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The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.Show Notes
Air Date: November 2nd, 2025 Special Guest: Ross McNairn, founder of Wordsmith AI. Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com) Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Economic Watchpoints: Inflation, unemployment, and interest rates take centre stage as the hosts unpack predictions from Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England’s next move. Petrofac’s Plunge: A candid discussion on the energy giant’s troubles, mismanagement, and the ripple effects on jobs in the North Sea. AI’s Double-Edged Sword: From Nvidia’s meteoric rise to Amazon layoffs, the hosts explore how AI is transforming industries—and threatening jobs. Planning Gridlock: Scotland’s housing crisis and planning delays spark debate on leadership, bureaucracy, and the need for reform. Energy Anxiety: Willie shares firsthand accounts of energy poverty and discusses Ofgem’s messaging around debt relief. Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ross McNairn, founder of Wordsmith AI, shares his inspiring journey from lawyer to tech innovator, raising $30M and powering legal teams across Europe. Sales Geek Scotland: Davie Sneddon joins the “Board You Can’t Afford” to discuss scaling a franchise, recruiting the right talent, and building a national sales support network. Join the Conversation What did you think of this episode? Email: [email protected] 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...
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