{"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":"Optimism Meets Reality: Can Scotland Actually Grow?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cfdc45d8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2114,"description":"Air Date: April 25th, 2026\nHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter\nThis week on The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter and Haughey cut through the noise to tackle the big issues shaping Scotland’s business future.\nFrom surprise drops in unemployment and stubborn inflation pressures, to bold bets on AI, renewables and tech spin‑outs, the lads ask one core question: how does Scotland turn cautious optimism into real economic growth?\nIf you care about jobs, investment, innovation—or just want straight‑talk business insight without the spin—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.\nKey Episode Highlights\n\nUnemployment falls unexpectedly – good news, but is it sustainable?\nInflation ticks back up – what it means for interest rates and businesses\nAI reality check – efficiency gains vs job losses\nBig bets on Scotland’s future – AI data centres, renewables & university spin‑outs\nApple’s $4 trillion lesson – what Tim Cook teaches every business owner\nHousing crisis insight – why leadership and delivery actually matter\nBusiness rates scandal – real cases, real anger, and a system “not fit for purpose”\nPre‑election warning – who really has business’s back?\n\nJoin the Conversation \nWhat did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk \nFollow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok \nFor more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...","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}