RTÉ - The Business

Sean O'Connor of StatSports joins Richard to discuss how he became a self confessed "unlikely entrepreneur". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CNN Correspondent Gina London reflects on how we can turn unwanted comments into a positive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor of the Independent Group, joins Richard to offer his insights on tech giant Meta's latest product 'Charm', and the implications it will have on our privacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Síofra Mulqueen reports from the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festical to see how AI is changing the world of romance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi O'Leary, Irish Times European Correspondent, joins Richard to discuss how our European neighbours view the large tax intake Ireland gets from digital services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard visits the National Concert Hall to meet Alexander Shelley, the new conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Browne, Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco, offers his insights on whether we need to be worried by AI titans recent calls to slow down the pace of development of AI technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, joins Richard to discuss her latest book Radical Surrender: Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Robertson, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, reflects on US President Donald Trump's comments about how Irish people are 'vicious' in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear live from President Donald Trump's meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House. Economist Edgar Morganroth and Marion McKeone, a broadcaster on US affairs, join Richard, Graham Finlay and Suzanne Lynch to discuss this meeting further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siofra Mulqueen met up with 9-year-old Paudie Murray, a young Kilkee business man known for his honesty box, Ubh by Paudie, in Co. ClareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Richard to discuss President Donald Trump's visit are: Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief of Bloomberg, Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD, and Mark Blyth, William R. Rhodes Professor of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ reporter Elizabeth Heurst and RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan join Richard to discuss the meeting between President Catherine Connolly and President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Buckley joins Richard to share the story behind his company ADHD Now, inspired by his own personal struggles and diagnosis after the death of his wife Simone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the beauty of September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Corscadden and Rory O'Sullivan from the Romantic Hotels of Ireland Collection offer their insights into the reality of castle life, following Mark Zuckerberg's purchase of a Wexford Castle earlier this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Independent Group, joins Richard to discuss the debate around data centres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Katie Taylor says farewell to the boxing ring, Fiona Looney examines her legacy, and how stars become national treasures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan Ní Fhlanagáin reports on the businesses that thrive during the months of summer.

Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley of Achill Island Sea Salt reveal how the business that started from their family kitchen went on to earn plenty of kudos.

Aisling Kelly Hunter of Sligo Oyster Experience shares the story of trying her very first oyster.

Richard visits Tom Lee, founder of The Shack, to discuss how he navigates his business during the chaos of the summer season.

Tom Gallagher of Tomish Wine shares the story of how his family's move to Spain led to his success in the world of wine. You can visit his website at tomishclub.com.

Síofra Mulqueen reports on the joys of community coming together.

Chef Cúán Greene joins Richard to discuss his creative culinary career, and his latest project Ómós, a restaurant and guesthouse in Abbeyleix.

Alastair Daly, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek in Trinity College, offers his insights into why The Odyssey continues to endure after 3000 years, ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan's adaptation next week.

Travel writer Roslyn Dee reflects on the tour guides who have shaped her travels.

Patricia Clarke of The Observer joins Richard to discuss former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, Careless People, and the culture of secrecy in Silicon Valley.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the people, memories and history that have made the Poolbeg Chimney's one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.

Seany McCleary, founder of Streat School, joins Richard to discuss how a narrow escape with the law and his entrepreneurial spirit changed the course of his life.

Dave McArdle reports on mobile businesses as they set on the road for summer.

Pulitzer prize-winner author Liaquat Ahamed discusses the similarities between the AI age and the stock market crash of 1873, otherwise known as the first Great Depression.

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in Madison Square Gardens, family law solicitor Ann O'Neill joins Richard to offers her insights into prenups, and how they work in an Irish context.

DJ Jim X Comet shares his 'Bad Blood' with djing weddings.

Eoghan Corry, editor of Travel Extra, joins Richard to discuss vacation trends as thousands of Irish holidaymakers head overseas on one of Dublin Airport's busiest weekends.

Richard takes a visit to designer Claire Garvey's studio to hear how she carved out her niche in the fashion world, designing outfits for the Oscars, the Emmys and Cannes Film Festival.

Joe Leahy of the Financial Times joins Richard to dissect the implications of Beijing's attempts to replace workers with robots and artificial intelligence.

Andrea Keane of Keane's of Claremorris and Reggie White of Reggie's Pizza in Rathmines offer their insights into navigating trade as temperature's rise.

Comedian and presenter Kevin McGahern reflects on whether being quick-witted is more than just good entertainment.

Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to discuss the cost of war in Iran, following the latest attacks on Lebanon last night.

Joanne Sweeney of the Digital Training Institute joins Richard to share her entrepreneurial journey, and all the adversities she faced along the way.

As rising temperatures begin to impact our productivity levels, Siofra Mulqueen reports on how to best stay focused over the summer months.