{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.","title":"The Housing Emergency, SNIB Shake‑ups & The Politics No One Saw Coming","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ae029703\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1986,"description":"Air Date: February 15th, 2026\nHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter\nThis is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am.\nPLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!\n\nHunter & Haughey tackle rates, growth, political drama, investment failures, success stories, and Scotland’s housing crisis — with trademark humour, candour, and big‑picture thinking.\nThe Real Story Behind Rates Uproar\nWillie and Tom unpack the comedy segment from last week, explain why YouTube viewers got the full experience, and reveal how the rates assessor himself reached out.\nStagnant UK Growth & Why It Matters\nWith GDP crawling at 0.1%, the hosts argue that Scotland must shift from a tax‑first mindset to a growth‑first economy.\nThe Anas Sarwar Political Shockwave\nAnas’ dramatic move sparks what Willie calls “the best Machiavellian plot Labour ever hatched.” A must-hear breakdown.\nSNIB: Big Losses, Bigger Lessons\nTwo major investments collapse — but Tom explains why failure is part of the game and where successes should be celebrated.\nPrestwick Airport: A Government Intervention Success Story\nCargo booms, engineering jobs surge, and even the Canadian Air Force sets up shop.\nShoplifting Crisis Out of Control\nUp 129% — Willie predicts a return to counter‑service shops within a decade unless government action shifts.\nA Tribute to Andrew Marshall\nBoth hosts pay respects to the beloved businessman, philanthropist, and past show guest.\nJim Ratcliffe’s Controversial Comments\nTom and Willie dissect Radcliffe’s remarks, tax history, and the Old Trafford funding implications.\nHousing Emergency: A Breakthrough Meeting\nTom reveals an exclusive roundtable with government and top housebuilders — aiming to finally unblock Scotland’s housing pipeline.\nA Story That Shows How Bad Housing Has Become\nWillie shares a powerful first‑hand account from a mould‑riddled home that brings Scotland’s housing crisis into sharp focus.\n\nJoin the Conversation \nWhat did you think of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f3_Bcqs3gAP0Bg-D9wSlWNsMij_OS7pJBu9pV2YM-s0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNTgz/NTA4N2M5MTUzYzk3/MjJmNDcwMGMwNzA1/MTJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}