Air Date: September 6th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

Fresh from their summer break and celebrating their award-winning success, Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter return for a brand-new season of the Go Radio Business Show.

From political leadership and Scotland's economic future to investment, innovation, business rates, Glasgow's challenges, and inspiring entrepreneurial success stories, this episode is packed with honest opinions, lively debate, and practical insight on the issues shaping Scotland's future.

Key Highlights

• 🏆 Celebrating the Go Radio Business Show winning Business Podcast of the Year.
• 🇬🇧 Discussion on political leadership, the future of the UK economy, and new administrations in Westminster and Holyrood.
• 📈 Tom shares his thoughts on economic growth, income tax, and making Scotland more competitive.
• 🏙️ A frank debate about Glasgow's challenges following a recent BBC documentary and what needs to change.
• 🤖 The rise of AI and data centres, including major investments in North Lanarkshire.
• 💰 Positive news for Scottish investment, innovation and scaling businesses.
• 🚀 Success stories from VASO, QuickBlock and cutting-edge Scottish life sciences companies.
• 🍽️ Concerns about business rates, hospitality pressures and government policy.
• ❤️ A heartfelt tribute to business icon Dolly Parton and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn from her.
• 🎯 Recruitment opens for the next Scale Up Scotland programme, helping ambitious Scottish businesses grow.

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Air Date: June 14th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

In this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey examine the structural challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s economy in the wake of the World Cup.

Balancing analysis with practical insight, the episode sets out a clear theme: sustainable economic growth will depend on decisive action, stronger links between policy and enterprise, and a renewed commitment to creating employment opportunities across Scotland.

Key Highlights

• 📊 Public Finance & Market Confidence Scotland’s potential move into sovereign borrowing highlights key questions around investor confidence, pricing, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

• 🏛️ Political Engagement with Economic Policy Limited parliamentary attendance at major economic discussions raises concerns about the prioritisation of economic policy.

• 👥 Youth Employment Challenge High levels of NEETs continue to present a structural economic risk, reinforcing the importance of job creation and apprenticeship pathways.

• 🏦 Banking Access & Business Impact The ongoing decline of physical bank branches is affecting operational efficiency and accessibility for SMEs.

• ⚠️ Corporate Insolvency Risks The fallout from large-scale business failure underscores the financial exposure faced by smaller firms within supply chains.

• 🚀 Investment & Economic Opportunity New inward investment in Scotland’s tech sector demonstrates continued confidence in the country’s talent and innovation base.

• 🎯 Leadership & Workforce Development Lessons from elite-level leadership highlight the importance of engagement, direction, and long-term people development.

• ✅ From Policy to Action The episode emphasises the need for practical delivery, positioning employment and enterprise as central to economic recovery.

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Air Date: June 7th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

This week Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey don’t hold back. From fiery debates on tax fairness and political accountability to Scotland’s massive economic opportunities, this episode is packed with sharp opinions and real-world insight.

You’ll hear why business leaders are frustrated with government policy, how skills shortages are holding back billion-pound energy investments, and whether university degrees are still worth it. Plus, the duo dive into the AI gold rush, eye-watering tech valuations, and the risks behind the hype.

Special guest Stuart Patrick (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce) joins to unpack Glasgow’s future—from transport chaos and city centre challenges to bold plans for investment, infrastructure, and the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

If you care about business, the economy, and where Scotland goes next—this one’s unmissable.

Episode Highlights

• 💥 Taxpayer Fury – Should the public fund legal defences for financial wrongdoing?
• ⚡ Energy Boom vs Skills Crisis – Billions in investment… but not enough workers to deliver it
• 🎓 Degrees vs Reality – Are universities preparing students for today’s jobs market?
• 🤖 AI Mania – Trillion-dollar valuations, IPO buzz, and warnings of a tech bubble
• 🏙️ Glasgow at a Crossroads – Transport issues, investment potential, and city centre struggles
• 🚆 Big Infrastructure Bets – The case for a Glasgow airport rail link and metro expansion
• 🌍 Global Ambition – Scotland’s place in AI, tech, and international trade

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