Stand Up! Business

Stand Up! Business

Author: Daily Maverick Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, the complex world of business and current affairs gets a thorough and engaging examination on Stand Up! Business. Hosted by investment banker Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen, this podcast from Daily Maverick moves beyond the headlines to unpack the real stories shaping markets and economies. The conversation is grounded in their combined decades of front-line experience, offering a perspective that is both analytical and accessible. You’ll hear them dissect the latest news with a critical eye, often challenging conventional wisdom and exploring the deeper implications of financial and political events. It’s a midweek ritual that feels like listening in on a candid discussion between two experts who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Each episode provides clarity on the forces driving change, making sense of the noise for anyone interested in the intersection of business, policy, and society. Tune in for a regular dose of insightful commentary that goes far beyond the surface-level reporting, all delivered with the straightforward approach that defines this essential podcast.
Episodes
Should the PIC split, and the world unite? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:52
Entrepreneur Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen discuss whether the state pensioners’ fund manager, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) which now has R2.7-trillion under management, should be split up…
Chickens and China ... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
Entrepreneur Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen discuss the importance of chickens and China this week, in light of the application for VAT-exempting chicken. This leads to a proposal by Mark that we disp…
Our pet subject: the interesting things about interest rates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:19
Pets, specifically cats and dogs, suddenly became a topic of international interest after they somehow contrived to make an appearance at the debate between former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harr…
The magic of Trillion $ companies and a couple of pots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:38
Investment banker Mark Barnes and business journalist Tim Cohen discuss the ongoing financial scandals revealed over the past week, include the potential bankruptcy of water boards and ongoing "Red Roses" PPE tender scan…
Hundred metre dash | Volatility | Crowd wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
This week we discuss the sporting spirit of the Olympics, the stock market correction and volatility likely to follow, and whether common purpose finally prevails