Big money questions with comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons.
Elfonomics - with Elf Lyons and Dr Gerard Lyons
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Big money questions with comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons.
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Recent Episodes
August 22, 2025
Why are the trains so sh*t?
<p>Elf and her dad take on one of Britain’s favourite grumbles:the railways. Are they really as bad as we think? In this episode, they dive into how the system was privatised, the bonkers ticket pricing maze, and just how much of the bill taxpayers are actually footing. Why are Japanese trains sogood? But it’s not all doom and diesel fumes—expect pigeons, cats, bats (yes, bats), and a few surprises along the way. All aboard!</p>
August 15, 2025
Live at Latitude!: The Creative Economy
<p>Recorded live on-stage at The Listening Post, Latitude’s spoken word venue, comedian Elf Lyons and her economist Dad, Dr Gerard Lyons are buzzing on festival energy as they discuss the facts and figures behind the creative world.</p><p>How much does an artist actually make from tour? What’s AI doing to how we make content and consume our culture? What are the economics of music festivals? Has the Edinburgh Fringe lost its USP? </p><p>From gaming in Dundee to a sold-out festival in Suffolk, creativity isn’t just culture, it’s a serious business that touches every part of our economy.</p>
August 1, 2025
Do newspapers still matter?
<p>Comedian Elf Lyons and the economist Dr Gerard Lyons explore the economics of newspapers and how the industry has been forced to transform in recent decades to try to secure its future. The ways we get news are changing and, in a world of TikTok, echo chambers, clickbait and AI generated headlines, the need for quality journalism has never been greater. Elf and Gerard discuss the history of Fleet Street, media trust and the important function that newspapers play in a democracy.</p>
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