
The Next Five
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<p><strong>The Next Five</strong> is the FT’s partner-supported podcast, exploring the future of industries through expert insights and thought-provoking discussions with host Tom Parker. Each episode brings together leading voices to analyse the trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the next five years in business, technology, health and lifestyle</p><br><p>This content is paid for by advertisers and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times’ Commercial Department</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 20, 2026
Power Shifts: Data Centres, Diplomatic Tensions and the Energy in Between
Host Tom Parker interviews José Manuel Durão Barroso, Mo Gawdat, and Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade about the immense power demands of AI data centers and their impact on global energy and diplomacy.

July 9, 2026
AI Returns: Separating Value from Hype
Host Tom Parker interviews Giles Bryan, Chris Herbert, and Zack Kass about separating AI's true business value from hype by re-engineering architecture and customer experience.

June 23, 2026
Code and Conscience: The Logic of Trust
Host Tom Parker interviews Scott Wiltamuth, Mary Martin, and Varun Chitkara about the shift from AI that guesses to AI that proves, enabling trusted automated reasoning for leaders.
44 total episodes available with 25 transcripts
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Zack Kass
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Scott Wiltamuth
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Mary Martin
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Varun Chitkara
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- What is The Next Five?
<p><strong>The Next Five</strong> is the FT’s partner-supported podcast, exploring the future of industries through expert insights and thought-provoking discussions with host Tom Parker. Each episode brings together leading voices to analyse the trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the next five years in business, technology, health and lifestyle</p><br><p>This content is paid for by advertisers and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times’ Commercial Department</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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