In this episode Hunter and Haughey dive deep into the economic challenges and opportunities facing Scotland, from council debt and energy policy to AI innovation and defence investment.

Special guests are David Wade, MD of Enerpro and Stuart Patrick, CEO of Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce chats about Glasgow’s growth strategy.

[00:01:12]

Council Debt Crisis

Edinburgh’s £1.7B debt and potential rise to £2B.

Leadership and accountability in local government.

[00:04:01]

Growth vs. Taxation

“No country has ever taxed its way to growth.”

Infrastructure investment and defence spending.

[00:06:24]

Defence Industry & Economic Impact

Shipbuilding resurgence in Rosyth and Govan.

Political reluctance vs. economic opportunity.

[00:07:19]

North Sea Energy Policy

Robert Gordon University report: 400 jobs at risk every fortnight.

Call for balanced energy policy: hydrocarbons + renewables.

[00:10:36]

Tech & AI Job Creation

Gordon Brown’s report: 300,000 potential jobs in AI and science.

Wordsmith AI: Fastest Scottish startup to $100M valuation.

[00:13:21]

Rangers FC Takeover

American investment led by San Francisco 49ers.

Fan expectations and managerial changes.

[00:15:00]

Global Economic Concerns

Bloomberg economists: lack of GDP growth is the biggest threat.

Critique of UK’s 10-year growth plan.

[00:21:26]

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Update

Stuart Patrick on city growth, infrastructure, and innovation.

Glasgow’s role in clean energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

[00:31:44]

Guest Interview: David Wade, MD of Enerpro

From Thurso to global engineering leader.

Oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear sector insights.

Challenges in apprenticeships and government energy policy.

Culture, coaching, and leadership in business growth.

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