The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.

Air Date: March 8th, 2026
Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter
This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am.
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 Willie and Tom tackle a week dominated by global upheaval, economic uncertainty, political drama, and major business shake‑ups!
From the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its seismic impact on global energy prices, to the UK’s first fiscal statement under Rachel Reeves, the duo dissect what all of this means for growth, jobs, and the future of Scotland’s economy.
The conversation heats up with:
Energy Chaos & the North Sea Debate: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens 20 million barrels of daily oil trade, exposing the UK’s vulnerability. Willie and Tom question why the UK is shutting down North Sea jobs while still importing the same oil elsewhere.
Economic Fallout: A 10% rise in oil prices could spike inflation significantly — and the new fiscal statement may already be outdated. Is UK economic planning now meaningless?
Housing Crisis Reality Check: Ahead of a major housing summit, Willie and Tom call for real solutions — not moans — to unlock growth and address Scotland’s deepening housing emergency.
AI Shockwaves: Jack Dorsey’s company shedding 4,000 jobs and Amazon cutting tens of thousands more prompts urgent discussion about AI’s looming global impact on employment.
Scottish Business News: BrewDog job losses, senior leadership changes at Maven Capital and Robertson Group, and the collapse of long‑standing retailer Pagazzi signal a turbulent landscape for Scottish enterprise.
NHS Rant of the Week: Willie unloads about triage systems, GP access, and why rising NI contributions don’t match lived reality.
The Rise of the Greens: A frank — and fiery — challenge to the Scottish Green Party: where is the plan for growth?

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Show Notes

Air Date: March 8th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am.

PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!

 Willie and Tom tackle a week dominated by global upheaval, economic uncertainty, political drama, and major business shake‑ups!

From the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its seismic impact on global energy prices, to the UK’s first fiscal statement under Rachel Reeves, the duo dissect what all of this means for growth, jobs, and the future of Scotland’s economy.

The conversation heats up with:

Energy Chaos & the North Sea Debate: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens 20 million barrels of daily oil trade, exposing the UK’s vulnerability. Willie and Tom question why the UK is shutting down North Sea jobs while still importing the same oil elsewhere.

Economic Fallout: A 10% rise in oil prices could spike inflation significantly — and the new fiscal statement may already be outdated. Is UK economic planning now meaningless?

Housing Crisis Reality Check: Ahead of a major housing summit, Willie and Tom call for real solutions — not moans — to unlock growth and address Scotland’s deepening housing emergency.

AI Shockwaves: Jack Dorsey’s company shedding 4,000 jobs and Amazon cutting tens of thousands more prompts urgent discussion about AI’s looming global impact on employment.

Scottish Business News: BrewDog job losses, senior leadership changes at Maven Capital and Robertson Group, and the collapse of long‑standing retailer Pagazzi signal a turbulent landscape for Scottish enterprise.

NHS Rant of the Week: Willie unloads about triage systems, GP access, and why rising NI contributions don’t match lived reality.

The Rise of the Greens: A frank — and fiery — challenge to the Scottish Green Party: where is the plan for growth?

Join the Conversation 

What did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk 

Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok 

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBoA8NYTpHtff-aHpC2es4NU-DfV7CdEG 

For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

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.