Air Date: September 13th, 2026
Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter
The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events
This week on the Go Radio Business Show, Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey tackle some of the biggest stories shaping Scotland, the UK and beyond.
From alarming warnings about artificial intelligence and its potential risks, to rising government borrowing costs, taxation policy, and the growing debate around attracting wealth creators, the pair explore what these issues mean for businesses, investors and taxpayers alike.
There's also a look at major investment opportunities across Scotland, including the SaxaVord Spaceport, Glasgow's booming technology sector, ambitious plans for the SEC campus, North Sea energy developments, and the growing confidence being shown by major investors backing Scotland's future.
Episode Highlights
- AI experts warning about potential risks to humanity
- Why the UK now faces record government borrowing costs
- The debate over Scotland's higher income tax rates
- Billionaire investor Chris Rokos leaving the UK
- New leadership and challenges facing Glasgow
- £60 million investment plans for SaxaVord Spaceport
- Billion-pound ambitions for Glasgow's SEC campus
- Major AI and semiconductor investment in Glasgow
- Progress on North Sea energy projects
- New plans to accelerate major housing and infrastructure developments
- ScottishPower's multi-billion-pound infrastructure investment programme
- The Kiltwalk's drive towards raising £100 million for Scottish charities
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What is The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.?
A weekly podcast from Glasgow that brings sharp commentary and real-time reaction to the ever-evolving world of business. Hosted by two of Scotland’s most influential entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey.
This is a front-row seat to how global economic shifts, political turbulence, and technological disruption are impacting businesses in Scotland and beyond.
Each episode also features candid conversations with Scotland’s top CEOs, founders, and innovators, unpacking how they are navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and seizing new opportunities.
Through a no-nonsense Scottish lens, Hunter and Haughey offer grounded insight and practical advice for anyone in business - whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand.
Made in Glasgow. Relevant Worldwide.