Funding the Future

Richard Murphy and occasional friends talking about everything you need to know to understand the economy, tax, finance and how we fund our future.

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Episodes

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

The US bombing of Iran could have massive consequences. Oil prices are rising. Stock markets are ignoring risk. And the Bank of England may react in all the wrong ways. This could spiral into inflation, recession, and even a political crisis.

Peace or endless war?

Monday Jun 23, 2025

Monday Jun 23, 2025

Is there a path to peace in the Middle East? In this video, I unpack the issues and suggest that current leadership is failing. 

Magic, myth or reality?

Sunday Jun 22, 2025

Sunday Jun 22, 2025

Forget the myths. In this video I set the record straight on MMT: what it is, how it works, and what it doesn’t claim to do. If you’ve ever wondered how modern monetary theory could change things, this is your explainer.

A New Politics in 2029?

Saturday Jun 21, 2025

Saturday Jun 21, 2025

Tired of Labour and the Tories? You’re not alone. Could a coalition of Greens, Lib Dems, SNP and others reshape UK politics by 2029? Watch and cast your vote in our poll.

The Great Letdown

Friday Jun 20, 2025

Friday Jun 20, 2025

Keir Starmer promised transformation—and delivered disappointment. I  argue that Starmer is not just failing, but failing in a way that makes him worse than his Tory predecessors. 

GDP is C.R.Ap

Friday Jun 20, 2025

Friday Jun 20, 2025

GDP is not national income. It’s not well-being. And it’s not the future. Richard Murphy explains why this outdated measure is holding back better policy — and what could replace it.

Everything Must Change

Thursday Jun 19, 2025

Thursday Jun 19, 2025

After a year of challenging the political status quo, it’s time for something new. In this video, I explain how this channel is evolving — more content, more community, and new ways to get involved. Let us know what you think.

The Cryoto Lie

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025

Crypto is not money. It’s not secure. It’s not stable. It’s just speculation wrapped in dogma — and a huge risk to society.
 

The mixed economy is vital

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

The mixed economy isn’t flashy, but it works. In a world of market failure, it’s time to rebuild the balance between state and private enterprise.

Economics is rubbish

Monday Jun 16, 2025

Monday Jun 16, 2025


Economics, as it is now taught, is almost total rubbish. No wonder the world is in a mess when political decisions are based on this nonsense.
 

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