{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65804e0f1585de00125ded2d/65804e163c61a300185b5b9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The economy, stupid","description":"<p>With the ‘media froth’ surrounding the economy building, bond yields spiking and interest rates set to soar, can our economy keep defying gravity?</p><p>Special guest co-pilot Nick Timothy is on hand to explain why interest rates are set to feel incredibly painful during this the Bank&nbsp;Of&nbsp;England’s 13th interest rate rise. However, Liam thinks that there is a ‘policy crunch' on the way with the political and media classes unable to leave the Bank of England and its independence alone.</p><p>Also strapping in&nbsp;the rocket this week is author and commentator, Dr Rakib&nbsp;Ehsan to discuss his new book, Beyond Grievance: What the Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities. He tells the co-pilots why he thinks there are growing tensions between the liberal cosmopolitan Left and the patriotic faith based conservatism found in many ethnic communities.&nbsp;</p><p>In light of Labour’s considerable lead in the current polls, Nick also delivers his verdict on the party’s leadership prospects. And there’s one particularly headline-worthy listener email…</p><p><br></p><p><em>Read more from Liam:&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/</em></a><em>&nbsp;|</em></p><p><em>Read more from Nick: </em><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nick-timothy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nick-timothy/</em></a><em> \\</em></p><p><em>Listen to The Lockdown Files: </em><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/the-lockdown-files\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://podfollow.com/the-lockdown-files</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/</em></a><em>&nbsp;|</em></p><p><em>Email:&nbsp;</em><a href=\"mailto:planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk</em></a><em>&nbsp;|</em></p><p><em>For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph:&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal</em></a><em>&nbsp;|</em></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}