Drive Time Show Podcast 08-07-2026: Trillionaires & financial literacy

Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘ Trillionaires : is extreme wealth the reason for extreme poverty ?’ and ‘ financial literacy : the key to money confidence.’ Trillionaires : is extreme wealth the reason for extreme poverty ?  The world has witnessed the rise of its first trillionaire, highlighting the growing gap between extreme wealth and global poverty. While some accumulate unimaginable fortunes, millions continue to struggle with basic needs. join us as we explore wether wealth inequality is contributing to poverty and what a fairer economic future could look like. Financial literacy : the key to money confidence Money influences Nearly every aspect of life, yet many enter adulthood with little understanding of how to manage it effectively. from student loans and credit card debt to rising living costs, poor financial decision-making has become a widespread issue. Join us as we explore the importance of financial literacy as a critical life skill. actions,  and reflect on how these teachings can guide our daily lives. Guests : Dr Tania Burchardt (Associate Director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, Deputy Director of STICERD, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Policy at LSE.) Rachel McAdams (Service Manager for a Fairer and Healthier Economy) Amtul Saboor Rana Emmanuel Asuquo   Producers : Laiba Mubashar Rashid and Tahdia Hasan