The Roundup Podcast #28
Big tech's empire building; CEOs' skyrocketing pay; and oil company profiteering.
Hello and welcome to another edition of my podcast, The Roundup.
This podcast is for all those busy people who struggle to keep on top of all the articles they want to read. Each week, I read you all my Substack content from the previous week in one quick episode - so you can catch up while driving, walking the dog, or cleaning your house!
Forget the Invisible Hand. Big Tech Is Building Empires.
Mainstream economics says capitalism is built on competition. But today, competition has given way to empire building - and the rest of us are paying the price.
Long hours, stagnant wages, and no voice at the table - Britain’s biggest companies are failing the people who keep them running.
This week’s guest post is from Paddy Goffey, head of research and policy at the High Pay Centre, an organisation dedicated to fairer pay structures, stronger worker voice and a more responsible business model. Follow the High Pay Centre, and support their valuable work here.
Think oil prices are coming down? Think again
The disruption caused by this war is going to continue long after the fighting ends – and the oil companies are going to keep making billions.
Linked pieces: Big Tech’s earnings get ever bigger, and ever less useful
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See you next week,
Grace
