The Housing Emergency, SNIB Shake‑ups & The Politics No One Saw Coming

Air Date: February 15th, 2026 Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Hunter & Haughey tackle rates, growth, political drama, investment failures, success stories, and Scotland’s housing crisis — with trademark humour, candour, and big‑picture thinking. The Real Story Behind Rates Uproar Willie and Tom unpack the comedy segment from last week, explain why YouTube viewers got the full experience, and reveal how the rates assessor himself reached out. Stagnant UK Growth & Why It Matters With GDP crawling at 0.1%, the hosts argue that Scotland must shift from a tax‑first mindset to a growth‑first economy. The Anas Sarwar Political Shockwave Anas’ dramatic move sparks what Willie calls “the best Machiavellian plot Labour ever hatched.” A must-hear breakdown. SNIB: Big Losses, Bigger Lessons Two major investments collapse — but Tom explains why failure is part of the game and where successes should be celebrated. Prestwick Airport: A Government Intervention Success Story Cargo booms, engineering jobs surge, and even the Canadian Air Force sets up shop. Shoplifting Crisis Out of Control Up 129% — Willie predicts a return to counter‑service shops within a decade unless government action shifts. A Tribute to Andrew Marshall Both hosts pay respects to the beloved businessman, philanthropist, and past show guest. Jim Ratcliffe’s Controversial Comments Tom and Willie dissect Radcliffe’s remarks, tax history, and the Old Trafford funding implications. Housing Emergency: A Breakthrough Meeting Tom reveals an exclusive roundtable with government and top housebuilders — aiming to finally unblock Scotland’s housing pipeline. A Story That Shows How Bad Housing Has Become Willie shares a powerful first‑hand account from a mould‑riddled home that brings Scotland’s housing crisis into sharp focus. Join the Conversation  What did you think of this episode?  Email: [email protected]  Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBoA8NYTpHtff-aHpC2es4NU-DfV7CdEG  For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...