This podcast episode features Helen Thompson discussing economic and energy-related issues in a Q&A format. Thompson addresses the UK's net-zero commitment, the complexities of energy transition, and the geopolitical implications of China's economic rise. She also evaluates Britain's limited options in the global landscape, the quality of its political class, and the impact of energy costs on various sectors. Furthermore, she analyzes the electoral success of reform movements, the impatience of the electorate, and the potential strategies of Donald Trump's future policies, highlighting the instability and challenges in the current economic and political environment.