Air Date: September 27th, 2026
Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter
This week on the Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey, Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey tackle some of the biggest issues facing Scotland's economy.
From bold proposals to reduce Scotland's 32 councils, to skills shortages, housing challenges, and the future of economic growth, the pair share candid views on what government and business leaders need to do next.
Plus, they discuss major investment wins for Scotland, Warren Buffett's retirement, and the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from one of the greatest investors of all time.
Episode Highlights
- Scotland's council shake-up: should 32 councils become 8 or 10?
- Why skills shortages are holding back business growth
- The planning system crisis impacting housing and investment
- Chemify secures £22 million to expand AI-driven drug discovery
- Edinburgh Airport announces a £500 million expansion
- Warren Buffett's retirement and his greatest business lessons
- The future of Scotland's life sciences sector
- Tom and Willie debate how to boost GDP and create meaningful jobs
- BrewDog's ongoing story and James Watt's latest move
- Exclusive insights from conversations with UK political powerbroker
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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.