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Inflation and its many uses

July 3, 2026 · 46 min

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This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to straight-talking economist Mark Blyth about the book he co-authored ‘Inflation: A Guide for User and Losers.

In a week where it was reported that Ford have replaced AI systems with humans, Susan talks to Tech Journalist Chris Stokel-Walker about where AI is and isn’t working

Plus, the town that Musk built; Susan hears from Stephaine Findlay of the Financial Times about the town in Texas that is forming around Space X.

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