{"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":"Scaling Scotland: Opportunity vs Reality","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2052,"description":"Air Date: May 31st, 2026\nHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter\nThe Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events\nThis week on The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey dive into the stories shaping Scotland’s business landscape—from political controversy and corporate accountability to funding challenges, entrepreneurial comebacks, and global success stories.\nKey Highlights \n\nPolitical Scandal Breakdown What happens when governance fails? A raw look at accountability, transparency, and leadership in action.\nSMEs Under Pressure Businesses are borrowing to pay tax—not grow. Is this a warning sign for the economy?\nCash Flow is KING The one metric every business owner must obsess over—ignore it at your peril.\nFunding is Out There… If You’re Ready Investor insight: great businesses can raise capital—but only if they know where to look.\nRyanair’s Billion-Euro Blueprint Debt-free, ultra-efficient, and dominating—lessons from one of the world’s sharpest operators.\nBrewDog’s Second Chance Can you rebuild trust after failure? A bold move to win back investors.\nRetail Isn’t Dead (But It’s Changing) Why some shopping centres fail—and others thrive.\nGlasgow vs Manchester Debate Is Scotland underselling its cities—or missing the bigger growth picture?\nGrowth Problem in Europe Years of shocks—from financial crises to global conflict—are taking their toll.\nAI vs The Workforce A growing concern: will technology drive progress—or create future instability?\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...\nFor more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/ \n ","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}