Microplastics, Imported Bottles: What Are We Actually Drinking

From Corporate Boardrooms to... Motorsport?

Former corporate executives Alan VanderMolen and Jon de Jager swap high-stakes boardrooms for the pit lane as co-founders of Dutch Brothers Racing. Speaking with Tim Elliott, the duo reveals how they are converting decades of elite leadership and financial discipline into a purpose-driven, content-led motorsport enterprise.

Why Budgeting Fails—and What You Should Do Instead

Tim Elliott and Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas dissect a BBC report on Lloyds Bank CEO Charlie Nunn’s controversial personal finance advice. They explore why manual budgeting fails, the risks of social media ‘finfluencers’, and how automated savings offer UAE residents a practical defence against high living costs.

Global Hiring Slowdown: What It Means for Candidates

As global recruitment giants face staggering profit falls and regional office closures, a hiring slowdown is gripping major international markets. Presenter Tim Elliott sits down with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, to analyse these shifting macroeconomic trends and unpack what this cooling landscape means for local job seekers.

Gold Expert Projects Surge Past $5,000 Mark

Tim Elliott is joined by Monetary Metals’ Jeff Rhodes to analyse the global gold market’s resilient performance amidst inflation fears and looming interest rate hikes. Despite recent sharp corrections, Rhodes projects a highly bullish future with central banks continuing to buy, predicting gold will comfortably breach the $5,000 mark.

MENA's Auto Slowdown. Who Is Still Buying Cars?

Halfway through 2026, the MENA automotive sector is facing a sharp 3.9% decline in vehicle sales. Presenter Tim Elliott sits down with Anna-Marie Baisden, Head of Autos and Infrastructure Research, BMI, to unpack a story of extreme divergence, examining how shipping disruptions and geopolitical strain are punishing some markets whilst others show surprising resilience.