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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver is in for Susan, and he talks to Susannah Savage of the Financial Times about how climate change is changing so many of Europe's economic models. With the return of the Premier League this weekend Emmet chats with Kieran Magurie, who is Professor of Football Finance at the University of Liverpool, about how much money is involved in the beautiful game. Plus,…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan explores the growing narrative around the 'dead internet' theory with Professor Barry O'Sullivan from the School of Computer Science and IT and University College Cork. Co-Founder, Chief partnerships and Policy Office at Circular Intelligence Mary Teehan joined Susan to discuss if the circular economy is more than just an environmental idea. Plus, what happened to…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan looks at the economics of migration and the forces that drive people to move with Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King’s College London. The yen is back in focus after a rare US intervention in currency markets. Alan Dunn, founder and CEO of Archive Capital, explains the carry trade, what’s really at stake for Japan and the US, and why…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan asks what a Digital Euro actually is and how it differs from the “digital” money already sitting in our bank accounts. Deloitte Ireland chief economist Kate English explains. Susan speaks to Michael Bambrick, corporate lawyer and partner at Wallace Corporate Counsel, who argues founders should plan their exit from day one, from share splits and vesting to…
This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Claer Barrett of the Financial Times about the seemingly decreasing employment options in 'mid-life'. Renowned Business Journalist Chris Blackhurst tells us what economic woes Andy Burnham is inheriting. Plus, Professor Colin O'Gara of St John of God's University Hospital looks at the possible problems when it comes to Prediction Markets.
This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Film Critic Darren Mooney about the money and faith Hollywood have put into Christopher Nolan. Flavia Krause-Jackson of Bloomberg reflects on 1000 days of conflict since the October 7th Attacks. Plus Seamus Coffey, chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, on the Central Bank’s warning to government.
This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to retail and fashion consultant Eddie Shanahan and Food and Wine Writer Tom Doorley about how weight loss drugs are starting to impact fashion and hospitality. Susan also talks to Ben Hall of the Financial Times about how Europe might fare militarily without the help of the USA and asks could it defend itself? Plus, Susan chats to author Andrew…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to straight-talking economist Mark Blyth about the book he co-authored ‘Inflation: A Guide for User and Losers. In a week where it was reported that Ford have replaced AI systems with humans, Susan talks to Tech Journalist Chris Stokel-Walker about where AI is and isn’t working Plus, the town that Musk built; Susan hears from Stephaine Findlay of the…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan is joined by Cliff Taylor, Columnist with The Irish Times to discuss Alan Greenspan, who served 19 years as Fed Chair, under four Presidents in the US, and his ’100 year’ legacy. Also joining to discuss signs that Vegas has a K-shaped economy is Rachel Louise Ensign, Reporter with the Wall Street Journal, and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to economist Austin Hughes asking are 20-somethings are worse off than their parents. Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews joins Susan to discuss the opportunities and related costs the EU presidency could bring to Ireland. Plus, with the rise and rise of the tech sector in the stock market and particularly with SpaceX’s meteoric rise, is…
This week on Taking Stock, Susan is joined by Jack Power, EU Correspondent for The Irish Times to discuss the potential of Iceland joining the EU. Also joining to examine Ireland’s place in the ‘blue economy’ is Minna Epps, Global Ocean Policy Director at IUCN Centre for Policy and Law. Plus, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins to discuss everything announced at Apple’s latest…