Inflation, Employment, and the Impact of AI Innovation

Air Date: November 2nd, 2025

Special Guest: Ross McNairn, founder of Wordsmith AI.

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com)

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Economic Watchpoints: Inflation, unemployment, and interest rates take centre stage as the hosts unpack predictions from Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England’s next move.

Petrofac’s Plunge: A candid discussion on the energy giant’s troubles, mismanagement, and the ripple effects on jobs in the North Sea.

AI’s Double-Edged Sword: From Nvidia’s meteoric rise to Amazon layoffs, the hosts explore how AI is transforming industries—and threatening jobs.

Planning Gridlock: Scotland’s housing crisis and planning delays spark debate on leadership, bureaucracy, and the need for reform.

Energy Anxiety: Willie shares firsthand accounts of energy poverty and discusses Ofgem’s messaging around debt relief.

Entrepreneur Spotlight:

Ross McNairn, founder of Wordsmith AI, shares his inspiring journey from lawyer to tech innovator, raising $30M and powering legal teams across Europe.

Sales Geek Scotland: Davie Sneddon joins the “Board You Can’t Afford” to discuss scaling a franchise, recruiting the right talent, and building a national sales support network.

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