best buy. Meanwhile, UK gilt yields have also leapt, sending the UK’s borrowing costs even higher. What on earth is going on? Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon Lambert dive in and try to explain why the sudden inflation-driven chaos has kicked off and what borrowers and savers can do. What should you do if you need a mortgage? Is this a prime time to grab a savings deal or should you wait for better rates? How does it compare to the double-digit rates days of the 1980s? What does this mean for the economy? Are we all doomed? Or will this pass? Listen to find out their views and get tips on how to sort your mortgage and savings.

Some are saying it’s a bull market, we’re calling it a giddy one. Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss the latest inflation numbers and the Fed’s plan to “skip” a rate hike, how a small group of companies are driving market returns, and why the rest could catch up, and why the market was hungry for shares of restaurant brand Cava. 19 minutes in, Polina Pompliano shares some unconventional business advice and insights from her new book 'Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people'. Then, 35 minutes in, Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Chevron and Burford Capital. Stocks discussed: CAVA, NDAQ, KR, ORCL, SPOT, SHOP, CVX, BUR. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Matt Argersinger, Ron Gross, Polina Pompliano

Netflix’s is aiming to return to growth by cracking down on password sharing. Jim Mueller and Dylan Lewis discuss the encouraging data behind Netflix’s password crackdown and ad-supported membership, why it still might be a bit early to bank on those growth levers for Netflix, how Disney, Apple, Amazon are eying advertising, and how it could reshape streaming TV. 15 minutes in, Asit Sharma catches up with Sasan Goodarzi the CEO of Intuit to talk about how his company is using artificial intelligence to grow and Intuit's data advantage. Companies discussed: NFLX, AAPL, AMZN, DIS, INTU. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jim Mueller, Sasan Goodarzi, Asit Sharma

Adam Cox is joined by Dean Hodgson, from Dyno-Rod, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the brand's dedicated service to plumbing nationwide. They engage in a conversation highlighting the significant transformations that the industry has witnessed and successfully embraced in the past six decades. They explore recent research findings that shed light on the British population's comprehension of plumbing, and, Dean offers valuable suggestions for individuals seeking to minimise expenditure on repairs when lacking the necessary DIY expertise to tackle the issues themselves. https://www.dyno.com/

Here's a way of recalling situations where you felt most resourceful to deal with current situations which create fear and anxiety. Adam Cox works with someone whose resourceful memory was from a challenging sailing experience, but who now gets spooked by pigeons: he shows how to break the connection between stimulus and its emotional response by compounding two hypnotic techniques, one of which is described as 'anchoring'.